Finding 1235897 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-09-21
Audit: 411505
Organization: Catholic Charities Corporation (OH)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organizations failed to submit the Single Audit Reporting Packages on time for the year ended December 31, 2024.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the submission timeline outlined in 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1).
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement policies to ensure timely preparation and reconciliation of accounting records to avoid future delays.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-001 Submission of Reporting Package Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1) states that the audit, the data collection form and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditors' report or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Organizations did not timely submit the Single Audit Reporting Packages for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cause: During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Organizations experienced turnover in the accounting department that resulted in delays to the audit. Effect: The Organizations could be subject to additional compliance reviews. Recommendation: We recommend the Organizations implement policies and procedures to ensure the accounting records are prepared and reconciled in a timely manner to ensure the audit and submission of the data collection form be completed in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: The Organizations agree with the finding. Refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2025-001 Submission of Reporting Package Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512(a)(1) states that the audit, the data collection form, and the reporting package must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period (whichever is earlier). Condition: The Organizations did not timely submit the Single Audit Reporting Packages for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cause: Due to delays in the audit process, the December 31, 2024 audit was not completed until after the submission deadline. Effect: The Organizations could miss out on grant opportunities. Recommendation: We recommend ensuring the accounting records are prepared and reconciled in a timely manner to ensure the audit and submission of the data collection form be completed in a timely manner. Corrective actions taken or planned: Management has developed and executed a comprehensive corrective action plan, including the implementation of controls and procedures around the period-end closing process. This will ensure that all necessary adjustments and reconciliations are completed and reviewed prior to the year-end audit fieldwork. Additionally, management will provide training for finance and accounting staff to emphasize the importance of accuracy and timely financial reporting. Name of contract person responsible for corrective action: Brian Gillette, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated completion date: December 31, 2026

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1235874 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235875 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235876 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235877 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235878 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235879 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235880 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235881 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235882 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235883 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235884 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235885 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235886 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235887 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235888 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235889 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235890 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235891 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235892 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235893 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235894 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235895 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1235896 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 HEAD START $5.05M
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $844,872
10.558 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $610,277
93.604 ASSISTANCE FOR TORTURE VICTIMS $400,039
93.958 BLOCK GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES $235,459
93.567 REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE VOLUNTARY AGENCY PROGRAMS $197,397
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $179,515
93.959 BLOCK GRANTS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE $135,419
93.576 REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE DISCRETIONARY GRANTS $118,805
93.045 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART C, NUTRITION SERVICES $104,327
93.788 OPIOID STR $70,909
93.566 REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS $69,487
93.434 EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT/PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS $68,533
19.510 U.S. REFUGEE ADMISSIONS PROGRAM $50,004
93.044 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING, TITLE III, PART B, GRANTS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND SENIOR CENTERS $25,635
93.870 MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING GRANT $22,450
97.010 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING $7,316