Condition: According to the Code of Federal Regulations, non-federal entities that expend more than $750,000 or more during the non-federal entity's fiscal year in federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with Part 200 Subpart F. The Chamber d...
Condition: According to the Code of Federal Regulations, non-federal entities that expend more than $750,000 or more during the non-federal entity's fiscal year in federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with Part 200 Subpart F. The Chamber did not have a single or program-specific audit performed for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Planned Corrective Action: Like many organizations who partnered with government entities for the first time during COVID, the Chamber had not previously received or expended more than $750,000 in federal awards in any given year and, therefore, did not recognize the need for a Single Audit. However, in January 2023, the Chamber's new controller identified the necessity of a Single Audit and promptly contacted the funder, the City of CIncinnati, to request a program -specific audit in lieu of a Single Audit.
To ensure the appropriateness of this request, the City of Cincinnati communicated with the US Treasury via email, their sole available form of contact. Though there has been consistent follow-up by the Chamber with the City on a monthly bais, no response has been received from the US Treasury to date.
Given the prolonged period between the initial discovery and the request to the US Treasury, the Chamber had a Single Audit performed.
We are committed to addressing this issue promptly and in full compliance with all necessary regulations.