2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
Category: Internal control / Compliance Condition: The December 31, 2022 Data Collection Form and Single Audit reporting package were not submitted within the established due date. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 (a)(1) establishes that the audit must be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (b) (1) of this section 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. Unless restricted by Federal law or regulation, the auditee must make report copies available for public inspection. Auditees and auditors must ensure that their respective parts of the reporting package do not include protected personally identifiable information. Cause: Information to complete the Single Audit procedures was not available within the required period. Effects: Data Collection Form and Single Audit report was not submitted in a timely manner as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: Data Collection Form and Single Audit package shall be submitted by the established due date. Management Response: This finding was identified for the submission of the 2021 Data Collection Form, and by the time the Organization established procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Single Audit report are submitted within the established due date, the due date of the 2022 audit already passed. However, the procedures will be in place for the next year’s audit to avoid the recurrence of this finding.
Category: Internal control / Compliance Condition: The December 31, 2022 Data Collection Form and Single Audit reporting package were not submitted within the established due date. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 (a)(1) establishes that the audit must be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (b) (1) of this section 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. Unless restricted by Federal law or regulation, the auditee must make report copies available for public inspection. Auditees and auditors must ensure that their respective parts of the reporting package do not include protected personally identifiable information. Cause: Information to complete the Single Audit procedures was not available within the required period. Effects: Data Collection Form and Single Audit report was not submitted in a timely manner as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: Data Collection Form and Single Audit package shall be submitted by the established due date. Management Response: This finding was identified for the submission of the 2021 Data Collection Form, and by the time the Organization established procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Single Audit report are submitted within the established due date, the due date of the 2022 audit already passed. However, the procedures will be in place for the next year’s audit to avoid the recurrence of this finding.
Category: Internal control / Compliance Condition: The December 31, 2022 Data Collection Form and Single Audit reporting package were not submitted within the established due date. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 (a)(1) establishes that the audit must be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (b) (1) of this section 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. Unless restricted by Federal law or regulation, the auditee must make report copies available for public inspection. Auditees and auditors must ensure that their respective parts of the reporting package do not include protected personally identifiable information. Cause: Information to complete the Single Audit procedures was not available within the required period. Effects: Data Collection Form and Single Audit report was not submitted in a timely manner as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: Data Collection Form and Single Audit package shall be submitted by the established due date. Management Response: This finding was identified for the submission of the 2021 Data Collection Form, and by the time the Organization established procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Single Audit report are submitted within the established due date, the due date of the 2022 audit already passed. However, the procedures will be in place for the next year’s audit to avoid the recurrence of this finding.
Category: Internal control / Compliance Condition: The December 31, 2022 Data Collection Form and Single Audit reporting package were not submitted within the established due date. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 (a)(1) establishes that the audit must be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (b) (1) of this section 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. Unless restricted by Federal law or regulation, the auditee must make report copies available for public inspection. Auditees and auditors must ensure that their respective parts of the reporting package do not include protected personally identifiable information. Cause: Information to complete the Single Audit procedures was not available within the required period. Effects: Data Collection Form and Single Audit report was not submitted in a timely manner as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: Data Collection Form and Single Audit package shall be submitted by the established due date. Management Response: This finding was identified for the submission of the 2021 Data Collection Form, and by the time the Organization established procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Single Audit report are submitted within the established due date, the due date of the 2022 audit already passed. However, the procedures will be in place for the next year’s audit to avoid the recurrence of this finding.
Category: Internal control / Compliance Condition: The December 31, 2022 Data Collection Form and Single Audit reporting package were not submitted within the established due date. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 (a)(1) establishes that the audit must be completed and the reporting required by paragraph (b) (1) of this section 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. Unless restricted by Federal law or regulation, the auditee must make report copies available for public inspection. Auditees and auditors must ensure that their respective parts of the reporting package do not include protected personally identifiable information. Cause: Information to complete the Single Audit procedures was not available within the required period. Effects: Data Collection Form and Single Audit report was not submitted in a timely manner as required by the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: Data Collection Form and Single Audit package shall be submitted by the established due date. Management Response: This finding was identified for the submission of the 2021 Data Collection Form, and by the time the Organization established procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form and Single Audit report are submitted within the established due date, the due date of the 2022 audit already passed. However, the procedures will be in place for the next year’s audit to avoid the recurrence of this finding.
