Finding 38375 (2022-001)

2022 ? 001 Late Audit Submission Funding agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and National Infrastructure Investments Discretionary Grant Program AL number: 21.027 and 20.933 Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The fiscal year audit and reporting package is being submitted after the required due date. Context: We reviewed the audit submission date in comparison to the required due date. Questioned Costs: To be determined by grantor. Effect: There is a potential for suspension or cessation of federal and/or state funding. Cause: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic caused delays that lead to the audit missing the required deadline. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: The City and the audit firm should work together to take the necessary steps to ensure that the audited financial statements are submitted within the required timeframe. View of Responsible Officials: The City of Kalispell will work with Wipfli audit firm to ensure the audited financial statements are submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditors or nine months after the end of the audit period