Audit 344745

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$33.26M
Findings
14
Programs
7
Organization: Total Community Action, Inc. (LA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-03-04

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
525623 2023-003 - Yes L
525624 2023-003 - Yes L
525625 2023-003 - Yes L
525626 2023-003 - Yes L
525627 2023-003 - Yes L
525628 2023-003 - Yes L
525629 2023-003 - Yes L
1102065 2023-003 - Yes L
1102066 2023-003 - Yes L
1102067 2023-003 - Yes L
1102068 2023-003 - Yes L
1102069 2023-003 - Yes L
1102070 2023-003 - Yes L
1102071 2023-003 - Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $18.30M Yes 1
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $10.71M - 1
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $1.68M - 1
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1.14M Yes 1
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $1.01M Yes 1
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $284,679 - 1
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $135,613 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
HHM3KHVENQ68 Brent D. Washington, Sr. Auditee
5048720331 Luther Speight CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: All TCA grant applications submitted in 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: All TCA grant applications submitted in 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR. All TCA grant applications submitted in FY 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR
Title: Loan and Loan Guarantees Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: All TCA grant applications submitted in 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR. Total Community Action, Inc. did not expend federal awards related to loans or loan guarantees during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Organization had no loans outstanding at December 31, 2023.
Title: Federally Funded Insurance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: All TCA grant applications submitted in 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR. Total Community Action, Inc. has no federally funded insurance.
Title: Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Total Community Action, Inc. and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented as required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: All TCA grant applications submitted in 2023, excluding CSBG (which has a direct administrative budget) have included 4.98% indirect cost rate. Effective October 1, 2024 all TCA grant applications excluding CSBG have included a 10% IDR. Total Community Action, Inc. did not receive federal noncash assistance for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31
CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single audit be completed and the data collection form as well as the reporting package be submitted to the Federal Clearing House 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. CONDITION: We noted during our audit that TCA's 2023 fiscal year Uniform Guidance required audit and reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Clearing House within nine (9) months of TCA's December 31, 2023 fiscal year end. CAUSE: TCA's books and records were not closed and audit-ready on a timely basis. Also, TCA did not engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. EFFECT: Late audit submission represents noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance and could adversely affect current and future grant awards. QUESTIONED COSTS: None RECOMMENDATION: TCA should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely preparation of audit-ready financial statements. Also, the independent auditor should be engaged on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: TCA recognizes that inability to complete the audit timely creates noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance. However, post pandemic, TCA has been caught in the cycle of late audits and due to auditor challenges, a myriad of fiscal staffing challenges. The Agency implemented several corrective actions to ensure the cycle of late audits is disrupted, and has outlined additional strategies to support timely audit compliance for the 2024 fiscal year end and thereafter. 31