Finding 1148888 (2021-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2025-08-02
Audit: 363568
Organization: City of Ithaca (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Lack of formal documentation for the review process of reports by the Deputy Controller and City Administrator.
  • Impacted Requirements: Absence of verifiable controls to ensure proper review of reporting under Uniform Guidance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a formal method for documenting reviews by the Deputy Controller and City Manager.

Finding Text

2021-005 Reporting - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Condition/Criteria Reporting is performed by the City Controller, who has many years of experience in reporting under Uniform Guidance and is capable and has not had any findings in the past regarding this requirement. The reports are lightly reviewed by the Deputy Controller and City Administrator. However, no formal process is in place to document such approval. Therefore, there is no control that can be tested to verify this review. Cause Due to the extensive experience of the City Controller, it was not felt that additional documentation of the review by the Deputy Controller and City Administrator was necessary. Recommendation We recommend that the City create a method to document the review by the Deputy Controller and City Manager. Corrective Action Plan The City will implement a formal review and sign-off by the Deputy Controller and City Manager.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $942,812
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $746,356
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $329,707
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $299,071
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $181,139
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $55,000
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $3,691