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Audit 52938

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$1.02M
Findings
6
Programs
2
Organization: Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (MI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-04-12
Auditor: Michigan Department of Treasury

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45670 2022-003 - - L
45671 2022-003 - - L
47374 2022-003 - - L
622112 2022-003 - - L
622113 2022-003 - - L
623816 2022-003 - - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
20.507 Federal Transit_formula Grants $49,690 Yes 1
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $31,001 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
J8UYSZ92Z8G7 Oliver Lindsay Auditee
2699272269 Michael J Forward, CPA Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Twin Cities Area Transportation Authority (Authority) under programs of the federal government 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority. The Authoritys reporting entity is defined in Note A of the Authoritys financial statement audit report. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.
Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.
Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.
Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.
Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.
Finding 2022-003
Submission of Fiscal Year 2021 Single Audit Finding 2022-003 Condition: The Authority did not officially certify and submit its fiscal year 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200.512 (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. Cause: The Authority did not officially certify the 2021 single audit until July 6, 2022. Effect: The Authority is noncompliant with 2 CFR 200. Directive: We direct the Authority to implement procedures to ensure that the fiscal year 2022 is certified within the required nine-month deadline. Management?s Response--Corrective Action Plan: Contact person is Oliver Lindsay, Interim Executive Director, 275 East Wall Street, P.O. Box 837, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023. Telephone (269) 927-2268. The Executive Director at the time of the audit last year was new in their role and was managing many tasks and organizational updates. They are no longer employed at TCATA and the current Interim Director and contracted accounting firm are working with the auditor to ensure timely filing.