Finding 634340 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Payroll costs for one employee lack required time and effort documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) for payroll documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure proper records are maintained to meet documentation requirements.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Pass-Through Agency: Connecticut Bar Foundation Pass-Through Number: CT-RTC Award Period: 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Payroll costs must be supported with time and effort documentation in accordance with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Condition: Payroll costs for one of the employees were not supported with time and effort documentation in accordance with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Questioned costs: None Context: During testing of payroll disbursements, we noted one employee who is 50% funded by the grant. We reviewed her weekly timesheet noting that the hours charged to the grant are not tracked and there are no other records retained documenting that 50% of her time is spent towards the grant. Cause: Management was unaware of time and effort documentation as required by Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Effect: The Organization is at risk for noncompliance as it relates to allowable costs/costs principles. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization retain records to satisfy the time and effort documentation as required by Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200). Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 57897 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 57898 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 634339 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.22M
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $198,654
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $107,150
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $48,085
09.107 Technology Initiative Grant $31,912
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $2,500