2021-009—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award number and year: All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single 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 (September 30, 2022). Condition: FCCH’s 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of September 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Context: N/A Cause: FCCH experienced turnover in the accounting department in key positions in recent years, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: FCCH was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in the audit not being completed within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: FCCH should implement its approved policies and procedures and complete the year-end account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure the timely completion of the audit and submission of the single audit reporting package. Management’s Response: FCCH leadership shall ensure accountability for completing audits and submitting reports in a timely manner. Now that vacant positions in the accounting department have been filled, reconciliations are being caught up as efficiently as possible so that delinquent audits can also be conducted and concluded.
2021-009—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award number and year: All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single 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 (September 30, 2022). Condition: FCCH’s 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of September 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Context: N/A Cause: FCCH experienced turnover in the accounting department in key positions in recent years, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: FCCH was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in the audit not being completed within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: FCCH should implement its approved policies and procedures and complete the year-end account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure the timely completion of the audit and submission of the single audit reporting package. Management’s Response: FCCH leadership shall ensure accountability for completing audits and submitting reports in a timely manner. Now that vacant positions in the accounting department have been filled, reconciliations are being caught up as efficiently as possible so that delinquent audits can also be conducted and concluded.
2021-009—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award number and year: All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single 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 (September 30, 2022). Condition: FCCH’s 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of September 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Context: N/A Cause: FCCH experienced turnover in the accounting department in key positions in recent years, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: FCCH was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in the audit not being completed within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: FCCH should implement its approved policies and procedures and complete the year-end account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure the timely completion of the audit and submission of the single audit reporting package. Management’s Response: FCCH leadership shall ensure accountability for completing audits and submitting reports in a timely manner. Now that vacant positions in the accounting department have been filled, reconciliations are being caught up as efficiently as possible so that delinquent audits can also be conducted and concluded.
2021-009—Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All Assistance Listing Number (ALN): All Award number and year: All Criteria: According to 2 CFR Part 200.512, the annual single 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 (September 30, 2022). Condition: FCCH’s 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of September 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Context: N/A Cause: FCCH experienced turnover in the accounting department in key positions in recent years, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: FCCH was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in the audit not being completed within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: FCCH should implement its approved policies and procedures and complete the year-end account reconciliations in a timely manner to ensure the timely completion of the audit and submission of the single audit reporting package. Management’s Response: FCCH leadership shall ensure accountability for completing audits and submitting reports in a timely manner. Now that vacant positions in the accounting department have been filled, reconciliations are being caught up as efficiently as possible so that delinquent audits can also be conducted and concluded.
Criteria- A federal single audit is required to be completed submitted within the earlier of thirty (30) calendar days after the receipt of the auditors' reports or nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Condition- As of May 2, 2024, audits of the Center's annual financial statements and expenditures of federal programs were not completed since the Center's fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. As a result, the Center did not meet the filing requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Effect- A data collection form has not been submitted by the Center in accordance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512. Identification of a repeat finding- This is not a repeat finding from the immediate previous audit. Recommendation- We recommend the Center comply with all Uniform Guidance requirements. Management response- Management has engaged independent auditors to complete audits of the Center's annual financial statements and expenditures of federal programs for each fiscal year until they are current.
Finding No. 2021-003– Reporting - Late filing of data collection form and reporting package Federal Programs Assistance Listing 21.019 – Coronavirus Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 93.498 – Provider Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Name of Federal Agency U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-through Entity Puerto Rico Treasury Department Category Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance / Non-complianceCompliance requirements Other Criteria As required by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), § 200.512 Report submission (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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day”. Condition The Hospital did not file on time the data collection form and reporting package required by CFR § 200.512. Cause In response to the global pandemic of COVID – 19, the government of the United States enacted various laws to provide grants and support to hospitals and other healthcare entities responding to the coronavirus pandemic, among others, some of which have never been subject to a single audit process and thus, the reconciliation and reporting process was delayed. Effect As a result of this condition, the federal grantor or the pass-through entity may issue warnings and/or impose penalties to the Hospital. Also, the federal grantor was prevented from the use of accurate reporting data, which is critical for the effective administration of the federal program and for budgetary policy analysis. Questioned cost None.Context Only one data collection form is required for the year ended December 31, 2021. Identification of a repeat finding This is a repeat finding from the immediate previous audit, finding No. 2020-004. Recommendation The Hospital should continue to monitor and review guidelines for federal awards under the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure it is up to date on the applicable requirements and changes therein. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions The Hospital’s management and responsible officers agree with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action plan section for the Hospital’s response on pages 55-56.
