Audit 40120

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$1.96M
Findings
10
Programs
3
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
42446 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
42447 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
42448 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
42449 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
42450 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
618888 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
618889 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
618890 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
618891 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
618892 2022-002 Material Weakness - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
WL3JZV9MW4G1 Christina Carrier Auditee
4078982483 Tori Lehman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT Accounting Policies: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) presents the activity of all federal awards of Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. (Lighthouse) for the year ended September 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). The Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc., therefore, it is not intended to and does not present the consolidated financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. is a subrecipient of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant from Orange County, Florida funded through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to purchase the facility at 2500 Kunze Avenue, Orlando, Florida (the Property). The purchase was performed for the purposes of operating the Property to serve adult individuals with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse is to maintain the Property for the approved purposes for ten years ending November 12, 2023. In the event that Lighthouse is in default, the Organization agrees to reimburse Orange County the amount of the current fair value of the Property, less any portion of the value of the Property attributed to expenditures of non-CDBG funds for acquisition and improvements.

Finding Details

2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 002: Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal program title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Pass-Through Agencies: Multiple: Orange County, City of Orlando, and City of Kissimmee Pass-Through Number(s): CDBG Loan 2013, 2019-20-21, 2021-6-18, 2020-2021 CDBG-CV, and CDBG Award Period(s): November 12, 2013- November 11, 2023, July 2021-June 30, 2022, and October 1, 2021-September 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Material Noncompliance (Modified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per the agreement with Orange County, Florida it is stated that "Lighthouse shall document and maintain records of all persons using the Property to ensure that activities and services benefit adults with blindness or visual impairments. Lighthouse shall submit within thirty (30) calendar days of the end of each County fiscal year (September 30) annual reports to the County indicating the total number of persons receiving employment and training opportunities". The additional contracts under CDBG contained either monthly or quarterly performance reporting requirements with set deadlines. Condition: Lighthouse has multiple contracts open under the assistance listing number 14.218. Each contract contains specific financial and performance reporting requirements that are in line with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)'s reporting requirements for the program. The auditors noted 0 out of 8 errors on the sample of financial reporting requirements tested and 5 out 8 errors on the sample of performance reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None Context: Out of the sample of eight (8) performance reports, there were five (5) exceptions noted. Four out of the five exceptions related to the reports not being submitted within the deadline, but the other requirements had been met. The other exception related to the annual programmatic reporting under the CDBG loan which is the only continued compliance requirement until the loan is forgiven. Cause: The grant between the County and Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. was initiated in December 2013 and expenditures occurred in fiscal year 2014. As the compliance requirements continue to be in effect through the loan period in which there is a lien on the Property, over time the program has changed hands and communication between the County and the Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. has not been consistent in regard to reporting requirements for the CDBG loan. Additionally, there was turnover and a staffing shortage in the accounting department that lead to the performance reports for the CDBG-CV agreements to be filed subsequent to the deadline. Effect: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. could cause their pass-through entity to under report their performance measures if they are not receiving the updated information or receiving the information in a timely basis as prescribed by the contract agreements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should submit its performance reporting as noted in the agreements with pass-through agencies. Additionally, Lighthouse Central Florida, Inc. should implement an internal review process before the information is submitted to the pass-through agencies. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.