Finding 1136218 (2024-001)

Finding No. 2024-001: U.S. Department of Health and Human Service ALN 93.598 – Services to Victims of a Severe Form of Trafficking; Grant Number 90ZV014502; Budget period September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024 Criteria Under this grant USCRI was required to submit quarterly, semi-annual, or annual financial reports through the online web portal. The annual report for this grant was not filed by the December 28, 2024 deadline. Condition An annual report for USCRI’s grant was submitted after the due date. Context We requested a sample of 6 reports (3 quarterly Federal Financial Report’s, 2 quarterly performance reports, and 1 annual financial report) related to the major program and noted that only the 1 annual report was submitted late. In total across all major programs there were 24 reports tested. The federal government has accepted the late report. Cause USCRI personnel responsible for reporting, erroneously applied guidance on one grant with a deadline of January 31, 2025, to all grants relative to annual reports. Effect USCRI submitted the annual financial report late. Repeat Finding No Questioned Costs None Recommendation USCRI should update its controls to ensure all reports are filed timely and accurately. When program staff believe that there is a change in a compliance requirement, USCRI should verify this understanding with the compliance officer and the grant officer at the federal agency. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action See Corrective Action Plan.