Finding 375934 (2023-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-13
Audit: 294986
Organization: City of Chicago Heights (IL)
Auditor: Rsm US LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: The City submitted the 2023 Single Audit package late, missing the deadline set by federal guidelines.
  • Requirements Impacted: This violates Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), which mandates submission within 30 days of the auditor's report or nine months post-audit period.
  • Follow-Up: The City should implement measures to ensure timely filing of future audit packages to avoid repeat findings.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-002: Late Issuance of the 2023 Single Audit Reporting Package Federal Programs Applicable to all assistance listing numbers (ALN’s) and federal agencies (and pass-through entities) included on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards for the year ended April 30, 2023. Finding The City’s fiscal year 2023 Single Audit package was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the required time period. Criteria Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that each organization’s audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package should be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Single Audit package for the City’s fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by January 31, 2024. Cause This was due to staffing shortages at the City. Effect Noncompliance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None Context The April 30, 2023 Single Audit package. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable Repeat. Recommendation We recommend that the City ensure timely filing of the Single Audit reporting package with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Views of Responsible Officials The City accepts the finding. Refer to the Corrective Action Plan for more information.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $9.12M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $3.27M
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant $649,022
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $11,874
16.751 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program $6,295
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $4,595