Finding Text
Finding 2022-003 – Late Audit Reporting
U.S. Department of Treasury
Passed through the State of North Carolina
Program Name: COVID-19: Emergency Rental Assistance
ALN # 21.023
Nonmaterial Noncompliance – Reporting
Criteria: Under 45 CFR Part 75.512, the Uniform Guidance requires that audits are submitted by the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Condition: The Organization did not complete and submit their audit for the year ended September 30, 2022 to the federal clearinghouse until January 2024.
Effect: The late filing could potentially impact future funding from government agencies.
Cause: Significant delays stemming from Finding 2022-001 caused the required audit procedures and the ultimate completion date to extend beyond the regulatory deadline.
Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures and controls as described in Finding 2022-001 to ensure future audits are completed timely.
Repeat finding: No.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: See attached letter.
Reportable questioned costs: None