Finding 1054616 (2024-001)

Filing of Single Audit Reporting Package Federal Program – HUD insured mortgage under Section 213 of the National Housing Act Assistance Listing Number – 14.126 Significant Deficiency Category of Finding - Other Criteria - Pursuant to 2 CFR section 200.512(a), the reporting package shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition - The Cooperative did not submit the Single Audit Reporting Package for the year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 within nine months after the end of the audit period (December 31, 2023 and 2022). Cause - The Single Audit Reporting website was updated in 2022 and 2023 and a new unique entity identification number was required to be created. The Cooperative did not file for a unique entity identification number in an appropriate time to submit the report. Effect - Failure to submit the required Single Audit Reporting Package timely automatically results in the Cooperative not qualifying for low-risk auditee status for the subsequent year’s single audit. Recommendation - We recommend the Cooperative develop, document, and implement policies and procedures for timely submission of the Single Audit Reporting Package. Auditee’s comment - The Board of Directors will designate an individual to document financial statement preparation processes to ensure timely submission of the Single Audit Reporting Package. Status - Unresolved