Finding 1136835 (2023-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-05-14

AI Summary

  • Issue: Monthly reports were submitted late and contained inaccuracies compared to the accounting system.
  • Requirements Impacted: Federal award recipients must provide timely, accurate, and complete reports as per award terms.
  • Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls, create a reporting calendar, clarify responsibilities, and train staff on report preparation.

Finding Text

Condition: During our review of compliance over reporting, we found that the monthly reports were not timely completed. In addition, the reports included amounts inconsistent with the amounts recorded in the accounting system. Criteria: Recipients of Federal awards must submit performance and financial reports as required by the terms and conditions of the award. Reports must be accurate, complete, and submitted timely as specified by the awarding agency. Cause: Internal controls over reporting compliance requirements were not properly designed and were not placed in operation. Management is responsible for compliance with requirements over reporting and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls over compliance with the requirements of laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and provisions of grant agreements applicable to its federal program. Effect: Failure to submit accurate and timely reports may result in noncompliance with the Uniform Guidance and grant terms, potentially impacting continued funding or triggering additional oversight by the awarding agency. Recommendation: We recommend that management strengthen internal controls over the reporting process, including implementing a reporting calendar, assigning clear responsibilities for report preparation and review, and conducting training for personnel involved in report preparation. Management’s Response: See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 560390 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 560391 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 560392 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 560393 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1136832 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1136833 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1136834 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.654 Indian Health Service Behavioral Health Programs $888,163
93.441 Indian Self-Determination $590,782
93.193 Urban Indian Health Services $206,161
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $199,696
93.237 Special Diabetes Program for Indians Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Projects $180,894
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $86,475
93.284 Injury Prevention Program for American Indians and Alaskan Natives Cooperative Agreements $37,096