Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Federal Programs: All federal financial assistance programs. Category: Internal Control/Compliance - Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Data Collection Form Condition: The Office of the Advocate for the Elderly of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico(OAE) submitted the data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2021, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2022, is being completed and submitted after the corresponding date. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Cause: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2021 was submitted on June 27, 2024. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process. For fiscal year 2022, the main causes were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors and delays in retrieving the relevant support documents in custody of the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury. All the disbursements are processed by the subject Department. Effect: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part, Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted; or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. Management Response: Management agrees with the observation. Management recognizes that a delay was experienced with respect to 2022. However, Management is working on alternatives to accelerate the process to arrive at full compliance with due dates.
Statement of Condition: The Single Audit reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 46.
Statement of Condition: The Single Audit reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 46.
Statement of Condition: The Single Audit reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 46.
Statement of Condition: The Single Audit reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2022, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 46.
Finding Number: 2022-004 Finding Type: Federal award finding Federal Assistance Listing No.: 93.591 Program Name: Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalition Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Entity: n/a Grant Number: 2101ORSDVC Federal Award Year: 2021 Control Deficiency Type: Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance Instance of Noncompliance: Yes Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Criteria: In accordance with the requirements of CFR §200.512, the audit shall be completed and the data collection form and reporting package shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The Coalition did not electronically submit its September 30, 2022 Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Cause: The organization’s 2022 accounting records were not closed in a timely matter, and the audit was not completed prior to the data collection form due date. Effect: The Coalition did not comply with CFR §200.512. The late submission results in non-compliance for all federal programs. Audit Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that all required reporting is submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with CFR §200.512 deadlines. Management’s Response: During this time, the Coalition went through several temporary fiscal staff and one permanent hired staff that had made mistakes, with the effect of having to make adjustments in order to attempt to close accounting records. Controls have been put into place and permanent accounting manager is in place.
Finding Number: 2022-004 Finding Type: Federal award finding Federal Assistance Listing No.: 93.591 Program Name: Family Violence Prevention and Services/State Domestic Violence Coalition Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Entity: n/a Grant Number: 2101ORSDVC Federal Award Year: 2021 Control Deficiency Type: Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance Instance of Noncompliance: Yes Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: Yes Criteria: In accordance with the requirements of CFR §200.512, the audit shall be completed and the data collection form and reporting package shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The Coalition did not electronically submit its September 30, 2022 Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Cause: The organization’s 2022 accounting records were not closed in a timely matter, and the audit was not completed prior to the data collection form due date. Effect: The Coalition did not comply with CFR §200.512. The late submission results in non-compliance for all federal programs. Audit Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that all required reporting is submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with CFR §200.512 deadlines. Management’s Response: During this time, the Coalition went through several temporary fiscal staff and one permanent hired staff that had made mistakes, with the effect of having to make adjustments in order to attempt to close accounting records. Controls have been put into place and permanent accounting manager is in place.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
2022-008 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Federal Agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title & Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Award Period: Various Award Periods Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency and Other Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition The Organization did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by certain grantors. Cause Due to turnover, internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.
Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria 2 CFR 200.512, Report Submission, establishes that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form and reporting package submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier of 30 days after receive of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, and any extensions granted by the Office of Management and Budget. Condition PSA did not comply with the required submission date of the data collection form and reporting package to the FAC for the year ended September 31, 2022. Cause Due to the complex nature of the federal regulations associated with the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and the evolving guidance, PSA was not aware that an audit was required in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that PSA perform research and establish a process for evaluating Federal grant audit requirements to ensure compliance, including timely completion and submission to the FAC for any future Federal grant awards. Questioned Costs Not applicable.
