Finding 620627 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
H
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-17
Audit: 44722
Organization: Do Good Multnomah (OR)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Invoices totaling about $41,000 were incorrectly charged to the grant for future services.
  • Impacted Requirements: Disbursements must be recorded in the correct period as per contract guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement better oversight on contract billings and accounting to ensure compliance with timing requirements.

Finding Text

Finding #2022-003 Type: Significant deficiency over federal awards Type: Immaterial noncompliance Assistance Listing: 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds Requirement: Disbursements are required to be charged to the contract for the period in which they relate and are expensed. Condition/Context: Two invoices tested (totaling approximately $41,000) were charged during to the cost reimbursement grant for the fiscal year that were for services for future periods. Cause: The Organization did not have appropriate controls over cut-off and grant billings. Effect: Improper or inaccurate amounts could be paid or charged to contracts. Questioned Costs: Amounts charged for future periods was approximately $41,000. Recommendation: We recommend oversight of contract billings and accounting records to ensure activity is charged and recorded according to contract requirements. Management Response: Management is reviewing invoices to ensure all expenses are recorded in the proper period.

Categories

Questioned Costs Cash Management Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 44179 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 44180 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 44181 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 44182 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 44183 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 44184 2022-005
    -
  • 44185 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 44186 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 44187 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 620621 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620622 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 620623 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620624 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 620625 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620626 2022-005
    -
  • 620628 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 620629 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $2.30M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $768,937
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $376,371