Finding 2519 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-28
Audit: 4302
Organization: C.h.i.l.d, Inc. (RI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls over compliance were ineffective, leading to a missed reporting deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.303(a) for managing federal awards and timely reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should actively monitor reporting deadlines to ensure all requirements are met moving forward.

Finding Text

Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: The Organization’s internal controls over compliance related to reporting were not effective. One of the reports tested was not properly filed by the deadlines outlined in the notice of award. Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and conditions of the federal award. The Organization is required to comply with various reporting requirements for financial and special reports. Questioned costs: None Effect: The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance with the content of the reports; however, the lack of internal controls over these compliance requirements provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Cause: Management oversight. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor reporting deadlines to meet all reporting requirements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management will review monitor reporting requirements related to the grants to ensure timely submission in future reporting.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS - FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2023-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor reporting deadlines to meet all reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding, however, once again we plead considerable staff shortage. Action planned/taken in response to finding: We have now filled a critical position which will allow us to distribute responsibilities more effectively and ensure that internal controls are consistently applied. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Anne Paglia Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 2023. If the Department of Health and Human Services has questions regarding this plan, please call Anne Paglia at 401-732-5200

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 2520 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 2521 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 2522 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578961 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578962 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578963 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578964 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $363,300
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $123,125
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $111,452
84.419 Preschool Development Grants $74,406