PREPARATION OF THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS: FINDING TYPE: MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE/MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE (REPORTING, CASH MANAGEMENT AND ALLOWABLE COSTS/COST PRINCIPLES. PROGRAMS: SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN; ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 10.557; AWARD NUMBERS 50022 AND 50035, PASSED-THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. ELC CONTRACT TRACING, INVESTIGATION, TESTING COORD., AND INFECTION PREVENTION; ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 93.323; AWARD NUMBER 251126, PASSED-THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. CRITERIA: THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) SECTION 200.303(B) REQUIRES NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL OVER THE FEDERAL AWARD THAT PROVIDES REASONABLE ASSURANCE THAT THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY IS MANAGING BY THE FEDERAL AWARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FEDERAL AWARD. CFR SECTION 200.502(A) STATES THAT THE DETERMINATION OF WHEN A FEDERAL AWARD IS EXPENDED SHOULD BE BASED ON WHEN THE ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE FEDERAL AWARD OCCURS. GENERALLY, THE ACTIVITY PERTAINS TO EVENTS THAT REQUIRE THE NON-FEDERAL ENTITY TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FEDERAL AWARDS, SUCH AS EXPENDITURE/EXPENSE TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH GRANT AWARDS. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS EXPENDITURES ON THE SEFA WHEN THE EXPENDITURE HAS BEEN INCURRED, OR ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. CFR SECTION 200.510(B) REQUIRES THE AUDITEE TO PREPARE A SEFA WHEN THE EXPENDITURE HAS BEEN INCURRED, OR ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. CFR SECTION 200.510(B) REQUIRES THE AUDITEE TO PREPARE A SEFA FOR THE PERIOD COVERED BY THE AUDITEE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH MUST INCLUDE TH TOTAL FEDERAL AWARDS EXPENDED AS DETERMINED IN ACCORANCE WITH CRF SECTION 200.502(A), AS STATED ABOVE, AND MUST RECONCILE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE SEFA TO THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN THE AUDITEEE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CONDITION: THE SEFA WAS NOT APPROPRIATELY RECONCILED TO THE FEDERAL GRANT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CHANGES WERE MADE TO MAJOR PROGRAM EXPENDITURES, AS WELL AS EXPENDITURES OF OTHR PROGRAMS DURING THE CLOSING PROCESS AND DURING COMPLETION OF THE SINGLE AUDIT TO PROPERLY REPORT EXPENDITURES ON THE SEFA. CLOSING PROCEDURES SHOULD BE IN PLACE TO RECONCILE GRANT EXPENDITURES INCURRED AT YEAR-END, CONFIRM THE AMOUNT AS ELIGIBLE WITH THE GRANTOR, CLAIM THE GRANT REVENUES ON A TIMELY BASIS, RECONCILE THE CLAIM TO THE GENERAL LEDGER, AND ENSURE THE EXPENDITURES THAT WILL BE CLAIMED UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS ARE PROPERTLY REPORTED ON THE SEFA AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SINGLE AUDIT. IF EXPENDITURES REPORTED ON THE SEFA ARE MISSTATED, THE COUNTY COULD FAIL TO HAVE A PROGRAM APPROPRIATELY INDENTIFIED AS A MAJOR PROGRAM AND TESTED AS A MAJOR PROGRAM DURING THE SINGLE AUDIT. FAILURE TO HAVE A PROGRAM AUDITED DURING THE SINGLE AUDIT WOULD RESULT IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 2 U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (UNIFORM GUIDANCE). CAUSE: THE WAS THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S FIRST STANDALONE AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT HAD NOT PREPARED A SEFA IN THE PAST. EFFECT: THE SEFA RQUIRED MATERIAL ADJUSTMENTS TO INCLUDE ALL FEDERAL EXPENDITURES PRIOR TO THE SINGLE AUDIT BEGINNING, WHICH RESULTED IN A MISSTATED PRELIMINARY SEFA AND INEFFICIENCIES DURING THE SINGLE AUDIT. QUESTIONED COSTS: NO COSTS HAVE BEEN QUESTIONED AS A RESULT OF THIS FINDING. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TRACT THEIR FEDERAL AWARDS MORE REGULARLY AND RECONCILE IT TO THE GENERAL LEDGER. VIEW OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS: THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL REVISIT THEIR PROCEDURES AND METHOD OF FEDERAL AWARDS.
Federal agency: All agencies in the SEFA Assistance Listing Number: See SEFA Award Period: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR Section C: Subpart F Audit Requirements § 200.510 Financial statements Part (b) states: The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with § 200.502 – Basis for determining Federal awards expended. Condition: Adjustments to the SEFA were necessary due to the internal controls not recognizing and correcting expenditures initially reported in the SEFA provided for audit. The SEFA as presented has been adjusted and is correct. Cause: The internal preparation and review processes did not identify the misstatement of the SEFA prepared for audit purposes. Effect or potential effect: If the SEFA is misstated related to the programs and expenditures incurred for the program. This could impact the scope of the audit and therefore the federal agencies’ reliance on the audit results. In addition, inaccurate tracking of federal expenditures may prevent the Organization from identifying when an audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance is required. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the auditee prepare supporting documentation for the calculation of the SEFA programs and amounts. We also recommend that the supporting documentation is reviewed and agreed with the SEFA for completeness and accuracy. Finally, we recommend that the Organization include fiscal training related to Uniform Guidance if federal programs continue to be a source of revenue. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree that, due to data entry errors, the SEFA provided at the start of the single audit did not include the appropriate and applicable federal expenditures. We will be more diligent in the preparation of the SEFA to help prevent the potential for inadvertently misrepresenting the total federal expenditures and avoid the necessity for adjustments to the SEFA in future audits. At the issuance of the reports, we have enhanced our internal controls and processes related to the preparation of the SEFA to prevent this situation in future years. Our goal is to eliminate any errors to ensure that all applicable federal expenditures are complete and accurate.
Federal agency: All agencies in the SEFA Assistance Listing Number: See SEFA Award Period: 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR Section C: Subpart F Audit Requirements § 200.510 Financial statements Part (b) states: The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with § 200.502 – Basis for determining Federal awards expended. Condition: Adjustments to the SEFA were necessary due to the internal controls not recognizing and correcting expenditures initially reported in the SEFA provided for audit. The SEFA as presented has been adjusted and is correct. Cause: The internal preparation and review processes did not identify the misstatement of the SEFA prepared for audit purposes. Effect or potential effect: If the SEFA is misstated related to the programs and expenditures incurred for the program. This could impact the scope of the audit and therefore the federal agencies’ reliance on the audit results. In addition, inaccurate tracking of federal expenditures may prevent the Organization from identifying when an audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance is required. Repeat Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the auditee prepare supporting documentation for the calculation of the SEFA programs and amounts. We also recommend that the supporting documentation is reviewed and agreed with the SEFA for completeness and accuracy. Finally, we recommend that the Organization include fiscal training related to Uniform Guidance if federal programs continue to be a source of revenue. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree that, due to data entry errors, the SEFA provided at the start of the single audit did not include the appropriate and applicable federal expenditures. We will be more diligent in the preparation of the SEFA to help prevent the potential for inadvertently misrepresenting the total federal expenditures and avoid the necessity for adjustments to the SEFA in future audits. At the issuance of the reports, we have enhanced our internal controls and processes related to the preparation of the SEFA to prevent this situation in future years. Our goal is to eliminate any errors to ensure that all applicable federal expenditures are complete and accurate.
