Finding 1182016 (2023-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-03-23
Audit: 393387
Organization: Voices of Tomorrow (WA)
Auditor: CLARK NUBER

AI Summary

  • Answer: There is a significant deficiency in our internal controls regarding compliance with allowable costs and cost allocation.
  • Trend: This issue indicates a pattern of non-compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, which could lead to financial penalties.
  • List: Immediate follow-up actions should include reviewing current cost allocation practices, training staff on compliance requirements, and implementing stronger oversight measures.

Finding Text

Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance with allowable costs and cost allocation under the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.

Corrective Action Plan

Management partially disagrees with the characterization of the finding. The Organization had an established cost allocation methodology in place and provided documentation outlining the allocation basis and percentages applied to shared nonpayroll costs. The allocation methodology was reasonable, consistently applied, and based on operational usage. The matter identified during audit testing relates to a difference in interpretation regarding the allocation percentage applied to certain costs. The federal project expected 100% allocation of specific costs directly to the program, whereas the Organization allocated costs proportionally based on a documented cost allocation methodology. The variance was not due to a lack of methodology, but rather a disagreement regarding the appropriate allocation basis under the specific award expectations.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1182013 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1182014 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1182015 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1182017 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.647 SOCIAL SERVICES RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION $2.25M