Finding 1073881 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2024-09-20
Audit: 320204
Organization: Preventionfocus, Inc. (NY)
Auditor: Bonadio & CO LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Agency failed to conduct a timely audit of its major federal award programs and did not submit the required Data Collection Form on time.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Uniform Guidance mandates audits for organizations spending over $750,000 in federal funds and timely submission of related forms.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new policies and procedures to ensure timely completion and submission of the Data Collection Form as required by the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Text

Material Weakness Finding 2022-001 Condition – The Agency did not timely have an audit performed of its major federal award programs and did not timely submit a Data Collection Form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the year ended December 31, 2022. Criteria – As required under the Uniform Guidance, organizations that spend more than $750,000 of federal funds are required to have an audit in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and submit a Data Collection Form through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of nine months after year end or 30 days after its audit opinion date. Cause – The audit under Uniform Guidance for the year ended December 31, 2022 was not completed timely because the Agency did not accurately track the expenditure of federal awards during the fiscal year. Effect – The Agency did not comply with reporting regulations required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation – We recommend the Agency enact policies and procedures to ensure that the Data Collection Form be completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse with the required timeframe specified by the Uniform Guidance. Management’s Response – Management has initiated policies and procedures to ensure that the required reporting regarding federal expenditures is completed in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497439 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $731,188
93.788 Opioid Str $197,893