Significant Deficiency: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) - Control Finding Criteria Or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance) provides guidance related to preparation and reporting of the SEFA. 2 CFR Section 200.100 identifies the required elements of the SEFA and 2 CFR Section 200.510 specifically requires that the SEFA include information on each federal award expended during the year. The County is required to prepare a complete and accurate SEFA and to have a system of internal controls, the design and operation of which allows management or employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions to prevent, or detect and correct, errors on a timely basis. Condition: The SEFA was understated by a construction invoice that was not accrued as of year-end. A portion of those expenditures were included under a federal grant program. Cause: Management internal control process did not function properly in this instance to ensure an accurate SEFA. Effect: The possibility exists that errors within the SEFA could become material to the financial statements or result in an incorrect major program determination or incomplete testing of a major program. Questioned Costs: Not applicable Context: A sufficient review of the federal expenditure accruals did not occur so that an error to the SEFA report were not detected by management. Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the County strengthen the processes within the internal control framework surrounding the review of year-end accruals for federal grant programs to ensure that all federal expenditures are complete and included in the correct period’s SEFA. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The County agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Finding 2023-001: Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Information on the Federal Programs: All Criteria: As noted in 2 CFR 200.508 “Auditee Responsibilities” indicates that the auditee must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (as specifically defined under 2 CFR 200.510 “Financial statements”). Title 2 CFR 200 Section 200.510 “Financial Statements” requires recipients of Federal funds to prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements, which must include the total Federal awards expended. Additionally, in accordance with CFR 200.303, the non- Federal entity must: 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. Condition: Accountability Lab experienced difficulty in preparing and ensuring that all Federal expenditures were identified, categorized, and included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The preparation of Accountability Lab's SEFA required manual adjustments of Federal costs. We noted that the manual adjustments were not completed prior to the start of the audit. We also noted that a certain award was not clearly identified as Federal pass-through funds and therefore not initially included on the SEFA. As a result, several adjustments were posted to the financial statements to ensure Federal receivables, refundable advances and Federal revenue were properly recognized and accurately stated at year-end. Cause: The year-end close process did not provide for the preparation of a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. Effect: Without periodic training and consistent application of Accountability Lab’s internal policies and procedures, this could potentially result in unreliable and erroneous grant reporting, internal record keeping and decision making. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: Our audit testwork consisted of substantive procedures over the SEFA. We determined that the issue was systemic in nature. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Accountability Lab establish internal controls to correctly identify and track all Federal awards received either directly or indirectly.
Condition: This finding is repeated from the financial statement section. Before beginning the audit, inquiry was made of management about the amount of federal funds expended in the audit year ending December 31, 2023. Management indicated $160,000 in grant funds had been expended by forwarding an eamil from GWADD. In the course of our audit, we determined the district spent $1,764,760 in Federal loan funds, along with $6,933 in Rural Develoment grant proceeds. Managment was unable to provide evidence of proper internal controls over expenditures of Federal funds, i.e. written procedures. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.510 (b) states in part, "Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards. The auditee must also prepare a schedul of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as detrmined in accordance with 2 CFR 200.502." Effect: Failure to disclose the correct amount of federal funds expended. Cause: Failure to implement proper internal controls. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement proper internal controls over expenditures of Federal funds, including written procedures. We also recommend the District compete a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards (SEFA) in any year federal funds are expended.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting (Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards). Criteria: CFR Section §200.510(b) states in part: “The auditee must also prepare a schedule of expenditures of Federal awards for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total Federal awards expended as determined in accordance with CFR Section §200.502 Basis for determining Federal awards expended.” For a cluster of programs, the schedule must provide the cluster name, list individual Federal programs within the cluster of programs, and provide the applicable Federal agency name. For a cluster of programs, the total for the cluster must also be provided. Condition: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not operate as designed. BDO identified the following matters during our testing of the SEFA: During our testing of management’s preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the SEFA), BDO identified 22 awards that were incorrectly classified as research and development. In each case, the federal awarding agency or pass-through entity noted in the award agreement the award was not classified or considered as research and development. Management subsequently updated the classifications on the SEFA and corrected the presentation of various programs presented as both clusters and nonclusters on the SEFA. The SEFA, as presented, includes the corrections made by management. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The nature of these findings is detailed in the condition section above. Any samples selected as part of the overall SEFA review were performed using a non-statistical method. Cause: The internal controls established for the review and approval of the SEFA to ensure its completeness and accuracy did not fully operate as designed. Urban prepares the SEFA once per year in conjunction with the annual audit and did not include a procedure to properly identify research and development classification. Effect: The SEFA provided to BDO required several awards to be removed from the research and development cluster. Failure to present the SEFA correctly would have resulted in incorrect major program selection and an incorrect presentation of the overall SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management continue to focus on training for both preparer and reviewers of the SEFA to ensure the identification of research and development classification from federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities is properly captured on the schedule. We suggest this review process begin before the Institute signs an award agreement to determine whether the agreement states whether it is considered to be research and development. The Institute would then be aware of the classification prior to committing to the terms of the award. This will ensure that the SEFA presents all relevant information as prescribed to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA and major program determination. Views of Responsible Officials: Management of the Institute agrees with the finding and recommendations set forth within and has developed a corrective action plan to address the instances of noncompliance identified and lapses in prescribed internal controls.
