Finding 1162703 (2019-005)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Volunteer sign-in sheets lacked proper approval, indicating a gap in the control system.
  • Impacted Requirements: Fails to meet record-keeping standards set by 7 CFR Section 200.302 (b)(4) for federally-funded activities.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a new procedure for approving volunteer sign-in sheets, including an "Approved By" line for accountability.

Finding Text

2019-005 Matching 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 of the 3 months tested that the volunteer sign-in sheets tested were not properly approved. Questioned Costs: None Context: Volunteer forms were completed by the volunteers but did not have proper approval by on-site supervisory personnel. Effect: An ineffective control system related to the review and approval of volunteer sign-in sheets. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a procedure to ensure all volunteer sign-in sheets are approved. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Finance & Administrative Director will implement a new procedure to ensure all volunteer sign-in sheets are approved by the staff, supervisors, and directors at each location when submitted. An “Approved By” line will be included on all sheets.

Corrective Action Plan

MANAGEMENT’S CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 2019-005 Matching 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 of the 3 months tested that the volunteer sign-in sheets tested were not properly approved. Questioned Costs: None Context: Volunteer forms were completed by the volunteers but did not have proper approval by on-site supervisory personnel. Effect: An ineffective control system related to the review and approval of volunteer sign-in sheets. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a procedure to ensure all volunteer sign-in sheets are approved. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Finance & Administrative Director will implement a new procedure to ensure all volunteer sign-in sheets are approved by the staff, supervisors, and directors at each location when submitted. An “Approved By” line will be included on all sheets. Individuals responsible for corrective action: Josette Shuey, Finance & Administrative Director; Marianne Ybarra, Director Stephanie Galloway, Director; Pat Austin, Director Brittany Harper, Nutrition Director; Tammy Williams, Nutrition Director Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2021

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1162702 2019-004
    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