Finding Text
Identification of federal programs
21.027- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Criteria or Specific Requirement
Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies.
Condition
The Organization did not have did not have an adequate understanding of the requirements under the program agreement.
Cause
In the last couple of years due to the Organization receiving significant federal funding, documentation and implementation of processes were still in process.
Effect
Possibility of errors on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Questioned Costs
None noted.
Context
The condition noted above was identified during the audit procedures related to Activities Allowed and Unallowed/Allowable Cost Principles/Reporting.
Identification as a Repeat Finding
Not a repeat finding.
Recommendation
The Organization should put in place a formal process to ensure the agreement requirements are understood.
Views of Responsible Officials
Management agrees with the finding and observation.