FINDING 2022-005 – Reporting SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY, NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.224/93.527 Health Center Program Cluster Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.303(a), the auditee must establish and maintain internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Center did not complete its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit, the Center was not in compliance with the reporting requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The Center was not in compliance with the annual reporting of its data collection form. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Center complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials: See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-005 – Reporting SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY, NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.224/93.527 Health Center Program Cluster Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.303(a), the auditee must establish and maintain internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Center did not complete its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit, the Center was not in compliance with the reporting requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The Center was not in compliance with the annual reporting of its data collection form. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Center complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials: See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-005 – Reporting SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY, NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.224/93.527 Health Center Program Cluster Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.303(a), the auditee must establish and maintain internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Center did not complete its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit, the Center was not in compliance with the reporting requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The Center was not in compliance with the annual reporting of its data collection form. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Center complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials: See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-005 – Reporting SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY, NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.224/93.527 Health Center Program Cluster Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.303(a), the auditee must establish and maintain internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Center did not complete its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit, the Center was not in compliance with the reporting requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The Center was not in compliance with the annual reporting of its data collection form. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Center complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials: See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
FINDING 2022-005 – Reporting SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY, NONCOMPLIANCE Identification of the Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.224/93.527 Health Center Program Cluster Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Part 200.303(a), the auditee must establish and maintain internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and terms and conditions of the federal award. Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Center did not complete its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit, the Center was not in compliance with the reporting requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: The Center was not in compliance with the annual reporting of its data collection form. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Center complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials: See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Criteria - Reporting: Compliance Requirement – The Data Collection Form is required to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of year end (2 CFR 200.512(a)(2). Condition: The Data Collection Form was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the nine-month period for the year ended September 30, 2022. Effect: The Project is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a)(2). Context: The Data Collection Form was not filed timely. Cause: The annual audit was not completed within the applicable time frame so it was not available to be submitted by the due date. Recommendation: The Data Collection form should be filed as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization agrees with the finding and will file the report.
Criteria or Specific Requirement According to 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance, auditees are required to submit the audit report and Data Collection Form (DCF) to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition and Context The DCF was not submitted by its due date of June 30, 2023. Cause Delays in the audit process led to the delay in the federal single audit being completed. Effect or Potential Effect Delays in the audit resulted in the FAC deadline being missed. Failure to submit the single audit report timely constitutes noncompliance with federal audit requirements. No questioned costs are reported as this requirement is administrative in nature. Recommendation Improve the timeliness of financial information and submit the DCF by the due date. Views of Responsible Official Management’s corrective action plan is included at the end of this report after the Schedule of Prior Year Findings.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Prior Year Finding Number: N/A Compliance Requirement: Data Collection Form and Single Audit Reporting Package Program: Economic Adjustment Assistance CFDA #: 11.307/97.036 Award #: 0119022690, 011903104 FEMA-4335-DR, FEMA-4340-DR-VI Award Years: 10/01/2021- 09/30/2022 09/20/2017- 09/07/2025, 09/07/2017- 09/16/2025 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512 requires that an entity’s single audit is to be submitted the earlier of thirty days after the receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). Condition: The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (the Authority) audited financial statements for the September 30, 2022, year-end was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the stipulated nine months after year-end. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: This is a condition identified based on review of Uniform Guidance requirements and the grant agreements. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with the reporting compliance of the Office of Management and Budget. Cause: There were transitions in financial personnel which resulted in delays in the audit process. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority meets the reporting deadline by establishing an audit timeline to ensure that the reporting package is submitted to the FAC annually within the required timeframe. Views of Responsible Management Official and Corrective Action Plan: Management concurs with finding. See Current Year Corrective Action Plan.
I noted that the YRITWC did not submit their audit within the required 9 month timeframe of year end. Per 2 CFR, Section 200.512, the YRITWC must submit their audit within 9 months of their fiscal year end. Due to the covid pandemic, this was extended for six months. The organization was still addressing covid related delays. Management is aware of the requirement and has started to prepare for the 2023 and 2024 audits. Audit was late. It is recommned that management prepare the audit prep timely for future audits. Management has already started work on their 2023 and 2024 audit preparation and expects to be current on audits as of the 2025 audit. This was not a prior year finding.
