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The Children's Home Society of FloridaNon-Profit

EIN: 590192430

UEI: S6DHE4L8ZLT5

Audited by: RSM US LLP

Oversight agency: 93 [Department of Health and Human Services]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

The Children's Home Society of Florida10 audit years2 findings
10
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$26.1M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$26,119,516 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 2026. 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 October 1, 2026 (27 days from today).

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FY 2024-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$28,858,527 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 31, 2025 — management decision was due October 1, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$26,183,341 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on April 1, 2024 — management decision was due October 1, 2024.

2023-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

During our testing of payroll disbursements, we noted that seven of the 120 payroll expenditures selected for testing did not have a properly approved timecard for the pay period selected. Cause: The Organization’s policies and procedures were not appropriately adhered to in these instances to obtain approval of timecards prior to payroll being processed to evidence these costs was allowable and that an appropriate level of review and approval was completed prior to charging these costs to a federal program or state financial assistance project. Effect or Potential Effect: We were unable to confirm the accuracy or completeness of the expense claim as a federal or state financial assistance expenditure. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs as the Organization performed a thorough review and approval of the timecards after they were identified by the auditor. Context: We tested a sample of 120 payroll expense items and found seven exceptions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization review its controls over payroll disbursements to ensure that all employees timecards are approved prior to payroll being processed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding No. 2023-001 – Activities Allowed or Unallowed; Allowable Costs/Costs Principles Agency and Award: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ALN Numbers: 93.659, Adoption Assistance Program 93.667, Social Services Block Grant Program Agency and Award: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice CSFA Number: 80.005, Children and Families in Need of Services Program Significant Deficiency/Other Matter Compliance Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 200.403(g) states that for costs to be allowable under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation. Additionally, CFR Section 200.430 states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed and are supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate and allowable. The Florida’s Division of Accounting and Auditing Reference Guide for State Expenditures states that supporting documentation shall be maintained in support of expenditure payment requests for cost reimbursement contracts including that approved timesheets support the hours worked on the project or activity must be kept. Condition: During our testing of payroll disbursements, we noted that seven of the 120 payroll expenditures selected for testing did not have a properly approved timecard for the pay period selected. Cause: The Organization’s policies and procedures were not appropriately adhered to in these instances to obtain approval of timecards prior to payroll being processed to evidence these costs was allowable and that an appropriate level of review and approval was completed prior to charging these costs to a federal program or state financial assistance project. Effect or Potential Effect: We were unable to confirm the accuracy or completeness of the expense claim as a federal or state financial assistance expenditure. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs as the Organization performed a thorough review and approval of the timecards after they were identified by the auditor. Context: We tested a sample of 120 payroll expense items and found seven exceptions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization review its controls over payroll disbursements to ensure that all employees timecards are approved prior to payroll being processed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Identifying Number: 2023-001 – Activities Allowed or Unallowed; Allowable Costs/Costs Principles Finding: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 200.403(g) states that for costs to be allowable under federal awards, they must be adequately documented and there must be sufficient documentation. Additionally, CFR Section 200.430 states that charges to federal awards for salaries and wages must be based on records that accurately reflect the work performed and are supported by a system of internal control which provides reasonable assurance that the charges are accurate and allowable. The Florida’s Division of Accounting and Auditing Reference Guide for State Expenditures states that supporting documentation shall be maintained in support of expenditure payment requests for cost reimbursement contracts including that approved timesheets support the hours worked on the project or activity must be kept. During our testing of payroll disbursements, we noted that seven of the 120 payroll expenditures selected for testing did not have a properly approved timecard for the pay period selected. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: All of the timecards noted in the finding above have been reviewed for accuracy and retroactively approved by the Chief Talent Officer. The following corrective actions are in the process of being implemented: • CHS’s Payroll and Talent teams will conduct a review of timecards completed after July 1, 2023. The accuracy of any unapproved timecards identified will be verified and retroactively approved by the designated supervisor, or the Chief Talent Officer if the designated supervisor is no longer available. • After each payroll period, a list of unapproved timecards will be provided to the Talent Team so the respective Talent Business Partner may follow up with corrective action with those supervisors who have two or more repeat occurrences. Such corrective action will include: o A thorough review with the supervisor of the CHS policies and practices relative to supervisory duties regarding the management and approval of employee timecards. o Mandatory refresher education and training on the supervisory timecard review and approval process in the CHS HRIS, Paylocity. In addition, CHS is formally implementing a new HRIS, UKG PRO, in July 2024. This system has advanced notification and tracking features that will assist supervisors in proper management and approval of timecards. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Actions: Barbara McDonald, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer and Heather Vogel, Chief Talent Officer Anticipated Completion Date for Corrective Actions: Implementation of the Corrective Actions outlined above will begin immediately to be completed by June 30, 2024.

