Finding: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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:
2024-003
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: Section Housing Choice Vouchers Program
Assistance Listing Number: 14.871
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official:
Prior year finding: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
2023-003
Condition
The Municipality did not submit the audited financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 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
The Municipality was 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.
Finding: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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: 2024-002
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: All Programs
Assistance Listing Number: N/A
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
Prior year 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, 2024, 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:
2024-003
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-through Agency: N/A
Federal Program Title: Section Housing Choice Vouchers Program
Assistance Listing Number: 14.871
Compliance Requirement: Reporting
Type of Finding: Non-compliance and Significant Deficiency
Responsible Official:
Prior year finding: Hector Caraballo – Finance Director
2023-003
Condition
The Municipality did not submit the audited financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 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
The Municipality was 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.