Finding 478370 (2020-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-07-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Cooperative lacked adequate internal controls for timely preparation of the SEFA.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely SEFA preparation and reporting under the Uniform Guidance were not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely SEFA preparation and compliance identification.

Finding Text

Condition - The Cooperative’s internal controls were not adequate to ensure timely preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and timely reporting under the Uniform Guidance. Criteria - The Cooperative is required to timely prepare its SEFA and engage an independent auditor to report under the Uniform Guidance. Cause - The Cooperative’s internal controls over the identification of compliance requirements, including timely preparation of the SEFA, were not adequate. Effect - The Cooperative did not timely complete its SEFA resulting in untimely reporting in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation - The Cooperative should implement procedures to ensure timely preparation of its SEFA and identification of compliance requirements under the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials - The Cooperative agrees with this finding and has implemented the recommended procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

The Cooperative agrees with this finding and has implemented procedures to ensure timely preparation of its SEFA and identification of compliance requirements under the Uniform Guidance.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1054812 2020-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.851 Rural Telephone Loans and Loan Guarantees $4.78M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $1.77M