Finding 1105666 (2024-004)

Finding 2024-004 - Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Agency: United States Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Assistance Listing Number: 10.557 Pass-Through Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health Pass-Through Grantor’s Number: SAP 4100093389 Award Period: 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023, 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: 2 CFR 200.510(a) states the auditee must prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the period covered by the auditee's financial statements. The schedule must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200.502. Condition and Context: The expenditures included on the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards (Schedule) initially prepared by the Organization were understated and required material adjustment. Questioned Costs: $-0- Cause: The Organization did not have adequate policies and procedures in place for accurately determining the amount of the assistance expended during the fiscal year. Effect: The Schedule prepared by the Organization did not accurately present the federal awards expended during the fiscal year. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the following: • The Organization should establish policies and procedures to understand and ensure compliance with the Organization’s contractual obligations. • The Organization should create and implement procedures to timely and accurately determine the source of funding received through various county contracts. • The Organization should implement review procedures to ensure the Schedule is complete, accurate and prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth within 2 CFR 200.510. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will take the necessary corrective actions.