Finding 28850 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-12
Audit: 28933
Organization: Inspire Development Centers (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There was a significant deficiency in internal controls over special reporting, specifically regarding inaccuracies in the SF-429 report for real property.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports must be submitted annually with accurate information on real property, as mandated by regulation §200.330.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a semi-annual reconciliation of fixed assets to ensure accuracy in future SF-429 submissions.

Finding Text

2022?001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program: Head Start Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.600 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 90CM9858-01 and 2021 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: December 1, 2020 ? November 30, 2021 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Special Reporting Criteria or Specific Requirement: Under ?200.330, a non-federal entity must submit reports at least annually on the status of the real property in which the granting agency retains an interest. Reports submitted are required to be filed for each parcel of real property reported, contain key line items, and accurate information. Condition: During our testing of special reports, we noted one SF-429 tested included a SF-429A that had incorrect dollar value of real property included on the parcel of land. This resulted in the SF-429 being re-submitted since there was an entry error on the report. Questioned Costs: None Context: The reports are due in January, which is prior to Inspire reconciling fixed assets for the fiscal year, which usually occurs in September. When the report is prepared, the purchasing manager ensures the information is accurate based on the financial statements at that point in time and the CFO reviews and approves. There is no process to review the fixed asset information reported on the SF-429 after the fixed assets are reconciled to the system until the following January. Cause: The finding identified stemmed from the timing of reconciling of fixed assets and the completion of the report. Effect: Error in reporting due to fixed assets being reconciled annually. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: CLA recommends that Inspire reconcile fixed assets semi-annually to ensure fixed assets reported on SF-429 are accurate. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspire Development Centers respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 01, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The finding from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2022-001 Head Start Program ? Assistant Listing No. 93.600 Recommendation: CLA recommends that Inspire reconcile fixed assets semi-annually to ensure fixed assets reported on SF-429 are accurate. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Inspire will ensure that the fixed asset report is reconciled to the reported value on the SF 429 before submitting. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Stephanie Mathews Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 12, 2023 If the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has questions regarding this plan, please call Stephanie Mathews at 509-839-8575.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Equipment & Real Property Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 28851 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28852 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28853 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28854 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28855 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28856 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28857 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28858 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28859 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28860 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 28861 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605292 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605293 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605294 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605295 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605296 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605297 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605298 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605299 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605300 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605301 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605302 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 605303 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $993,290
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $850,501