Finding 371236 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-29
Audit: 292948
Auditor: Rbt Cpa's LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization submitted the audit and Data Collection form late, missing the nine-month deadline for fiscal year 2022.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay violates OMB Circular A–133 and Uniform Guidance, which mandate timely submission of audit reports for entities receiving significant federal funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a closing checklist and timeline to ensure timely book closure and audit completion in the future.

Finding Text

Condition: The Organization did not submit the audit and Data Collection form within the nine-month due date for the fiscal year 2022. Criteria: According to the OMB Circular A–133, Subpart B--Audits §___.200(a), and Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501(a), non-Federal entities that expend $750,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of these parts. The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs. Cause: The Organization has encountered staffing issues and consistency in the fiscal office over the past couple of years which has made it difficult for the management team to close the books in a timely manner and caused audit delays. Effect: Since the Organization submitted the audit and Data Collection form late, they are not in compliance with OMB Circular A–133, Subpart B--Audits §___.200(a), and Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200.501(a). Recommendation: RBT recommends the Organization develop a closing checklist and timeline so that the books are closed and the audit can be completed in a timely manner. Perspective: This is a systematic issue, in that controls over the requirement have not been developed to ensure no issues arise. Repeat: This is not a repeat finding. Responsible Offical's Response: The Organization agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding - The organization did not submit the audit and data collection form within the nine-month due date for the fiscal year 2022. • The Fiscal Director position has not been continuously filled, and since COVID 19 it has proven difficult to hire qualified staff at the rate of pay offered by the Agency. The Fiscal Director is responsible for providing training and supervision to staff, and for completing such tasks as working with our Auditors and scheduling the annual audit. The Organization has hired a CFO for hire however, there are still sometimes difficulty in maintaining steady work flow, meeting deadlines and ensuring year end closing entries and reconciliations are completed timely. In addition, the Auditors contracted with the Agency have begun their reviews much later than they had pre-Covid, also lending to difficulty in meeting deadlines. • Community Action of Greene County Inc. has implemented a 9 day pay period and is considering a 4 day work week pilot in effort to attract and retain staff. The Agency will continue to take such actions to improve employee retention and engagement. • Community Action of Greene County Inc. will continue to incorporate automated accounting and payroll processes to improve the efficiency and accuracy of fiscal reporting. • A year end closing checklist and calendar will be developed and utilized by the fiscal staff as of Spring 2024. The completed checklist will be shared with the Executive Director following the close out period. • The Executive Director will schedule the Auditors to begin their reviews withing 90 days of year end as a condition of their contract. • The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring this corrective action plan is implemented.

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 371237 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 371238 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 371239 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 947678 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 947679 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 947680 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 947681 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $291,665
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $237,564
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $198,146
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $116,707
93.580 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $77,805
97.114 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (arra) $57,670
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $51,874
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $25,047
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $21,327
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $19,249