Finding Text
Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place to ensure compliance with requirements related to the timely completion and submission of the audit and data collection form. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a)(1) states: • The audit must be completed and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted withing the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Cause: CICOA's management did not maintain a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with the compliance requirements listed above. Effect: The June 30, 2024, audit was completed in August 2025; therefore, the audit was not submitted by March 31, 2025 deadline. Recommendation: As corrective actions on the other findings reported are successfully implemented by new fiscal management leadership, audits can be performed efficiently, finalized, and submitted within the required timeframe. The audit of June 30, 2025 should be completed and submitted to the Federal Clearinghouse within the required timeframe. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We acknowledge that the absence of an on-site Chief Financial Officer has presented considerable challenges in ensuring compliance with the timely completion of audits and data collection initiatives. In response to this issue, we are pleased to announce the appointment of a qualified on-site CFO who will oversee our financial operations. Furthermore, our Fiscal team will also be present in the office to enhance our financial management practices. The introduction of the new CFO, along with the support of the Fiscal Department, will significantly improve our capacity to meet compliance requirements and deadlines. This change will enable us to optimize our financial processes more effectively. We remain committed to maintaining a high standard of compliance and ensuring that all necessary submissions are completed promptly.