Finding 948723 (2021-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2024-03-05

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Request for Reimbursement (RFR) form is not reviewed before submission, risking errors in expense allocation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over RFR approval are inadequate, failing to meet the standards for effective oversight.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a review system for all RFR forms before submission, with oversight from management and board members.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA Adult Program, Assistance Listing Number 17.258, Passed Through Workforce Connections, Internal Control over Allowable Activities Criteria: To promote an effective control environment, internal controls over the approval of the Request for Reimbursement (RFR) form should be designed, implemented, and consistently applied. Condition: The RFR form, which includes the allocation of expenses to the grant in order to support the appropriateness of the related activity and to receive reimbursement is not reviewed prior to submission to the grantor. Cause: The internal control system over the review of the RFR form had not been designed or implemented. Effect: Failure to design and implement controls over the review of the RFR form could result in errors in the expenses allocated to the grant. Recommendation: We recommend management design and implement a system of internal controls whereby all RFR forms are reviewed prior to submission. Views of Responsible Officials: Hope for Prisoners' CEO presently reviews and approves all RFR forms in writing prior to submission. Oversight by specific board members will be provided through a review of the submitted RFR to compare it to the monthly financial reports already being provided.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 372281 2021-003
    Material Weakness
  • 372282 2021-002
    Material Weakness
  • 948724 2021-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.258 Wia Adult Program $408,222
16.812 Second Chance Act Reentry Initiative $338,893
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $108,902
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $56,417