14.157 - Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFinding 2023-001 – Prior Year Reporting Package and Data Collection Not Filed Timely Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), the audit must be completed and the data collection form reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The data collection form reporting package was filed late for the year ended December 31, 2022. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: The effect is that the project is not considered a “Low Risk Auditee” for the years ending December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024. This designation will require the auditor to audit at least 40% of the project’s programs as major programs until such time that the project may be considered a “Low Risk Auditee” again. Cause: The project did not apply to receive the unique entity identifier for the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in time to complete the data collection form by the due date of September 30, 2023. The form was submitted on October 5, 2023. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that reporting packages and data collection forms are filed timely in the future. View of responsible official: Westward Development, Inc. agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted.
Condition Found: The reporting package and data collection form for the 2022 audit was not filed by the September 30, 2023 deadline. Effect: Harambee was in violation of 2 CFR Section 200.512(a). Cause: Management was not aware of the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to file the reporting package and data collection form with the FAC which uses the UEI for all single audit submissions. There was no one designated as a responsible officer to obtain a UEI from SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2023 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Recommendation: Enforce the oversight control over financial reporting to ensure timely submission of the reporting package and data collection form to the FAC. View of Responsible Officials: Management understands the problem, accepts the recommendations, and will undertake the action steps detailed in the Corrective Action Plan dated September 25, 2024.
Condition Found: The reporting package and data collection form for the 2022 audit was not filed by the September 30, 2023 deadline. Effect: Harambee was in violation of 2 CFR Section 200.512(a). Cause: Management was not aware of the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to file the reporting package and data collection form with the FAC which uses the UEI for all single audit submissions. There was no one designated as a responsible officer to obtain a UEI from SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2023 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Recommendation: Enforce the oversight control over financial reporting to ensure timely submission of the reporting package and data collection form to the FAC. View of Responsible Officials: Management understands the problem, accepts the recommendations, and will undertake the action steps detailed in the Corrective Action Plan dated September 25, 2024.
Condition Found: The reporting package and data collection form for the 2022 audit was not filed by the September 30, 2023 deadline. Effect: Harambee was in violation of 2 CFR Section 200.512(a). Cause: Management was not aware of the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to file the reporting package and data collection form with the FAC which uses the UEI for all single audit submissions. There was no one designated as a responsible officer to obtain a UEI from SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2023 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Recommendation: Enforce the oversight control over financial reporting to ensure timely submission of the reporting package and data collection form to the FAC. View of Responsible Officials: Management understands the problem, accepts the recommendations, and will undertake the action steps detailed in the Corrective Action Plan dated September 25, 2024.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-004 All Assistance Listing numbers and Federal Agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023 Finding: The Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted 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 Single Audit package for the Authority’s year ended December 31, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2024. Cause: The audit was not completed until October 2024 due to resource constraints at the Authority as a result of personnel turnover and a cyber incident in 2024. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None Context: The December 31, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding 2023-002 Single Audit Report Filed Late Condition: The audited financial statements were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the due date of September 30, 2024. Questioned Costs: None Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512, an entity expending more than $750,000 of federal funds within a fiscal year must submit the data collection form and reporting package by a due date that is the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s) or nine months after the year end of the audit period. Cause: The late filing of the 2022 audit report led to a delayed start for the 2023 audit. As a result, the subsequent audit processes for the year ended December 31, 2023, were impacted, causing the filing for that audit to also be late. Effect: The Commission was not in compliance with Uniform Guidance, which could lead to sanctions by the funding agencies. Recommendation: We recommend the Commission establish a timely process to ensure completion of the audit by September 30 of each year. Views of Responsible Officials: Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan for management’s views and planned corrective action.
Finding 2023-001: Internal Control over Compliance Type of finding: Internal Control (material weakness) and Compliance (noncompliance) Criteria: The Report submission portion of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements (Subpart F: 2 CFR 200.512) requires that an auditee to submit the Single Audit reporting package and data collection form earlier of nine months after the end of the audit period or 30 calendar days after the Organization received the Auditors’ report. Condition: The Organization did not submit the Single Audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse and data collection form by the due date of September 30, 2024. Cause: The Organization does not have a system of internal control in place to perform year-end financial close and reporting in a timely manner. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements (Subpart F: 2 CFR 200.512). Recommendation: The Organization should strengthen its internal controls over year-end financial close and reporting with adopted policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Report submission portion of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements section.
Data Collection Form Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023 reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Cause: The Organization had some delays in providing financial information relating to new standards implemented during the year ended December 31, 2023. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Costs: None. Perspective Information: As part of the audit process, compliance with federal guidelines is reviewed, including timely submission of the reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearing House. Identification of Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization continue to look over new standard information when applicable and in a timely manner, to ensure that there is sufficient time to implement in time for the audit. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Brightside Up, Inc. will stay updated with any new standards and implement necessary practices to stay in compliance.
