Finding 1227598 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-08-21
Audit: 409607
Organization: Access Alaska, Inc. (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit the required reporting package on time, violating Uniform Guidance regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reporting must be completed within 30 days of the audit report or nine months after the audit period, as per 2 CFR part 200.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Improve processes to ensure timely submission of financial reports in line with Uniform Guidance standards.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-004: Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Programs: ACL Centers for Independent Living Assistance Listing Number: ALN 93.432 Award Numbers: 2302AKILCL and 2402AKILCL Award Period: 2023 and 2024 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance/Material Noncompliance Condition and Context: The Organization did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the audit report, or nine months plus any extensions after the end of the audit period, (i.e. the FAC Report was not submitted timely.) Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of nine months plus any extensions after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Cause: Due to reduced resources the Organization was unable to submit their report timely. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Organization needs to work on getting financial information more timely (i.e. submit the reporting package with the guidelines of Uniform Guidance). Management Response: Management concurs with this finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Name of Contact Person: Eric L. Gurley, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Access Alaska has gained efficiencies and personnel through contracted relationships to use to implement timely reporting and filing requirements. Timelines, timetables, and responsible parties are in place to ensure completion. Proposed Completion Date: September 30, 2026.

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.432 ACL CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING $712,028
93.369 ACL INDEPENDENT LIVING STATE GRANTS $161,265