Audit 376169

COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds #21.027 U.S. Department of Treasury Passed Through Missouri Department of Economic Development Criteria or Specific Requirement – Reporting: The entity’s grant agreement with Missouri Department of Economic Development (MDED) requires quarterly financial and narrative project reports detailing the use of the grant funds in such a way that are consistent with the Project as presented in the Grantee’s Grant Administration Plan and Budget. The quarterly reports are due on the last day of the month following the end of the period completed. These dates are September 1, 2024, December 1, 2024, March 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025. The reports should identify all grant funds remaining to be spent, the project progress and outcome of the project. Condition – The Organization did not submit reports to the MDED at the required deadlines during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Cause – The individual responsible for reporting compliance was away on maternity leave, which caused delay in the timeliness of reporting. Effect or Potential Effect – The Organization did not timely file the required reports. Questioned Costs – None noted. Context – Out of a population of four reports, we selected two reports and noted one instance of noncompliance with the timely reporting requirement of the CSLFRF. Identification as a Repeat Finding – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend management review this area and establish procedures to ensure required reports are completed timely. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions – Management has established guidelines for an individual responsible for submitting reports in a timely manner for scenarios arising in which the individual responsible for submitting reports is not available to submit reports timely.