Finding 1217937 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-18

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Bossier Office of Community Services, Inc. failed to submit its Federal Financial Report (SF-425) on time during FY 25.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 45 CFR section 75.303(b), which mandates compliance with federal regulations and award conditions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management needs to create and enforce procedures to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports.

Finding Text

Federal Financial Reporting Fiscal year finding initially occurred: 2022 CONDITION: Bossier Office of Community Services, Inc. did not provide timely submissions of its Federal Financial Report (SF-425) during FY 25. CRITERIA: 45 CFR section 75.303(b) – Internal Controls, requires non-Federal agencies to comply with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of all Federal awards. CAUSE: The processing and preparation of Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) was delayed and not filed timely. EFFECT: By not receiving complete, accurate and timely grant program activity financial reports, the Federal grantor agency may be prevented from making timely, informed decisions about grant program operations. RECOMMENDATION: Management should develop and implement procedures to ensure that complete and accurate Federal

Corrective Action Plan

The Sr. Bookkeeper has been trained in the preparation and process of submitting the financial reports (prepare, submit, certify, and receive approval). The Finance Director works closely with the Sr. Bookkeeper to ensure the timely submission of an accurate Federal Financial Report.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1217934 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217935 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1217936 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 HEAD START $3.35M
93.568 LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE $1.30M
10.558 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $360,456
93.569 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $55,441
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $1,257