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2023-002
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

During our testing of participant eligibility, we noted that supervisory personnel did not properly review and approve their eligibility documentation prior to the participant entering the program for ten of 80 participants selected for eligibility testing. Cause: Policies and procedures were not appropriately adhered to in these instances to ensure a supervisor properly approved eligibility documents prior to participants entering the program. Effect or Potential Effect: Potential effect is that an ineligible participant is allowed to participate in the program. Questions Costs: There are no questioned costs as the auditor was able to verify the participants eligibility to participate in the program based on the documentation provided. Context: We tested a sample of 80 participants and found ten exceptions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization review its controls over eligibility to ensure that eligibility documents for all participants are reviewed by supervisory personnel prior to the participant entering the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding No. 2023-002 – Eligibility Agency and Award: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ALN Number: 93.575, Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (Child Care and Development Fund Cluster) Agency and Award: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice CSFA Number: 80.005, Children and Families in Need of Services Program Significant Deficiency/Other Matter Compliance Criteria: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 200.303(a) states the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The State of Florida’s Department of Financial Services’ State Projects Compliance Supplement Part Five: Internal Controls Section D. Eligibility states that recipients should develop Control Objectives to provide reasonable assurance that only eligible individuals and organizations receive assistance under state projects, that subawards are made only to eligible subrecipients, and that amounts provided to or on behalf of eligibles were calculated in accordance with project requirements. Condition: During our testing of participant eligibility, we noted that supervisory personnel did not properly review and approve their eligibility documentation prior to the participant entering the program for ten of 80 participants selected for eligibility testing. Cause: Policies and procedures were not appropriately adhered to in these instances to ensure a supervisor properly approved eligibility documents prior to participants entering the program. Effect or Potential Effect: Potential effect is that an ineligible participant is allowed to participate in the program. Questions Costs: There are no questioned costs as the auditor was able to verify the participants eligibility to participate in the program based on the documentation provided. Context: We tested a sample of 80 participants and found ten exceptions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization review its controls over eligibility to ensure that eligibility documents for all participants are reviewed by supervisory personnel prior to the participant entering the program. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Identifying Number: 2023-002 – Eligibility Finding: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 200.303(a) states the non-federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The State of Florida’s Department of Financial Services’ State Projects Compliance Supplement Part Five: Internal Controls Section D. Eligibility states that recipients should develop Control Objectives to provide reasonable assurance that only eligible individuals and organizations receive assistance under state projects, that subawards are made only to eligible subrecipients, and that amounts provided to or on behalf of eligibles were calculated in accordance with project requirements. During our testing of participant eligibility, we noted that supervisory personnel did not properly review and approve their eligibility documentation prior to the participant entering the program for ten of 80 participants selected for eligibility testing. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Corrective measures were taken with the Program Leadership responsible for the eligibility documentation noted above. The following corrective actions are in the process of being implemented: • CHS’s Program Leadership and their teams will conduct a review of respective intake forms completed after July 1, 2023 to ensure that all were properly reviewed and approved. Any unapproved intake forms identified will be verified and retroactively approved by the designated supervisor. • In cases where there are instances of unapproved intake forms, the Program Leadership will collaborate with the respective Talent Business Partner to follow up with formal corrective action. Such corrective action will include: o A thorough review of the CHS policies and practices relative to the management and approval of intake forms. o Mandatory refresher education and training with all staff to ensure they understand the steps required to document review and approval of the intake process, as well as the importance of maintaining evidence that the process was adequately performed. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Actions: Barbara McDonald, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer and Heather Brungardt, Chief Program and Clinical Officer Anticipated Completion Date for Corrective Actions: Implementation of the Corrective Actions outlined above will begin immediately to be completed by June 30, 2024.

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FY 2022-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$29,931,203 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 26, 2023 — management decision was due September 26, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$29,044,501 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 29, 2022 — management decision was due September 29, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$36,247,129 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 28, 2021 — management decision was due September 28, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$37,993,351 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 12, 2020 — management decision was due September 12, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$41,728,822 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 11, 2019 — management decision was due September 11, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$45,376,913 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 25, 2018 — management decision was due August 25, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$46,952,745 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 6, 2017 — management decision was due September 6, 2017.

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