Finding 396042 (2021-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2024-05-07
Audit: 305670
Organization: Orutsararmiut Native Council (AK)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Council failed to submit the required reporting package on time, violating Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with submission deadlines as outlined in 2 CFR Section 200.512.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure adherence to reporting requirements to prevent future repeat findings and strengthen internal controls.

Finding Text

Federal Agencies: US Department of Treasury and Department of the Interior Federal Programs: CARES Act (CARES), ARPA, ERA and BIA Compact, respectively Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.019, 21.027, 21.023 and 15.022, respectively Award Numbers: None, None, ERA0672, GT-OSGT043-16, respectively Award Years: 2021 (CARES), 2021 (ARPA), 2021 (ERA) and 2021 (BIA Compact), respectively Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of nine months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR Section 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The Council did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of submitting the reporting package within the earlier 30 days after receipt of the audit report or nine months later the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal control over Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Effect: The Council was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned Costs: None noted. Repeat Finding: Yes, this is a repeat finding 2020-001. Since it is a repeat finding we believe this to be systematic issue. Recommendation: We recommend that the Council comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management’s Response: Management agrees with this finding. See Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan

Federal Agencies: US Department of Treasury and Department of the Interior Federal Programs: CARES Act (CARES), ARPA, ERA and BIA Compact, respectively Assistance Listing Numbers: 21.019, 21.027, 21.023 and 15.022, respectively Award Numbers: None, None, ERA0672, GT-OSGT043-16, respectively Award Years: 2021 (CARES), 2021 (ARPA), 2021 (ERA) and 2021 (BIA Compact), respectively Type of Finding: Material weakness in internal control over compliance and material noncompliance. Name of Contact: Brian Henry, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Due to turnover in the finance department, there have been unplanned delays in preparing for and scheduling the annual audit. All efforts are focused on the timely completion of the year-end closing and scheduling of the audit in advance of the nine-month deadline. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2024

Categories

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 396043 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 396044 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 396045 2021-004
    Material Weakness
  • 396046 2021-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 396047 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 396048 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 972484 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 972485 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 972486 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 972487 2021-004
    Material Weakness
  • 972488 2021-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 972489 2021-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 972490 2021-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $3.80M
14.862 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program $537,082
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $385,044
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $302,266
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $282,144
14.867 Indian Housing Block Grants $247,993
93.047 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vi, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes_part B, Grants to Native Hawaiians $242,084
15.022 Tribal Self-Governance $237,393
16.841 Voca Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program $196,932
15.636 Alaska Subsistence Management $181,366
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $128,091
16.587 Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments $127,450
66.926 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (gap) $110,071
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $72,870
93.612 Native American Programs $65,044
12.116 Department of Defense Appropriation Act of 2003 $64,995
93.933 Demonstration Projects for Indian Health $64,089
93.054 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Vi, Part C, Grants to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiians $49,790
45.311 Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services $9,873