Finding 35994 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks written policies and procedures for federal awards, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with federal regulations increases risks of fraud and potential findings in future audits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and adopt necessary written policies and procedures for federal awards, utilizing provided samples for guidance.

Finding Text

Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct relative to federal awards as required by Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Subparts D (Post Federal Award Requirements) and E (Cost Principles). Criteria: Uniform Guidance required nonfederal entities that receive federal awards establish written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Cause: The Organization lacks written policies, procedures or standards of conduct required by the current federal regulations. Effect: Failure to establish these policies, procedures or standards of conduct puts the Organization in noncompliance with federal regulations and increases the likelihood of fraud, waste and abuse of federal funds. It also may increase the likelihood of findings in subsequent single audits due to lack of adequate internal controls. Auditor?s Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adopts written policies, procedures and standards of conduct relative to federal awards as required by Uniform Guidance. We have provided sample policies to review and consider. Management Response: The Organization will work with their auditor to develop and adopt written grant procedures that are in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The Organization did not have written policies, procedures and standards of conduct relative to federal awards as required by Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Subparts D (Post Federal Award Requirements) and E (Cost Principles). Criteria: Uniform Guidance required nonfederal entities that receive federal awards establish written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Cause: The Organization lacks written policies, procedures or standards of conduct required by the current federal regulations. Effect: Failure to establish these policies, procedures or standards of conduct puts the Organization in noncompliance with federal regulations and increases the likelihood of fraud, waste and abuse of federal funds. It also may increase the likelihood of findings in subsequent single audits due to lack of adequate internal controls. Auditor?s Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adopts written policies, procedures and standards of conduct relative to federal awards as required by Uniform Guidance. We have provided sample policies to review and consider. Management Response: The Organization will work with their auditor to develop and adopt written grant procedures that are in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Contact Person: Debra Behrens Anticipated Completion: Ongoing

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 612436 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund $688,402
15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education $85,090