Finding No. 2021-003– Reporting - Late filing of data collection form and reporting package Federal Programs Assistance Listing 21.019 – Coronavirus Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 93.498 – Provider Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Name of Federal Agency U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-through Entity Puerto Rico Treasury Department Category Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance / Non-complianceCompliance requirements Other Criteria As required by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), § 200.512 Report submission (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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day”. Condition The Hospital did not file on time the data collection form and reporting package required by CFR § 200.512. Cause In response to the global pandemic of COVID – 19, the government of the United States enacted various laws to provide grants and support to hospitals and other healthcare entities responding to the coronavirus pandemic, among others, some of which have never been subject to a single audit process and thus, the reconciliation and reporting process was delayed. Effect As a result of this condition, the federal grantor or the pass-through entity may issue warnings and/or impose penalties to the Hospital. Also, the federal grantor was prevented from the use of accurate reporting data, which is critical for the effective administration of the federal program and for budgetary policy analysis. Questioned cost None.Context Only one data collection form is required for the year ended December 31, 2021. Identification of a repeat finding This is a repeat finding from the immediate previous audit, finding No. 2020-004. Recommendation The Hospital should continue to monitor and review guidelines for federal awards under the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure it is up to date on the applicable requirements and changes therein. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions The Hospital’s management and responsible officers agree with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action plan section for the Hospital’s response on pages 55-56.
Finding No. 2021-003– Reporting - Late filing of data collection form and reporting package Federal Programs Assistance Listing 21.019 – Coronavirus Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund – COVID - 19 Assistance Listing 93.498 – Provider Relief Fund – COVID - 19 Name of Federal Agency U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-through Entity Puerto Rico Treasury Department Category Significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance / Non-complianceCompliance requirements Other Criteria As required by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), § 200.512 Report submission (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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day”. Condition The Hospital did not file on time the data collection form and reporting package required by CFR § 200.512. Cause In response to the global pandemic of COVID – 19, the government of the United States enacted various laws to provide grants and support to hospitals and other healthcare entities responding to the coronavirus pandemic, among others, some of which have never been subject to a single audit process and thus, the reconciliation and reporting process was delayed. Effect As a result of this condition, the federal grantor or the pass-through entity may issue warnings and/or impose penalties to the Hospital. Also, the federal grantor was prevented from the use of accurate reporting data, which is critical for the effective administration of the federal program and for budgetary policy analysis. Questioned cost None.Context Only one data collection form is required for the year ended December 31, 2021. Identification of a repeat finding This is a repeat finding from the immediate previous audit, finding No. 2020-004. Recommendation The Hospital should continue to monitor and review guidelines for federal awards under the Code of Federal Regulations to ensure it is up to date on the applicable requirements and changes therein. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions The Hospital’s management and responsible officers agree with this finding. Please refer to the corrective action plan section for the Hospital’s response on pages 55-56.
Finding 2021-004 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN: 21.027 Award Numbers: SLFRP4178/4850 Award Year: 2021 Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512, the reporting package must be submitted the earlier of nine (9) months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance. Condition and context: The Village did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the audit report, or the nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Due to COVID restrictions and high amounts of turnover, the Village was not able to complete the audit within the Uniform Guidance requirement. Effect: The Village was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None noted. Repeat finding: This is a repeat of Finding 2020-003, and since it is a repeat finding we believe this to be a systemic issue. Recommendation: We recommend the Village adhere to Uniform Guidance reporting requirements Management’s Response: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
2021-002: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package 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 Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2021 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding in the current year.
2021-002: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package 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 Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2021 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding in the current year.
2021-002: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package 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 Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2021 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding in the current year.
2021-002: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package 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 Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2021 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding in the current year.
