Finding 505072 (2023-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Subrecipient agreements lack required documentation, specifically the unique entity identifier and assistance listing details.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance section 200.332, which mandates specific information in subaward agreements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: KOM should conduct a review session with staff to clarify subrecipient requirements and ensure proper documentation moving forward.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs Assistance Listing Number: 93.566 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 21/2201MNRSS 2023 Pass-Through Agency: State of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Services Pass-Through Numbers: GRK% 167302, D2LNFU9KSHC6, D2LNFU9KSHC6 Award Period: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: * Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance * Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Uniform Guidance section 200.332 states that every subaward agreement should include the following information at the time of the subaward: * Subrecipient’s unique entity identifier; * Assistance Listings number and Title; the pass-through entity must identify the dollar amount made available under each Federal award and the Assistance Listings Number at time of disbursement Condition: We noted that the subrecipient agreements did not include the entity's unique entity identifier or the assistance listing number and title. Questioned Costs: None Context: Five out of five subrecipients agreements selected for testing did not have proper documentation. Cause: The subrecipient agreements did not contain proper documentation. Effect: Incomplete agreements can cause subrecipients to submit inaccurate or incomplete reports, affecting the accuracy of overall grant reporting. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Auditor recommends that KOM review the various subrecipient requirements with the individuals involved in this process to ensure they understand the requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/Replacement Designee Administered Programs Assistance Listing No. 93.566 Recommendation: Auditor recommends that KOM review the various subrecipient requirements with the individuals involved in this process to ensure they understand the requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Organization will develop a template for all subgrantee agreements including the subrecipient’s unique entity identifier, assistance listings number and title, and the amount of funds available under each Federal award at the time of disbursement. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Alexis Walstad and Eh Tah Khu, Co-Executive Directors Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 11/30/2024

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 505073 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 505074 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 505075 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 505076 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 505077 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1081514 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1081515 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1081516 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1081517 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1081518 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1081519 2023-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $133,420
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/replacement Designee Administered Programs $119,845
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $51,609
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $40,000
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $26,545