Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Finding #2023-001 – Material Weakness – Accounting Recordkeeping All programs Other Criteria Accounting tasks such as timely monthly analysis, reconciliations and review of accounts play a key role in providing the accuracy of accounting data and information included in the interim and year-end consolidated financial statements. Trial balances should be maintained for the Organization continuously, in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Detailed supporting schedules should be maintained for all significant asset, liability, revenue and expense accounts. Reconciling items should be investigated and resolved in a timely manner. All of the forementioned items are essential to ensure that financial statements and data collection forms are submitted in conformance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a)(1), certain tax returns, and certain grant agreements. Condition During the year ended September 30, 2023, management was unable to provide timely year-end trial balances in accordance with U.S. GAAP without significant adjusting journal entries required to accurately reflect the underlying accounting transactions. Cause The Organization’s Accounting/Finance Department experienced a backlog of recording transactions and invoicing during the year ended September 30, 2023. This resulted in reconciliations not being performed timely. Effects Not performing timely and complete monthly and year-end account reconciliations and closing procedures leads to a continually and growing backlog of transactions and journal entries that are not posted to the accounting system, which renders the accounting information ineffective for making well-informed business decisions. This has led to the expenditure of significant time and effort by many to complete the required reconciliation procedures and prevented the timely delivery of financial statements to management, Board members and funders. Questions Costs None. Perspective This audit finding is systematic. Statistical Sample A statistical sample is not applicable to this finding. Repeat Finding This audit finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend that individuals overseeing the accounting and finance department continue to review the Organization’s current accounting policies and update existing policies or implement new policies, as needed, to ensure that the trial balances are accurately maintained throughout the year, reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and the trial balances and related supporting schedules are prepared and reviewed timely after year-end. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding. There was significant turnover in the finance department, including the CFO and the finance director. These turnovers affected the ability of the organization to produce the information on time for the auditors. The Organization is working with external consultants to improve the timeliness of reconciliations and audit preparation and recruiting vacant positions. We are continually making accounting policy changes which will correct some of the issues noted. Management is confident that the issues that have been noted will be rectified in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
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 September 30, 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 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. Cause: The Agency does not consistently require a single audit each year. The Agency identified it had exceeded the threshold of federal grant expenditures and therefore required a single audit in February 2024. The single audit was not completed by the June 30, 2024 deadline. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None. Context: The September 30, 2023 Single Audit Package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Agency file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of the responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
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 September 30, 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 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. Cause: The Agency does not consistently require a single audit each year. The Agency identified it had exceeded the threshold of federal grant expenditures and therefore required a single audit in February 2024. The single audit was not completed by the June 30, 2024 deadline. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None. Context: The September 30, 2023 Single Audit Package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Agency file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of the responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
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 September 30, 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 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. Cause: The Agency does not consistently require a single audit each year. The Agency identified it had exceeded the threshold of federal grant expenditures and therefore required a single audit in February 2024. The single audit was not completed by the June 30, 2024 deadline. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None. Context: The September 30, 2023 Single Audit Package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Agency file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of the responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
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 September 30, 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 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. Cause: The Agency does not consistently require a single audit each year. The Agency identified it had exceeded the threshold of federal grant expenditures and therefore required a single audit in February 2024. The single audit was not completed by the June 30, 2024 deadline. Effect or potential effect: Potential suspension of funding provided by federal agencies. Questioned costs: None. Context: The September 30, 2023 Single Audit Package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable Recommendation: We recommend the Agency file the reporting package timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of the responsible officials: Management agrees with this finding.