Criteria Per Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512, the audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition The submission of the audit package and data collection form did not meet the deadline requirement. Cause/Effect The late submission was due to delays in the Organization’s financial closing process. This noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance may result in the imposition of penalties and/or unnecessary costs. Questioned Costs None. Recommendation We recommend that management hire the necessary personnel and implement robust controls over its financial accounting and reporting process to ensure the consistent compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response and Action Plan Accounting 501 was brought onboard in fall of 2023 to expand the finance department. A significant amount of work was done to bring the current and historical financial reporting to a timely and accurate position. Financials and supporting schedules are currently being produced on a monthly basis. The 2023 audit is on track to be completed on a reasonable timeline. Personnel Responsible: Gabriel Maldonado, Chief Executive Officer Anticipated Completion Date: September 2024
Compliance with Reporting Under the Uniform Guidance. Information on Federal Program: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing No. 14.871. Criteria: According to the code of federal regulations section § 200.520 (a), single audits must be performed on an annual basis, including submitting the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC within the timeframe specified in §200.512 which is the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Statement of Condition: The data collection forms for the years 2018 through 2021 have not been submitted timely. Statement of Cause: Due to significant turnover in key positions within the Town’s fiscal office, the financial audits are currently behind. The results of the financial audits are required as part of the submission with the data collection form to the FAC, therefore, the data collection forms cannot be completed and submitted until the completion of the financial audits. Statement of Effect: The Town was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: Yes. Perspective Information: As part of testing the compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the dates of the submissions to the FAC are reviewed. Recommendation: The Town should follow federal guidelines by submitting the data collection form to the FAC in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Town of Guilderland Comptroller’s Office suffered significant turnover in key positions during the fiscal years of 2019 and 2021 including the retirement of the Town Comptroller and Fiscal Officer. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact to the Town, particularly during 2020 when remote work was encouraged. This combination and sequence of events made it impossible to meet the required external audit reporting deadlines. Since these events, the Town has filled the vacant positions and has scheduled all remaining audits. The auditors are working as expeditiously as possible to complete the remaining audits. The required reporting noted in the guidelines above cannot be completed until each prior year audit is finished, therefore causing a delay in each fiscal year’s reporting.
Compliance with Reporting Under the Uniform Guidance. Information on Federal Program: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistance Listing No. 14.871. Criteria: According to the code of federal regulations section § 200.520 (a), single audits must be performed on an annual basis, including submitting the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC within the timeframe specified in §200.512 which is the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Statement of Condition: The data collection forms for the years 2018 through 2021 have not been submitted timely. Statement of Cause: Due to significant turnover in key positions within the Town’s fiscal office, the financial audits are currently behind. The results of the financial audits are required as part of the submission with the data collection form to the FAC, therefore, the data collection forms cannot be completed and submitted until the completion of the financial audits. Statement of Effect: The Town was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Cost: None. Repeat Finding: Yes. Perspective Information: As part of testing the compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the dates of the submissions to the FAC are reviewed. Recommendation: The Town should follow federal guidelines by submitting the data collection form to the FAC in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Town of Guilderland Comptroller’s Office suffered significant turnover in key positions during the fiscal years of 2019 and 2021 including the retirement of the Town Comptroller and Fiscal Officer. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact to the Town, particularly during 2020 when remote work was encouraged. This combination and sequence of events made it impossible to meet the required external audit reporting deadlines. Since these events, the Town has filled the vacant positions and has scheduled all remaining audits. The auditors are working as expeditiously as possible to complete the remaining audits. The required reporting noted in the guidelines above cannot be completed until each prior year audit is finished, therefore causing a delay in each fiscal year’s reporting.
FINDING 2021-003 – Reporting, Non-compliance (Material Weakness) Federal Program: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – ALN 93.498, COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200.303(a) states that the auditee must establish and maintain effective 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. Specific criteria are established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with respect to allowable cost and reporting requirements for this program, including: Funds shall reimburse the recipient only for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus. Entities may elect to calculate, and report lost revenue using one of three options. Entities electing to calculate lost revenue using Option i report net revenue from patient care for each quarter and each year 2019, 2020, and 2021. For entities electing to report lost revenues using Option ii, the difference between budgeted and actual patient care revenues, budgets must be approved before March 27, 2020 and cover each quarter during the period of availability. Entities electing to calculate lost revenues using another reasonable method should report using option iii. 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 auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition and Context: Internal controls surrounding the review process performed were not effective in detecting and correcting the proper reporting prior to submission. In the Hospital’s Period 1 reporting in the PRF reporting portal, the Hospital entered Total Unreimbursed Expenses Attributable to Coronavirus of $6,308,940 instead of the Hospital’s actual Unreimbursed Expenses total of $1,724,167. The Hospital did not report a total of $120,930 in the Other Assistance Received section of the HRSA PRF Phase 1 Submission. Internal controls surrounding the review process performed were not effective in detecting and correcting the proper reporting prior to submission. Additionally, the Hospital improperly reported $177,904 in grant receipts that were included in the Other Assistance Received section of the HRSA Phase 1 Report as $49,461 in Q2 2020 Local, State, and Tribal Government Assistance, $118,443 in Q2 2020 FEMA Program Assistance and $10,000 in Q3 2020 Small Business Administration Assistance. Additionally, The Hospital did not complete and submit its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause and Effect: Management review was not effective in detecting and correcting the omission of reporting for other assistance received by the Hospital or the incorrect reporting of funds. The Hospital was not in compliance with the audit filing requirement. Questioned Costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Hospital strengthen internal controls to prevent omission of or improper inclusion in other assistance received by quarter during the period of availability and incorrect reporting of unreimbursed expenses on the PRF report. We recommend the Hospital ensure future audits are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials of The Auditee: Management agrees with the finding. See accompanying corrective action plan.
