EIN: 341190641
UEI: CY2CHLMAR4J5
Data as of August 22, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on February 25, 2021. 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 August 25, 2021 (1823 days ago).
What is a management decision? →The following exceptions were noted during testing of eligibility: ? 2 instances in which a minor wage agreement was present, but the pay rate was not documented; ? 1 instance in which a minor wage agreement could not be provided; ? 3 instances in which the age and schooling certificate was not signed by the minor; ? 1 instance in which a valid age and schooling certificate had not been obtained. Cause: The individual(s) determining if the minor was eligible to begin employment was not properly trained in the process; nor did they have the proper knowledge regarding minor labor laws. Effect: Catalyst was not in compliance with Ohio Law regarding the employment of minors. Recommendation: We recommend program management review Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4109 to ensure that all laws regarding the employment of minors are being followed. We also recommend that minors seeking employment be referred to Catalyst?s Human Resources department for completion of intake and orientation. Minors should not begin work activities until approval has been obtained from the Human Resources department. Management?s Response: Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴2020-001 ? Noncompliance with Laws regarding the Employment of Minors CFDA #93.558 TANF CCMEP U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Pass Through Entity: Richland and Crawford County Commissioners Subaward Agreement: #920-19 and #920-20 Criteria: Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4109 requires specific criteria be met in order to employ a minor. Among those is obtaining a proper age and schooling certificate. Additionally, State Law requires employers entering into an agreement with the minor regarding the compensation he/she will receive. Condition: The following exceptions were noted during testing of eligibility: ? 2 instances in which a minor wage agreement was present, but the pay rate was not documented; ? 1 instance in which a minor wage agreement could not be provided; ? 3 instances in which the age and schooling certificate was not signed by the minor; ? 1 instance in which a valid age and schooling certificate had not been obtained. Cause: The individual(s) determining if the minor was eligible to begin employment was not properly trained in the process; nor did they have the proper knowledge regarding minor labor laws. Effect: Catalyst was not in compliance with Ohio Law regarding the employment of minors. Recommendation: We recommend program management review Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4109 to ensure that all laws regarding the employment of minors are being followed. We also recommend that minors seeking employment be referred to Catalyst?s Human Resources department for completion of intake and orientation. Minors should not begin work activities until approval has been obtained from the Human Resources department. Management?s Response: Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Develop and document a procedure for minor intake and orientation which will include a section for staff training on ORC 4109. Review and update existing checklist to ensure all ORC 4109 requirements are listed. Implement the existing checklist into the orientation process including full review of documents contained in minor employee packet to the checklist and review be evidenced by signature of both Asst. Vocational Director and Vocational Director. Random sampling review to be performed and signed off by Controller at least quarterly.
FAC accepted this audit on October 27, 2020 — management decision was due April 27, 2021.
Success Unlimited: Out of twenty-five payments for goods or services examined totaling $13,085, there were two instances ($1,628) where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Of these, one exceeded $500 and was not dually approved by the President/CEO. WIOA Youth Activities: Out of sixty payments for goods or services examined totaling $26,683, there were twelve instances ($4,262) where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Additionally, there were three payments exceeding $500 and were not dually approved by the President/CEO. TANF/CCMEP TANF: Out of sixty payments for goods or services examined totaling $11,585, there were eleven instances totaling $1,087 where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Additionally, there were two payments exceeding $500 and were not dually approved by the President/CEO. Cause: Turnover in the position of Vice-President of Finance and President/CEO during the fiscal year. Possible Effect: Unauthorized purchases of goods or services could permit the expenditure of federal program funds on costs and/or activities that are unallowed. Recommendation: The program director should ensure that the appropriate approvals have been obtained prior to goods being ordered or services being procured. The Accounts Payable specialist should be reviewing purchase requisitions prior to processing invoices for payment. Requisitions not approved at this point should be remitted to the Vice President of Finance and President/CEO (if over $500) for after-the- fact approval. Management?s Response: Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Criteria: An appropriate approval process should be in place and operating for the purchase of goods and/or services. The Catalyst has a purchasing policy in place, summarized as follows: ? all purchases of supplies, equipment, and/or services will require the use of a purchase requisition slip; ? the purchase requisition slip must be completed and approved by the Director or Supervisor prior to being sent to the Vice President of Finance for final approval; and ? if the request for purchase is for an expense totaling more than $500, both the President/CEO and Vice President of Finance must approve prior to purchasing. Condition: Success Unlimited: Out of twenty-five payments for goods or services examined totaling $13,085, there were two instances ($1,628) where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Of these, one exceeded $500 and was not dually approved by the President/CEO. WIOA Youth Activities: Out of sixty payments for goods or services examined totaling $26,683, there were twelve instances ($4,262) where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Additionally, there were three payments exceeding $500 and were not dually approved by the President/CEO. TANF/CCMEP TANF: Out of sixty payments for goods or services examined totaling $11,585, there were eleven instances totaling $1,087 where the purchase requisition had not been approved by the Vice-President of Finance. Additionally, there were two payments exceeding $500 and were not dually approved by the President/CEO. Cause: Turnover in the position of Vice-President of Finance and President/CEO during the fiscal year. Possible Effect: Unauthorized purchases of goods or services could permit the expenditure of federal program funds on costs and/or activities that are unallowed. Recommendation: The program director should ensure that the appropriate approvals have been obtained prior to goods being ordered or services being procured. The Accounts Payable specialist should be reviewing purchase requisitions prior to processing invoices for payment. Requisitions not approved at this point should be remitted to the Vice President of Finance and President/CEO (if over $500) for after-the- fact approval. Management?s Response: Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.
Management?s Response: ? Staff have been reminded of the purchasing policy in effect and are being held accountable by the Controller with support of the CEO ? A step by step process has been distributed to staff members in the purchasing stream including supervisors and managers
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