Finding 1150327 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-08-19
Audit: 364541
Organization: Town of East Lyme, Connecticut (CT)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Town missed the deadline for the Project and Expenditure report due April 30, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, which outlines necessary reporting for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Town should establish procedures to ensure all reporting requirements are met in the future.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 06-6002031-2021 Pass-Through Agency: State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management Pass-Through Number(s): 12060-OPM20600-29669 Award Period: March 3, 2021, through December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, and Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with reporting requirements. Condition: During our testing, we noted the Town did not submit the Project and Expenditure report that was due by April 30, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: During our testing, we noted that the Town was not aware of the reporting requirement and had not submitted the required report by the April 30, 2023, deadline. Cause: The Town was unaware of the reporting requirement. Effect: No effect could be determined. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Town implement procedures to ensure compliance with all requirements under which the Town is obligated to comply as part of its grant agreements. Views of responsible officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 573885 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 573886 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1150328 2023-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.92M
10.555 National School Lunch Program $432,725
10.553 School Breakfast Program $84,698
10.560 State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition $71,810
84.367 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants (formerly Improving Teacher Quality State Grants) $40,031
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $36,723
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $22,876
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $12,500
84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants $10,822
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $10,322
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $9,938
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $9,443
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $7,006
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $3,140
20.607 Alcohol Open Container Requirements $1,487
84.173 Special Education Preschool Grants $28