Finding 1205771 (2023-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2026-04-02
Audit: 397508
Organization: Midwest Organic Association Inc (WI)
Auditor: HAWKINS ASH CPAS

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Association failed to file their auditor’s report within the required 9-month timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance affects the annual reporting obligations under the Uniform Guidance.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure timely reporting moving forward, as management is now aware of the requirements.

Finding Text

Program: Entity-wide Requirement: Per the Uniform Guidance, the Association is required to file their auditor’s report within 9 months after the audit period. Criteria: The required reports were not filed timely. Condition: The grant was new to the Association and they were not aware of the requirements. Questioned Cost: Not applicable. Effect: The property doesn’t meet annual reporting requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Information: Isolated instance. Prior Year Finding: Not applicable Recommendation: Completed reporting within 9 months after the audit period. Management’s Response: Now that the Association is familiar with the requirements they will file reports timely.

Corrective Action Plan

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Responsible Person, Title: Cori Skolaski, ED Completion date: 2026 Agency Response: Concur Corrective Action Plan: The Association will file reports timely for the year ended December 31, 2025 and any future years.

Categories

Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.163 MARKET PROTECTION AND PROMOTION $1.23M