Finding 946008 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-02-16
Audit: 290887
Organization: U.s. Dream Academy, Inc. (MD)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Academy has not consistently implemented controls for compliance with suspension and debarment requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects adherence to 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), which mandates effective internal controls for managing federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The Academy should create procedures to ensure consistent implementation of these controls moving forward.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Justice Pass-through Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program Grant Period 10/1/2020-9/30/2023 Pass through Contract Number: 2020-JU-FX-0009 Criteria: Under 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Condition: While the Academy has adopted controls over compliance requirements related to suspension and debarment, the controls have not been consistently implemented during the year. Effect: Without internal controls operating effectively, it is possible that the Academy could be at risk to be out of compliance with the compliance requirements. Cause: Oversight by the Academy to annually verify suspension and debarment of eligible vendors/consultants did not occur. Questioned Costs: None. Perspective: No observable evidence of controls being implemented on the above compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No Auditors’ Recommendation: The Academy should establish procedures to ensure that controls related to suspension and debarment are consistently implemented. Views of Responsible Officials: See corrective action plan

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 369566 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program $593,656
16.818 Children Exposed to Violence $435,814
84.425U Covid-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergencey Relief $51,826