Finding 1161332 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-10-23
Audit: 371228
Organization: SLAM Academy of Atlanta Inc. (GA)
Auditor: HLB GRAVIER LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The auditee failed to submit audit reports and data collection forms on time, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Subpart F, § 200.512.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure timely filing of required documents for future federal funding compliance.

Finding Text

Criteria: Audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), Subpart F, § 200.512 requires that the single audit reports and data collection forms be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period.Condition: The auditee did not file the audit reports and data collection form in accordance with requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Lack of timely filing of audit reports and data collection form resulted in non-compliance with Uniform Guidance Subpart F, § 200.512. Effect: Noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requires corrective action plan by oversight agencies. Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor compliance over any future federal funding and ascertain timely filing of the required documents and forms.

Corrective Action Plan

Management acknowledges that the required single audit report was not filed within the timeframe specified in 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, § 200.512. Fiscal Year 2024 was the first year our organization exceeded the federal expenditure threshold that triggers a single audit requirement. It was our understanding that there was a change to the threshold from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Unfortunately, management misunderstood effective date was for fiscal year 2024 and not 2025. As a result, we incorrectly concluded that a single audit was not required for that year. Going forward, a new internal control has been established requiring annual verification and documentation of total federal expenditures and the applicability of the single audit threshold. The Finance Designee will complete this verification, which will then be formally reviewed and approved by the Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, management will initiate audit planning discussions with external auditors earlier in the fiscal year to confirm whether a single audit is required, ensuring timely preparation and compliance.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1161333 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.010 TITLE I GRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES $342,262
84.425 EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND $280,376
10.555 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM $126,846
84.027 Special Education Grants to States $48,028
10.553 SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM $37,355
84.424 STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM $18,349