Finding 41444 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks a written procurement policy that meets federal requirements under 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.326.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Section 200.319(c) is necessary for proper procurement procedures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should create and evaluate comprehensive written policies to ensure adherence to Uniform Guidance requirements.

Finding Text

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2022-001 Title III Aging Cluster: Title III B Supportive Services CFDA 93.044 Title III C Nutrition Services CFDA 93.045 Title III C Nutrition Services Incentive CFDA 93.053 Grant period ? year ended September 30, 2023 Condition: The Organization did not have a written procurement policy to properly implement all the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.326 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.319(c), non-federal entities must have written procedures for procurement transactions. Such policy should incorporate all requirements within 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization?s procurement policy does not incorporate all the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect: An important component of internal controls is the existence of operating policies and procedures and that they are clearly understood and communicated. Without clear written policies and procedures, there is a higher risk of noncompliance with program compliance requirements. Recommendation: Management should continue to develop comprehensive written policies and procedures to administer all federal programs. Current written policies should be evaluated for inclusion of and compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will adopt written policies to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN For the Year Ended September 30, 2022 Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Kennedy McKee and Company LLP P.O. Box 1477 Dodge City, Kansas 67801 Audit period: October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 The findings from the September 30, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the Schedule. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS - Major Federal Award Programs Audit U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 2022-001 Title III Aging Cluster Title III B Supportive Services CFDA 93.044 Title III C Nutrition Services CFDA 93.045 Title III C Nutrition Services Incentive CFDA 93.053 Grant Period: Year ended September 30, 2022 Condition: The Organization did not have a written procurement policy to properly implement all the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.326 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.319(c), non-federal entities must have written procedures for procurement transactions. Such policy should incorporate all requirements within 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization?s procurement policy does not incorporate all the requirements of 2 CFR Section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect: An important component of internal controls is the existence of operating policies and procedures and that they are clearly understood and communicated. Without clear written policies and procedures, there is a higher risk of noncompliance with program compliance requirements. Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Corrective Action Plan February 9, 2023 Recommendation: Management should continue to develop comprehensive written policies and procedures to administer all federal programs. Current written policies should be evaluated for inclusion of and compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Grantee Response: Management agrees with the finding and will adopt written policies to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements. If the Oversight Agency has questions regarding this plan, please call Rick Schaffer at (620) 225-8230. Sincerely yours, Rick Schaffer Executive Director 236 San Jose Drive Dodge City, KS 67801

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 41445 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41446 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41447 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41448 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41449 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 41450 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617886 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617887 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617888 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617889 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617890 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617891 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 617892 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.74M
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $429,101
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $222,661
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $112,251
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $33,755
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $32,098
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $26,772
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $24,388
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $20,743
93.048 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iv_and Title Ii_discretionary Projects $16,057