Finding 370069 (2023-001)

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Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-21
Audit: 291571
Organization: Alexander Youth Network (NC)
Auditor: Bdo USA PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Inaccurate recording of expenditures for federal programs due to administrative oversight.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with allowable cost criteria under 2 CFR § 200, including proper documentation and fiscal year accrual.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Enhance procedures for reviewing allowable costs and implement additional controls for year-end expenditure accuracy.

Finding Text

Federal Program Information: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ALN 21.027) Transitional Living for Homeless Youth (ALN 93.550) Criteria or Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory or Other Citation): B. Allowable Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.403(e), costs must be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, costs must be adequately documented (2 CFR 200.403(g)). Condition: For 3 out of the 26 transactions selected for the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, the expenditures were recorded for an inaccurate amount. For 1 out of 25 transactions selected for the Transitional Living for Homeless Youth program, the expenditure was not accrued in the appropriate fiscal year in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Cause: Administrative oversight in expenditure review caused inaccurate recording of expenditures. Additionally, the Organization did not have policies in place to review year-end grant expenditures for proper cutoff below a certain threshold. Effect or Potential Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with allowable cost requirements. Questioned Costs: Below reportable threshold. Context: Federal expenditures must meet allowable cost requirements in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Identification as a Repeat Finding: No similar findings noted in the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization enhance its procedures over allowable costs. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: An additional level of review by Director of Finance and Business will be added to ensure accuracy of expenditures. Management will add additional controls to year end check list to identify and accrue any expenses incurred on or prior to year end.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 370064 2023-001
    -
  • 370065 2023-001
    -
  • 370066 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 370067 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 370068 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 370070 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 946506 2023-001
    -
  • 946507 2023-001
    -
  • 946508 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 946509 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 946510 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 946511 2023-001
    -
  • 946512 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.550 Transitional Living for Homeless Youth $429,726
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $404,564
93.623 Basic Center Grant $400,000
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $213,299
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $147,987
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $110,850
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $86,734
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $74,435
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $45,356
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $43,714
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $33,467
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $19,753