Finding 22766 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-28
Audit: 18380
Organization: Saint Anne Institute (NY)
Auditor: Bonadio & CO LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Institute missed the deadline for submitting semi-annual financial reports.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports should be submitted within 30 days after the reporting period ends, as per contract terms.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a system to ensure timely report submissions and reassess staff roles for better support.

Finding Text

Finding Number 2022-004 (Significant Deficiency - ASSISTANCE LISTING #93.623) Condition: The Institute did not submit the semi-annual financial reports within the required timeline noted in the contract. Criteria: Semi-annual financial reports are due 30 days after the period ends. Cause: Due to turnover and other priorities, reports were submitted after the required time frame. Effect: The Institute was not in compliance with reporting requirements outlined in this contract. Recommendation: Management should implement a system and control process to ensure timely reporting for this contract. Management?s Response: Staff have been reassigned to provide additional month end support to ensure timely filing of vouchers which will be reviewed by program managers.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Number 2022-004 (Significant Deficiency - ASSISTANCE LISTING #93.623) Department of Health and Human Services ACTF-Albany County Family and Youth Services Bureau Grant number 90CY7287-02-00 Grant period 9/30/2021 through 9/29/2022 Condition: The Institute did not submit the semi-annual financial reports within the required timeline noted in the contract. Criteria: Semi-annual financial reports are due 30 days after the period ends. Cause: Due to turnover and other priorities, reports were submitted after the required time frame. Effect: The Institute was not in compliance with reporting requirements outlined in this contract. Recommendation: Management should implement a system and internal control process to ensure timely reporting for this contract. Management?s Response: Staff have been reassigned to provide additional month-end support to ensure timely filing of vouchers which will be reviewed by program managers.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22765 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 599207 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 599208 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $240,998
93.623 Basic Center Grant $188,994
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $177,892
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $163,399
16.543 Missing Children's Assistance $134,904
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $124,891
93.557 Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth $94,471
10.555 National School Lunch Program $81,173
10.553 School Breakfast Program $40,952
14.231 Covid-19 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $8,962
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $3,473