Finding 1214821 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-05-16
Audit: 401541
Organization: Lightup Your World INC (NJ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The reporting package and data collection form for the June 30, 2024 audit were not submitted by the March 30, 2025 deadline, violating 2 CFR Section 200.512(a).
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely preparation of financial records and documentation is essential to meet submission deadlines set by Uniform Guidance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: LUYW should maintain timely record completion and establish regular oversight to ensure future compliance with audit deadlines.

Finding Text

Condition Found The reporting package and data collection form for the June 30, 2024 audit was not filed by the March 30, 2025 deadline. Effect LUYW was in violation of 2 CFR Section 200.512(a). Cause The financial records and supporting documentation were not prepared or made available in a timely manner, which prevented the audit from beginning early enough to meet the required reporting deadline. Criteria Uniform Guidance and 2024 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) require the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Recommendation LUYW should ensure that its records are completed and reconciled in a timely manner, so that the Single Audit can be performed and completed on time, and the reporting package and data collection form can be submitted before the deadline. View of Responsible Officials In response to the late filing with the FAC, LUYW has implemented corrective measures to ensure timely compliance in the future. The organization has established an audit preparation timeline, assigned oversight responsibilities to the Executive Director of Operations and Finance, and strengthened coordination with its auditors to monitor all reporting deadlines. Additional review procedures and regular follow-up meetings will help ensure that future audit reports and FAC submissions are completed and submitted within the required timeframe.

Corrective Action Plan

May 15, 2026 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Finding #2025-001: The reporting package and data collection form for the June 30, 2024 Single Audit were not submitted by the March 30, 2025 deadline. Auditors’ Recommendation: The organization should ensure that its financial records are completed and reconciled in a timely manner so that the Single Audit can be performed and finalized on schedule, and the reporting package and data collection form can be submitted before the required deadline. Corrective Action Taken: To prevent recurrence of this finding, the organization has implemented significant improvements to its financial reporting and audit compliance processes. These include: Streamlining and strengthening internal financial reporting procedures, and Establishing a formal timeline and accountability framework for all federal and grant-related audit submissions. As a result, all financial reports are now prepared and submitted in accordance with required deadlines. Audit reconciliation processes and financial compliance controls have been substantially strengthened through continuous collaboration. These measures ensure that future deadlines will be met consistently and without delay Anticipated Completion Date: March 2027 Responsible Individual: Dr. Moses Tucker PhD, Director, Operations/Finance

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1214819 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1214820 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $1.29M
93.568 LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE $205,243