Finding 572970 (2024-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant discrepancy between the total expenditures claimed ($129,304) and the amount recorded in the Schedule of Expenditures ($350,564).
  • Impacted Requirements: This inconsistency raises concerns about compliance with federal reporting standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Agency management should clarify the approved expenditures and ensure accurate reporting to align with federal guidelines.

Finding Text

During our Special Conditions test we noted that forms SF-270 related to the audit period were submitted but total expenditures claimed totaled and approved $129,304. Such amount differs significantly from the amount recorded in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards related to the Program ($350,564). After consulting with Agency’s officials, the stated that forms submitted covered expenditures that has been approved by the federal program officials. The Agency’s management is evaluating the amount that will be charged to the Program accordingly.

Corrective Action Plan

Since the Agency began receiving the Notice of Awards under the new entity in May 2024, we continue to submit the SF-270 in a timely manner for the awarding agency's approval, in accordance with our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and as required by regulations.Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2025

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 572969 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1149411 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1149412 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.138 Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness $365,816
93.630 Developmental Disabilities Basic Support and Advocacy Grants $350,564
96.009 Social Security State Grants for Work Incentives Assistance to Disabled Beneficiaries $179,338
84.161 Rehabilitation Services Client Assistance Program $170,574
84.240 Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights $126,215
84.343 Assistive Technology_state Grants for Protection and Advocacy $30,967
93.267 State Grants for Protection and Advocacy Services $21,917