Finding 44443 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization inaccurately reported Head Start grant expenditures and receipts on the SF-425, leading to compliance issues.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely and accurate submission of financial reports is essential for federal funding compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a review process for financial reports before submission to improve internal controls and ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001:Head Start CFDA No. 93.600 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Requirement: Reporting Grant No.: 08CH011429-02-02 Type of finding: Internal Control (material weakness) and compliance (material noncompliance) Condition: Total Head Start grant expenditures, receipts, and recipient share of expenditures reported on the semi-annual federal financial report (SF-425) were not reported accurately or timely. Cause: The Organization does not have a process to review semi-annual and annual financial reports prior to submitting before the required reporting date. Criteria: The receipt of federal funding requires timely submission of semi-annual and annual financial reports which accurately reflect expenditures charged to the federal program as well as receipts received and the recipient share of expenditures. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The Organization understated Head Start grant expenditures, receipts, and recipient share of expenditures on the semi-annual SF-425. Recommendation: The Organization should develop a system of internal control over compliance including a review process to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Grantee's Response: See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001:Head Start CFDA No. 93.600 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Compliance Requirement: Reporting Grant No.: 08CH011429-02-02 Type of finding: Internal Control (material weakness) and compliance (material noncompliance) Recommendation: The Organization should develop a system of internal control over compliance including a review process to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Action Taken: Executive Director and SCCC Board will review internal controls for reviewing all federal reports. Rural School Finance will be utilized to insure proper oversight moving forward. If the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has questions regarding this plan, please call the responsible party listed below. Sincerely yours, Andrew Masterson, Executive Director

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 620885 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $975,933
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $55,244
93.600 Covid-19 Head Start $46,203