Condition/Context The Corporation did not submit the Data Collection Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the OMB in a timely manner as required by Uniform Guidance section 2 CFR 200.512. Criteria Uniform Guidance section 2 CFR 200.512 requires that Data Collection Form (SF-SAC) be submitted to the Office of Managements and Budget (OMB) within the earlier of 30 days after the date of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Effect or Potential Effect The Corporation is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Cause The Owner and Management Agent had a change in auditors and did not provide financial information in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding 2020-002 Recommendation The Corporation should file the December 31, 2021 financial statements as soon as possible and should ensure the annual financial report is filed within 30 days after the date of the auditor's report and within nine months of fiscal year end. Auditor Noncompliance Code: Z - Other Finding Resolution Status Open. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management will make efforts to submit the Data Collection Form more timely going forward.
Audit Finding Reference Number 2021 – 001 – Late Submission of Audit Report Federal Program and Specific Federal Award Identification CFDA Title and Number 93.224 Head Start Program Cluster: Health Center Program (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) 93.527 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for new and expanded services under the Health Care Program Federal Award Year December 31, 2021 Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Entity Not Applicable Criteria Pursuant to the requirement of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.512(a), Single audits are required to be completed and the data collection form and reporting package submitted within the earlier of thirty (30) days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal Holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Conditions and Contexts The December 31, 2021 audit report was not submitted within the prescribed time frame required by federal regulations. The audit report was outstanding beyond the nine (9) months after the entity’s fiscal year pursuant to the federal requirements. Cause Management failed to ensure the audit report was issued within the prescribed time frame. Questioned Costs For purposes of this condition, I have no questioned cost. Effect Excelth, Inc. has not complied with the audit requirement of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.512(a). Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation I recommend that management of Excelth, Inc. take steps to ensure that the Single Audit is submitted within the prescribed deadlines. Management’s Response Our Finance Department was unable to provide timely financial information to your audit firm and provide the financial statements by the filing deadline due to the COVID pandemic and the problems this also caused with the difficulty in hiring and maintaining qualified individuals. To prevent recurrence of the late filing of financial statements, we have contracted with a temporary staffing agency, Robert Half, for additional qualified accountants to provide the following services: to assist with preparing timely monthly financial information for presentation to the governing board; timely reconciliation of all bank statements to the general ledger each month; timely reconciliation of receivable and payables subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger each month; preparation any necessary adjusting entries for posting; attend the monthly board meeting when financial information is presented; and provide the necessary assistance to prepare audit financial statements on a timely basis.
