Finding 1160956 (2023-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
H
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-10-19
Audit: 370983
Organization: State of Kosrae (FM)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Federated States of Micronesia did not provide purchase orders for 1 out of 25 transactions, raising questions about $2,400 in costs.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with the FSM-US Fiscal Procedures Agreement, specifically the 90-day liquidation requirement after the funding period.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure responsible personnel maintain proper records to document compliance with period of performance procedures.

Finding Text

Pass-Through Entity: Federated States of Micronesia National Government Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior AL Program: 15.875 Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories Federal Award No.: Various Compact Sector Grants Area: Period of Performance Questioned Costs: $2,400 Criteria: In accordance with the FSM-US Fiscal Procedures Agreement under Article VI Post-Award Requirements 1(c), the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia shall liquidate all Obligations incurred under a Grant not later than 90 days after the end of the funding period. Condition: For 1 (or 4 %), out of 25 transactions tested, purchase orders were not provided. Accordingly, the State was not able to substantiate that the cost was incurred/obligated within the period of performance. Cause: The State lacks internal controls over maintaining adequate records documenting the period of performance procedures performed. Effect: The State may be in noncompliance with the applicable period of performance requirements. Total question costs identified are $2,400. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should maintain records that document the period of performance procedures performed. Views of Responsible Officials: The State agrees with the finding and Corrective Action is described in the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number 2023-004 Period of Performance Corrective Action Plan (CAP) The State (DAS) will issue a memo requiring all departments to document the period of performance procedures performed. Additional training will be provided to ensure departments are complying. Anticipated Completion Date September 30, 2026 Responsible Person (Contact Details) Jonas M. Paul- Director (DAS) jpaulckdas@gmail.com Kayviann Hallers – Internal Control kayviannhallers@gmail.com

Categories

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Period of Performance Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1160939 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160940 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160941 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160942 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160943 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160944 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160945 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160946 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160947 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160948 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160949 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160950 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160951 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160952 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160953 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160954 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1160955 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.875 Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories $1.10M
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $985,656
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $398,734
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $239,669
93.116 Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs $175,414
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $74,263
93.345 Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (leap) in Health Information Technology $50,710
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $47,445
93.217 Family Planning Services $41,741
93.788 Opioid Str $31,972
93.092 Affordable Care Act (aca) Personal Responsibility Education Program $24,760
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $13,836
93.110 Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs $13,203
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $746
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $0
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $0