Finding 479706 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit the required Form CF-MH 1037 by the December 31, 2023 deadline, leading to non-compliance with federal and state contracts.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and the specific contract with Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. was not met due to inadequate tracking and reporting systems.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a robust framework for monitoring grant compliance, including clear procedures for tracking deadlines and ensuring timely submissions.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Fede December 31, 2023.ral Awards require compliance with federal and state contracts. The Organization’s standard SAMH service provider contract, Big Bend Community Based Care, Inc. d/b/a NWF Health Network, required the Form CF-MH 1037 to be submitted by December 31, 2023. Condition: During the audit, Form CF-MH 1037 Reconciliation Report for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2023, was not timely available. It was noted that the form had not yet been sent to the grantor agency by the deadline of December 31, 2023. Cause: Recent turnover in finance personnel within the Organization and an inadequate control system in place prevented the Organization from accurately tracking and reporting grant expenditures in a timely manner. The Organization is also having a single audit for the first time and did not have all control systems in place before the reporting deadline. Effect: The Organization was listed as non-compliant on the grant confirmation as the required reports were not submitted before the deadline. Late filings of reports may jeopardize the organization's eligibility for future funding, potentially impacting its ability to fulfill its mission and objectives. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: The organization failed to submit required reports within the timeframe outlined in the grant agreement, resulting in non-compliance with the grant. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend implementing a comprehensive framework for monitoring grant compliance, including clear procedures and responsibilities for tracking reporting deadlines and ensuring timely submissions. Views of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement and will implement procedures to meet reporting deadlines.

Corrective Action Plan

Procedures have been established to run program financial statements to monitor spending monthly. Form 1037 is being added to the comprehensive year-end checklist to ensure that the reports are completed in time.

Categories

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 479707 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 479708 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 479709 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056148 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056149 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056150 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056151 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $278,740
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $172,856
94.778 Medical Assistance Program $152,658
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $119,142
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $41,504
21.009 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Matching Grant Program $31,974