Finding Text
Finding No. 2023-005 Reporting
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Assistance Listing Number: 21.027
Federal Award Identification Number and Year: SLFRP4547 – 2021
Pass-Through Agency: RI Department of Revenue
Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-OPM20600-29669
Award Period: 3/3/21-12/31/24
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters
Criteria or specific requirement
The Town is required to submit project and expenditure performance reports within 30 days after the end of each quarter.
Condition
For one of two reports tested related to fiscal year 2023, the report was not submitted within 30 days of the end of the quarter.
Questioned Costs
None
Cause
Due to turnover in the Town finance department, the project and expenditure report was not submitted timely.
Effect
The Town did not comply with the reporting requirements for timely submission.
Repeat Finding
No
Recommendation
We recommend that the Town implement policies and procedures to ensure the timely submission of reports.
Views of Responsible Officials
Management agrees with this finding.