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Finding 1130131 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-01
Audit: 352267
Organization: Cheer, Inc. (DE)
Auditor: Whisman Giordano & Associates LLC

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Data Collection Form was submitted late, violating the requirement to submit within nine months after the fiscal year end.
  • Impact: This non-compliance can lead to penalties and reduced funding, affecting financial transparency and accountability.
  • Recommendation: Implement a reminder system to ensure timely submission of the Data Collection Form in the future.

Finding Text

Non-compliancewith Timely Submission of Data Collection Form Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance, entities are required to submit their Data Collection Form (DCF) within nine months following the end of the fiscal year. This ensures timely reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. Condition: The Data Collection Form for the year ended September 30, 2023 was accepted by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on August 19, 2024. Nine months after year end was June 30, 2024. Cause : Because the new Federal audit clearinghouse system does not send automated emails to the responsible parties, the original issuance and communications regarding certifying and submitting the data collection form were missed. Effect: Failure to submit the Data Collection Form timely results in non-compliance with the Uniform Guidance. This can lead to potential penalties, and loss of or decreases in funding. Moreover, it affects transparency and accountability of the entity’s financial reporting process.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 553686 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553687 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553688 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553689 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553690 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553691 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553692 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553693 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553694 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553695 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553696 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 553697 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130128 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130129 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130130 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130132 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130133 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130134 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130135 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130136 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130137 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130138 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1130139 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $1.43M
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $507,526
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $330,452
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $296,161
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $275,515
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $77,179
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $47,163