Finding Number: 2023-001 Prior Year Finding Number: 2022-001 Compliance Requirement: Data Collection Form and Single Audit Reporting Package Program: Crime Victim Assistance CFDA #: 16.575 Award #: 2019-V2-GX-0016 Subgrant Award #: VOCA-2019-WCSC, VOCA-2019-WCSC-#2 Award Years: 10/01/2021 – 12/31/2022, 10/01/2022 – 03/31/2024 Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512 requires that an entity’s single audit is to be submitted the earlier of thirty days after the receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). Condition: The Women’s Coalition of St. Croix’s audited financial statements for the September 30, 2023, year-end was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House within the stipulated nine months after year-end. Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: This is a condition identified based on review of Uniform Guidance requirements and the grant agreements. Effect: The project is not in compliance with reporting compliance of the Office of Management and Budget for non-profit, state and local government entities. Cause: There were transitions in financial personnel which resulted in delays in the audit process. Recommendation: We recommend that the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix meets the reporting deadline by establishing an audit timeline to ensure that the reporting package is submitted to the FAC annually within the required timeframe. Views of Responsible Management Official and Corrective Action Plan: Management concurs with finding. See Current Year Corrective Action Plan.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Criteria: Pursuant Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), the audit package and data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year - whichever comes first. Condition: The Commission did not engage a qualified audit firm within the required timeline to complete and submit the audit in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None noted. Context: The audit firm was engaged to perform an audit in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a) more than nine months after the audit period. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.512(a). Cause: The Commission did not have controls in place to identify the requirements of the federal single audit threshold. Repeat finding: This is a repeat finding 2022-001. Recommendation: The Commission needs to adjust the accounting records timely, arrange for an annual audit and submit the reporting package within the guidelines as outlined the Uniform Guidance regulations.
Statement of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2023, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2024, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2023, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 48.
Statement of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2023, was not filed by the deadline of June 30, 2024, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, adjusted for any extensions permitted by the Office of Management and Budget. Effect of Condition: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended September 30, 2023, was not accessible on the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Cause of Condition: The portion of the Single Audit Reporting Package relating to the grant award testing and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and preparation and submission of the Data Collection Form was not completed in sufficient time due to turnover in the organization’s finance department which caused delays in completing the audit and testing of the SEFA. Further, some additional grant testing procedures were required to be performed by the audit team that occurred after the required due date. Recommendation: We recommend the organization work closely with the audit firm to ensure that the single audit reporting package is issued by the deadline or within a federally approved extended date along with submitting the required data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials: The organization agrees with the finding. Please refer to corrective action plan on page 48.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
Statement of condition: The September 30, 2023 audit report was not submitted on or before its deadline. Criteria: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 2, Part 300 Section 200.512(a)(l) requires Single Audit reports to be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit by the agency, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: The delay in submitting the report was due to a lack of adequate internal controls to monitor the audit progress and ensure timely submission. Effect: The Single Audit reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the federally required deadline. Non-compliance with the reporting requirements is a violation of federal grants' terms and conditions.
Finding 2023-003 Material Noncompliance Late Submission of Audit Package Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.512 requires the audit, data collection form, and the reporting package be submitted within thirty calendar days after the auditee received the auditor's report or nine months after end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Consortium did not file the audit, the data collection form and the reporting package within the required timeframe. Cause: Near the end of the fiscal year, there was a change in the allocation of a grant's funds between federal and state funding, that was not communicated to the Consortium timely. The change in allocation resulted in federal expenditures exceeding the single audit threshold. However, the Consortium was unaware of this change in allocation and therefore was unaware of the single audit requirement. Effect: As a result of this condition, a single audit was not obtained timely, and the audit, data collection form, and the reporting package were not filed by the due date. Recommendation: Implement and adhere to procedures whereby state and federal funding allocations are known and tracked, to allow for timely completion of an audit for submission by the deadline when required. Management's Response: It is the responsibility of the Finance Supervisor to ensure all contracts entered into includes language indicating if the funding is federal or state. If it is federal funding, the contract must include the federal assistance listing number, which will be reported on the year-end schedule of federal awards. A single audit will be performed if the federal expenditures reach the maximum allowable per auditing standards. If a single audit is required, it will be completed and submitted to the appropriate grantors within nine months of the end of the fiscal year. Person Responsible: Amy Decker, Finance Supervisor Anticipate Completion Date: December 2024
