Audit 307006

FY End
2023-05-31
Total Expended
$4.59M
Findings
12
Programs
9
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-23

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
398336 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
398337 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
398338 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
398339 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
398340 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
398341 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974778 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974779 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974780 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974781 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974782 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
974783 2023-001 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $3.04M Yes 1
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $127,142 - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $101,615 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $96,860 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $44,932 Yes 1
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $42,869 - 0
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $42,153 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $19,062 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $12,854 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
RGH6NV3NA6M4 Alan Jones Auditee
5188733207 David Urban, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Matching Costs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Matching costs, i.e. Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. share of certain program costs, are not included in the reported expenditures.

Finding Details

Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.
Finding Reference: (2023-001) Material Weakness Criteria - Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Cause - The late filing resulted from a lack of internal controls over Federal financial reporting. Effect - The Data Collection Form for the year ended May 31, 2023 was not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after year end. Questioned Costs - None identified. Recommendation - Adirondack Community Action Programs, Inc. should establish accounting procedures to properly identify Federal expenditures and implement controls to complete the timely submission of the Data Collection Form. Management’s Response - Finding 2023-001 Adirondack Community Action Programs Inc. (ACAP) is committed to addressing the finding highlighted in the Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance regarding late filing of the Data Collection Form. We recognize the importance of timely reporting for organizational compliance. We were fortunate to receive significant additional unexpected financial resources in the year in question to assist with COVID recovery and support for our work in Child Care. These additional resources were welcomed, but created a temporary significant increase in the workload for our business office. We pride ourselves on our internal controls and comprehensive financial procedures and expect this delay to be isolated to the year in question. As in the past, ACAP will: • Ensure adequate staffing levels given the increases we have been experiencing in annual revenue. • Continue to review our internal processes related to financial reporting and filing deadlines. Identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies contributing to the delays. • Continue to foster effective communication channels among team members responsible for financial reporting. Continue to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in meeting filing deadlines. • As always encourage training and development opportunities for staff. • Consider engaging external consultants or advisors to provide guidance around best practices. • Continue to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. Encourage feedback from staff members on ways to streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement. By implementing these corrective actions, ACAP is confident that we can address this late filing finding and strengthen our financial reporting practices moving forward. We are committed to ensuring timely and accurate reporting to uphold the trust and confidence of our stakeholders.