Finding 404741 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-29
Audit: 311116
Organization: City of Crystal River (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City missed the deadline for the Annual Report for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely filing is required by April 30, 2023, under Uniform Guidance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement cross-training and controls to ensure timely compliance with all grant reporting requirements.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program Reporting (CFDA#21.027) Criteria – The City did not meet the timely filing requirements for the Annual Report Filing related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program. Condition – The Uniform Guidance requires reporting for this grant program to be submitted by April 30, 2023 to maintain compliance. Context – Due to staffing issues, the annual report was submitted outside of the required timeframe. Effect – There was no known negative implication for the grants. Questioned Cost – $0 Recommendation – We recommend the City implement proper controls which includes cross-training of employees to ensure compliance with all grant requirements including timeliness of reporting. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action – The City concurs with the finding and has put new personnel and controls in place to ensure timely reporting for all grant programs.

Corrective Action Plan

2023-001 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program Reporting (CFDA#21.027) Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Michelle K. Russell-Maynard, Director of Budget and Financial Services Corrective Action Plan: Management has put new personnel and controls in place to ensure timely reporting for all grant programs. Multiple employees have been cross trained on the annual reporting and calendar notifications have been set for all employees involved with grant reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2024

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 981183 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
66.468 Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds $638,079
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $278,854
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $251,748