Finding 1224651 (2024-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-07-24
Audit: 407904
Organization: Defensewerx (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit the Single Audit reporting package on time, violating 2 CFR Section 200.512(a).
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with Uniform Guidance due to delays in filing the audit package.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for timely monthly and year-end accounting activities and reconciliations by trained personnel.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and Data Collection Form (DCF) to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after fiscal year-end. Condition: The Organization did not meet this filing requirements related to timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024. Cause: There has been turnover of key personnel involved in the financial reporting process that prevented the Organization from providing timely information for the completion of the audit. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements regarding the filing of the Single Audit reporting package. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: We recommend that management establish procedures to ensure monthly and year-end accounting activity, including various reconciliations, be performed and reviewed on a timely basis by appropriately experienced and trained personnel to alleviate potential delays and facilitate the completion of the audit on a timely basis. Views of Responsible Officials: See management’s view and corrective action plan at the end of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

We agree with the recommendations offered and will establish policies to ensure timely filing of the Single Audit reporting package in accordance with applicable requirements. As noted above, DWX is replacing its legacy accounting system with Deltek Costpoint, which should result in more timely reporting and audits. The anticipated completion date is October 2026.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1224645 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224646 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224647 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224648 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224649 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224650 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224652 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224653 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224654 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224655 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224656 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224657 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224658 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224659 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224660 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224661 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224662 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224663 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224664 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224665 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224666 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224667 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224668 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224669 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224670 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224671 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224672 2024-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224673 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224674 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224675 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224676 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224677 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224678 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224679 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224680 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224681 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224682 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224683 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224684 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224685 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224686 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224687 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224688 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224689 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224690 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224691 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224692 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224693 2024-009
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224694 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224695 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224696 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224697 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224698 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224699 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224700 2024-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224701 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224702 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224703 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224704 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224705 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224706 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224707 2024-011
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
12.114 COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT $4.82M
12.RD1 INNOVATION HUB MODEL STUDY $3.61M
12.630 BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED RESEARCH IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING $2.85M
97.108 PUBLIC SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION $1.18M
12.615 RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE $695,848
12.800 AIR FORCE DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES PROGRAM $569,017