Finding 2023-003 Material Noncompliance Late Submission of Audit Package Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.512 requires the audit, data collection form, and the reporting package be submitted within thirty calendar days after the auditee received the auditor's report or nine months after end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Consortium did not file the audit, the data collection form and the reporting package within the required timeframe. Cause: Near the end of the fiscal year, there was a change in the allocation of a grant's funds between federal and state funding, that was not communicated to the Consortium timely. The change in allocation resulted in federal expenditures exceeding the single audit threshold. However, the Consortium was unaware of this change in allocation and therefore was unaware of the single audit requirement. Effect: As a result of this condition, a single audit was not obtained timely, and the audit, data collection form, and the reporting package were not filed by the due date. Recommendation: Implement and adhere to procedures whereby state and federal funding allocations are known and tracked, to allow for timely completion of an audit for submission by the deadline when required. Management's Response: It is the responsibility of the Finance Supervisor to ensure all contracts entered into includes language indicating if the funding is federal or state. If it is federal funding, the contract must include the federal assistance listing number, which will be reported on the year-end schedule of federal awards. A single audit will be performed if the federal expenditures reach the maximum allowable per auditing standards. If a single audit is required, it will be completed and submitted to the appropriate grantors within nine months of the end of the fiscal year. Person Responsible: Amy Decker, Finance Supervisor Anticipate Completion Date: December 2024
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Late Audit Submission Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The September 30, 2023 audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Effect: HACAP is not in compliance with federal regulations regarding audit timing and represents a significant deficiency in internal control over major program reporting. Cause: Due to restricted access to computer servers and having to rebuild electronic records, HACAP audit and data collection submission was not done on time. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendations: HACAP should take steps to ensure that its financial records are available in a timely manner to allow the audit to begin sufficiently before the audit due date. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has developed a written corrective action plan.
Finding 2023-003 – Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance)-(Repeat Finding) Information on the federal program: All programs Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 establishes the requirements that the audit reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. The data elements and format must be approved by OMB and include all required elements. Condition: The Authority failed to timely submit the data collection form or audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the period ended September 30, 2023. Cause: The Authority did not meet the submission date of June 30, 2024 for the September 30, 2023 audit. Effect: The Authority is considered a high-risk auditee. This classification can impact current and future grants. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority ensure timely and accurate submissions of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2023-003 – Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance)-(Repeat Finding) Information on the federal program: All programs Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 establishes the requirements that the audit reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. The data elements and format must be approved by OMB and include all required elements. Condition: The Authority failed to timely submit the data collection form or audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the period ended September 30, 2023. Cause: The Authority did not meet the submission date of June 30, 2024 for the September 30, 2023 audit. Effect: The Authority is considered a high-risk auditee. This classification can impact current and future grants. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority ensure timely and accurate submissions of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2023-003 – Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance)-(Repeat Finding) Information on the federal program: All programs Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 establishes the requirements that the audit reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. The data elements and format must be approved by OMB and include all required elements. Condition: The Authority failed to timely submit the data collection form or audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the period ended September 30, 2023. Cause: The Authority did not meet the submission date of June 30, 2024 for the September 30, 2023 audit. Effect: The Authority is considered a high-risk auditee. This classification can impact current and future grants. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority ensure timely and accurate submissions of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Finding 2023-003 – Data Collection Form and Reporting Package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance)-(Repeat Finding) Information on the federal program: All programs Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512 establishes the requirements that the audit reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. The data elements and format must be approved by OMB and include all required elements. Condition: The Authority failed to timely submit the data collection form or audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the period ended September 30, 2023. Cause: The Authority did not meet the submission date of June 30, 2024 for the September 30, 2023 audit. Effect: The Authority is considered a high-risk auditee. This classification can impact current and future grants. Questioned Costs: None reported Recommendation: It is recommended the Authority ensure timely and accurate submissions of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See Management’s View and Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Section III. Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001: Late submission of single audit report package Type of Finding: Material Weakness (MW), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Assistance Listing No.: All federal financial assistance listing numbers Program title: All federal financial assistance programs Federal Award Year: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 Federal Award No.: All federal awards Name of federal agency: All federal agencies Name of pass-through entity: All pass-through entities Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Statement of Condition: OAE did not submit the single audit report and reporting package for the year ended September 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse during the required submission deadline period. Cause of Condition: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2022 was submitted on December 3, 2024 by the predecessor auditor. The main causes of the late submissions of the Single Audit Reports of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors. Effect of Condition: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part. Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted, or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Costs: None. Prior year finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan: OAE agrees with the finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 41 in this audit report. Responsible Person: Miguel A. Padilla Vázquez-Director of Administration
Section III. Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001: Late submission of single audit report package Type of Finding: Material Weakness (MW), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Assistance Listing No.: All federal financial assistance listing numbers Program title: All federal financial assistance programs Federal Award Year: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 Federal Award No.: All federal awards Name of federal agency: All federal agencies Name of pass-through entity: All pass-through entities Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Statement of Condition: OAE did not submit the single audit report and reporting package for the year ended September 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse during the required submission deadline period. Cause of Condition: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2022 was submitted on December 3, 2024 by the predecessor auditor. The main causes of the late submissions of the Single Audit Reports of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors. Effect of Condition: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part. Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted, or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Costs: None. Prior year finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan: OAE agrees with the finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 41 in this audit report. Responsible Person: Miguel A. Padilla Vázquez-Director of Administration
Section III. Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001: Late submission of single audit report package Type of Finding: Material Weakness (MW), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Assistance Listing No.: All federal financial assistance listing numbers Program title: All federal financial assistance programs Federal Award Year: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 Federal Award No.: All federal awards Name of federal agency: All federal agencies Name of pass-through entity: All pass-through entities Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Statement of Condition: OAE did not submit the single audit report and reporting package for the year ended September 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse during the required submission deadline period. Cause of Condition: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2022 was submitted on December 3, 2024 by the predecessor auditor. The main causes of the late submissions of the Single Audit Reports of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors. Effect of Condition: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part. Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted, or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Costs: None. Prior year finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan: OAE agrees with the finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 41 in this audit report. Responsible Person: Miguel A. Padilla Vázquez-Director of Administration
Section III. Federal Awards Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001: Late submission of single audit report package Type of Finding: Material Weakness (MW), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Assistance Listing No.: All federal financial assistance listing numbers Program title: All federal financial assistance programs Federal Award Year: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 Federal Award No.: All federal awards Name of federal agency: All federal agencies Name of pass-through entity: All pass-through entities Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart C, Section 200.512 established that the audit shall be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditors' report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. Unless restricted by law or regulation, the auditee shall make copies available for public inspection. Statement of Condition: OAE did not submit the single audit report and reporting package for the year ended September 30, 2023, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse during the required submission deadline period. Cause of Condition: OAE's Single Audit Report for fiscal year 2022 was submitted on December 3, 2024 by the predecessor auditor. The main causes of the late submissions of the Single Audit Reports of fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 were the delays experienced in the contract process to engage the external auditors. Effect of Condition: OAE may be subject to sanction, as described in the Uniform Guidance, Section 225 titled "Sanctions", in cases of continued inability to have an audit conducted in accordance with this part. Federal agencies and pass-through entities shall take appropriate actions using sanctions such as: (a) withholding a percentage of federal award until the audit is completed satisfactorily; (b) withholding or disallowing overhead cost; (c) suspending federal award until the audit is conducted, or (d) terminating the federal award. Questioned Costs: None. Prior year finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: We recommend management to formalize a plan to monitor the single audit process, including the engagement of the external auditors, the completion of all required steps, including the access to the required documentation, as well as an itinerary of every relevant step to perform, complete and submit single audit during the required period. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan: OAE agrees with the finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 41 in this audit report. Responsible Person: Miguel A. Padilla Vázquez-Director of Administration