Finding 1162702 (2019-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2019
Accepted
2025-11-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two out of 18 expenses lacked proper approval, indicating a gap in the review process for federally-funded activities.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 7 CFR Section 200.302 (b)(4) regarding record-keeping and approval for federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement an electronic workflow for expense review and approval, ensuring oversight by staff and management.

Finding Text

2019-004 Allowable Costs Federal Program: Aging Cluster – 93.044/93.045/93.053 Criteria: Per 7 CFR Section 200.302 (b)(4) the Organization is required to maintain records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federally-funded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 instances out of 18 where expenses did not have proper approval on invoices. Questioned Costs: None Context: 18 expenses were selected during 2019 and we noted 2 instances of noncompliance. The sample is a statistically valid sample. Effect: An ineffective control system related to the review and approval of grant expenses. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement the appropriate controls to ensure all expenses are individually reviewed and approved by appropriate personnel. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Finance & Administrative Director will implement an electronic workflow for expense review and approval by staff, supervisors, and directors as necessary. The process will be approved by the President & CEO.

Corrective Action Plan

MANAGEMENT’S CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 2019-004 Allowable Costs Federal Program: Aging Cluster – 93.044/93.045/93.053 Criteria: Per 7 CFR Section 200.302 (b)(4) the Organization is required to maintain records that identify adequately the source and application of funds for federally-funded activities. These records must contain information pertaining to Federal awards, authorizations, financial obligations, unobligated balances, assets, expenditures, income and interest and be supported by source documentation. Condition: During our testing, we noted 2 instances out of 18 where expenses did not have proper approval on invoices. Questioned Costs: None Context: 18 expenses were selected during 2019 and we noted 2 instances of noncompliance. The sample is a statistically valid sample. Effect: An ineffective control system related to the review and approval of grant expenses. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Organization should implement the appropriate controls to ensure all expenses are individually reviewed and approved by appropriate personnel. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Finance & Administrative Director will implement an electronic workflow for expense review and approval by staff, supervisors, and directors as necessary. The process will be approved by the President & CEO. Individuals responsible for corrective action: Josette Shuey, Finance & Administrative Director Anticipated Completion Date: July 1, 2021

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1162703 2019-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.045 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART C, NUTRITION SERVICES $1.80M
93.044 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART B, GRANTS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTERS $624,968
93.053 NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM $254,760
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $254,760