Finding 1159427 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: CCAP failed to prepare a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for 2024.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.302) regarding financial management and identification of federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement effective internal controls and document policies for identifying federal awards and maintaining necessary financial records.

Finding Text

2024-001 PREPARATION OF THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS AL Number and Title: 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Grantor Name: United States Department of the Treasury Pass Through Entity: Washington State Department of Commerce Criteria: Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.302 - Financial Management, requires a federal award recipient to maintain a financial management system that provides for the identification of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. Federal program and Federal award identification must include, as applicable, the Assistance Listings title and number, Federal award identification number, year the Federal award was issued, and name of the Federal agency or pass-through entity. Condition: CCAP did not prepare a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the year ending December 31, 2024. Cause: CCAP did not design and implement effective internal controls to ensure the accurate identification of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. Effect: CCAP did not maintain a financial management system to allow for the accurate identification of all federal awards received and expended and the Federal program under which they were received. Significant adjustments totaling $1,352,645 were required to correct the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended December 31, 2024. Failure to accurately identify all Federal awards received and expended increases the risk that errors or noncompliance with Federal award requirements could occur and not be detected and corrected in a timely manner. Auditor’s Recommendation: CCAP should design and implement internal controls to ensure the identification of all Federal awards received and expended and the Federal programs under which they were received. This includes creating formally documented policies and procedures that detail the process for identifying federal funding sources and maintaining source documentation such as grant award agreements, budgets, and other relevant financial management documents that help ensure compliance with Federal requirements. Questioned Costs for Finding 2024-001: No questioned costs were noted for this finding.

Corrective Action Plan

September 30, 2025 Management’s Response to 2024 Audited Financial Statements Findings and Corrective Action Plan: Coastal Community Action Program agrees with the findings reported and has made corrective actions to rectify the findings. The omission of this award from the SEFA was the result of an unusual reallocation of funding by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The award was originally awarded and recorded as state funds. In September 2024, the Washington State Department of Commerce reallocated a portion of its funding and amended the grant terms to designate the award as being funded under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (21.027). Because the reallocation and revised terms were communicated late in the fiscal year, management did not identify the change in time to ensure that the award was correctly reported as federal on the SEFA. The adjustment was therefore an oversight and not an intentional misclassification. 2024-001 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards CCAP Executive Leadership understands the function and necessity of preparing a complete and accurate SEFA. 1. Policy and Procedures Development: By November 15, 2025, management will develop and adopt written policies and procedures requiring formal review of all grant amendments, reallocations, and correspondence from pass-through entities to determine whether funding sources have changed and whether SEFA reporting is affected. 2. Internal Control Implementation: Management will implement a dual-review process in which both the Finance Director and Grants Manager verify the funding source and assistance listing number for all awards and amendments before SEFA preparation. 3. Training: Staff responsible for grants management and financial reporting will complete training on Uniform Guidance financial management and SEFA preparation requirements by November 15, 2025, with refresher training annually thereafter. 4. Ongoing Monitoring: Management will conduct a pre-audit SEFA review each year, reconciling all awards and amendments to source documentation, including grant agreements, amendments, and communications from pass-through entities. Responsible Party: Lucy Machowek, CFO Planned Completion Date: November 15, 2025

Categories

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $1.68M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.35M
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $883,556
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $546,230
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $469,898
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $154,942
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $44,609
10.576 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program $38,772
94.002 Americorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (rsvp) 94.002 $38,320
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $32,343
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $27,830
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $26,283
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $15,368