Finding 41880 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Drawdowns to the Maine Department of Labor were submitted inaccurately, leading to compliance concerns.
  • Impacted Requirements: Financial reports and drawdown requests must be accurate and complete as per 2 CFR 200.302.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should create a training program for staff and board members to ensure timely and accurate drawdown submissions.

Finding Text

2022-002 Significant deficiency ? Other compliance requirements Condition: Drawdowns to Maine Department of Labor were submitted inaccurately Criteria and effect: 2 CFR 200.302 require financial reports and drawdown requests to be accurate, current and provide complete disclosure so that the State can take action to assure funds awarded are spent within specified timeframes and service providers can ensure continuity of service. Cause: Issue was caused by high staff turnover and, at times, no staffing which required board members to submit drawdown requests. Recommendation: We recommended that management develop a program to properly train and oversee staff and board members to ensure drawdowns are filed timely and accurately. Management response and corrective action plan: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 20 of this report. Repeat of prior finding ? reported as 2021-006 in prior audit.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Significant Deficiency Name of contact person: Erin Benson, Executive Director Corrective Action: The Organization has been placed on high-risk status by Maine DOL and adopted new policies in conjunction with Maine DOL. The Organization is working with Maine DOL to develop a program to properly train and oversee staff and board members to ensure drawdowns are filed timely and accurately. Proposed implementation date: The corrective action plan has been implemented and is being followed at this time.

Categories

Cash Management Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 41879 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 41881 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 41882 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 41883 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 41884 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618321 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618322 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618323 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618324 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618325 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 618326 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.258 Wia Adult Program $592,619
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $554,178
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $530,041
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $237,878