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.
Assistance Listing Number, Federal Agency, and Program Name: Across all major programs Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Across all major programs Pass-through Entity – Various Finding Type – Material weakness in internal control over compliance Repeat Finding – No Criteria – Per 2 CFR 200.512 (a) (1), the audit must be completed, and the data collection 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. Per 2 CFR 200.501 (b), a non-Federal entity that expends $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal awards must have a single audit conducted in accordance with § 200.514. Condition – The data collection form was not submitted within the required time as required by 2 CFR 200.512 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed – N/A Questioned Costs – None Cause/Effect – The Organization’s books and records for the 2021 fiscal year were not reconciled or closed in a timely manner. Therefore the data collection form was not submitted within the required time. Recommendation – We recommend that the Organization maintain a system of policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that the financial records closed in a timely manner in order to facilitate the timely submission of the data collection form. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan – The Organization agrees with this finding. The Chief Financial Officer in collaboration with the Finance Associate and the Financial Consultant will set a calendar at the end of the fiscal year to ensure timely closeout of the books that will allow ample time to engage and complete the audit prior to the deadline for the FAC filing.
Finding 2021-002: Late Submission of Single Audit Federal Agency:U.S. Department of Agriculture pass through CA Department of Education ALN Number: 10.558, 10.559 Federal Program: Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program Requirement: Reporting-Single Audit Report Year:2021 Type of Finding: Material Noncompliance and Material Weakness Criteria: PART 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards Subpart F - Audit Requirements. (a) Audit required. A non-Federal entity that expends $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of this part. Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards. 2 CFR § 200.512 - Report submission, states in part: (a) General (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. The Organization received communication from the California Department of Education indicating that the organization had federal fund expenditures of $750,000 or more during Fiscal Years FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 and is required to complete and submit annual audits. If J-Tech Institute, Inc. does not submit their annual organization-wide contract audit report or program-specific audit reports for FY2021-22 and FY2022-23 to the CDE and the FAC by October 9, 2025, the CDE will determine that J-Tech Institute, Inc. is seriously deficient in their operation of the SFSP in accordance with 7 CFR, Section 225.11(c). An extension was granted through December 1, 2025, per the Organization’s request. Condition: As of the date of this report, the Organization is late with its submission of the single audit report. Cause: The Organization did not have an adequate internal control system and procedures in place to ensure timely completion and submission of required single audit. Effect: The Organization exposes itself to the risk of granting agencies withholding funding for not completing and submitting the required Single Audit Report in a timely manner. Recommendation: We request the Organization to introduce additional controls to ensure annual single audits are completed as required in a timely manner. We recommend program management be more diligent in following its procedures and internal controls related to contracts in order to ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: The Organization concurs with the finding and has introduced additional procedures in place as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan to ensure compliance with the requirements.
Finding 2021-001 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance and Instance of Noncompliance) (See chart) Criteria – Per 2 CFR 200.512, the data collection form must be submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Additionally, the Medical Center is required to maintain a structure of internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Condition/Context – More time was needed to prepare for the single audit and ensure that the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) was accurate and complete. Effect – The single audit was completed after the data collection form deadline. Cause – Factors contributing to the condition included the high volume of activity related to the new COVID-19 programs, the evolving guidance related to the programs, and the additional time needed to address compliance questions. Repeat Finding – This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend the Medical Center develop and implement a review process throughout the year to ensure compliance with reporting requirements as outlined in Uniform Guidance, as applicable. Views of Responsible Officials – The responsible officials acknowledge the finding and concur with the recommendation. None to be reported.
Finding 2021-01 – Noncompliance with Audit Submission Requirements Federal Agency: All Compliance Requirement: Audit Submission Requirements (2 CFR §200.512) Questioned Costs: None Condition: The auditee did not submit the reporting package and Data Collection Form (SF-SAC) to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the deadline required by Uniform Guidance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR §200.512(a), requires the auditee to submit the reporting package and Data Collection Form within nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: The delay in submission was due to internal administrative delays and issues encountered with the auditee’s audit service provider in finalizing the audit and completing the Data Collection Form. Effect: The auditee was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance audit submission requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that future audits and required submissions are completed and submitted within the time frames prescribed by Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. Management has engaged a new audit service provider and has implemented plans to complete the required audits and submit the required Reporting package and Data Collection Forms.
CFDA 17.277 Program Title: EKCEP CFDA No.: 15.252 Program Title: Abandon Mine Lands Pilot Project CFDA No. 23.001 Program Title: EKAMI Workforce Development Program Failure to complete required filings with the Federal Single Audit Clearing House The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) 2 CFR 200.512 requires auditees to submit a completed Form SFSAC, along with one complete reporting package, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Personnel were not aware of the requirement. Policies and procedures; and internal controls were lacking that would have resulted in having audit completed timely. Failure to meet federal audit requirements. Written policies and procedures should be put in place to negate repeating of finding. The Organization agrees with the finding and the recommended procedures have been implemented.
