CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.576 Grant Number: 201919Y831341 Grant Period October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis in order to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2020. Prior Year Audit Finding 2019-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Criteria: 2 CFR §200.512 (a) (1) establishes that 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. Condition: COR3 did not submit the required data collection form and reporting package for the year ended June 30, 2019 and 2020, within the required period. Cause: Lack of procedures requiring a review of deadlines established for the submission of required annual reporting. In addition, the lack of an integrated financial accounting system that considers all funds administered, including state and federal awards. The accounting is maintained for funds received and disbursed, which are recorded in "Excel" program spreadsheets for both state and federal awards. In addition, the Program maintains separate accounting records, for transactions related to the Grants using the same "Excel" program spreadsheets system. This creates delays in the performance of the single audit procedures and the timely delivery of the single audit reporting package. Effects: Condition may result in noncompliance with the requirements for Reporting. Questioned Costs: None. Identification as a repeat finding: Finding is a repeat of a finding in the immediately prior year and was identified as first bullet in finding number 2019- 05. Recommendation: We recommend management to establish calendars to review submission of required reporting in order to ascertain that all team members be aware of due dates.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
Material Weakness; 2019-003 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 2019 through 2022 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 2019-006 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Programs: Consolidated Tribal Government (CTG) and Indian Self-Determination (ISD), respectively CFDA Numbers: 15.021 and 93.441, respectively Award Numbers: A16AV00375 and A19AV00503 (CTG), and 243-12-0006 (ISD), respectively Award Years: 2016 and 2019 (CTG), and 2019 and 2020 (ISD) Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The Community 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 months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Community was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: This is a repeat of Finding 2018-005; therefore, we believe this to be a systemic issue. Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2019-006 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Programs: Consolidated Tribal Government (CTG) and Indian Self-Determination (ISD), respectively CFDA Numbers: 15.021 and 93.441, respectively Award Numbers: A16AV00375 and A19AV00503 (CTG), and 243-12-0006 (ISD), respectively Award Years: 2016 and 2019 (CTG), and 2019 and 2020 (ISD) Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The Community 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 months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Community was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: This is a repeat of Finding 2018-005; therefore, we believe this to be a systemic issue. Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Material Weakness; 2019-003 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 2019 through 2022 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 2019-006 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Programs: Consolidated Tribal Government (CTG) and Indian Self-Determination (ISD), respectively CFDA Numbers: 15.021 and 93.441, respectively Award Numbers: A16AV00375 and A19AV00503 (CTG), and 243-12-0006 (ISD), respectively Award Years: 2016 and 2019 (CTG), and 2019 and 2020 (ISD) Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The Community 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 months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Community was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: This is a repeat of Finding 2018-005; therefore, we believe this to be a systemic issue. Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2019-006 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Programs: Consolidated Tribal Government (CTG) and Indian Self-Determination (ISD), respectively CFDA Numbers: 15.021 and 93.441, respectively Award Numbers: A16AV00375 and A19AV00503 (CTG), and 243-12-0006 (ISD), respectively Award Years: 2016 and 2019 (CTG), and 2019 and 2020 (ISD) Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The Community 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 months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The Community was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: This is a repeat of Finding 2018-005; therefore, we believe this to be a systemic issue. Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Finding Number: 2019-003 Data Collection Form Late Submission Repeat Finding: No Questioned Costs: None Funding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development & Department of Health and Human Services Title: Section 8 and Head Start AL Numbers: 14.871 & 93.600 Award Year: Section 8: 01/01/19 - 12/31/19 Head Start: 11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 Head Start: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 Condition - The Organization did not submit the December 31, 2019 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Criteria - The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause - The Organization's December 31, 2019 audit was not completed prior to the due date. Effect - The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in a material weakness in internal control over compliance. Recommendations - We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.
