Finding 1056553 (2023-005)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Limited or no segregation of duties was found, which weakens internal controls over the Federal award.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, which mandates effective internal controls for managing Federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management acknowledges the issue and has a corrective action plan; ensure implementation and monitor progress to prevent recurrence.

Finding Text

Finding Number: 2023-005 Refer to Section II for findings 2023-001, 2023-002 and 2023-003 Information on the Federal Program: Federal Agency: United States Department of Veteran Affairs Program Name: VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) CFDA: 64.033 Federal Award Identification Number: 14-MA-209 Federal Award Year: 2023 Specific Requirement: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Subpart D, Section 200.303a, the Organization is required to 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 Found: We noted there was limited or no segregation of duties in several areas during our audit. See Section II for findings 2023-001, 2023-002 and 2023-003. Context: We noted these conditions while obtaining an understanding of internal control for the respective transaction cycles listed in the findings. Questioned Costs: None noted Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: A repeat finding; See finding 2022-005, 2021-005, 2020-006 and 2019-007 Views of a Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and the recommendation. See Corrective Action Plan attached.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 480111 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 480112 2023-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 480113 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 480114 2023-008
    Material Weakness
  • 1056554 2023-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1056555 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1056556 2023-008
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
64.033 Va Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program $1.94M
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $420,000
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $307,230
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $288,521
14.235 Supportive Housing Program $78,638