Finding 622118 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
ABCEH
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-24
Audit: 52971
Organization: Iris, INC (IA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The SEFA was not accurately prepared due to missing year-end accrual adjustments.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance §200.510 and §200.502 is at risk, potentially affecting grant agreements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement clear policies and procedures for accurate SEFA preparation.

Finding Text

SEFA Preparation Criteria - In accordance with the Uniform Guidance ?200.510, the organization is responsible for preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with ?200.502. Condition - Adjustments were required to agree the schedule prepared by the organization to the information in the audited financial statements. Questioned Costs and how they were computed ? None Context ?The SEFA was prepared based on the accounting records that were fully created without the necessary year-end accrual adjustments. Cause - The staff prepared the SEFA without recording all the necessary year-end accrual adjustments. Also, significant misstatements were identified during the audit which affected the SEFA. Effect or potential effects - These errors not only misstate the SEFA but can result in noncompliance with individual grant agreements and the Uniform Guidance. Identification of repeat findings ? No Recommendation - We recommend the organization develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure accurate preparation of the SEFA.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 45672 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45673 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45674 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45675 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45676 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45677 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622114 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622115 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622116 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622117 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622119 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges $145,666