2022?002?ALLOWABLE COSTS AND ACTIVITIES?PAYROLL AND RELATED ITEMS Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects Grants for New and Expanded Services under the Health Center Program A...
2022?002?ALLOWABLE COSTS AND ACTIVITIES?PAYROLL AND RELATED ITEMS Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Special Programs for the Aging, Title IV, and Title II, Discretionary Projects Grants for New and Expanded Services under the Health Center Program Assistance Listing Number: 93.048 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Multiple Award Period: Project period 06/01/2018-05/31/2023; Budget period: Multiple Questioned Costs: Approximately $13,000 Statement of Condition During our audit, we noted instances in which timesheets were not approved, and inconsistent allocations were applied to the grants. In some instances, the percentages of allocations calculated in timesheets were incorrect and did not match the allocation in the general ledger. It appears that allocations are based mainly on budget rather than actual direct and indirect time spent on the grant. Recommendation We recommend the organization prevent recurrence of conducting regular reviews, and reconciliations, provide timesheets training and guidance to staff and monitoring compliance. We also recommend a re-design of the timesheets, so grant allocations and calculations for direct and indirect cost are more easily performed and traceable to the grant general ledger. Corrective Action A new timesheet was implemented effective September 1, 2023, for all employees that makes the match between allocations of time worked and allocation of compensation from different sources in the general ledger. The timesheet included specific instructions and was provided to each employee individually. Timeline: The finding was resolved in September 2023. Responsible officials: Bruce Young Candelaria ? President / Ricardo A. Colon Padilla, Vice- President Submitted by: Ricardo A. Colon Padilla, CPA Vice-President