Finding 1077576 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Organization failed to provide evidence of timely submission for certain required reports under the COVID-19 relief fund.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with reporting requirements as outlined in 2 CFR 200.328 and 200.329.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Improve internal controls and procedures to ensure proper retention of report submission records.

Finding Text

Program Information: COVID-19 Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (84.425C) Criteria or Specific Requirement (Including Statutory, Regulatory or Other Citation): In accordance with 2 CFR 200.328 and 200.329, the Organization must report financial and programmatic data as required by the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: Evidence of submission could not be provided for certain reports. Cause: Administrative oversight and insufficient internal control. Effect or Potential Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Context: For 3 of 3 reports tested, we were able to confirm that the Organization submitted required reports, however, we were unable to obtain evidence that the reports were submitted by the deadline. Identification as a Repeat Finding: No similar findings were identified in the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that records of report submission are appropriately retained. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Alliance will enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that records of report submission are appropriately retained.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 501134 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501135 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1077577 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $8.39M
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $4.13M