Criteria: Under 2 CFR 200.512(a), an auditee must submit the single audit reporting package, including financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA), no later than 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the fiscal year-end, whichever comes first. Company management is responsible for ensuring the financial statements are prepared and issued timely to meet the Single Audit submission deadline established by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). Statement of Condition: The auditee’s single audit financial statements were not issued by the required due date. The fiscal year ended on December 31, 2019, making the reporting package due no later than September 30, 2020. However, the audit report date is December 17, 2025, resulting in the late submission of the Single Audit reporting package to the FAC. Additionally, the audit reports for the years ended December 31, 2020 to 2024 have not yet been issued. Cause of Condition: The delay occurred because of employee turnover and lack of adequate internal controls over financial reporting timelines. The auditee did not have sufficient processes in place to ensure the timely preparation and issuance of financial statements. Effect of Condition: Because the financial statements and reporting package were issued late the auditee failed to comply with federal reporting requirements, federal agencies and pass-through entities did not receive timely financial and compliance information needed for monitoring and oversight, and the delay increases the risk that financial reporting issues may go undetected or unresolved. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: We recommend that management (1) strengthen internal controls over year-end financial reporting to ensure timely completion of the audit, (2) implement a detailed closing schedule and tracking process to monitor deadlines, (3) ensure adequate staffing or external support during the financial statement preparation and audit process, and (4) conduct periodic reviews to confirm compliance with federal Single Audit submission deadlines. Identification of Repeat Finding: This is a new finding. Views of Responsible Officials: Management understands and accepts the recommendation as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.
2019-001 Untimely Single Audit Report Submission Federal Program – Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds Criteria According to 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single 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 to the Federal Clearinghouse 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 We noted during our audit that the City of McComb’s 2019 fiscal year Uniform Guidance audit and the reporting package were not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within nine (9) months of the City of McComb’s September 30, 2019 fiscal year end. Cause The City of McComb completed its Uniform Guidance audit more than nine (9) months after its September 30, 2019 fiscal year end. Effect The City of McComb is not in compliance with report submission requirements to the Federal Clearinghouse. Questioned Costs None. Context/Proper Perspective Not applicable. Element of Finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that management establish procedures to ensure the Uniform Guidance required audit is completed in a timely manner so that the City of McComb’s audit report and other required items of the reporting package are submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse 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. View of Responsible Official of the City of McComb The management of the City of McComb agrees with the finding. See accompanying corrective action plan.
2019-001 Untimely Single Audit Report Submission Federal Program – Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds Criteria According to 2 CFR 200.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that a single 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 to the Federal Clearinghouse 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 We noted during our audit that the City of McComb’s 2019 fiscal year Uniform Guidance audit and the reporting package were not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within nine (9) months of the City of McComb’s September 30, 2019 fiscal year end. Cause The City of McComb completed its Uniform Guidance audit more than nine (9) months after its September 30, 2019 fiscal year end. Effect The City of McComb is not in compliance with report submission requirements to the Federal Clearinghouse. Questioned Costs None. Context/Proper Perspective Not applicable. Element of Finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that management establish procedures to ensure the Uniform Guidance required audit is completed in a timely manner so that the City of McComb’s audit report and other required items of the reporting package are submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse 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. View of Responsible Official of the City of McComb The management of the City of McComb agrees with the finding. See accompanying corrective action plan.
