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Finding 1220592 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-29
Audit: 405432
Organization: American Soybean Association (MO)
Auditor: UHY LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Trip reports were not submitted electronically within the required 45-day timeframe after travel completion.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports must include traveler names, travel purpose, itinerary, contacts, and a summary of findings and recommendations.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure all participants are reminded of the submission deadline and the required report details to maintain compliance.

Finding Text

Criteria and Condition: Per 7 CFR §1489.21 – Reports, under the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), participants are required to electronically submit trip reports no later than 45 days after completion of travel (other than local travel). Trip reports must include the name(s) of the traveler(s), purpose of travel, itinerary, names and affiliations of contacts, and a summary of findings, conclusions, recommendations, and specific accomplishments.

Corrective Action Plan

Effective immediately, the required timeframe for contractors and consultants to submit trip reports to WISHH has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days following completion of travel. This revised requirement has been incorporated into ASA/WISHH contracting documents and provides additional time for internal review and processing before the federal 45-day reporting deadline. The shortened submission timeline will significantly enhance our ability to monitor reporting requirements and ensure timely submission of all trip reports.

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Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.600 FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT COOPERATOR PROGRAM $7.14M
10.601 MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM $6.43M
10.606 FOOD FOR PROGRESS $2.57M
10.618 REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION PROGRAM $1.14M
10.603 EMERGING MARKETS PROGRAM $171,013