Finding 496441 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-11
Audit: 319363
Organization: Homes First (WA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) was understated by $100,000 due to a missing program.
  • Impacted Requirements: The SEFA did not meet Uniform Guidance standards, risking incorrect major program selection.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for better oversight to ensure the SEFA is accurate and complete.

Finding Text

Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards ("SEFA") Criteria The SEFA is required to be prepared in accordance with Uniform Guidance to reflect expenditures of federal awards. Condition The original SEFA presented to the audit firm was understated by $100,000 due to one missing program. Context The SEFA did not accurately reflect the proper amount of federal expenditures. Effect The SEFA did not properly reflect the amount and funding source of the federal awards as required by Uniform Guidance and had the potential to have an incorrect major program selected. Cause The Organization's internal control over the preparation of the SEFA was not effective to verify that all federal programs are listed. Auditor's Recommendations We recommend implementation of procedures to provide oversight that ensures the completion of an accurate and complete SEFA.

Corrective Action Plan

Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”) Condition Schedule for Expenditures of Federal Awards was understated due to one missing federal award. CORRECTIVE ACTION: The CEO or Deputy Director will review the SEFA schedule prior to submission to the auditors.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1072883 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $230,220
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $226,785
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $190,808
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $30,510