Finding 479238 (2020-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-07-24

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The financial audit and data submission were not completed on time due to COVID-19 impacts.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of the data collection form and reporting package is required within 30 days of the audit report or nine months post-audit period.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines in the future.

Finding Text

CFDA No. WIOA Cluster / Adult (17.258), Youth (17-259) and Dislocated Worker (17.278) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor; Pass-through Agency: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Criteria: Per guidance provided in 2 CFR part 200.512, 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(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. ; Condition / Context: The financial statement audit was not completed within the allowed timeframe and the data collection form and reporting package were not submitted timely.; Effect: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. filed a late submission of the data collection form and the reporting package for the audit period.; Questioned Costs: None; Cause: Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and was unable to meet the due date of the data collection form and reporting package.; Recommendations: We recommend Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District, Inc. implement procedures and controls to ensure the reporting requirements are properly completed within the mandated timeframe.; Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.302 Economic Development_support for Planning Organizations $28,509
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $2,679
17.258 Wia Adult Program $2,678
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $2,678
17.268 H-1b Job Training Grants $2,236