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Audit 330281

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$9.98M
Findings
36
Programs
13
Organization: Municipality of Gurabo (PR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-12-02
Auditor: Ortiz Rivera Rivera & CO LLC

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
512483 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512484 2023-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512485 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512486 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512487 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512488 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512489 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512490 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512491 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512492 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512493 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512494 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512495 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512496 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512497 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512498 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512499 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
512500 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088925 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088926 2023-003 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088927 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088928 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088929 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088930 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088931 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088932 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088933 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088934 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088935 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088936 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088937 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088938 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088939 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088940 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088941 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L
1088942 2023-002 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $2.90M - 1
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $789,328 Yes 1
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $731,112 Yes 2
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $395,764 - 1
20.507 Federal Transit Formula Grants $299,172 - 1
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $193,938 Yes 1
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $79,000 - 1
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $62,536 - 1
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $43,783 - 1
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $39,426 - 1
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $37,920 - 1
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $22,964 - 1
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $9,962 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
SLYDLMLQHXM6 Hector R. Caraballo Diaz Auditee
9392508369 Marco A. Rivera Zuñiga Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. Reporting Entity Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The Municipality of Gurabo of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Municipality) was founded in 1815, and operates as a governmental unit of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under Act Number 81 of August 30, 1991, known as the “Autonomous Municipalities Laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico”. It is governed by a Mayor and a 14-member Municipal Legislature elected for a four-year term.
Title: 2. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the Federal award activities of the Municipality of Gurabo of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico under programs of the Federal government for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Municipality, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Municipality.
Title: 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance A. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Government or those contained in the Uniform Guidance, as applicable, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. B. Negative amounts, if any, shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. C. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. D. The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: 4. Schedule not in agreement with other federal award reporting Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The information included in the Schedule may not fully agree with other Federal award reports submitted directly to Federal granting agencies.
Title: 5. Federal Assistance listing number Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance The Federal Assistance Listing Number, formerly known as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number, is a five-digit number assigned in the awarding document for all Federal assistance award mechanisms, including Federal grants and cooperative agreements.
Title: 6. Relationship to the financial statements Accounting Policies: Refer to Form De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance Expenditures of Federal awards are reported in the Municipality’s Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Governmental Fund as follows: COVID Funds – $4,120,771, FEMA Fund – $3,101,327, and Other Governmental Funds – $2,539,684.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-003
Condition The Municipality did not submit the audited financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 on or before 9 months after fiscal year ended, as required. Criteria 22 CFR § 5.801 Uniform financial reporting standards, (b) (1) Entities (or individuals) to which this subpart is applicable must provide to HUD such financial information as required by HUD. Such information must be provided on an annual basis, except as required more frequently under paragraph (c)(4) of this section. This information must be: (1) Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as further defined by HUD in supplementary guidance; (2) Submitted electronically to HUD through the internet, or in such other electronic format designated by HUD, or in such non-electronic format as HUD may allow if the burden or cost of electronic reporting is determined by HUD to be excessive; and (3) Submitted in such form and substance as prescribed by HUD. Also, on Section (c) (1) the financial information to be submitted to HUD in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section, must be submitted to HUD annually, no later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year of the reporting period, and as otherwise provided by law. In addition, on Section (d) (1) states that unaudited financial statements will be required 60 days after the PHA's fiscal year end, and audited financial statements will then be required no later than 9 months after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit Act and 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. Context Although the Municipality had a waiver to submit the Financial Reports to HUD the US Housing and Urban Development of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, they were unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Financial Report to the US Housing and Urban Development, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal program funds. Cause The Municipal Housing Office of the Municipality has been in personal changes process and reviewing accounting process that delay the process to analyses the financial information and submit on time or into the period permitted. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurately and in a timely manner. Management Response and Corrective Action We are taking the necessary steps to speed up the process for submitting financial reports under current circumstances in order to comply within the required period.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-003
Condition The Municipality did not submit the audited financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 on or before 9 months after fiscal year ended, as required. Criteria 22 CFR § 5.801 Uniform financial reporting standards, (b) (1) Entities (or individuals) to which this subpart is applicable must provide to HUD such financial information as required by HUD. Such information must be provided on an annual basis, except as required more frequently under paragraph (c)(4) of this section. This information must be: (1) Prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as further defined by HUD in supplementary guidance; (2) Submitted electronically to HUD through the internet, or in such other electronic format designated by HUD, or in such non-electronic format as HUD may allow if the burden or cost of electronic reporting is determined by HUD to be excessive; and (3) Submitted in such form and substance as prescribed by HUD. Also, on Section (c) (1) the financial information to be submitted to HUD in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section, must be submitted to HUD annually, no later than 60 days after the end of the fiscal year of the reporting period, and as otherwise provided by law. In addition, on Section (d) (1) states that unaudited financial statements will be required 60 days after the PHA's fiscal year end, and audited financial statements will then be required no later than 9 months after the PHA's fiscal year end, in accordance with the Single Audit Act and 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. Context Although the Municipality had a waiver to submit the Financial Reports to HUD the US Housing and Urban Development of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, they were unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Financial Report to the US Housing and Urban Development, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal program funds. Cause The Municipal Housing Office of the Municipality has been in personal changes process and reviewing accounting process that delay the process to analyses the financial information and submit on time or into the period permitted. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurately and in a timely manner. Management Response and Corrective Action We are taking the necessary steps to speed up the process for submitting financial reports under current circumstances in order to comply within the required period.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.
Finding 2023-002
Condition The Municipality did not submit the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, during the required period. Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512 Report Submission, (a) (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Context The Municipality was unable to provide timely the financial statements and related supporting documentation in order to apply required audit procedures. Cause Management did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure the timely filing of the single audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Effect The Municipality did not comply with the submission date required for the Data Collection Form and Reporting Package, this could affect the continuance and new approvals of federal funds. In addition, for the next two (2) fiscal years the Municipality cannot be considered by the auditor as a low-risk auditee. Questioned costs Not determined Recommendation We recommend the Municipality to maintain adequate accounting records related to the non-federal and federal funds in order to properly prepare the financial statements accurate and in a timely manner. In addition, the Municipality needs to implement adequate internal controls procedures in order to assure that the supporting documentation is available in a timely manner.