Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.
Finding 2022 002: Inaccurate Property Management Records Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) U.S. Department of Defense (USDOD) U.S. Director of National Intelligence (USDNI) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (USHUD) U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) Corporation for National and Community Service All Pass-Through Entities Program Name: Research and Development Cluster ALN # and Program Expenditures: Various ($482,298,931) Federal Award Numbers: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Federal Award Year: Various ? See schedule of award numbers Questioned Costs: None Compliance Requirement: Equipment Condition Found: The University did not consistently follow its property management policies and procedures related to equipment purchased with federal funding from the Research and Development (R&D) Cluster program. The University conducts research at multiple locations throughout their campus, where equipment purchased with federal funds is utilized and maintained. The University identifies all equipment in its property management records with individually assigned asset numbers and each individual asset record includes the specific location of the asset, the federal award general ledger account number that funded the purchase of the asset, and other required information. An asset tag with the assigned asset number is affixed to each asset in accordance with University policy. During our physical observation of 60 pieces of equipment purchased with R&D Cluster funds (with a total cost value of $1,542,384), we noted the following: - Nine items (with a total cost value of $200,035) did not have property management tags affixed at the time of our observation. - Eight items (with a total cost value of $103,583) had property management tags with asset numbers that were inconsistent with the equipment listing. Upon further review, we noted the property management records contained a temporary asset tag number that had not been updated for the permanent tag subsequently affixed by department personnel. Further, we noted adequate management review controls had not been established to ensure property management records were accurately updated and equipment was properly tagged. The net book value of equipment related to the R&D Cluster program totaled $217,101,257 at June 30, 2022. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1), property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property, who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. In addition, 2 CFR 200.303 requires nonfederal entities to, among other things, establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that accurate property records are maintained and equipment items are properly tagged. Cause: In discussing these conditions with University officials, they stated the University?s procedures for tagging equipment were delayed because the University?s personnel operated in a remote environment during fiscal years 2021 and 2022. Additionally, physical inventory procedures, which are designed detect differences between perpetual and actual information, were waived during fiscal years 2020 and 2021 as a result of the pandemic. Possible Asserted Effect: Failure to maintain accurate property records may prohibit the University from properly safeguarding and maintaining equipment and may result in federal programs not receiving the appropriate share of proceeds from the disposals of equipment purchased with federal funds. Repeat Finding: A similar finding was not reported in the prior year audit. Statistical Sampling: The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procedures for updating property records to ensure they accurately reflect equipment information. We also recommend the University properly tag equipment in accordance with its policy. Views of University Officials: The University agrees with the finding. All departments of the University will be reminded that tagging is an integral part of the internal control process for capital assets and training will be made available before June 30, 2023.