Finding 404248 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant discrepancy between the total expenditures claimed ($166,384) and the approved amount ($47,965), compared to the Schedule of Expenditures ($306,880).
  • Impacted Requirements: The accuracy of financial reporting and compliance with federal program guidelines are at risk due to these inconsistencies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Agency management should finalize their evaluation of the expenditures and ensure alignment with federal approvals to rectify the discrepancies.

Finding Text

During our Special Conditions test we noted that forms SF-270 related to the audit period were submitted but total expenditures claimed totaled $166,384 but $47,965 were approved. Such amount differs significantly from the amount recorded in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards related to the Program ($306,880). After consulting with Agency’s officials, the stated that forms submitted covered expenditures that has been approved by the federal program officials. The Agency’s management is evaluating the amount that will be charged to the Program accordingly.

Corrective Action Plan

Hire the external auditor in the month of September with the objective of providing a reasonable time to comply with the reporting process by March 2025.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 404249 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 980690 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 980691 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.138 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness $306,880
93.630 Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants $222,756
93.618 Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems $95,539
84.240 Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights $95,483
84.161 Rehabilitation Services_client Assistance Program $92,475
96.009 Social Security State Grants for Work Incentives Assistance to Disabled Beneficiaries $39,578
93.267 State Grants for Protection and Advocacy Services $36,571
93.843 Acl Assistive Technology State Grants for Protection and Advocacy $12,732