Audit 355881

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$760,010
Findings
6
Programs
2
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-05-08

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
559947 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
559948 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
559949 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136389 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136390 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1136391 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
81.135 Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy $168,458 - 0
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $3,485 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
DS4QHNSHGWA3 William Acker Auditee
5186948474 Christopher J. Healy, Cpa, Cgfm Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NON-CASH ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Grant awards are recorded as revenue when the criteria for earning the revenue is met, generally when the expenditure of grant funds is made. Grant expenditures are recorded when the liability is incurred. The information presented in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). This schedule only presents a selected portion of the operations of New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, Inc. and Affiliate (the Organization). De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed by the major program. There were no federal awards expended in the form of non-cash assistance during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) was prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Grant awards are recorded as revenue when the criteria for earning the revenue is met, generally when the expenditure of grant funds is made. Grant expenditures are recorded when the liability is incurred. The information presented in the Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). This schedule only presents a selected portion of the operations of New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, Inc. and Affiliate (the Organization). De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate, as allowed by the major program. The Organization provided no federal awards to subrecipients during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Finding Details

Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.
Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.
Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.
Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.
Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.
Compliance with Reporting Requirements Information on Federal Program: U.S. Department of Commerce COVID-19 Economic Adjustment Program federal assistance listing number 11.307. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing house the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023, reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Statement of Cause: The audit of the consolidated financial statements and Single Audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Perspective Information: The Organization exceeded the threshold for a single audit for the first time in 2023. As a result, the Organization needed to contract with a new audit firm and the audit was not able to be completed prior to the submission deadline. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend management review policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate information is available in order to complete the audit process timely. Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will ensure that the required deadline is met in the future.