Finding 478430 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
ABMN
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-15
Audit: 315127
Auditor: Bbd LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The fiscal year 2022 audit was not submitted on time to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay violates the Uniform Guidance, affecting the status as a low-risk auditee.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Establish procedures to ensure audits are filed timely in the future.

Finding Text

Single Audit Submission to Federal Audit Clearinghouse Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-through Entity: School District of Philadelphia Head Start – Assistance Listing #93.600 Significant Deficiency Condition: The audit for fiscal year 2022 was not completed and submitted timely to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the appropriate due date as required by the Uniform Guidance. Criteria: As required by the Uniform Guidance the audit shall be completed and reporting packages shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for the audit. Effect: In accordance with the Uniform Guidance, MNM did not meet the criteria for a low-risk auditee because the audit was not filed by the due date. Cause: Delays in the independent audit process prevented the timely filing of the audit with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse as required by the Uniform Guidance. Auditor Recommendation: Implement procedures to ensure the timely filing of the audit with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse as required by the Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

Management's Response: MNM will implement financial policies and procedures to ensure a timely independent audit process and subsequent timely filing of the audit with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 478428 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 478429 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1054870 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1054871 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1054872 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $918,300
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $697,822