Finding 47406 (2022-007)

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

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Authority filed a quarterly Medical Assistance report late, missing the October 30, 2021 deadline by two days.
  • Requirements Impacted: Quarterly reports must be submitted within 30 days after the quarter ends to comply with funding criteria.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The Authority should ensure reports are prepared ahead of deadlines to avoid future delays and potential loss of funding.

Finding Text

The Authority did not file quarterly Medical Assistance reports timely. Criteria Quarterly Statement of Expenditures for the Medical Assistance Program are due 30 days after the end of the quarter. Condition The Authority filed one of the Quarterly Statement of Expenditures for the Medical Assistance Program after the specified due date. The report that was due on October 30, 2021 was filed on November 2, 2021. Cause The Authority's personnel were not able to prepare reports in a timely fashion prior to the due date. Effect Consistent late reporting could result in the Authority losing grant funding. Recommendation The Authority should prepare the Quarterly Statement of Expenditures for the Medical Assistance Program prior to the due date in order to ensure timely reporting. Management's Response and Corrective Action See attached response.

Corrective Action Plan

The authority did not file quarterly Medical Assistance reports timely. The recent changes in personnel which included the removal of the Executive Director and vacancy of the Financial Comptroller within River Valley Transit Authority created a back log of reporting for Endless Mountains Transportation Authority. A new Executive Director has been appointed and a Fiscal Technician as well Comptroller are being hired for Endless Mountains Transportation Authority and River Valley Transportation Authority respectively. The changes in administration at both entities will allow the reporting submission deadlines to be met going forward.

Categories

Reporting

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
  • 47402 2022-006
    - Repeat
  • 47403 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 47404 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 47405 2022-006
    - 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