Finding 1226397 (2024-007)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-08-12

AI Summary

  • Answer: Certain costs were incorrectly allocated, violating compliance standards.
  • Trend: This issue has been recurring, indicating a need for better oversight and training.
  • List: Review allocation methods, provide staff training, and implement regular audits to prevent future occurrences.

Finding Text

Unallowable Cost Allocations

Corrective Action Plan

Management has strengthened its monthly grant reporting procedures by requiring that all shared occupancy costs be calculated using the actual rent and utility expenses incurred for the reporting period in accordance with the Organization's documented cost allocation methodology. Budgeted amounts are not utilized in determining costs charged to federal or State grant programs when actual expenditures are available. Supporting documentation for occupancy costs is reconciled to the general ledger and source documentation before preparation of each grant reimbursement request. In addition, management has implemented a documented supervisory review requiring verification of allocation calculations, supporting schedules, actual source documentation, and applicable cost allocation percentages before expenditures are charged to federal and State grant programs. These procedures have been incorporated into the Organization's standardized monthly financial close process and grant reporting procedures to promote consistent application of federal cost principles, strengthen management oversight, and ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and applicable grant requirements. The corrective actions identified above were implemented during the fourth quarter of 2025 and incorporated into the Organization's monthly grant reporting procedures. Management continues to monitor the consistent application of these controls as part of its ongoing grant compliance and financial reporting processes. Responsible Parties: CaTrice Monik, Finance Administrator; Susan Manuel, Internal Audit/Accounting; and Andre Thomas, Executive Director/CEO. CaTrice Monik is responsible for preparing grant reimbursement requests using actual recorded occupancy costs and maintaining the related supporting documentation; Susan Manuel is responsible for reconciliation and supervisory review of allocation calculations, supporting schedules, and underlying accounting records; and Andre Thomas provides management oversight and final approval, as applicable. Implementation Status: Fully implemented as of December 31, 2025. The related control procedures remain in effect as part of management's ongoing grant compliance and financial reporting processes.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1226339 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226340 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226341 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226342 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226343 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226344 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226345 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226346 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226347 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226348 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226349 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226350 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226351 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226352 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226353 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226354 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226355 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226356 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226357 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226358 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226359 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226360 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226361 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226362 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226363 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226364 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226365 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226366 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226367 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226368 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226369 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226370 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226371 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226372 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226373 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226374 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226375 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226376 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226377 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226378 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226379 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226380 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226381 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226382 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226383 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226384 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226385 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226386 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226387 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226388 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226389 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226390 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226391 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226392 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226393 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226394 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226395 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226396 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226398 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $506,760