Finding 10711 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-01-30
Audit: 14433
Organization: County of Luzerne, Pennsylvania (PA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County missed the deadline for its Single Audit submission due to staff turnover.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay violates the Uniform Guidance, specifically the requirement to submit the audit within 9 months after the fiscal year-end.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: County management should assess staffing needs to ensure timely completion of audit responsibilities moving forward.

Finding Text

Federal Program: U.S. Department of Treasury, Assistance Listing # 21.027 - COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds U.S. Department of Treasury, Assistance Listing # 21.023 - COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Assistance Listing # 14.231 – Emergency Solutions Grant, Pass-Through Agency Grantor Numbers: E19-UC-42-0007, E-20-UC-42-0001, E-21-UC-42-0001, E-22-UC-42-0001, E-20-UW-42-0001 Repeat Finding: N/A Criteria: Pursuant to the provisions of the Uniform Guidance, under section 200.512(a), the County is required to complete and submit its Single Audit and related Data Collection Form within 9 months of the end of its fiscal period (September 30) of the following year. Condition/Context: The County's Single Audit and reporting package was delayed for the year ended December 31, 2021, as a result of turnover within the County, beyond the 9-month due date. Effect: The County is not in compliance with certain requirements of the Uniform Guidance, including the Single Audit reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None noted. Cause: As a result of turnover within the County, the completion and filing of its December 31, 2021 Single Audit and reporting package was not prioritized. Recommendation: We recommend that County management review its staffing and personnel responsibilities to prioritize the completion of its audit responsibilities within the prescribed timeframes. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees and will look to address in 2023. See the County's full response in its corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 10708 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 10709 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10710 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10712 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10713 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10714 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10715 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10716 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10717 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10718 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 10719 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 10720 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587150 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 587151 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587152 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587153 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587154 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587155 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587156 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587157 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587158 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587159 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587160 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 587161 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 587162 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $20.82M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.85M
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $918,172
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $705,160
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $647,956
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $554,857
16.606 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program $342,752
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $181,178
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $166,885
90.404 2018 Hava Election Security Grants $165,415
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $116,883
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $97,392
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $84,464
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $83,891
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $65,011
14.269 Hurricane Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grants (cdbg-Dr) $40,034
20.505 Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research $27,564
93.788 Opioid Str $22,442
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $4,230