Finding 1085779 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-20
Audit: 329122
Organization: Wolfe's Neck Farm Foundation (ME)
Auditor: Purdy Powers

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Many required reports were submitted late, violating the Agreement's deadlines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with reporting procedures under the Uniform Guidance is essential for the USDA Award.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Organization should enhance its reporting process to ensure timely submissions in the future.

Finding Text

Condition and context: During the period of review, it was noted that a significant number of the reports required by the Agreement were not submitted by the due date noted in the Agreement. Criteria: Reporting procedures are an integral part of the compliance requirements in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Organization was unable to submit reports within the required time period. Effect: Improvement is needed in order to comply with the reporting requirements of the USDA Award Identifying Number NR233A750004G032. Recommendation: We recommended that the Organization should review its reporting obligations and ensure that all future filings are made in a timely manner. Views of responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Organization will review the process of submitting reports and improve their data collection process to enable the reports to be submitted in a timely manner.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 509337 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.902 Soil and Water Conservation $500,704
10.164 Wholesale Farmers and Alternative Market Development $77,286
10.307 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative $55,623
10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (afri) $17,905
02.356 US Department of Transport : Federal Highway Administration $10,620
10.215 Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education $6,584
10.937 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities $4,031