Finding 1094936 (2024-001)

Compliance over Federal Financial Reporting Criteria: Control procedures should be adequate to ensure reporting procedures are withing the allowable time frame provided by Head Start. Condition: During our testing, we found that in the Organization's process of reporting procedures submitted a report beyond the allowable date. Cause: The Organization's procedure for reporting requirements did not sufficiently recognize the allowable time frames. Effect: Federal program report is noncompliant due to missing the applicable due date. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization develops a more comprehensive process to ensure all Federal Financial Reports are properly submitted to remain in compliance with Head Start’s requirements.