Finding 481284 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-16
Audit: 317357
Organization: Menominee Tribal Enterprise (WI)
Auditor: Kerberrose Sc

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Enterprise missed the deadline for the federal single audit submission, which is nine months post year-end.
  • Impact: Failure to meet this requirement could jeopardize funding for the Enterprise.
  • Next Steps: Accumulate necessary information and conduct reconciliations throughout the year to ensure timely reporting.

Finding Text

Single Audit Reporting Criteria: The federal single audit is required to be submitted no later than nine months after the year-end. Condition: For the year ended June 30, 2023, the Enterprise did not meet this requirement. Cause: There were financial reporting challenges during the year which did not allow for accumulation of the required information to complete the audit timely. Effect: The Enterprise could be at risk for loss of funding if the single audit requirements are not met. Recommendation: We recommend that the Enterprise accumulate the required information during the year and perform reconciliations in a timely manner to facilitate timely reporting. Management’s Response: The Enterprise is working on improving its processes in order to met the reporting requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Single Audit Reporting - MTE management concurs with the recommendation and will systematically implement monthly or quarterly reconciliations for significant balances. MTE management will continue to monitor grants and ensure timely reporting in the future. Responsible Official Laurie Reiter, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date This finding will resolve as the chief financial officer and accountants prepare for the June 30, 2024 year end.

Categories

Questioned Costs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 481285 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481286 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481287 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481288 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481289 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057726 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057727 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057728 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057729 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057730 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057731 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.035 Forestry on Indian Lands $1.83M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.09M
15.228 Blm Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities $320,513
15.024 Indian Self-Determination Contract Support $16,725