Finding 30891 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-27
Audit: 35636
Organization: City of Freeport (IL)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The 2021 data collection form and audit package were submitted late, violating federal submission deadlines.
  • Requirements Impacted: Timely submission is mandated by the Office of Management and Budget, within 30 days of the auditor's report or nine months post-audit period.
  • Follow-Up: The City should establish new policies to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and track submission timelines effectively.

Finding Text

Finding 2022 ? 001: Data Collection Form submissions Condition: The 2021 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Criteria: As required by the Office of Management and Budget, auditees are required to submit a completed data collection form and audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on or before the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: The lack of meeting the applicable reporting requirements was largely due to issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic and other extenuating circumstances. Effect: The City is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Recommendation: We recommend the City implement policies and procedures related to the Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Corrective Action Plan: The City will implement a process to track the submission time of the data collection form and audit package.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022 ? 001: Data Collection Form submission Condition: The 2021 data collection form and audit package were not submitted timely. Plan: The City will implement a process to track the submission time of the data collection form and audit package. Anticipated Date of Completion: During Fiscal Year 2022 Name of Contact Person: Michelle Richter, Finance Director/Treasurer

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 607333 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $2.82M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $255,697
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $224,506
97.047 Pre-Disaster Mitigation $166,878
16.029 Office on Violence Against Women Special Projects $137,484
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $76,433
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $13,633
45.310 Grants to States $13,400
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $1,219