Finding 22424 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One out of five required reports was submitted late due to staffing turnover in key management roles.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of financial and progress reports is crucial for compliance with federal funding regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Program managers and the executive director should closely monitor reporting deadlines to ensure timely submissions moving forward.

Finding Text

Finding # 2022-001 Type: Federal award, Significant Deficiency over Compliance CFDA Number: U.S. Department of Justice 16.575 Crime Victim Assistance Requirement: Financial and progress reporting submitted by contractual due dates. Condition/Context: One out of five reports tested were not submitted timely. Cause: The Task Force experienced staffing turnover in key management roles that resulted in late submissions of the progress and financial reports. Effect: While the funding agency accepted the late reports and provided expense reimbursement, the Task Force can lose funding if not in compliance. Questioned Costs: None. Recommendation: Reporting deadlines should be monitored by program managers and executive director to help ensure timely submission. Management?s Response: The Task Force hired a new executive director and plans to improve controls over report submissions.

Categories

Reporting Cash Management Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22423 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 22425 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 598865 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 598866 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 598867 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $308,326
16.589 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program $109,978
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $65,569
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $45,957
16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/discretionary Grants $25,210
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3,667