Finding 1080754 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-10-31

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Agency failed to submit its Single Audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the March 30, 2022 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal submission timelines for Single Audits is critical for monitoring federal program progress and fund usage.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger internal controls and regular reviews to ensure timely completion and submission of audits; the Board will oversee this process.

Finding Text

Submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse Information on Federal Program: Unaccompanied Alien Children (Assistance Listing No. 93.676) provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Criteria: Single Audits are required to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after the receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the audit period. For the year ended June 30, 2021, the due date for submission was March 30, 2022. Condition: The Agency did not submit its Single Audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 30, 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Due to significant turnover, the Agency was unable to submit the Single Audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Effect: The Federal Audit Clearinghouse relies on such submissions to monitor the progress of the program and the use of the federal funds. Perspective Information: Compliance with filing requirements is reviewed as part of the audit procedures. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: The Agency should establish and implement internal controls over financial reporting sufficient to ensure Single Audits are completed and submitted timely.Submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse Views of the Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Board of Directors will request a review of Financial Audits, annually. This will ensure Single Audits are completed and submitted in a timely manner. The Chief Executive Officer [CEO, Executive Director] will meet with the Controller weekly to ensure timely financial reporting. Reports will be provided to the board of Directors monthly.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504309 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 504310 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 504311 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 504312 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 504313 2022-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 504314 2022-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080751 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1080752 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1080753 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1080755 2022-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080756 2022-008
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.676 Unaccompanied Children Program $1.20M
10.553 School Breakfast Program $8,643
10.555 National School Lunch Program $5,597
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $628