Finding 1149864 (2024-002)

Finding Number: 2024-002 Repeat Finding: No Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance Description: Data Collection Form Late Filing Federal Programs: AL#93.568 - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Award numbers: 58230003849, 58240004039 and 58930004002 Questioned Costs: None How the questioned costs were computed: N/A Compliance Requirement: Reporting Condition: The Organization did not submit the data collection form and reporting package for the year ended April 30, 2024 to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Criteria: The Report Submission that is codified in 2 CFR Part 200.512 requires the auditee must submit the applicable data elements of the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after the receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: The submission of the data collection form was delayed due to insufficient audit preparation. The lack of readiness for the audit resulted in unforeseen complications, which ultimately caused the delay in completing the audit and submitting the required documentation. Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with audit submission requirements, resulting in material noncompliance and a material weakness in internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement systems and procedures to ensure timely completion of its audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has committed to a corrective action plan.