Finding 372583 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-03-06
Audit: 293667
Organization: County of Hancock, Maine (ME)

AI Summary

  • Issue: Audits were not completed on time, violating federal requirements for timely submission of audits for federal funds over $750,000.
  • Impact: Failure to meet the 9-month deadline (or 15 months with an extension) can lead to compliance issues and potential penalties.
  • Next Steps: Management should ensure timely closing of books to facilitate on-time audit completion and address this repeat finding.

Finding Text

2022-002 Significant Deficiency Condition: Filing deadline Condition: Audits not completed/issued on a timely basis Criteria and effect: Recipients of federal funds in excess of $750,000 are required to submit audits on a timely basis and file a data collection form and the audit with the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end or 15 months if an extension is allowed. Cause: Due to the other findings outlined above the audit could not be completed by the deadline. Recommendation: We recommend that management takes steps to ensure that the books are closed on a timely basis so that the annual audit can be completed by the deadline. Identification of repeat finding: This finding was reported in the immediately prior audit period as a significant deficiency. Management response: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 46 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Significant Deficiency Name of contact person: Michael Crooker, County Administrator Corrective Action: The County will work to ensure timely filing of required reports in the future. Proposed completion date: Management intends to have the policy in place immediately.

Categories

Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 372582 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 949024 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 949025 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.23M
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $66,883
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $38,937
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $37,153
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $13,750