Finding 583376 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
AB
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-12-29
Audit: 8924
Organization: Bright Nutrition (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks effective internal controls over expenditures for the Summer Food Service Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Uniform Guidance and internal control standards is not being met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls to ensure proper authorization and approval of expenditures.

Finding Text

Significant Deficiency Federal Program: Summer Food Service Program for Children (ALN 10.559) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Award Year: 2022 Criteria: Under the Uniform Guidance, nonfederal 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. 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). Condition: During our review of the federal program, we determined that the Organization lacks internal controls over expenditures. Cause: The Organization does not have detection and prevention procedures. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the Organization cannot prevent or detect instances of noncompliance with grant requirements. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the organization adhere to the Uniform Guidance and establish internal controls to ensure proper authorization and approvals of expenditures. Management’s views and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with finding. See Corrective Action Plan at page 20.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 6934 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $5.65M
10.559 Summer Food Service Program for Children $854,500