Section III – Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Awards 2022-003 - Late Submission of Uniform Guidance Report Cluster: Not applicable Federal Granting Agency: All federal agencies represented on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”) Award Name: All awards on the SEFA Award Year: All awards on the SEFA Assistance Listing #: All awards on the SEFA Assistance Listing Title: All awards on the SEFA Pass-through entity: All identified on the SEFA Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 Report Submission requires the audit be completed and the data collection form and Uniform Guidance reporting package submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's reports), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The LPCH Uniform Guidance reporting package was due to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by May 31, 2023. Given the report was not filed until December 6, 2023, the report is considered late. Cause The 2022 audit commenced in the Spring of 2023 with timely completion expected. However, additional time was needed to complete processes for certain financial statement presentation and disclosure matters that are unrelated to federal funding. Effect Not receiving the Uniform Guidance reporting package in a timely manner could impact the oversight and monitoring procedures performed by the federal government and other constituents. Questioned Costs None noted. Recommendation We recommend management ensure controls are in place to allow for subsequent audits to be completed in a timely manner, consistent with previous years. Management's Views and Correction Action Plan Management's views and corrective action plan is included at the end of this report after the summary schedule of prior audit findings and status.
Section III – Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Awards 2022-003 - Late Submission of Uniform Guidance Report Cluster: Not applicable Federal Granting Agency: All federal agencies represented on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (“SEFA”) Award Name: All awards on the SEFA Award Year: All awards on the SEFA Assistance Listing #: All awards on the SEFA Assistance Listing Title: All awards on the SEFA Pass-through entity: All identified on the SEFA Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 Report Submission requires the audit be completed and the data collection form and Uniform Guidance reporting package submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's reports), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The LPCH Uniform Guidance reporting package was due to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by May 31, 2023. Given the report was not filed until December 6, 2023, the report is considered late. Cause The 2022 audit commenced in the Spring of 2023 with timely completion expected. However, additional time was needed to complete processes for certain financial statement presentation and disclosure matters that are unrelated to federal funding. Effect Not receiving the Uniform Guidance reporting package in a timely manner could impact the oversight and monitoring procedures performed by the federal government and other constituents. Questioned Costs None noted. Recommendation We recommend management ensure controls are in place to allow for subsequent audits to be completed in a timely manner, consistent with previous years. Management's Views and Correction Action Plan Management's views and corrective action plan is included at the end of this report after the summary schedule of prior audit findings and status.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Nonmaterial Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Major Programs: AL#10.557 - WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ? Award numbers: CD3-21-4658A, CD3-21-4658B and CD3-22-4658 AL#21.023 ? COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Requirement Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package, for the year ended August 31, 2021, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor?s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Management did not certify the auditee section timely. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a non-material noncompliance and significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Nonmaterial Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Major Programs: AL#10.557 - WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ? Award numbers: CD3-21-4658A, CD3-21-4658B and CD3-22-4658 AL#21.023 ? COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Requirement Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package, for the year ended August 31, 2021, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor?s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Management did not certify the auditee section timely. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a non-material noncompliance and significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Nonmaterial Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Major Programs: AL#10.557 - WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ? Award numbers: CD3-21-4658A, CD3-21-4658B and CD3-22-4658 AL#21.023 ? COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Requirement Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package, for the year ended August 31, 2021, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor?s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Management did not certify the auditee section timely. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a non-material noncompliance and significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Nonmaterial Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Major Programs: AL#10.557 - WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ? Award numbers: CD3-21-4658A, CD3-21-4658B and CD3-22-4658 AL#21.023 ? COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Requirement Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package, for the year ended August 31, 2021, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor?s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Management did not certify the auditee section timely. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a non-material noncompliance and significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2022-001 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Nonmaterial Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Major Programs: AL#10.557 - WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children ? Award numbers: CD3-21-4658A, CD3-21-4658B and CD3-22-4658 AL#21.023 ? COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program ? Award numbers - None Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Requirement Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package, for the year ended August 31, 2021, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor?s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Management did not certify the auditee section timely. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a non-material noncompliance and significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.