2023-001: Congressional Directives SEFA Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) Assistance Listing Program Title: Congressional Directives Federal Award Project Title: Community Project Funding/ Congressionally Directed Spending ‐ Construction Assistance Listing Number: 93.493 Federal Award Identification Numbers: CE146569, CE152406, CE152466 Criteria OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.510(b)(3) requires that the auditee provide the Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”). In accordance with 2 CFR 200.502, the determination of when a Federal award is expended, and thereby reported on the SEFA, is generally based on when the activity related to the Federal award occurs. Condition The Congressional Directives grant is a cost reimbursement based grant that reimburses award recipients for expenditures incurred on projects that relate to the construction and renovation (including equipment) of health care facilities. Jamaica tracked expenditures for SEFA reporting purposes on the basis of reimbursement from the sponsor, rather than expenditures incurred by Jamaica. Request for reimbursement for this award has not been made as of the date of this report. As a result, the expenditures reported by Jamaica on its draft 2023 SEFA were understated by the entire amount of the Congressional Directive grant’s expenditures incurred in 2023. This has been corrected by management in the final SEFA included in this report. There was no impact to our audit scoping given this award was included on the final SEFA and included as a major program. Questioned Costs None Cause Jamaica did not apply the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA. Effect The draft 2023 SEFA omitted all 2023 expenditures incurred for the Congressional Directives grant, resulting in the draft SEFA expenditures being underreported by $2,904,920. This was corrected in the final SEFA included in this report, such that major program determination and audit scoping for the 2023 audit was not impacted, however, it would have been impacted if the final SEFA was not corrected (and reported on the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant). Recommendation We recommend Jamaica enhance their controls around grant terms and expenditures of allowable funds under federal award agreements to determine the appropriate amounts to be accrued and reported on the annual SEFA (regardless of when cash reimbursement is requested from the granting agency). Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan is included at the end of this report.
2023-001: Congressional Directives SEFA Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) Assistance Listing Program Title: Congressional Directives Federal Award Project Title: Community Project Funding/ Congressionally Directed Spending ‐ Construction Assistance Listing Number: 93.493 Federal Award Identification Numbers: CE146569, CE152406, CE152466 Criteria OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.510(b)(3) requires that the auditee provide the Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”). In accordance with 2 CFR 200.502, the determination of when a Federal award is expended, and thereby reported on the SEFA, is generally based on when the activity related to the Federal award occurs. Condition The Congressional Directives grant is a cost reimbursement based grant that reimburses award recipients for expenditures incurred on projects that relate to the construction and renovation (including equipment) of health care facilities. Jamaica tracked expenditures for SEFA reporting purposes on the basis of reimbursement from the sponsor, rather than expenditures incurred by Jamaica. Request for reimbursement for this award has not been made as of the date of this report. As a result, the expenditures reported by Jamaica on its draft 2023 SEFA were understated by the entire amount of the Congressional Directive grant’s expenditures incurred in 2023. This has been corrected by management in the final SEFA included in this report. There was no impact to our audit scoping given this award was included on the final SEFA and included as a major program. Questioned Costs None Cause Jamaica did not apply the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA. Effect The draft 2023 SEFA omitted all 2023 expenditures incurred for the Congressional Directives grant, resulting in the draft SEFA expenditures being underreported by $2,904,920. This was corrected in the final SEFA included in this report, such that major program determination and audit scoping for the 2023 audit was not impacted, however, it would have been impacted if the final SEFA was not corrected (and reported on the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant). Recommendation We recommend Jamaica enhance their controls around grant terms and expenditures of allowable funds under federal award agreements to determine the appropriate amounts to be accrued and reported on the annual SEFA (regardless of when cash reimbursement is requested from the granting agency). Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan is included at the end of this report.
2023-001: Congressional Directives SEFA Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) Assistance Listing Program Title: Congressional Directives Federal Award Project Title: Community Project Funding/ Congressionally Directed Spending ‐ Construction Assistance Listing Number: 93.493 Federal Award Identification Numbers: CE146569, CE152406, CE152466 Criteria OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.510(b)(3) requires that the auditee provide the Federal awards expended for each individual Federal program on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”). In accordance with 2 CFR 200.502, the determination of when a Federal award is expended, and thereby reported on the SEFA, is generally based on when the activity related to the Federal award occurs. Condition The Congressional Directives grant is a cost reimbursement based grant that reimburses award recipients for expenditures incurred on projects that relate to the construction and renovation (including equipment) of health care facilities. Jamaica tracked expenditures for SEFA reporting purposes on the basis of reimbursement from the sponsor, rather than expenditures incurred by Jamaica. Request for reimbursement for this award has not been made as of the date of this report. As a result, the expenditures reported by Jamaica on its draft 2023 SEFA were understated by the entire amount of the Congressional Directive grant’s expenditures incurred in 2023. This has been corrected by management in the final SEFA included in this report. There was no impact to our audit scoping given this award was included on the final SEFA and included as a major program. Questioned Costs None Cause Jamaica did not apply the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant to ensure proper reporting on the SEFA. Effect The draft 2023 SEFA omitted all 2023 expenditures incurred for the Congressional Directives grant, resulting in the draft SEFA expenditures being underreported by $2,904,920. This was corrected in the final SEFA included in this report, such that major program determination and audit scoping for the 2023 audit was not impacted, however, it would have been impacted if the final SEFA was not corrected (and reported on the accrual basis of accounting for the Congressional Directives grant). Recommendation We recommend Jamaica enhance their controls around grant terms and expenditures of allowable funds under federal award agreements to determine the appropriate amounts to be accrued and reported on the annual SEFA (regardless of when cash reimbursement is requested from the granting agency). Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan Management’s Views and Corrective Action Plan is included at the end of this report.
MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS 2023-003 Reporting Compliance Requirement Criteria – 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City prepare financial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net position, and, where appropriate, cash flows for the fiscal year audited, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the year ended December 31, 2023, which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.502. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls over compliance with requirements applicable to federal programs, including separately tracking federal expenditures within the finance system to provide for accurate preparation of the SEFA. Condition – During our audit, we noted the City did not have sufficient controls in place to ensure completeness of the SEFA and compliance with this requirement. The City’s SEFA was understated by $1,189,917 in federal expenditures related to the Highway Planning and Construction and COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds federal programs. Questioned Costs – Not applicable. Context – On the December 31, 2023 SEFA, $1,189,917 of $1,197,438 was initially unreported. Repeat Finding – This is a current year finding. Cause – This was an oversight by the City’s management. Effect – An incomplete SEFA could result in incorrect major program determination and could be seen as a violation of federal award agreements. Recommendation – We recommend that the City review its internal control procedures over reporting and verify completeness of expenditures reported on the SEFA in the future. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – The City agrees with the finding. The City has separately issued a Corrective Action Plan related to this finding.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.
Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria 2 CFR section 200.303 requires that non-federal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. Additionally, 2 CFR section 200.510 requires the auditee to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.502. Condition and Context In preparing the SEFA, Nemours management adjusted general ledger amounts for payroll adjustments recorded in the general ledger in fiscal year 2024 that related to fiscal year 2023 expenditures. These manual adjustments, were not material to the 2023 combined financial statements and related to correcting allocations of time and effort charged to federal grants. Through our allowability testing of payroll expenditures within the Research & Development Cluster, we determined the impact of these time and effort payroll corrections was not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. As a result, adjustments to the SEFA were made of approximately $617,000. Possible Cause and Effect Because effort reporting changes were not timely identified and processed prior to the closing of the books and records for the fiscal year, there were payroll related changes impacting federal grants that were processed in the general ledger during 2024. As a result, management attempted to identify all of these changes and manually adjust the SEFA accordingly. Due to the manual nature of the process, a portion of the 2024 corrections which impacted the 2023 expenditures were not completely captured during the SEFA preparation process. Questioned Costs None Statistically Valid Sample Not applicable Repeat of Prior Finding No Recommendations Management should revise its process to ensure that effort reporting changes are timely identified and processed in the appropriate period. Additionally, should changes be identified subsequent to year end, the process to identify manual adjustments to the SEFA, if any, should be reviewed for completeness. View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the noted finding. Management notes that all payroll adjustments were completed prior to reporting any final costs to the funding agencies.