Finding 1263 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A second invoice for services was incorrectly approved, leading to potential unallowable costs.
  • Impacted Requirements: Operating costs must only include services actually provided; incorrect approvals violate this standard.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance controls for identifying costs and review invoice cancellation processes to prevent future errors.

Finding Text

Information of federal program Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.157. Questioned costs $0 Criteria Operating costs paid for services not provided is considered an unallowable cost. Condition Our consideration of internal control disclosed that the management company incorrectly approved a second invoice for services rendered. Cause Bills were not correctly identified as previously paid before payment was authorized. Effect Disallowed costs were identified, although the amount identified did not meet the threshold for reporting as a questioned cost under the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation Management should review its controls over proper identification of costs associated with each Organization. Views of management Management concurs. Auditors’ summary of the auditee’s comments on the findings and recommendations Management will reevaluate controls around invoice cancellation in efforts to minimize potential error going forward.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will re-evaluate controls around cost identification and authorization in efforts to minimize potential error going forward.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $1.54M