Finding 36500 (2022-003)

FINDING 2022-003 - CONTROLS OVER COMPLIANCE REPORTING Condition: The semi-annual performance report and final financial report for the FLEX program and the semi-annual financial report for the YES program were not submitted to the Department of State (DOS) by the report due dates. Criteria: Per the U.S. Department of State guidelines for Reporting and Monitoring, semi-annual performance and financial reports must be submitted for approval within 30 calendar days after the reporting period end date and a final program and financial report must be submitted within 120 calendar days after the period of performance end date. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The compliance requirement for reporting was not met. Cause: Turnover in the Greenheart International's personnel caused controls not to be followed and not making timely submission of reports to the U.S. Department of State. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement controls to ensure that all reports are submitted within the due dates set by U.S. Department of State. Management's Response: Management of the Greenheart International agrees with the finding and will assign proper personnel to prepare the reports to submit timely to U.S. Department of State.