Finding 1096318 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
AB
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-22
Audit: 339199
Auditor: Bonadio & CO LLP

AI Summary

  • Answer: Two expenditures were allocated incorrectly due to outdated systems and insufficient review.
  • Trend: Consistent application of program allocations is necessary to avoid mischarging expenses.
  • List: Management should verify internal controls, and ensure all allocated items are accurately reviewed during expenditure approvals.

Finding Text

Condition: Incorrect allocation percentage was used for two of the expenditures tested. Criteria: Program allocations should be consistently applied for items utilizing square footage methodology to allocate expenses. Cause: Systems were not properly updated and review of the expenditure did not detect improper allocation. Effect: The program was charged incorrectly based on the failed internal control. Recommendation: Management should ensure all internal controls are functioning as designed for this program. During review and approval of expenditures, all allocated items should be reviewed for accuracy.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 519876 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 519877 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1096319 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $338,187
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $214,582
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $158,145
10.553 School Breakfast Program $134,975
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $108,159
16.021 Justice Systems Response to Families $43,151
93.391 Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (stlt) Health Department Response to Public Health Or Healthcare Crises $40,099
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $25,000