Finding 47402 (2022-006)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-16
Audit: 49743
Auditor: Rkl LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority missed the deadline for submitting the June 30, 2021 audit due to insufficient staff support.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance Act, which mandates timely audit completion and submission.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review job roles and staffing levels to ensure compliance with audit requirements moving forward.

Finding Text

The requirements in Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance Act state that the audit must be completed, and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Criteria A transit agency entity that expends $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in Federal Awards must have a single audit conducted in accordance with Section 200.514 of the Uniform Guidance Act. Condition The Authority was not able to complete the June 30, 2021 audit in time to submit by the required deadline. Cause The Authority's personnel were unable to provide the assistance needed to complete the financial statement audit in a timely fashion. Effect The Authority's financial statements were not submitted timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Recommendation The Authority should review job descriptions and personnel levels to ensure the Authority's staff is able to comply with the Uniform Guidance Act requirements. Management's Response and Corrective Action See attached response.

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 47397 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 47398 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 47399 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 47400 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 47401 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 47403 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 47404 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 47405 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 47406 2022-007
    - Repeat
  • 623839 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 623840 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 623841 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 623842 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 623843 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 623844 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 623845 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 623846 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 623847 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 623848 2022-007
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $1.94M
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $666,568
20.505 Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research $34,832