Finding 374408 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-03-07
Audit: 294042
Organization: Advent House Ministries, Inc. (MI)
Auditor: Maner Costerisan

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Organization failed to submit the data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse on time.
  • Requirements Impacted: Submission was due within 30 days of the auditor’s report or nine months post-audit period, as per Title 2 CFR Part 200.
  • Follow-Up: No further action needed; existing procedures are effective, and the delay was not due to internal control failures.

Finding Text

Condition: The Organization's data collection form and the reporting package for the year ended December 31, 2022, were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within a timely manner. Criteria: Under the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), auditees are required to submit the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Due to a delay in the year-end closing process the timing of the Uniform Guidance audit was delayed. The Organization did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) on time. Effect: The Organization’s data collection form and reporting package were not submitted, as required under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Question Costs: $0 Recommendation: The Organization currently has procedures and controls in place to effectively monitor the status of the submission of the data collection form and the reporting package to ensure that the required information is submitted in a timely manner. The cause related to this finding was not due to failure in internal controls, therefore, we have no further recommendation for the Organization at this time. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization concurs with the facts of this finding and has procedures in place to ensure the timely submission of the data collection form and the reporting package.

Corrective Action Plan

October 24, 2023 Advent House Ministries, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Auditor: Maner Costerisan 2425 E. Grand River Avenue, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48912 Audit Period: The finding from the December 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. Findings - Financial Statement Audit Finding 2021-001 - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: Advent House Ministries, Inc. should consider obtaining the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience to prepare and/or review the footnotes related to the financial statements of the Organization. Action Taken: We concur with the recommendation, the Organization has contracted with an accountant in 2023 with the skills, knowledge, and experience to address the above recommendation. Finding - Federal audit Finding 2022-002 - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: Advent House Ministries, Inc. currently has procedures and controls in place to effectively monitor the status of the submission of the data collection form and the reporting package to ensure that the required information is submitted in a timely manner. The cause related to this finding was not due to failure in internal controls, therefore, we have no further recommendation for the Organization at this time. Action to be Taken: The Organization concurs with the facts of this finding and has procedures in place to ensure the timely submission of the data collection form and the reporting package.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 950850 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $10.39M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $134,032
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $112,195
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $109,206
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $106,335