Finding 32339 (2022-004)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to get required written approval for subcontractors, relying instead on an online list for authorization.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council's contract terms and federal guidelines on internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Provide training for staff on compliance with subcontracting procedures to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-004 Written Approval of Subcontractors Condition: The Organization did not develop and perform procedures to obtain required written approval of the subcontractors they contracted with. Cause: The Organization did not develop and perform procedures to document written approval of subcontractors from the grantor. The Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council provided an on-line ?Eligible Training Provider List? which the Organization accepted as an authorization that the contracted services would be provided without further written approval. Criteria: Criteria: Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council, Contracts 102-TCC-BS-PY21, 102-TC-PEC-PY21, 102-TCC-CY-BS-PY21: 36. Subcontracting The Contractor shall not subcontract work or services contemplated under the Contract and/or use an outside consultant except as provided for in the Scope of Work without obtaining the prior written approval of PACMTN for the authority to enter into subcontracts. Contractor acknowledgers that such approve for any subcontract does not relieve the Contractor of its obligations to perform hereunder. PACMTN retains the author to review and approve or disapprove all subcontracts. Title 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Guidance, section 303, Internal controls, describes the requirements for auditees to maintain internal controls over federal programs and comply with federal program requirements. Effect: The Organization did not obtain written authorization to subcontract work as they relied upon the PACMTN on-line ?Eligible Training Provider List? to be such approval. Recommendation: To ensure compliance with governmental grant programs, additional training and education should be obtained by associated staff. Management?s response: Management agrees with this recommendation and have scheduled training for key personnel. Person Responsible: President/CEO and Program Managers

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Finding 2022-001 Internal Control over Bank Reconciliation and Vendor Invoice Management Response: Management agrees with this recommendation and have taken steps to implement proper review and documentation for bank reconciliations and vendor invoice approvals. Person Responsible: President/CEO, Finance Officer, and Program Managers Finding 2022-02 Debarred and Suspended Vendors Management Response: Management agrees with this recommendation and have taken steps to develop and implement proper internal controls. Person Responsible: Finance Officer and Program Managers Finding 2022-03 Monitoring Subcontractor Performance Management response: Management agrees with the recommendation and have scheduled training for key personnel. Person Responsible: Program Managers Finding 2022-04 Written Approval of Subcontractors Management Response: Management agrees with this recommendation and have scheduled training for key personnel. Person Responsible: President/CEO and Program Managers Finding 2022-005 Indirect Cost Allocation ? Questioned Costs Management Response: Management agrees with the need for additional grant training, especially as it applies to calculating and allocating indirect costs. However, we do have issues with the classification of expenses within the original contract and hope we can reconcile those prior to the finalization of the grant award. Person Responsible: President/CEO Finance Officer

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $424,000
17.258 Wia Adult Program $205,828