Core Issue: The Authority failed to file its audited financial statements on time, missing the 9-month deadline set by the Uniform Guidance.
Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal regulations for entities spending over $750,000, specifically related to timely filing of audited financial statements.
Recommended Follow-Up: Establish controls to ensure audits are contracted before deadlines to meet filing requirements in the future.
Finding Text
2022-004 – Reporting – Material Weakness Federal Program AL 20.106 - Airport Improvement Program Criteria The Uniform Guidance requires all entities that expend in excess of $750,000 to file audited financial statements within 9 months of year-end. Condition The Authority’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements were not filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 9 months of the City’s year-end. Cause The Authority did not contract for the audit until after the filing deadline. Questioned Costs None Context N/A Effect The Authority is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation Controls should be implemented to contract for audit prior to audit deadline to ensure the Authority’s financial statements are audited and filed with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of each year end. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Authority plans to implement the auditor's recommendation.
Corrective Action Plan
Contact Person – Rob Johnson, Interim City Auditor and Dominic Eritano, Airport Manager Corrective Action Plan – The City has contracted with auditors to get caught up on audits. Completion Date – Ongoing – December 31, 2026