Audit Finding Reference Number 2021 – 001 – Late Submission of Audit Report Federal Program and Specific Federal Award Identification CFDA Title and Number 93.224 Head Start Program Cluster: Health Center Program (Community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) 93.527 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for new and expanded services under the Health Care Program Federal Award Year December 31, 2021 Federal Agency U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Entity Not Applicable Criteria Pursuant to the requirement of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.512(a), Single audits are required to be completed and the data collection form and reporting package submitted within the earlier of thirty (30) days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal Holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Conditions and Contexts The December 31, 2021 audit report was not submitted within the prescribed time frame required by federal regulations. The audit report was outstanding beyond the nine (9) months after the entity’s fiscal year pursuant to the federal requirements. Cause Management failed to ensure the audit report was issued within the prescribed time frame. Questioned Costs For purposes of this condition, I have no questioned cost. Effect Excelth, Inc. has not complied with the audit requirement of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200.512(a). Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation I recommend that management of Excelth, Inc. take steps to ensure that the Single Audit is submitted within the prescribed deadlines. Management’s Response Our Finance Department was unable to provide timely financial information to your audit firm and provide the financial statements by the filing deadline due to the COVID pandemic and the problems this also caused with the difficulty in hiring and maintaining qualified individuals. To prevent recurrence of the late filing of financial statements, we have contracted with a temporary staffing agency, Robert Half, for additional qualified accountants to provide the following services: to assist with preparing timely monthly financial information for presentation to the governing board; timely reconciliation of all bank statements to the general ledger each month; timely reconciliation of receivable and payables subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger each month; preparation any necessary adjusting entries for posting; attend the monthly board meeting when financial information is presented; and provide the necessary assistance to prepare audit financial statements on a timely basis.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-002 ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (“SEFA”) Material Weakness Criteria CUAHSI is required to prepare a SEFA in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Uniform Guidance (“UG”). In addition, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (“DCF”) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end. Condition CUAHSI provided two different versions of the SEFA to the auditor during the audit process. Additionally, due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The inaccurate reporting of grants and related activity in the SEFA can lead to improper identification of major programs causing inadequate testing by the auditor as required by UG. As a result of the audit procedures performed and proposed adjustments to CUAHSI’s preliminary SEFA by the audit, management was able to make the required changes. Cause & Context Due personnel and staffing issues, CUAHSI was not able to complete the financial close process in a timely manner which led to the changes in qualified expenditures and delay in the financial statement and the federal single audit being completed. Effect Failure to comply with federal regulations and reporting requirements exposes CUAHSI to potential legal and regulatory consequences, including the risk of future funding loss and financial penalties. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes - previously reported as MW2020-002. Recommendation To address the identified deficiencies and improve controls over the preparation of the SEFA, the auditor recommends the development and documentation of procedures for tracking federal awards and related disbursements to subrecipients. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-004 REPORTING - DCF Material Weakness Criteria 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of thirty calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition Due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for fiscal year 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The UG requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor (April 2, 2025) or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end (September 30, 2022). Cause & Context CUAHSI did not have effective controls in place to allow for a timely year-end closing. This caused significant auditor delays which resulted in CUAHSI’s inability to meet the filing requirements under the UG. Effect CUAHSI is not in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes, previously reported as MW2020-004. Recommendation Management should implement policies to ensure timely financial reporting and ensure the timely completion of an audit. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-002 ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (“SEFA”) Material Weakness Criteria CUAHSI is required to prepare a SEFA in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Uniform Guidance (“UG”). In addition, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (“DCF”) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end. Condition CUAHSI provided two different versions of the SEFA to the auditor during the audit process. Additionally, due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The inaccurate reporting of grants and related activity in the SEFA can lead to improper identification of major programs causing inadequate testing by the auditor as required by UG. As a result of the audit procedures performed and proposed adjustments to CUAHSI’s preliminary SEFA by the audit, management was able to make the required changes. Cause & Context Due personnel and staffing issues, CUAHSI was not able to complete the financial close process in a timely manner which led to the changes in qualified expenditures and delay in the financial statement and the federal single audit being completed. Effect Failure to comply with federal regulations and reporting requirements exposes CUAHSI to potential legal and regulatory consequences, including the risk of future funding loss and financial penalties. