Finding 554118 (2023-005)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-04-04

AI Summary

  • Management is on board with the findings and is actively working on a corrective action plan to address the issues.
  • New Subrecipient Monitoring Policy was implemented in June 2024 to align with compliance requirements, focusing on risk assessments and audit reviews.
  • Follow-up actions include mandatory risk assessments for subawards, systematic audit reviews, and quarterly compliance audits, with full implementation expected by the end of Quarter 2 of FY25.

Finding Text

Management agrees with the finding and is implementing the accompanying corrective action plan. Views of Responsible Officials: Jacy Hyde, Executive Director Joel Rusco, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jessica Martinez, Deputy Director Contact Person: Joel Rusco, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jessica Martinez, Deputy Director Corrective Action Plan: In response to FY21 Corrective Action Plan, CFSC implemented an updated Subrecipient Monitoring Policy in June 2024 to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, including subrecipient risk assessment and audit review requirements. To further strengthen compliance and eliminate inconsistencies in subrecipient risk assessments, CFSC will implement the following corrective actions: 1.Mandatory Pre-Award Risk Assessment & Documentation: a.The Grants Manager will have the responsibility to ensure that a Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form is completed and documented for all subawards before execution. b.Risk assessment findings will be stored in the subrecipients grant file and reviewed during routine monitoring. c.Any subrecipients classified as high risk will be subject to enhanced monitoring procedures to be carried out by the assigned Grant Specialist, which may include additional financial oversight and/or more frequent reporting. 2.Systematic Audit review & compliance tracking: a.The Grants Manager will be responsible for ensuring timely collection and review of subrecipient audit reports. 3.Quarterly Compliance Audits of Risks Assessments & Audit Reviews: a.The Grants Manager will conduct quarterly internal audits to confirm: i.All subrecipients have undergone documented risk assessments before receiving funds. ii.All subrecipient audits have been collected, reviewed, and properly documented. iii.Any identified audit findings have been addressed with documented corrective actions. Anticipated Completion Date: These corrective actions will be fully implemented by the end of Quarter 2 of FY25.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and is implementing the accompanying corrective action plan. Views of Responsible Officials: Jacy Hyde, Executive Director Joel Rusco, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jessica Martinez, Deputy Director Contact Person: Joel Rusco, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jessica Martinez, Deputy Director Corrective Action Plan: In response to FY21 Corrective Action Plan, CFSC implemented an updated Subrecipient Monitoring Policy in June 2024 to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, including subrecipient risk assessment and audit review requirements. To further strengthen compliance and eliminate inconsistencies in subrecipient risk assessments, CFSC will implement the following corrective actions: 1.Mandatory Pre-Award Risk Assessment & Documentation: a.The Grants Manager will have the responsibility to ensure that a Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form is completed and documented for all subawards before execution. b.Risk assessment findings will be stored in the subrecipients grant file and reviewed during routine monitoring. c.Any subrecipients classified as high risk will be subject to enhanced monitoring procedures to be carried out by the assigned Grant Specialist, which may include additional financial oversight and/or more frequent reporting. 2.Systematic Audit review & compliance tracking: a.The Grants Manager will be responsible for ensuring timely collection and review of subrecipient audit reports. 3.Quarterly Compliance Audits of Risks Assessments & Audit Reviews: a.The Grants Manager will conduct quarterly internal audits to confirm: i.All subrecipients have undergone documented risk assessments before receiving funds. ii.All subrecipient audits have been collected, reviewed, and properly documented. iii.Any identified audit findings have been addressed with documented corrective actions. Anticipated Completion Date: These corrective actions will be fully implemented by the end of Quarter 2 of FY25.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 554117 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1130559 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1130560 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.473 Office for Coastal Management $952,685
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $930,405
15.228 Blm Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities $8,332
10.698 State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance $4,198