Audit 372306

Finding 2024-002: Submission of the Audit Reporting Package and Data Collection Form Federal Agency: Various Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: Per 2 CFR § 200.510(b), the auditee must prepare a Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements. Per §200.512(a), the SEFA must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House (FAC) within the required deadline. Cause: The delay was due to a lack of capacity in the finance department and not following the year-end closing schedule. Effect: To qualify as a low-risk auditee, 2 CFR section 200.520 requires the audit reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the FAC by the due date for each of the previous two years. Late filing will result in noncompliance with timely submission of financial information to the grantor agencies. Recommendation: Management should address the lack of capacity in the finance department and monitor the year-end closing schedule for a timely audit reporting package and data collection form to ensure compliance with federal deadlines. Questioned costs: None Responsible Official's Response Management concurs with the finding. The Council recognizes the importance of timely submission of the SEFA and related audit documentation to maintain compliance with federal requirements. To address this issue, the Council has engaged an outside provider to assist with process improvements that will streamline financial reporting and ensure timely preparation and submission of all required audit materials. These enhancements will strengthen internal controls and support continued compliance in future reporting periods.