Finding 43210 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-27
Audit: 45599
Organization: The Villages, Inc. (KS)
Auditor: Ssc CPAS P A

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks written policies for internal control over compliance with federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E, which mandate such written policies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement written policies to ensure compliance with federal award requirements.

Finding Text

2022-002 Maintenance of Written Procedures of Internal Control over Compliance (Significant Deficiency) Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Assistance Listing Number: 93.676 Award period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Condition: The Organization does not maintain written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. Criteria: According to 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E an Organization is required to maintain written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. Cause: The Organization?s policies and procedures were not designed to include written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. Questioned costs: None identified. Effect: The Organization's lack of written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards increases the risk of noncompliance of its major federal programs. Repeat Finding: N/a. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization develop written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop proper written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Maintenance of Written Procedures of Internal Control over Compliance (Significant Deficiency) Department of Health and Human Services Unaccompanied Alien Children Program, Assistance Listing Number 93.676 Recommendation: The Organization should develop written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. Action Taken (Unaudited): Management is in the process of updating its control procedures to include proper written policies for the internal control over compliance of federal awards. The Finance Manager will use the COSO format to ensure procedures are documented within the required guidelines. Contact Name ? Kaleena Harmer Expected Completion Date ? 12/31/2023

Categories

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43211 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 43898 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 619652 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 619653 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 620340 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.676 Unaccompanied Alien Children Program $6.03M
10.555 National School Lunch Program $13,683