Finding 529871 (2024-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-25
Audit: 347899
Organization: Yankton Thrive, Inc. (SD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Expenditures related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund were not recorded in the correct period.
  • Impacted Requirements: Allowable expenditures must be accurately reflected in the SEFA for the year ended September 30, 2024.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Strengthen review processes for grant-related payables to ensure timely and accurate recording of expenditures.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Treasury Assistance Listing Number 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Pass-through Agency Number: N/A Award No.: Year ended September 30, 2024 2024-004 Criteria – Allowable expenditures should be recorded in the proper period. Condition - During our review of internal control procedures, we identified a material journal entry that was necessary to record expenditures in the proper period. The adjustment impacted amounts related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery fund. Cause – Review procedures did not identify expenses that should have been recorded as a payable as of September 30, 2024. Effect – As a result, the amount was inadvertently left of the SEFA. Recommendation - The organization should strengthen its review process for grant-related payables and ensure that expenditures are recorded in the proper period and properly included on the SEFA. Client’s Response – We have updated the SEFA to include these amounts and will continue to review our processes and procedures to ensure all expenditures are included on the SEFA in the future.

Corrective Action Plan

U.S. Department of Treasury Assistance Listing Number 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Pass-through Agency Number: N/A Award No.: Year ended September 30, 2024 2024-004 Criteria – Allowable expenditures should be recorded in the proper period. Condition - During our review of internal control procedures, we identified a material journal entry that was necessary to record expenditures in the proper period. The adjustment impacted amounts related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery fund. Cause – Review procedures did not identify expenses that should have been recorded as a payable as of September 30, 2024. Effect – As a result, the amount was inadvertently left of the SEFA. Recommendation - The organization should strengthen its review process for grant-related payables and ensure that expenditures are recorded in the proper period and properly included on the SEFA. Client’s Response – We have updated the SEFA to include these amounts and will continue to review our processes and procedures to ensure all expenditures are included on the SEFA in the future.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $957,710