Finding 522160 (2024-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
BC
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization lacks a consistent review process for monthly billings, leading to potential inaccuracies in reimbursement requests.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 2 CFR section 200.303(a), which mandates effective internal controls over federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement and document a review process for all billings to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Federal Program Name: National Text and Call Center Backups Assistance Listing Number: 93.243 Pass-Through Agency: The Mental Health Association of New York City, Inc. DBA Vibrant Emotional Health Award Period: April 1, 2023 – September 29, 2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.303(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: The Organization did not consistently review monthly billings. Questioned costs: None Context: We tested a sample of 5 reimbursement requests, noting there were no reviews taking place. Cause: Management indicated a review process is not in place. Effect: The effect of this condition increases the possibility that costs submitted for reimbursement may be inaccurate. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization documents review of all billings. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Projects of Regional and National Significance – Assistance Listing No. 93.243 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization document review of all billings Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: CommUnity has recently hired a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), which will provide an additional layer of financial approval and review. Finance Director will complete billings and CFO will review for accuracy each month, which will provide for additional oversight. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jennifer Steines and Angie Meiers Planned completion date for corrective action plan: February 2025

Categories

Cash Management Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1098602 2024-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $4.67M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $382,400
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $189,227
93.623 Basic Center Grant $91,638
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $17,429