Audit 359788

FY End
2021-12-31
Total Expended
$4.18M
Findings
38
Programs
11
Organization: Count of Penobscot, Maine (ME)
Year: 2021 Accepted: 2025-06-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
566910 2021-003 - Yes P
566911 2021-003 - Yes P
566912 2021-003 - Yes P
566913 2021-003 - Yes P
566914 2021-003 - Yes P
566915 2021-003 - Yes P
566916 2021-003 - Yes P
566917 2021-003 - Yes P
566918 2021-003 - Yes P
566919 2021-003 - Yes P
566920 2021-003 - Yes P
566921 2021-003 - Yes P
566922 2021-003 - Yes P
566923 2021-003 - Yes P
566924 2021-003 - Yes P
566925 2021-003 - Yes P
566926 2021-003 - Yes P
566927 2021-003 - Yes P
566928 2021-003 - Yes P
1143352 2021-003 - Yes P
1143353 2021-003 - Yes P
1143354 2021-003 - Yes P
1143355 2021-003 - Yes P
1143356 2021-003 - Yes P
1143357 2021-003 - Yes P
1143358 2021-003 - Yes P
1143359 2021-003 - Yes P
1143360 2021-003 - Yes P
1143361 2021-003 - Yes P
1143362 2021-003 - Yes P
1143363 2021-003 - Yes P
1143364 2021-003 - Yes P
1143365 2021-003 - Yes P
1143366 2021-003 - Yes P
1143367 2021-003 - Yes P
1143368 2021-003 - Yes P
1143369 2021-003 - Yes P
1143370 2021-003 - Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
XA37N4VKZZ33 Scott Adkins Auditee
2079428535 Timothy Poitras, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Filing deadline Accounting Policies: PURPOSE OF THE SCHEDULE The Uniform Guidance requires a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards showing total expenditures for each federal award program as identified in the catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. REPORTING ENTITY The accompanying schedule includes all federal award programs of The County of Penobscot, Maine for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The reporting entity is defined in the Notes to the Financial Statements of The County of Penobscot, Maine. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. a. Federal financial assistance is defined as assistance provided by federal agency, either directly or indirectly, in the form of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, loans, loan guarantees, property, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations. b. The Uniform Guidance establishes the level of expenditures to be used in defining major federal financial award programs. Major programs for the Organization have been identified in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. 3. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The information presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented on a basis consistent with the County’s basic financial statements. The grants included are all accounted for on a modified accrual basis of accounting which is described in the notes to the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected to use the 10% De Minimis Cost rate for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Organization’s reporting package is being filed with the federal audit clearinghouse after the normal 9-month filing deadline due to business disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdowns and stay at home orders.
Title: Loan balances Accounting Policies: PURPOSE OF THE SCHEDULE The Uniform Guidance requires a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards showing total expenditures for each federal award program as identified in the catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. REPORTING ENTITY The accompanying schedule includes all federal award programs of The County of Penobscot, Maine for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The reporting entity is defined in the Notes to the Financial Statements of The County of Penobscot, Maine. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. a. Federal financial assistance is defined as assistance provided by federal agency, either directly or indirectly, in the form of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, loans, loan guarantees, property, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations. b. The Uniform Guidance establishes the level of expenditures to be used in defining major federal financial award programs. Major programs for the Organization have been identified in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. 3. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The information presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented on a basis consistent with the County’s basic financial statements. The grants included are all accounted for on a modified accrual basis of accounting which is described in the notes to the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected to use the 10% De Minimis Cost rate for the year ended December 31, 2021. There are no loan programs.
Title: Pass-Through awards Accounting Policies: PURPOSE OF THE SCHEDULE The Uniform Guidance requires a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards showing total expenditures for each federal award program as identified in the catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. REPORTING ENTITY The accompanying schedule includes all federal award programs of The County of Penobscot, Maine for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The reporting entity is defined in the Notes to the Financial Statements of The County of Penobscot, Maine. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. a. Federal financial assistance is defined as assistance provided by federal agency, either directly or indirectly, in the form of grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, loans, loan guarantees, property, interest subsidies, insurance or direct appropriations. b. The Uniform Guidance establishes the level of expenditures to be used in defining major federal financial award programs. Major programs for the Organization have been identified in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. 3. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The information presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented on a basis consistent with the County’s basic financial statements. The grants included are all accounted for on a modified accrual basis of accounting which is described in the notes to the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Organization has not elected to use the 10% De Minimis Cost rate for the year ended December 31, 2021. The County has passed the following awards through to subrecipients: Program Subrecipient Amount WIOA Adult Eastern Maine Development Corporation 366,524 WIOA Youth Eastern Maine Development Corporation 410,384 WIOA Dislocated Worker Eastern Maine Development Corporation 567,763 NDWG – Opioid Eastern Maine Development Corporation 403,026 Subtotal 1,747,697 WIOA Adult Aroostook County Action Program 252,844 WIOA Youth Aroostook County Action Program 212,328 WIOA Dislocated Worker Aroostook County Action Program 101,041 NDWG-Opioid Aroostook County Action Program 110,339 Subtotal 676,552 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding City of Bangor, Maine 5,778 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding City of Orono, Maine 5,799 Total Passed Through to Subrecipients 2,435,826

Finding Details

2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.
2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.