ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER (19)

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2021-22 Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center Youth Employment Program - WIOA Proposal 17.Fiscal Competency A. Describe the process used to capture and report fiscal data. All invoices or vendor statements will be initialed by the Executive Director prior to signing the check to pay that bill or invoice. After checks are printed and signed, the accountant shall mark "Paid" with the date of payment and check number utilized for payment. All disbursements shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director. A monthly review of all disbursements shall be conducted by the Accounting clerk and reviewed by the Executive Director and the Finance Committee for verification of accuracy, documentation and appropriate approval. The Executive Director shall be authorized to expend funds as approved by the Board of Directors under the organization's annual operating budget. B. Attach a copy of the organization's procurement policies and procedures as Attachment I. Please see attached OCCTAC's Procurement Policies and procedures. C. What systems are used to ensure fiscal accountability, appropriate expenditures, and planned costs. All requests for reimbursement shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Director and Finance Committee. All reimbursements are subject to budgetary limitations as established in the organization's approved operating budget. No reimbursements are made without appropriate backup documentation. Please see details below of the accounting system used at OCCTAC: • Accounting Method: OCCTAC utilizes a modified accrual -based account methodology. • Cost Allocation Method: Costs are allocated using the Direct Cost Allocation Method (OBM Circular A-122). OCCTAC classifies each item to a specific program, department, site, grant or contract that it directly relates to. Indirect expenses like general administration and general expenses are allocated based on the allowable budgeted portion of each program with the remaining portion to the center's administrative category. OCCTAC shall produce financial reporting for each of the Center's program functions. In consolidation, these programs shall make up the overall financial position of OCCTAC. All transactions (Payments and cash receipts) that occur at the center shall be classified under identified categories and programs. When program funding is split between two or more sources, the cost allocation for this program shall conform to the budget allocations established in the program. • Budgets: Under the guidance of the Finance Committee and prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Executive Director prepares an Operational Budget, including Program Budgets. Tuition fees, Service fee rates, etc., shall be approved by the Board. Any gifts (monetary or otherwise) resulting from fund-raising activities, solicitations and acceptance of gifts or contributions that are presented with restrictions of use shall be approved by the Board of Directors and submitted to the finance committee to verify the appropriate method of accounting and reporting. • Receivables: Receivables shall be aged monthly and delinquent accounts shall be followed up for collection. Receivables from miscellaneous sources shall be reviewed periodically by the Treasurer and significant amounts shall be reported to the Board of Directors. All write-offs shall require approval from the Finance Committee prior to implementation. The Board shall review all write-offs from uncollectible accounts receivables. 24