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes - previously reported as MW2020-002. Recommendation To address the identified deficiencies and improve controls over the preparation of the SEFA, the auditor recommends the development and documentation of procedures for tracking federal awards and related disbursements to subrecipients. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-004 REPORTING - DCF Material Weakness Criteria 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of thirty calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition Due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for fiscal year 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The UG requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor (April 2, 2025) or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end (September 30, 2022). Cause & Context CUAHSI did not have effective controls in place to allow for a timely year-end closing. This caused significant auditor delays which resulted in CUAHSI’s inability to meet the filing requirements under the UG. Effect CUAHSI is not in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes, previously reported as MW2020-004. Recommendation Management should implement policies to ensure timely financial reporting and ensure the timely completion of an audit. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-002 ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (“SEFA”) Material Weakness Criteria CUAHSI is required to prepare a SEFA in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Uniform Guidance (“UG”). In addition, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (“DCF”) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end. Condition CUAHSI provided two different versions of the SEFA to the auditor during the audit process. Additionally, due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The inaccurate reporting of grants and related activity in the SEFA can lead to improper identification of major programs causing inadequate testing by the auditor as required by UG. As a result of the audit procedures performed and proposed adjustments to CUAHSI’s preliminary SEFA by the audit, management was able to make the required changes. Cause & Context Due personnel and staffing issues, CUAHSI was not able to complete the financial close process in a timely manner which led to the changes in qualified expenditures and delay in the financial statement and the federal single audit being completed. Effect Failure to comply with federal regulations and reporting requirements exposes CUAHSI to potential legal and regulatory consequences, including the risk of future funding loss and financial penalties. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes - previously reported as MW2020-002. Recommendation To address the identified deficiencies and improve controls over the preparation of the SEFA, the auditor recommends the development and documentation of procedures for tracking federal awards and related disbursements to subrecipients. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-004 REPORTING - DCF Material Weakness Criteria 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of thirty calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition Due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for fiscal year 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The UG requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor (April 2, 2025) or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end (September 30, 2022). Cause & Context CUAHSI did not have effective controls in place to allow for a timely year-end closing. This caused significant auditor delays which resulted in CUAHSI’s inability to meet the filing requirements under the UG. Effect CUAHSI is not in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes, previously reported as MW2020-004. Recommendation Management should implement policies to ensure timely financial reporting and ensure the timely completion of an audit. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-002 ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (“SEFA”) Material Weakness Criteria CUAHSI is required to prepare a SEFA in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Uniform Guidance (“UG”). In addition, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (“DCF”) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end. Condition CUAHSI provided two different versions of the SEFA to the auditor during the audit process. Additionally, due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The inaccurate reporting of grants and related activity in the SEFA can lead to improper identification of major programs causing inadequate testing by the auditor as required by UG. As a result of the audit procedures performed and proposed adjustments to CUAHSI’s preliminary SEFA by the audit, management was able to make the required changes. Cause & Context Due personnel and staffing issues, CUAHSI was not able to complete the financial close process in a timely manner which led to the changes in qualified expenditures and delay in the financial statement and the federal single audit being completed. Effect Failure to comply with federal regulations and reporting requirements exposes CUAHSI to potential legal and regulatory consequences, including the risk of future funding loss and financial penalties. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes - previously reported as MW2020-002. Recommendation To address the identified deficiencies and improve controls over the preparation of the SEFA, the auditor recommends the development and documentation of procedures for tracking federal awards and related disbursements to subrecipients. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-004 REPORTING - DCF Material Weakness Criteria 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of thirty calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition Due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for fiscal year 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The UG requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor (April 2, 2025) or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end (September 30, 2022). Cause & Context CUAHSI did not have effective controls in place to allow for a timely year-end closing. This caused significant auditor delays which resulted in CUAHSI’s inability to meet the filing requirements under the UG. Effect CUAHSI is not in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes, previously reported as MW2020-004. Recommendation Management should implement policies to ensure timely financial reporting and ensure the timely completion of an audit. