Finding 1165030 (2021-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2025-12-16
Audit: 375125
Organization: Pima Council on Aging (AZ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization missed the deadline for filing the Uniform Guidance audit, which is a compliance requirement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to file on time means the Organization won't qualify as a low-risk entity for federal audits, risking future federal funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review accounts at year-end, ensure proper adjustments in the financial system, boost staffing, and provide training to meet filing deadlines.

Finding Text

Finding Number 2021-002 (Compliance Finding and Material Weakness) Late Filing of Uniform Guidance Audit Statement of Condition: The Organization did not comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires entities to electronically file the required data collection form within nine months of year-end. Cause: Sustained shortage and turnover of staffing within the finance department. Effect: The Organization will not qualify as a low risk entity for federal single audit filing and could potentially lose future federal funding. Recommendation: We recommend that all accounts be reviewed at year end and adjustments properly recorded in the financial management system prior to the audit. We also recommend efforts be made to increase staffing and provide adequate training to the finance department staff as well as to timely file all Federal Clearing House required reports.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number 2021-002: – Late Filing of Uniform Guidance Audit, July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA did not file the Uniform Guidance Audit before the established deadline PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler, Finance Director, jhuffstutler@pcoa.org The corrective action plan: Background: Prior to fiscal year 2021, PCOA consistently completed and submitted its Uniform Guidance audits on time. The delay in filing for fiscal year 2020–2021 was primarily due to a change in executive leadership, which significantly impacted internal capacity and oversight during that period. PCOA acknowledges the missed filing deadline and has since taken corrective action, including hiring a new Finance Director and engaging a third-party accounting firm to support the finance team during the transition and assist in bringing all outstanding audits current. These measures have been implemented to ensure timely and compliant audit submissions moving forward. 1. A finance compliance calendar has been established, and oversight of reporting deadlines will be completed by the newly hired Finance Director. 2. The third-party accounting firm supports timely preparation and review of audit materials. 3. New accounting staff are also being hired to ensure workload coverage and continuity during critical reporting periods. 4. In addition, ongoing training and cross-training of staff will continue under the direction of the Finance Director to strengthen internal capacity and mitigate future risks. Completion Date: June 30, 2025

Categories

Material Weakness Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1164993 2021-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164994 2021-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164995 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164996 2021-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164997 2021-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164998 2021-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1164999 2021-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165000 2021-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165001 2021-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165002 2021-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165003 2021-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165004 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165005 2021-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165006 2021-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165007 2021-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165008 2021-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165009 2021-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165010 2021-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165011 2021-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165012 2021-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165013 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165014 2021-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165015 2021-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165016 2021-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165017 2021-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165018 2021-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165019 2021-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165020 2021-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165021 2021-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165022 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165023 2021-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165024 2021-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165025 2021-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165026 2021-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165027 2021-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165028 2021-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165029 2021-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165031 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165032 2021-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165033 2021-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165034 2021-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165035 2021-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165036 2021-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1165037 2021-009
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.667 SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $3.04M
93.045 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART C, NUTRITION SERVICES $1.99M
93.044 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART B, GRANTS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTERS $658,306
93.053 NUTRITION SERVICES INCENTIVE PROGRAM $188,109
93.052 NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT, TITLE III, PART E $183,622
93.779 CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) RESEARCH, DEMONSTRATIONS AND EVALUATIONS $128,812
94.016 AMERICORPS SENIORS SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP) 94.016 $128,597
93.959 BLOCK GRANTS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE $111,293
93.470 ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE PROGRAM INITIATIVE (ADPI) $101,897
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $100,278
93.043 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART D, DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES $91,488
93.518 AFFORDABLE CARE ACT - MEDICARE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS $80,957
93.042 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE VII, CHAPTER 2, LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS $54,161
93.048 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE IV, AND TITLE II, DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS $31,019
93.041 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE VII, CHAPTER 3, PROGRAMS FOR PREVENTION OF ELDER ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION $14,852