Finding 404100 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization charged costs to the grant that were not allowable, leading to noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Organization failed to demonstrate that all costs incurred were eligible for reimbursement, with $2,234 in questioned costs.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Verify that all submitted costs are valid and allowable, and ensure proper cost allocation according to grant agreements.

Finding Text

Finding Type. Immaterial NoncompliancE in Internal Control over Compliance. Federal program: Pass-through Ohio Alliance of Boys and Girls Club, Inc. - COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund (ALN 84.425U); U.S. Department of Education. Criteria. The Uniform Guidance requires the Organization to demonstrate that costs incurred are allowable under the grant. Condition. We selected a sample of disbursements that were charged to the grant. Of this sample, 5 out of 40 disbursements had questioned costs. Two disbursements had amounts submitted for reimbursement but no actual costs were incurred by the Organization. Another two disbursements included expenses for other clubs outside the grant agreement that was charged to the grant. The last disbursement was missing supporting documentation for the costs charged to the grant. Cause. The condition appears to be the result of the Organization charging costs to federal programs that were not properly supported under the grant. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Organization did not fully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs. The total charges included in our sample that were not eligible for reimbursement amounted to $2,234. Recommendation. We recommend that the Organization verify that costs submitted for reimbursement are valid and allowable expenses. Additionally, the Organization needs to properly allocate costs in accordance with the grant agreements. View of Responsible Officials. Management agrees with this finding and has prepared a corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. We selected a sample of disbursements that were charged to the grant. Of this sample, 5 out of 40 disbursements had questioned costs. Two disbursements had amounts submitted for reimbursement but no actual costs were incurred by the Organization. Another two disbursements included expenses for other clubs outside the grant agreement that was charged to the grant. The last disbursement was missing supporting documentation for the costs charged to the grant. As a result of this condition, the Organization did not fully comply with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the Organization verify that costs submitted for reimbursement are valid and allowable expenses. Additionally, the Organization needs to properly allocate costs in accordance with the grant agreements. Corrective Action. Management concurs with the finding. The Organization will ensure valid and allowable expenses, including proper allocation of costs, are remitted through enhancement of the current review processes. Responsible Person. Stacy Holman, Chief Financial Officer. Anticipated Completion Date. December 31, 2024.

Categories

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 980542 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $625,874
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $21,899
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program $6,000