2024‐005 Reporting (Significant Deficiency) (Repeat/Modified): The City of acknowledges
the audit finding regarding the untimely submission of reporting for the Cops Hiring program.
This was a result of turnover and the new grant manager was not hired until the middle of fiscal
year 2024. The Procur...
2024‐005 Reporting (Significant Deficiency) (Repeat/Modified): The City of acknowledges
the audit finding regarding the untimely submission of reporting for the Cops Hiring program.
This was a result of turnover and the new grant manager was not hired until the middle of fiscal
year 2024. The Procurement officer, who manages grants, as well as the Finance Director, have
prioritized compliance with federal reporting requirements. To prevent future occurrences, the
Finance Department has implemented internal controls ensuring multiple staff members are
responsible for federal reporting. Specifically, both the Finance Director and the Financial
Analyst now share the responsibility and authority to complete and submit these annual reports.
This new process ensures continuity in reporting, even in the event of staff turnover, and
strengthens the City’s commitment to compliance with federal funding requirements.
Additionally, the Finance Director oversees this responsibility so there are now multiple controls
to ensure timely completion.