Finding 369236 (2023-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks consistent documentation for payroll report reviews, which is required for effective internal control over Federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to compliance with 2 CFR section 200.303(a), which mandates proper management and documentation of Federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should ensure all payroll reports are documented and reviewed to reduce the risk of inaccuracies in reimbursement requests.

Finding Text

2 CFR section 200.303(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: The Organization did not consistently document review of payroll reports. Questioned costs: None Context: We tested a sample of 40 payroll disbursements related to this program, noting 3 of the 40 selections did not have a documented review of their payroll report from their third party payroll processor. Cause: Management indicated payroll is reviewed each month, even if it is not initialed. Effect: The effect of this condition increases the possibility that payroll costs submitted for reimbursement may be inaccurate. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization documents review of all payroll reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: We recommend the Organization documents review of all payroll reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: CommUnity has put into place an added payroll process that includes monthly verification that all reports have been reviewed. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Angie Meiers Planned completion date for corrective action plan: February 2024

Categories

Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 369237 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 945678 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 945679 2023-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $1.60M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $382,400
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $257,467
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $59,320
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $6,500