Finding Text
Finding 2023-01
Finding Resolution Status: Resolved
Condition: The auditee did not submit the required reporting package, including the audited financial statements and Data Collection Form (SF-SAC), to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months after the end of the fiscal year, as required by 2 CFR § 200.512(a).
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.512(a), non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards during the fiscal year must submit the reporting package to the FAC no later than nine months after the end of the audit period. Timely submission ensures transparency and allows federal agencies to evaluate compliance and financial integrity.
Cause: The delay in submission was due to internal administrative oversight and lack of a formalized deadline monitoring process for federal reporting obligations.
Effect or Potential Effect: Failure to submit the reporting package in a timely manner constitutes noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. This may affect the entity’s eligibility for future federal funding and could result in sanctions or increased oversight by funding agencies.
Questioned costs: None. This finding relates to reporting noncompliance and not to disallowed costs.
Recommendations: We recommend that the auditee implement a formal compliance calendar or tracking system to monitor federal reporting deadlines. Management should designate a responsible individual to ensure that all reporting packages are submitted on time in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements.
Reporting views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding. The delay was unintentional and due to internal miscommunication. The Organization has since created a compliance calendar and assigned the Finance Director to oversee federal reporting compliance to ensure timely submissions in the future.
Concur or do not concur with this finding: Concur.