Finding 479498 (2024-001)

Part III - FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Federal Agency - United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program - Head Start Federal Award Year - 2024 State Agency - None Reference: 2024-001 Criteria - The grant requires that the SF-425, Federal Financial Report - Annual Federal Financial Report (FFR) is filed no later than 90 days after the end of the period. Condition - During our audit, we noted that the Organization did not file the FFR timely for the period ended January 31, 2024. The late submission was completed on May 29, 2024. Cause - Turnover in the finance department at the end of fiscal year 2024, caused a delay in reporting by the remaining staff members. Effect of Condition - The late submission caused the Organization to not be in compliance with the reporting requirements per the Compliance Supplement. Questioned Costs - None. Perspective - Due to the late submission for this federal program, programs with required reporting may have similar issues. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization follow its comprehensive policies and procedures and complete reporting submissions on time. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - The Organization acknowledges and is aware of this finding. Management and fiscal departments are responsible for timely reporting. Management will follow its comprehensive policies and procedures and complete reporting submissions on time for future periods.