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-002 ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (“SEFA”) Material Weakness Criteria CUAHSI is required to prepare a SEFA in accordance with the prescribed guidelines of the Uniform Guidance (“UG”). In addition, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (“DCF”) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end. Condition CUAHSI provided two different versions of the SEFA to the auditor during the audit process. Additionally, due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The inaccurate reporting of grants and related activity in the SEFA can lead to improper identification of major programs causing inadequate testing by the auditor as required by UG. As a result of the audit procedures performed and proposed adjustments to CUAHSI’s preliminary SEFA by the audit, management was able to make the required changes. Cause & Context Due personnel and staffing issues, CUAHSI was not able to complete the financial close process in a timely manner which led to the changes in qualified expenditures and delay in the financial statement and the federal single audit being completed. Effect Failure to comply with federal regulations and reporting requirements exposes CUAHSI to potential legal and regulatory consequences, including the risk of future funding loss and financial penalties. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes - previously reported as MW2020-002. Recommendation To address the identified deficiencies and improve controls over the preparation of the SEFA, the auditor recommends the development and documentation of procedures for tracking federal awards and related disbursements to subrecipients. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Federal agency name: U.S. National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program title: Geosciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Office of Cyber Infrastructure, Integrative Activities & Forestry Research AL No.: 47.050, 47.070, 47.079, 47.080, 47.083 & 10.652 Federal Award Identification No. & Award Period: EAR-1849458 (06/01/2019-05/31/2024), EAR-2012893 (10/01/2020 – 08/31/2025), EAR-2028793 (05/15/2020 – 04/30/2021), OAC- 1931278 (10/1/2019 – 09/30/2022), OAC-1829744 (09/01/2018 – 08/31/2023), OAC-1835592 (01/01/2009 – 12/31/2022), OAC-1835818 (10/01/2018 – 09/30/2022), OISE-1855654 (05/15/2019 – 12/31/2023), OAC-1664061 (10/01/17 – 09/30/2022), OIA-1937099 (09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021) & 19-DG11330140-083 (09/26/2019 – 09/30/2021) Pass Through Entity: Utah State University & University of Cincinnati MW2021-004 REPORTING - DCF Material Weakness Criteria 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of thirty calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition Due to the delay in financial close of CUAHSI’s books and records, a federal single audit for fiscal year 2021 was not performed in a timely manner and the DCF was not submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. The UG requires the reporting package and DCF to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor (April 2, 2025) or nine months after CUAHSI’s year end (September 30, 2022). Cause & Context CUAHSI did not have effective controls in place to allow for a timely year-end closing. This caused significant auditor delays which resulted in CUAHSI’s inability to meet the filing requirements under the UG. Effect CUAHSI is not in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Questioned Costs None Prior Year Audit Finding Yes, previously reported as MW2020-004. Recommendation Management should implement policies to ensure timely financial reporting and ensure the timely completion of an audit. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action See accompanying Corrective Action Plan.
Condition/Context The Corporation did not submit the Data Collection Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the OMB in a timely manner as required by Uniform Guidance section 2 CFR 200.512.
Condition/Context The Corporation did not submit the Data Collection Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the OMB in a timely manner as required by Uniform Guidance section 2 CFR 200.512.
Condition/Context The Corporation did not submit the Data Collection Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 to the OMB in a timely manner as required by Uniform Guidance section 2 CFR 200.512.
Condition: The Town met the requirements for a Single Audit and is required to submit its annual audited financial statements and single audit reporting requirements within 9 months of the Town's fiscal year end. The Town did not complete and submit its single audit by September 30, 2022. Criteria: The requirement in 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1) states that single audits are due to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months from the Town's fiscal year end. This reporting package, is required to be submitted electronically and includes the financial statements and a supplementary schedule of expenditures of federal awards, auditor’s reports, a summary schedule of prior audit findings and a corrective action plan, if necessary. Cause: The delay in the timely submission of the audited financial statements and single audit reporting requirements was primarily due to a combination of factors impacting the ability to complete the necessary procedures within the required timeframe.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Finding 2021-001 Significant Deficiency over Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance – Timely Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Criteria In accordance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1), the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition The 2021 Single Audit reporting package and data collection form have not been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the deadline of September 30, 2022. Cause There were various accounting issues which caused delays in the completion of the 2021 annual audit. Effect The audit required by 2 CFR 200.512 was not completed timely. Recommendation It is recommended that California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO 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. Question Costs Not applicable.
Timely Filing of Single Audit Report Type of Finding Other Matter Criteria or Specific Requirement According to 2 CFR 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 has not been submitted by its due date of September 30, 2022. Cause Delays in the federal single audit process led to the delay in the federal single audit being completed. Effect or Potential Effect Delays in the single 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 The County should implement formal internal control policies and procedures to rectify the conditions noted above. Views of Responsible Official Management’s corrective action plan is included at the end of this report after the Schedule of Prior Year Findings.
