Finding 1079479 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-17

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization did not update Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) for federal programs in the SEFA, leading to inaccurate reporting.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates federal compliance standards that mandate accurate reporting of all federal expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely updates to ALN numbers in the SEFA to maintain compliance and improve accountability for federal programs.

Finding Text

Type of Finding:Significant Internal Control over Compliance;Compliance Requirement:Reporting;Criteria- The Organization is required to accurately report all federal expenditures; Condition- The SEFA failed to report the correct Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) for certain programs; Cause- The Organization failed to update the Assistance Listing numbers for two long term programs that received federal grants via a state pass-through entity. The ALN numbers for these programs changed during the fiscal year, but this change was not reflected on the SEFA. Effect- The failure to update ALN numbers signifies non-compliance with federal reporting standards which require accurate and current ALN reporting. Incorrect ALNs may lead to the misidentification of the federal programs and agencies involved complicating accountability and oversight.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503037 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 503038 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 503039 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079480 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1079481 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $358,575
93.556 Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program $330,137
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $170,828
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $108,798