I NOTED THAT THE NVU DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF YEAR END. PER 2CFR SECTION 200.512, THE NVU MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT TIMELY. FINAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT MADE IN TIME TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT ON TIME. AUDIT WAS LATE. THIS WAS NOT A REPEAT FINDING.
I NOTED THAT THE NVU DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF YEAR END. PER 2CFR SECTION 200.512, THE NVU MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT TIMELY. FINAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT MADE IN TIME TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT ON TIME. AUDIT WAS LATE. THIS WAS NOT A REPEAT FINDING.
I NOTED THAT THE NVU DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF YEAR END. PER 2CFR SECTION 200.512, THE NVU MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT TIMELY. FINAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT MADE IN TIME TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT ON TIME. AUDIT WAS LATE. THIS WAS NOT A REPEAT FINDING.
I NOTED THAT THE NVU DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF YEAR END. PER 2CFR SECTION 200.512, THE NVU MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT TIMELY. FINAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT MADE IN TIME TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT ON TIME. AUDIT WAS LATE. THIS WAS NOT A REPEAT FINDING.
I NOTED THAT THE NVU DID NOT SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF YEAR END. PER 2CFR SECTION 200.512, THE NVU MUST SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT TIMELY. FINAL ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT MADE IN TIME TO COMPLETE THE AUDIT ON TIME. AUDIT WAS LATE. THIS WAS NOT A REPEAT FINDING.
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 Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s audited financial statements for the September 30, 2021, year-end was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House 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 project is not in compliance with reporting compliance of the Office of Management and Budget for non-profit, state and local government entities. Cause: There were transitions in financial personnel during and after year-end, which resulted in delays in the audit process. Recommendation: We recommend that the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix 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 Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management concurs with finding. See Section IV- Current Year Corrective Action Plan.
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 Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s audited financial statements for the September 30, 2021, year-end was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House 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 project is not in compliance with reporting compliance of the Office of Management and Budget for non-profit, state and local government entities. Cause: There were transitions in financial personnel during and after year-end, which resulted in delays in the audit process. Recommendation: We recommend that the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix 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 Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management concurs with finding. See Section IV- Current Year Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2021-006; Finding Type: Federal award finding; Federal Assistance Listing No.: 1) 16.556, 2) 93.665; Program Name: 1) State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions, 2) COVID-19 Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19; Federal Agency: 1) U.S. Depart-ment of Justice, 2) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Pass-Through Entity: 1) ALN 16.556: n/a., 2) ALN 93.665: Oregon Health Authority; Grant Number: 1) 2019-MU-AX-0017, 2) 167045; 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: No; 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, 2021 Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Cause: The organization’s 2021 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: 2021-006; Finding Type: Federal award finding; Federal Assistance Listing No.: 1) 16.556, 2) 93.665; Program Name: 1) State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions, 2) COVID-19 Emergency Grants to Address Mental and Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19; Federal Agency: 1) U.S. Depart-ment of Justice, 2) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Pass-Through Entity: 1) ALN 16.556: n/a., 2) ALN 93.665: Oregon Health Authority; Grant Number: 1) 2019-MU-AX-0017, 2) 167045; 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: No; 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, 2021 Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Cause: The organization’s 2021 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.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
2021-004 — Late Audit Report Federal program information: Funding agency: All Title: All ALN: All Award period: Various 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 (June 30, 2022). Condition: CBNHC’s fiscal year 2021 single audit reporting package was not submitted by the due date of June 30, 2022. Context: N/A Questioned Costs: None Cause: CBNHC was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant delays in completion of the year-end reconciliations of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: CBNHC was unable to completely reconcile certain general ledger accounts timely, which resulted in significant audit adjustments. As a result, the audit started late and was not issued within the reporting deadline. Auditor’s Recommendations: The Accounting department should be analyzed, and functions/duties re-assigned and/or additional personnel hired to ensure that monthly and annual account reconciliations are performed timely to ensure that the data collection form and reporting package are submitted by the due date. Management’s Response: As documented in response to finding 2021-001, a timeline was produced to demonstrate that CBNHC was extremely short-staffed, which caused it to fall behind in its accounting functions. CBNHC continued to experience operational disruptions caused by turnover of key administrative positions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The reconciliation of the general ledger and closing of the financials fell behind. CBNHC subsequently relied on an accounting consultant to assist in reconciling its books and preparing its financial statements. However, there were limitations in CBNHC’s ability to reconcile its specialized medical insurance billings and PRC program expenditures due to lack of knowledge of the health care management system, namely the Resource Patient Management System (RPMS). CBNHC has since hired RPMS experienced personnel and is current in managing the monthly close of the patient financial system. CBNHC will continue with a late audit report finding for fiscal year 2022, with the goal of being on track for its fiscal year 2023 reporting.
Finding Number: 2021-001 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, 2020, to Federal Clearinghouse after its due date. Also, the current single audit for the year ended September 30, 2021, 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 2020 was submitted on January 12, 2023. The main causes were recurrent delays in engaging the auditors and general planning of the process and the extended disruptions caused by COVID-19. For fiscal year 2021, 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 will be experienced with respect to 2021. However, Management adopted a plan to reduce the delay for 2022 and to comply with the deadlines for the years after 2022.