Finding 24067 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
BIL
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Foundation lacks proper documentation controls for reviewing and approving expenses related to federal funds.
  • Impacted Requirements: This deficiency violates 2 CFR 200, which mandates effective internal controls for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement stronger documentation controls for vendor reviews, reimbursement requests, and employee expense approvals.

Finding Text

2022-001 Significant Deficiency: Internal control over maintenance of documentation of procedures performed Title and Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: Child Nutrition Cluster 10.555, 10.559 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2022 Name of Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Questioned Costs: None Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal awards, to support the review and approval of expenses related to federal funds. Condition: The Foundation did not maintain documentation of the review and approval of expenses as required by 2 CFR 200. Cause: The Foundation has not implemented controls to maintain documentation around the review for vendor suspension or debarment prior to execution of the contracts or allocation of expenses to the federal program, review and approval of reimbursement requests, and review of hourly rate paid to hourly employees allocated as expenses to the program. Effect: Lack of controls over maintaining documentation of procedures performed may impact compliance. Auditors? Recommendation: CRI recommends that the Foundation implement controls to bolster the documentation maintained when performing the processes and procedures related to federal programs.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001 Significant Deficiency: Internal control over maintenance of documentation of procedures performed Planned Corrective Action: Management will implement additional procedures to maintain documentation of the review and approval of expenses allocated to federal programs. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2023 Responsible Party: Hasan Suzuk (Executive Director)

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management School Nutrition Programs Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 24068 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 24069 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600509 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600510 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 600511 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Covid-19 Education Stabilization Fund $290,123
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $170,121
32.009 Covid-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $70,883
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $30,647
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $26,819
10.555 National School Lunch Program $22,438
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $13,122
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $7,622