Finding 2023-001: Submissions of Data Collection Forms Federal Programs: All Criteria: As stated in 2 CFR §200.303, the non-Federal entity (i.e. the Organization) must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or in the “Internal Control Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). According to 2 CFR §200.512(a)(1) the audit must be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition: The Data Collection Forms for each of the audits for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 were not filed timely in accordance with the requirements under Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate controls in place to allow the Data Collection Form to be filed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: Delinquent data collection forms may result in action by funders such as 1) draw-down restrictions, 2) reimbursable draw-down restrictions, 3) withholding a percentage of Federal funds, 4) suspending Federal funds, or 5) termination of the award. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The past three years of Data Collection Forms have not been filed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization establish an internal control procedure to ensure the required data collection form, along with the reporting package is filed timely.
Finding 2023-001: Submissions of Data Collection Forms Federal Programs: All Criteria: As stated in 2 CFR §200.303, the non-Federal entity (i.e. the Organization) must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or in the “Internal Control Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). According to 2 CFR §200.512(a)(1) the audit must be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition: The Data Collection Forms for each of the audits for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 were not filed timely in accordance with the requirements under Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate controls in place to allow the Data Collection Form to be filed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: Delinquent data collection forms may result in action by funders such as 1) draw-down restrictions, 2) reimbursable draw-down restrictions, 3) withholding a percentage of Federal funds, 4) suspending Federal funds, or 5) termination of the award. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The past three years of Data Collection Forms have not been filed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization establish an internal control procedure to ensure the required data collection form, along with the reporting package is filed timely.
Finding 2023-001: Submissions of Data Collection Forms Federal Programs: All Criteria: As stated in 2 CFR §200.303, the non-Federal entity (i.e. the Organization) must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations and terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or in the “Internal Control Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). According to 2 CFR §200.512(a)(1) the audit must be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Condition: The Data Collection Forms for each of the audits for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 were not filed timely in accordance with the requirements under Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization did not have adequate controls in place to allow the Data Collection Form to be filed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: Delinquent data collection forms may result in action by funders such as 1) draw-down restrictions, 2) reimbursable draw-down restrictions, 3) withholding a percentage of Federal funds, 4) suspending Federal funds, or 5) termination of the award. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The past three years of Data Collection Forms have not been filed timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization establish an internal control procedure to ensure the required data collection form, along with the reporting package is filed timely.
Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): In accordance with 2 CFR 200.412, the City is required to complete and submit the data collection form within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition and context: The City did not obtain an independent audit within the required period for submission. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure an independent audit was completed timely. Effect or potential effect: The City did not comply with requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Questioned costs: None. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable. Recommendation: The City should develop a course of action to ensure that future single audit reports are completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Views of responsible officials: As detailed in the Corrective Action Plan, management has agreed to the findings and recommendations noted above.
Finding # 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - Reporting Criteria Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.512(a) of the Uniform Guidance, the auditee is responsible for submitting its data collection form and reporting package, including the auditors’ reports, within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors’ reports or nine months after the end of the audit period to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Condition, Context, Cause and Effect The Uniform Guidance audit of the System’s federal awards for the year ended December 31, 2023, was not completed within the nine months following the period-end, and as a result, the System did not submit its Uniform Guidance audit reporting package within the required timeframe. As such, the System did not comply with the aforementioned regulatory requirement. The delay in the issuance of the single audit report for the year ended December 31, 2023, was due to staff turnover in the System’s finance department. Questioned Costs There were no questioned costs identified. Recurring Finding This finding is not a recurring item. Recommendation We recommend that the System enhance their closing and reporting process to ensure that the Uniform Guidance audit procedures are timely completed in order to meet the aforementioned regulatory reporting deadlines. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Plan We concur with the findings and recommendation above. Management is in the process of implementing a formal process to ensure accounting records are maintained timely to support amounts recorded including the Uniform Guidance audit preparation and future deadlines.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.
Identification of The Federal Program: National Aeronautics and Space Administration Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing No. 43.001 Criteria of Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory, or Other Citation): 2 CFR 200.512 (a)(1) requires 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: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute’s did not submit its’ audit report and SF-SAC form for the year ended December 31, 2022 before the due date of September 30, 2023. Cause: Due to a turnover of new management and staff, the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute was not able to complete the audit process before the due date of September 30, 2023. Effect or Potential Effect: Bay Area Environmental Research Institute is not in compliance with its federal grant agreements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The previous management and staff had abruptly left the Organization. This left the new management and staff unable to complete the audit in a timely manner. Identification as a Repeat Finding, if Applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: I recommend that Bay Area Environmental Research Institute ensure that future audit reports and filing requirements be completed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action for the audit year ended December 31, 2024.