Finding 592686 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-10
Audit: 22999
Organization: Northkey Community Care (KY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal control procedures were not followed for reviewing and approving invoices, risking unallowable expenses.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with CFR 75.303, which mandates effective internal controls over federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Complete training for program employees on established procedures by June 30, 2023.

Finding Text

Finding: 2022-001 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: Per CFR 75.303 The non-federal entity 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." Condition: For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, internal control procedures were not followed by program personnel. Cause: The Organization's established internal control procedures were not followed as required on review and approval of 2 invoices. Effect: Internal control procedures were not followed on invoices that could have caused an unallowable expenses or activities for the federal program. There were no unallowed costs noted. Questioned Costs: None Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Corrective Action Plan: Northern Kentucky Mental Health - Mental Retardation Regional Board, Inc. agrees with the finding and will complete necessary training with program employees regarding organizations established and required procedures along with the necessity of these procedures and the additional importance due to federal program requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year end June 30, 2023. Criteria: Per CFR 75.303 The non-federal entity 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." Condition: For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, internal control procedures were not followed by program personnel. Cause: The Organization's established internal control procedures were not followed as required on review and approval of 2 invoices. Effect: Internal control procedures were not followed on invoices that could have caused an unallowable expenses or activities for the federal program. There were no unallowed costs noted. Questioned Costs: None Context: This is not a systemic problem. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Corrective Action Plan: Northern Kentucky Mental Health - Mental Retardation Regional Board, Inc. agrees with the finding and will complete necessary training with program employees regarding organizations established and required procedures along with the necessity of these procedures and the additional importance due to federal program requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year end June 30, 2023.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 16244 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.829 Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services $2.19M
93.788 Opioid Str $777,023
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $574,910
93.472 Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs (a) $287,547
93.150 Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (path) $73,000
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $63,523
93.665 Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders During Covid-19 $46,600
93.912 Rural Health Care Services Outreach, Rural Health Network Development and Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement $4,865
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $1,005