Finding 1179689 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-16
Audit: 392159
Organization: Portland Youthbuilders (OR)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over cash management due to a lack of documented reviews for cash draws.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls should ensure documented supervisory reviews for accuracy and compliance with federal regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Re-implement the procedure for documenting supervisor reviews on cash draw requests to enhance compliance and accuracy.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-001 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Cash Management. Identification of Federal Program: AL #17.274, YouthBuild Condition – It was noted during the audit that there was not a documented review of the cash draws for the program tested. Criteria – Internal controls should be designed to include a documented supervisory review of cash draw requests to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with program requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations 200.303. Context and Cause – The Organization is aware of their Policy for a documented review, but due to organizational turnover, the control was not performed during the time period that was tested. Effect of Condition – Without a documented review, the Organization cannot demonstrate that cash draws were reviewed for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal cash management requirements. This increases the risk of: • Drawing funds prematurely • Errors in draw amounts going undetected • Noncompliance with federal cash management regulations These issues could result in questioned costs or repayment of funds. Questioned Cost – None. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization re-implement the procedure noted in the prior year, where a supervisor’s initials and date of review was documented on the support for each cash draw prior to draw down of federal funds. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions – Management concurs with the finding and has developed a corrective action plan. We understand that a significant deficiency is identified in internal controls over cash management. The deficiency is an internal control finding and not a compliance finding. The finding does not impact the Organization’s ability to manage federal funds.

Corrective Action Plan

2025-001 Finding – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Cash Management Context and Cause – It was noted during the audit that there was not a documented review of the selected cash draws for the program tested. Internal controls should be designed to include a documented supervisory review of cash draw requests to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with program requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations 200.303. PYB is aware of our Policy for a documented review, but due to competing priorities and impact on workload, the Fiscal Director did not consistently perform the control during the time period that was tested. Auditor Recommendation – Kern & Thompson recommend that PYB re-implement the procedure noted in the prior year, where a supervisor’s initials and date of review was documented on the support for each cash draw, prior to draw down of federal funds. Action Taken – PYB implemented a similar, improved review procedure effective with the October 2025 draw, submitted December 17, 2025. The new procedure uses email to provide documents for review and to document approval of the draw. The Fiscal Director is responsible for submitting cash draws and must send the email to both the Executive Director and the Accountant for review. Each month's emailed documentation includes the DOL income statement for the month (showing the amount for reimbursement); a confirmation that supporting documentation has been attached to the draw request; and a draw confirmation confirming the date of submission, the amount, the date funds should be deposited to PYB’s account, and the justification required for the payment. The Fiscal Director also includes information about the amount of funds remaining on the grant award. After reviewing the documents, the Executive Director replies with approval.

Categories

Cash Management Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1179688 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.274 YOUTHBUILD $621,039
94.006 AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL 94.006 $179,045
14.881 MOVING TO WORK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM $42,500
17.259 WIOA YOUTH ACTIVITIES $41,640
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $29,840
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $19,870
17.289 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING/CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING $7,371