I noted that the Native Village of Paimiut did not submit their audit within the required 9 month timeframe of year end. Per 2 CFR, Section 200.512, the Native Village of Paimiut must submit their audit within 9 months of their fiscal year end. Due to the covid pandemic, this was extended for six months. The Native Village was still addressing covid related delays. Management is aware of the requirement and has started to prepare for the 2022, 2023 and 2024 audits. Audit was late. Due to the nature of this finding, there is no suggestion or recommendation considered necessary. Management has already started work on their 2022, 2023 and 2024 audit preparation and expects to be current on audits as of the 2024 audit. This was reported in the prior year as Finding 2020-002
2021-002 – AUDIT TIMELINESS Federal Program Information: Federal Agency Federal Program Name Assistance Listing Number Grant Award(s) Unique Identifier(s) Department of Defense Basic Scientific Research 12.431 W15QKN-14-1-0001 W15QKN-20-1-1000 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512 states 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. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. This would be a September 30, 2022 deadline for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Condition: The financial and single audits were originally issued on September 30, 2022. However, certain conditions required a reissuance of the financial and single audits to be completed after federal guidelines. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Context: Total federal expenditures listed on the Schedule of Federal Awards was $6,267,848, of which $6,267,848 was related to the major program. Cause: There was a subsequent discovery of facts that became known after the original report release date that required a revision of the original financial and single audit reports and related information. Effect: The audit was reissued and resubmitted to the federal clearinghouse after the due date per federal guidelines. Recommendation: Audits should be scheduled and conducted in a manner which facilitates the timely issuance of the single audit. Views of Responsible Officials: Management does not concur with the audit recommendation.
Statement of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021 was not filed by the deadline of September 30, 2022 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 December 31, 2021, was not accessible to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: Due to turnover in finance department personnel, including Chief Financial Officer, and the delays in recreating the support for the Provider Relief Reporting in Periods 1 and 2, combined with resource issues, the reporting package and data collection form filing was not submitted within the deadline. Recommendation: We recommend the Nursing Home adopt policies and procedures, including tracking and monitoring of reporting requirements, to ensure that the audit, reporting package, and data collection form are electronically filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the applicable deadline. Views of Responsible Official: We agree with the recommendation. See corrective action plan.
Statement of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021, was not filed by the deadline of September 30, 2022, 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 December 31, 2021, was not accessible to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: Due to turnover in finance department personnel, including the Chief Financial Officer, and the delays in recreating the support for the Provider Relief Reporting in Periods 1 and 2, combined with resource issues, the reporting package and data collection form filing was not submitted within the deadline. Recommendation: We recommend Cottages adopt policies and procedures, including tracking and monitoring of reporting requirements, to ensure that the audit, reporting package, and data collection form are electronically filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the applicable deadline. Views of Responsible Official: We agree with the recommendation. See corrective action plan.
2021-001 – Reporting – Submission of the Data Collection Form Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and the 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. Condition: The reporting package for the year ended December 31, 2021, was not submitted by the deadline of September 30, 2022, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). Cause: Although the schedule and notes thereto were prepared accurately and timely, additional time was required to comply fully with reporting on, and audit of, compliance requirements of new federal award programs. Effect: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021, was not submitted to the FAC in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None Context: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021, was submitted to the FAC after the due date of September 30, 2022. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization adopt policies and procedures, including tracking and monitoring of reporting requirements, to ensure that the audit, reporting package, and data collection form are electronically submitted to the FAC within the applicable deadline. View of Responsible Officials: Organization’s management agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. Management’s response to this finding includes ensuring future audits are completed and filed timely and is further described in the accompanying management’s corrective action plan.
Finding 2021-006: Financial Reports Information on Federal Program: Assistance Listing Numbers 93.914 and 93.917 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR §200.512 requires that the completed audit, data collection form, and 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. Condition: UHU has been behind on the audit process and submission of reports has been delayed. Context: Due to delays in prior year audits, UHU was unable to submit the required reports by the required deadline. Cause: UHU did not have controls in place to ensure timely submission of their reports. Additionally, the information used to compile the financial data during the period for reporting was not reconciled timely to ensure appropriate reporting of the actual activity. Effect or Potential Effect: UHU was not in compliance with this regulation. Questioned Costs: None noted. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Repeat of Finding 2020-008 Recommendation: We recommend that UHU ensure that these reports are submitted within the required time period.
Finding 2021-006: Financial Reports Information on Federal Program: Assistance Listing Numbers 93.914 and 93.917 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR §200.512 requires that the completed audit, data collection form, and 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. Condition: UHU has been behind on the audit process and submission of reports has been delayed. Context: Due to delays in prior year audits, UHU was unable to submit the required reports by the required deadline. Cause: UHU did not have controls in place to ensure timely submission of their reports. Additionally, the information used to compile the financial data during the period for reporting was not reconciled timely to ensure appropriate reporting of the actual activity. Effect or Potential Effect: UHU was not in compliance with this regulation. Questioned Costs: None noted. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: Repeat of Finding 2020-008 Recommendation: We recommend that UHU ensure that these reports are submitted within the required time period.