Finding 1173172 (2023-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-02-10

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization failed to submit the required Single Audit reporting packages on time, repeating a previous finding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Office of Management and Budget regulations is critical to avoid penalties and maintain funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and enhance internal control procedures regularly to ensure timely reporting and effective oversight.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-4 Single Audit Reporting Requirements Condition: Repeat finding from prior year 2022-4. Single Audits are required for all recipients who expend $750,000 or more in aggregate federal financial assistance within their fiscal year. The Single Audit reporting packages are due to the Federal Audit Clearing House by the earlier 30 days after receipt of the Auditor’s report or within nine months after the Auditee’s fiscal year end. The organization’s fiscal year end of December 31, 2023 would require the submission of the annual data collection packet no later than September 30, 2024. Criteria: The Office of Management and Budget is responsible for issuance and maintenance of Single Audit regulations. They require that a single audit data collection packet be prepared and submitted no later than 30 days after receipt of Auditor’s report or within nine months after the Auditee’s fiscal year end. Effect of Condition: Without compliance with Office of Management and Budget reporting requirements, the organization could incur penalties for not timely filing, risk loss of current and/or future funding. Cause of Condition: During the fiscal year 2023 and subsequent, the organization had undergone significant changes in personnel including but not limited to executive director(s), financial administrators, and financial staff. The organization’s internal control systems had a lapse of operational implementation. Recommendation: We recommend that the internal control procedures of the organization be reviewed on a revolving schedule for both effectiveness of design of the controls and operational implementation of controls. Proper oversight should be included in the control procedures to afford meeting reporting requirements and timeliness of reporting. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board agrees with the finding. The recommended corrections have been developed and implemented as of the date of the audit conclusion.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-004 – Single Audit Reporting Requirements Condition: Repeat finding from prior year 2022-004. Single Audit reporting packages must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within required timeframes. The FY 2023 submission deadline was September 30, 2024. The audit cited risk of penalties and potential loss of current or future funding due to delayed filing. Issued Federal Awards 12-31-2023 Corrective Action Plan: TLCHB has implemented a formal audit submission compliance process to ensure timely completion of future Single Audits and federal reporting. Corrective actions include: • Establishment of a formal annual audit timeline with required milestones for financial closeout, draft review, board approval, and submission. • Ongoing coordination with independent auditors to ensure timely fieldwork and audit completion. • Internal assignment of audit preparation responsibilities, including compilation of grant documentation and reconciled schedules. • Board oversight of audit progress through scheduled Finance Committee updates. • Immediate tracking of Federal Audit Clearinghouse submission requirements to ensure submission within required timeframes. Responsible Staff: Executive Director; Finance Manager; Board Treasurer/Finance Committee. Anticipated Completion Date: Implemented as of audit conclusion; audit timeline monitored annually.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1173170 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1173171 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.023 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $233,815
14.267 CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM $148,599
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $59,261
14.252 SECTION 4 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING $40,000
97.024 EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM $22,500
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $13,151
14.231 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM $695