Finding 1132024 (2023-008)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-04-21
Audit: 354071
Organization: City of Espanola (NM)
Auditor: Cordova CPAS LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to submit its single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the nine-month deadline after the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates 2 CFR Section 200.50(c) of the Uniform Guidance, which mandates timely submission of audit reports.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should expedite its closing processes and continue training staff to ensure future audits are completed on time, with a target for compliance by June 30, 2025.

Finding Text

Federal program information: Funding agency: All Programs included in SEFA Title: All Programs included in SEFA Federal Assistance Listing Number: All Programs included in SEFA Compliance Requirement Reporting Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Condition: The City’s fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, single audit reporting package was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after the end of the audit period. The City has not made progress in this area during 2023 fiscal year. Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.50(c) of the Uniform Guidance requires that the Single Audit reporting package be submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Effect: The City is not in compliance with reporting requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: The City experienced significant turnover during this fiscal year, and it resulted in both operations and closing of the previous fiscal year to be delayed which made everything late. Auditors’ Recommendation: We recommend that the City should work to catch up the closing process in order to ensure that the next year’s audit is performed timely in order for the next year’s audit reporting package to be submitted by the federal clearing house due date. Agency’s Response: The City is working to get current with the accounting processes and financials that would enable the timely performance of the annual financial audit. The Finance Director has contracted a public accounting firm for assistance to accelerate this process and ensure future timely audit completion. In addition, the Finance Department has implemented multiple monthly and annual reconciliation processes to ensure the general ledger is completely accurately and timely. Training of City staff on completion of monthly processes is ongoing and will continue with oversight by the Finance Director. Responsible Parties: The Director of Finance. Timeline: June 30, 2025

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 555575 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 555576 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 555577 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 555578 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 555579 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 555580 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 555581 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 555582 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 555583 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 555584 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 555585 2023-009
    Material Weakness
  • 555586 2023-010
    Material Weakness
  • 1132017 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1132018 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1132019 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1132020 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1132021 2023-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1132022 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 1132023 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 1132025 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 1132026 2023-008
    - Repeat
  • 1132027 2023-009
    Material Weakness
  • 1132028 2023-010
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.23M
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $457,465
16.034 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program $96,044
95.001 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program $88,827
45.312 National Leadership Grants $13,749