Finding 1223616 (2024-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-07-14
Audit: 407114
Organization: City of Akutan (AK)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to submit the required reporting package on time, violating federal guidelines.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512 regarding timely reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new policies and procedures to ensure timely completion of federal audits.

Finding Text

Finding 2024-002: Late Reporting and Noncompliance With Reporting Requirements Federal Agency: Denali Commission Federal Program: Akutan West Harbor Access Road Assistance Listing: 90.100 Award Number: 1727-00 Award Year: 2023 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance With Reporting Requirements. Criteria: 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512 requires that the reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of nine months plus any extensions after year end, or 30 days after the report issuance date. Condition and Context: The City did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package and Form SF-SAC within the earlier of nine months plus any extensions after year end, or 30 days after the report issuance date. Cause: Lack of internal controls over Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Effect: The City is not in compliance with 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement policies and procedures to ensure timely completion of its Federal Single Audit. Management Response: Management concurs with this finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2024-002 Late Reporting And Noncompliance With Reporting Requirements Name of Contact Person: Robin Stepetin, Finance Manager Corrective Action: The city has retained an audit preparation accountant to assist with year-end closing activities and audit preparation. Management will implement a reporting calendar that identifies key deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and includes periodic monitoring to ensure information requested by the auditors and other required financial reports are completed and submitted on time. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2026

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
90.100 DENALI COMMISSION PROGRAM $1.75M
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $89,022
93.391 ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STATE, TRIBAL, LOCAL AND TERRITORIAL (STLT) HEALTH DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR HEALTHCARE CRISES $19,518
93.268 IMMUNIZATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS $19,517