EIN: 042376180
UEI: VD5MMC9KBMD9
Data as of August 21, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on September 16, 2023. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by March 16, 2024 (889 days ago).
What is a management decision? →Several significant adjustments were required to present the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria: An effective system of internal control allows management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. Effect: Significant adjustments that were material in the aggregate in relation to the financial statements were not detected and recorded on a timely basis. Cause: Material adjustments were required to be made to the Organization's deferred revenue, revenue and net asset accounts. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures to ensure that all account balances and transactions are periodically reviewed for proper treatment in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Condition: Several significant adjustments were required to present the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Criteria: An effective system of internal control allows management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. Effect: Significant adjustments that were material in the aggregate in relation to the financial statements were not detected and recorded on a timely basis. Cause: Material adjustments were required to be made to the Organization's deferred revenue, revenue and net asset accounts. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures to ensure that all account balances and transactions are periodically reviewed for proper treatment in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
We have made the required journal entries to correct the financial statements at September 30,2022 and for the year then ended. Additionally, management established system safeguards in accounting program that wont allow users to post entries to past years without authorization from Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
2021-001
FAC accepted this audit on June 27, 2022 — management decision was due December 27, 2022.
2021-002 Allowable Costs ? Capital Expenditures Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition Four expenditures for capital improvements and equipment in excess of $25,000 were paid with grant funds without prior written approval from the grantor. Context The expenditures were detected through non-sampling procedures. Criteria Per 45 CFR ? 75.439, capital expenditures for equipment and improvements for land and buildings are unallowable except with prior written approval from HHS. HHS issued memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 which provided fiscal flexibilities to grantees including waiving the prior written approval requirement for capital expenditures under $25,000. Cause The Organization believed the fiscal flexibilities provided under memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 increased the required HHS approval threshold higher than $25,000. Effect The Organization used $251,404 in Head Start grant funds for capital expenditures without prior written approval from HHS. Questioned Costs $251,404 Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization obtain approval for the capital expenditures over $25,000 made during the year ended September 30, 2021. Additionally, the Organization should review its procedures for making capital expenditures with grant funds to ensure future compliance. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2021-002 Allowable Costs ? Capital Expenditures Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition Four expenditures for capital improvements and equipment in excess of $25,000 were paid with grant funds without prior written approval from the grantor. Context The expenditures were detected through non-sampling procedures. Criteria Per 45 CFR ? 75.439, capital expenditures for equipment and improvements for land and buildings are unallowable except with prior written approval from HHS. HHS issued memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 which provided fiscal flexibilities to grantees including waiving the prior written approval requirement for capital expenditures under $25,000. Cause The Organization believed the fiscal flexibilities provided under memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 increased the required HHS approval threshold higher than $25,000. Effect The Organization used $251,404 in Head Start grant funds for capital expenditures without prior written approval from HHS. Questioned Costs $251,404 Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization obtain approval for the capital expenditures over $25,000 made during the year ended September 30, 2021. Additionally, the Organization should review its procedures for making capital expenditures with grant funds to ensure future compliance. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
2021-002 Allowable Costs ? Capital Expenditures Responsible Official Christopher McLain, Chief Financial and Operations Officer Plan Details We will request post-expenditure approval for capital assets purchased in excess of $25,000 from the grantor. Additionally, management will establish the necessary policies and procedures to ensure future capital expenditure receive prior written approval when needed. Anticipated Completion Date The corrective action is in the process of being implemented and expected to be completed in 2022.
2021-003 Federal Financial Reports Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition Expenditures reported on the selected SF-425 Federal Financial Reports were not able to be reconciled back to the Organizations accounting records. Context Two of four quarterly SF-425?s, one of two semi-annual SF-425?s and one annual SF-425 were selected for testing. Criteria Per the OMB Compliance Supplement, required reports for federal awards are to be supported by applicable accounting or performance records and fairly presented in accordance with governing requirements. Cause The Organization did not maintain copies of the accounting system reports and schedules used to prepare the Federal Financial Reports. Effect The Organization is unable to support the accuracy of the filed Federal Financial Reports. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures for preparing Federal Financial Reports and maintain copies of the filed reports along with the supporting information used to prepare the reports. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2021-003 Federal Financial Reports Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition Expenditures reported on the selected SF-425 Federal Financial Reports were not able to be reconciled back to the Organizations accounting records. Context Two of four quarterly SF-425?s, one of two semi-annual SF-425?s and one annual SF-425 were selected for testing. Criteria Per the OMB Compliance Supplement, required reports for federal awards are to be supported by applicable accounting or performance records and fairly presented in accordance with governing requirements. Cause The Organization did not maintain copies of the accounting system reports and schedules used to prepare the Federal Financial Reports. Effect The Organization is unable to support the accuracy of the filed Federal Financial Reports. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures for preparing Federal Financial Reports and maintain copies of the filed reports along with the supporting information used to prepare the reports. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
2021-003 Federal Financial Reports Responsible Official Christopher McLain, Chief Financial and Operations Officer Plan Details Management will establish the necessary policies and reconciliation procedures to ensure that copies of filed Federal Financial Reports are maintained along with supporting documentation that is reconciled to our accounting records. Anticipated Completion Date The corrective action is in the process of being implemented and expected to be completed in 2022.
2021-004 Special Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition The SF-429 Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (collectively ?Special Report?) were submitted 42 days after the extended due date for the report. Context There is only one Special Report required to be filed for the grant period Criteria Per 45 CFR ? 75.342, annual reports must be due 90 calendar days after the reporting period. HHS issued memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 which provided fiscal flexibilities to grantees including an additional three months beyond the normal due date to submit reports. Cause The Organization had not previously filed the Special Report and required information from HHS to complete an accurate report. Effect The Organization?s Special Report was not filed timely. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures to ensure timely filing of required reports. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2021-004 Special Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Federal Program: 93.600 Heat Start and COVID-19 Head Start Condition The SF-429 Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (collectively ?Special Report?) were submitted 42 days after the extended due date for the report. Context There is only one Special Report required to be filed for the grant period Criteria Per 45 CFR ? 75.342, annual reports must be due 90 calendar days after the reporting period. HHS issued memos ACF-IM-HS-20-03 and ACF-IM-HS-21-01 which provided fiscal flexibilities to grantees including an additional three months beyond the normal due date to submit reports. Cause The Organization had not previously filed the Special Report and required information from HHS to complete an accurate report. Effect The Organization?s Special Report was not filed timely. Questioned Costs None Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Organization review its policies and procedures to ensure timely filing of required reports. Management Response Management agrees with the finding. See management?s attached corrective action plan.
2021-004 Special Reporting Responsible Official Christopher McLain, Chief Financial and Operations Officer Plan Details Management has received the necessary information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to complete our required SF-429 and SF-429-A. Additionally, management will establish the necessary policies and procedures to ensure future reports are filed within the required deadlines. Anticipated Completion Date The corrective action is in the process of being implemented and expected to be completed in 2022.
FAC accepted this audit on July 18, 2018 — management decision was due January 18, 2019.
GSA_MIGRATION
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴FAC accepted this audit on October 30, 2017 — management decision was due April 30, 2018.
GSA_MIGRATION
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