Finding 1055959 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-26
Audit: 316046
Organization: Carolina University (NC)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Organization missed the deadline for submitting the 2023 single audit reporting package and data collection form.
  • Requirements Impacted: This violates the Uniform Guidance Part 200.512(a)(1), which mandates timely submission within 30 days of the auditor's report or nine months post-audit period.
  • Follow-Up: The Organization should review and improve its financial closing process to prevent future delays.

Finding Text

Criteria: The Uniform Guidance Part 200.512(a)(1) states: “The audit must be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period.” Condition: The Organization did not submit its 2023 single audit reporting package and data collection form in a timely manner. Cause: Information needed to support the audit of financial statements, including certain significant estimates required to be reported, was not readily available. Effect: The Organization is late with required filings. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding (Finding 2022-001). Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: The Organization should re-evaluate the financial closing process. View of Responsible Officials: See Management's Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.268 Federal Direct Student Loans $3.38M
84.063 Federal Pell Grant Program $962,815
84.033 Federal Work-Study Program $66,702
84.007 Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants $49,740