Criteria: Per the requirements contained in 2 CFR 200.512 (a), the auditee is responsible for submitting the data collection form and the reporting package, including the auditors’ reports, within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors’ report or nine months after the end of the audit period to the federal audit clearinghouse. Condition: The audit package and data collection form were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the reporting year September 30, 2019 within nine months after the end of the audit period. Citation: 2 CFR 200.512 (a) Cause: Account analyses were not performed in a timely manner throughout the year, and this led to delays in the start of the audit process. Effect: PAX is deficient in its submission of the required audit reporting package and data collection form. As such, PAX is noncompliant with the reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: This was a universal matter that impacted the entity as a whole. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that PAX implement appropriate policies, procedures, and controls to ensure that future submissions of the Uniform Guidance reports are filed timely. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan attached.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Agency: U.S. department of Agriculture Federal Program: WIC Farmers'Market Nutrition ans Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs CFDA: 10.572, 10.576 Grant Number: 201818Y860441/201818Y86741 201919Y860441/201919Y86741 Grant Period October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018 -September 30, 2019 Compliance Reporting Category Noncompliance Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.512 - Report Submission General established that (1)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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If tge due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition The Data Collection Form forthe fiscal year ended Jine 30, 2019 was not timely submitted to the federal government. Effect AEDA is not in compliance with the reporting requirement set forth by federal regulation, which could affect the future of its federal grants. Cause AEDA has not been able to provide the necessary information for the preparation of the single auidt report on a timely basis inorder to complete its reporting reuirements for the fiscal year 2019. Prior Year Audit Finding 2018-003 Recommendation We recommend AEDA to assemble, before the year-end, an audit team to be in-charge of the single audit process. Also, AEDA's management should implement adequate procedures to timely close its accounting records, subsidiaries and reconciliations, which are esential for the preparation of the fiscal year-end financial statements and reports on an accurate timely manner. Questioned Costs None Management's Response Refer to Grantee's Corrective Action Plan.
Finding 2018-001 - Timely Completion of Audit under Uniform Guidance, Loan Agreement, and Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance – Federal Program CFDA 10.766/10.780 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster) Criteria: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, £200.512 (a)(1) states that the auditee must complete and submit the single audit report (including financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards) within nine months of the organization’s year-end. In addition, a Workout Agreement with USDA Rural Development required completion of the single audit by November 15, 2020 to comply with its original community program loan agreement with USDA. Condition and Context: The auditors were not engaged until December 2020, fifteen months after the due date. Shortly thereafter, the previous audit firm merged with the current audit firm, and due to COVID-19, staffing and scheduling issues, and delays in responding to audit requests, the completion of the audit was delayed significantly. Cause: Lack of planning for the audit to begin prior to the December 31, 2018 year end. Effect: The audit was completed well beyond the due date of September 30, 2019. Although it has not occurred as of this report date, the Government has the right to declare the entire balance immediately due and payable. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should determine prior to each year-end if an audit is required based upon that years’ grant funding and begin planning prior to year-end. In addition, responsibilities should be assigned to staff for timely completion of audit work and requested information. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The 2023 staffing plan includes the addition of a controller and financial analyst. Initially we anticipate this controller to be a half time position growing to full time within 12-15 months. The analyst position will likely be a 2024 hire. These positions would be responsible for implementing the recommendation. We have created a job description for the controller and posted the position in early 2023. We did not find a suitable candidate and will repost.
Finding 2018-001 - Timely Completion of Audit under Uniform Guidance, Loan Agreement, and Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance – Federal Program CFDA 10.766/10.780 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster) Criteria: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, £200.512 (a)(1) states that the auditee must complete and submit the single audit report (including financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards) within nine months of the organization’s year-end. In addition, a Workout Agreement with USDA Rural Development required completion of the single audit by November 15, 2020 to comply with its original community program loan agreement with USDA. Condition and Context: The auditors were not engaged until December 2020, fifteen months after the due date. Shortly thereafter, the previous audit firm merged with the current audit firm, and due to COVID-19, staffing and scheduling issues, and delays in responding to audit requests, the completion of the audit was delayed significantly. Cause: Lack of planning for the audit to begin prior to the December 31, 2018 year end. Effect: The audit was completed well beyond the due date of September 30, 2019. Although it has not occurred as of this report date, the Government has the right to declare the entire balance immediately due and payable. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Management should determine prior to each year-end if an audit is required based upon that years’ grant funding and begin planning prior to year-end. In addition, responsibilities should be assigned to staff for timely completion of audit work and requested information. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The 2023 staffing plan includes the addition of a controller and financial analyst. Initially we anticipate this controller to be a half time position growing to full time within 12-15 months. The analyst position will likely be a 2024 hire. These positions would be responsible for implementing the recommendation. We have created a job description for the controller and posted the position in early 2023. We did not find a suitable candidate and will repost.