Finding 48371 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Five out of eight HHS Accelerator Financial invoices were submitted late, violating DYCD's submission timeline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Invoices must be submitted within 60 days after the budget period ends, as outlined in the DYCD Fiscal Manual.
  • Recommended Follow-up: United Activities Unlimited, Inc. should implement measures to ensure timely invoice submissions to avoid disallowed costs and protect their PASSPort Rating.

Finding Text

Condition: In our testing of 8 monthly Health and Human Services (?HHS?) Accelerator Financial invoices, 5 monthly reports were submitted after the due date as prescribed in the Department of Youth and Community Development (?DYCD?) Fiscal Manual. Criteria: The DYCD Fiscal Manual requires the contract agency must submit their monthly final invoice in HHS Accelerator Financials no later than the 60 days after the end of the budget operating period. Any monthly final invoice in HHS Accelerator Financials that DYCD receives after the 60 days will be considered late. HHS Accelerator Financials submission is required once the contract is registered and there is an approved budget. Cause: United Activities Unlimited, Inc. did not submit the HHS Accelerator Financial invoices by the due date as prescribed in the DYCD Fiscal Manual due to delays in billing. Effect: Failure to meet the submission deadline may result in disallowed costs, which would be recouped by DYCD and may negatively impact a Provider?s PASSPort Rating. Questioned Costs: None Perspective Information: This is a systemic issue noted. Identification as a Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding from 2021. See 2021-005. Recommendation: UAU should ensure that all HHS Accelerator Financials invoices are submitted within the period prescribed by DYCD. Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Management made necessary changes to mitigate the deficiency by advising the responsible personnel to submit the invoices on time. But there were instances where management has no control over late submissions due to late registrations and approval process of contracts by DYCD. Status of the Finding: Finding has been Partially resolved and may need additional work to fully resolve the finding. Responsible Official?s Response: Management agrees with the finding. This finding has been partially corrected and the Director of Finance is committed to submitting the invoices timely when possible.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 624813 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.259 Wioa Youth Activities $735,362
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $465,112
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $325,503
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $215,237
93.788 State Opioid Response Grant $40,183