Finding 3446 (2022-003)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-12-05

AI Summary

  • Issue: Bossier Office of Community Services, Inc. failed to submit accurate and timely Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) in FY 22.
  • Requirements Impacted: This violates 45 CFR section 75.303(b), which mandates compliance with federal regulations and award conditions.
  • Follow-Up: Management needs to create and enforce procedures for timely and accurate preparation and submission of financial reports.

Finding Text

Federal Financial Reporting Fiscal year finding initially occurred: 2022 CONDITION: Bossier Office of Community Services, Inc. did not provide accurate and timely submissions of its Federal Financial Report (SF-425) during FY 22. CRITERIA: 45 CFR section 75.303(b) – Internal Controls, requires non-Federal agencies to comply with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of all Federal awards. CAUSE: The processing and preparation of Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) was delayed as a result of significant financial management staff turnover during the first quarter of FY 22. EFFECT: By not receiving complete and accurate grant program activity financial reports, the Federal grantor agency may be prevented from making timely, informed decisions about grant program operations. RECOMMENDATION: Management should develop and implement procedures to ensure that complete and accurate Federal Financial Reports are prepared, reviewed, and submitted in a timely manner.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1.36M
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $318,327
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $286,644
93.600 Head Start $267,197
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $10,864