Finding 1214616 (2024-012)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-05-13
Audit: 401284
Organization: Town of Saugerties (NY)
Auditor: RBT CPAS LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Town missed the deadline for submitting the audit and Data Collection Form for fiscal year 2024.
  • Impacted Requirements: This failure violates OMB Circular A-133 and Uniform Guidance, which mandate timely audits for entities receiving over $750,000 in federal funds.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a closing checklist and timeline to ensure audits are completed and submitted on time.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-012 Single Audit Reporting – Compliance and Internal Control Condition: The Town did not submit the audit and Data Collection Form within the nine-month due date for fiscal year 2024. Criteria: According to OMB Circular A-133, Subpart B-Audits §___.200(a), and Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501(a), non-Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of these parts. 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 within 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: The Town did not have controls in place to ensure timely filing of the single audit and Data Collection Form. Effect: The Town is not in compliance with OMB Circular A-133, Subpart B-Audits 200(a), and Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501(a). Questioned Costs: None identified. Perspective: This is a systemic issue in that controls over the requirements have not been developed to ensure no issues arise. Repeat Finding: Repeat Finding of 2023-012. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the Town develop a closing checklist and timeline so that the books are closed and the audit completed in a timely manner. Auditee’s Response: See corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2024-012 - Single Audit Reporting Auditee's Response and Planned Corrective Action The Town will work with the accounting department, fee accountant, and audit fmn to file the required reports timely. Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action: January 2026 Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Fred Costello, Town Supervisor

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1214614 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1214615 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1214617 2024-013
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $1.53M
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $194,783