Finding 44453 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization missed the deadline for submitting a program-specific audit as required by 45 CFR 75.501.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to comply with the audit submission timeline of July 31, 2023, which is crucial for entities expending $750,000 or more in Federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the Organization obtains a program-specific audit for each applicable year to meet compliance moving forward.

Finding Text

Criteria ? 45 CFR 75.501 requires a non-Federal entity that expends $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year. Audits must be completed and submitted within 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period, whichever is earlier. Condition ? The Organization did not submit a program-specific audit in a timely manner to be in compliance with the audit requirement under 45 CFR 75.501. Context ? The Organization did not meet its reporting deadline of July 31, 2023. Questioned Costs ? None Cause ? The Organization was unable to meet the deadline due to certain delays in becoming aware of the compliance requirement. Effect ? Audit was not performed and submitted in a timely manner. The Organization has not met the reporting requirements under 45 CFR 75.501. Recommendation ? We recommend that the Organization obtain a program-specific audit for each year that it meets the audit requirement of 45 CFR 75.501. Management?s Response ? The Organization will obtain a program-specific audit for each year that it meets the audit requirement of 45 CFR 75.501.

Corrective Action Plan

September 15, 2023 To Whom It May Concern, As required by Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), we have provided below our response and corrective action plan addressing the finding in the Report of Independent Auditors and Schedule of Federal Awards for the U.S Small Business Administration Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program for Sweet Home Economic Development Group, Inc. for the period ended October 31, 2022. Response and Corrective Action Plan Finding No. 2022-001 Reporting ? Significant Deficiency The Organization will obtain a program-specific audit for each year that it meets the audit requirement of 45 CFR 75.501. I will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate adjustments have been made as needed. If you have any questions, please contact me via email PEGGY@OREGONJAMBOREE.COM. Sincerely, PEGGY CURTIS OFFICE MANAGER Sweet Home Economic Development Group, Inc.

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 620895 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
59.075 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program $992,693