Finding Text
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: HIV Prevention Activities: Non-Governmental Organization Based Assistance Listing Number: 93.939 Federal Award Identification Number: NU65PS923746 Award Period: July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance – Reporting Criteria or specific requirement: Per 2 CFR §200.302 and §200.328, recipients of federal awards must provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of financial results of each federally-sponsored project or program in accordance with the reporting requirements of the federal awarding agency. Condition: It was noted that the expenditures reported on the FFR matched the cash receipts for the period rather than the actual expenditures incurred. Questioned costs: $45,667 Context: During the testing of reporting compliance of the contract during the fiscal year ended 6/30/24, we identified errors in the interim Federal Financial Report (FFR) reporting during the period of 4/1/23-9/30/23 for the actual expenditures in the amount of $45,667. This overstatement in reporting of expenditures at the time of the report submission remained unspent for extended periods, contrary to federal requirements. Cause: The Organization lacked effective internal controls to reconcile actual expenditures incurred within reporting periods. The process relied on estimates and did not include timely reconciliation of actual costs. Effect: This deficiency resulted in noncompliance with federal reporting requirements. It also indicates a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with federal requirements may not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that expenditures reported on the Federal Financial Report reflect actual costs incurred during the reporting period and are supported by appropriate documentation. Staff responsible for preparing the Federal Financial Report should be trained in federal reporting requirements to ensure compliance. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. See Corrective Action Plan.