Finding 194994 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
LM
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-26
Audit: 178473
Organization: Slam Florida, INC (FL)
Auditor: Hlb Gravier LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A purchase order was issued after a purchase was made, violating the Organization's financial policy.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Organization's policy mandates that purchase orders must be approved before placing orders, with few exceptions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure adherence to the purchase order policy and consider additional training and oversight for staff.

Finding Text

SECTION II ? FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS A. Internal Control ? None B. Compliance ? None SECTION III ? FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARDS PROGRAMS A. Internal Control: ML ? 2022-01 Purchase Orders Criteria: The Organization?s financial policies and procedures require that for most purchases, a purchase order be made and approved by the appropriate level of management before the order is placed with a vendor. Only certain purchases such as utilities are exempt from this requirement. Condition: While the Organization did use purchase orders consistently on all purchases tested, we noted one instance where the purchase order was issued after the purchase was made. Cause: The Organization?s policy regarding purchases orders were not followed for one purchase tested. Effect: Although not noted in any of the items tested, failure to follow the Organization?s policy may lead to unauthorized or improper purchases. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adhere to the purchase order policy and provide additional training and oversight as necessary. Views of Responsible officials: See corrective action plan for views of responsible officials. B. Compliance ? None

Corrective Action Plan

SLAM Florida, Inc. March 23, 2023 HLB Gravier, LLP 396 Alhambra Circle, Suite 900 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 RE: MANAGEMENT?S RESPONSE TO AUDITOR?S RECOMMENDATION The following is management?s response to your recommendations: ML-2022-01 Purchase Orders Recommendation We recommend that the Organization adhere to the purchase order policy and provide additional training and oversight as necessary. Management Response A grant funds procedure manual and a helps website were created to assist the schools in adhering to policies and procedures. Staff training was provided to all the schools, and the documentation and videos are available to all of them as well through the helps website. Sincerely, Ana M. Martinez Authorized Signer SLAM Florida, Inc.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 771436 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $1.38M
84.282 Charter Schools $518,862
10.553 School Breakfast Program $314,188
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $131,876
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $36,720
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $26,752