Finding 1177801 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-03-10

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The data collection form for the 2024 audit was not submitted on time to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
  • Impacted Requirements: Submission deadline was September 30, 2025, per 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart 7.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure timely submission of future forms and engage grant administrators early for program-specific audits.

Finding Text

Noncompliance – Reporting Compliance Requirement: Reporting (L) Criteria: Per 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart 7 (2 CFR 200.512): (a) General. (1) The audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package described must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or 9 months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The data collection form for the audit year December 31, 2024 was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on a timely basis. Cause: Due to personnel turnover and new programming, there were delays in closing the 2024 books as well as delays in completing the audit. Effect: By not submitting information the Federal Audit Clearing House on a timely basis, the Organization may be subject to additional scrutiny by its funders. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: The data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2024 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by September 30, 2025. Recommendation: We recommend management ensure the data collection form is submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period, including reaching out to grant administrators early in the year to request a program specific audit. Management’s Response: Management concurs with the finding, see Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Management will implement a formal compliance calendar to track audit milestones, including preparation, review, and submission of the Data Collection Form and reporting package. Management will engage auditors earlier in the audit cycle and assign responsibility for monitoring Federal Audit Clearinghouse deadlines. Grant administrators will be notified in advance if a program-specific audit is required to avoid delays.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1177798 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177799 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177800 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177802 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177803 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177804 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177805 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177806 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177807 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177808 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177809 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177810 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177811 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177812 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1177813 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.020 CLUSTER GRANTS $601,740
47.084 NSF TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND PARTNERSHIPS $436,697
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $241,387