Finding 1077533 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
G
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30
Audit: 323358
Organization: Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to keep necessary source documentation for costs related to the match requirement.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 24 CFR 578.73(a) and 24 CFR 578.103(a)(11) regarding match documentation and record-keeping.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should establish procedures to track all funds spent on the match requirement and ensure proper documentation is maintained.

Finding Text

2023-005. Match Source Documentation United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program ALN: 14.267 Criteria: 24 CFR 578.73(a) of the Uniform Guidance specifies the Organization’s match requirements. 24 CFR 578.103(a)(11) requires the Organization to maintain records of the source and use of contributions made to satisfy the match requirement. The records must indicate the grant and fiscal year for which each matching contribution is counted, how the value placed on third party-in-kind contributions was derived; and to the extent feasible, volunteer services should be supported by the same methods that the organization uses to support the allocation of regular personnel costs. Condition: Source documentation was not maintained to support costs applied to the match. Cause: Personnel changes limited the Organization’s ability to maintain a list of funds expended which were attributed to meeting the match requirements. Potential Effect: Without documentation of funds expended attributed to meeting the match requirement, the Organization could be receiving reimbursements that were for improper amounts. Questioned Costs: The Organization’s 25% match was calculated at $135,900. Identification of a Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Organization should maintain an accounting for all funds expended attributed to meeting the match requirement, as well as the source documentation. Views of Responsible Officials of Auditee: The Organization agrees with the finding and will implement procedures to ensure accounting for funds expended, as well as source documentation, is maintained for costs attributed to meeting the match requirement.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 501085 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501086 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501087 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501088 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501089 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501090 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501091 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501092 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077527 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1077528 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077529 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1077530 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077531 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077532 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1077534 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $566,287
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $543,601
16.736 Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Or Sexual Assault $239,732
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $93,923
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $80,195
16.524 Legal Assistance for Victims $53,343
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $43,568
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $22,225
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $8,353