Finding 1175346 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-02-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Hilltown Community Development Corporation missed the deadline to submit their audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Uniform Guidance mandates submission within 30 days of receiving the auditor's report or nine months after the fiscal year ends.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Adjust reporting and audit preparation procedures to ensure timely submissions in the future.

Finding Text

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2024-001: Major Program: Community Development Block Grants/State’s program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.228 STATEMENT OF CONDITION Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates are required to submit the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. CRITERIA The Uniform Guidance requires organizations undergoing a Single Audit to submit their reporting package the shorter of 30 days after receipt of the auditors’ report or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. EFFECT OF CONDITION Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates were unable to submit the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in the required timeframe. CONTEXT Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates were unable to submit the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in the required timeframe. CAUSE OF CONDITION Due to timing constraints, Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates were unable to submit the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in the required timeframe. RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates adjust the reporting and audit preparation procedures to ensure timely completion and submission of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS AND PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Hilltown Community Development Corporation and Affiliates will be implementing a modification to the procedures for reporting and audit preparation.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding, 2024-001: Major Program: Community Development Block Grants/State’s program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii, Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.228 RECOMMENDATION The auditor recommends the Organization adjust the reporting and audit preparation procedures to ensure timely completion and submission of the audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. ACTION TAKEN The Organization will be implementing a modification to the procedures for reporting and audit preparation. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Dave Christopolis at (413)-296-4536.

Categories

Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.228 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/STATE'S PROGRAM AND NON-ENTITLEMENT GRANTS IN HAWAII $1.03M
14.235 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM $49,807
14.252 SECTION 4 CAPACITY BUILDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING $27,560
93.044 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART B, GRANTS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTERS $16,000
10.446 SECTION 4 RCDI GRANT - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $11,103
14.251 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS $1,842