Finding 522621 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-02-10
Audit: 341857
Organization: Elder Care Services, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls for reviewing and approving semi-annual programmatic reports are not documented.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR section 200.303, which mandates effective internal controls for managing Federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Develop and implement proper internal controls to ensure accurate reporting and documented approvals before submission.

Finding Text

Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: The Corporation for National and Community Service Title: Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 94.011, 94.016 Federal Award Identification number 22SFHFK002, 22SCHFL001 Award Year: 2023 Condition: Based on audit procedures performed, it was determined that internal controls related to the review and approval of semi-annual programmatic reports had not been documented. Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.303 – Internal Controls of the Uniform Guidance states that the nonfederal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal controls over 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. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Questioned costs: No questioned costs. Effect: The Organization could unknowingly submit inaccurate information to the Grantor. Cause: The Organization does not have internal controls in place to ensure the review and approval of the programmatic semi-annual reports prior to submission. Auditor’s Recommendation: The Auditor recommends the Organization develop and implement adequate internal controls to ensure reporting is reviewed for accuracy and approval is documented prior to submission. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: See Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan beginning on page 47.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 522618 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 522619 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 522620 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099060 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1099061 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1099062 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099063 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
94.011 Americorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (fgp) 94.011 $514,129
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $273,548
94.016 Americorps Seniors Senior Companion Program (scp) 94.016 $263,540
94.002 Americorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (rsvp) 94.002 $123,860
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $99,449
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $61,007
93.052 Covid-19 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $27,541
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part D, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $6,675
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $5,775
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1,001