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Finding 497358 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
G
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-19
Audit: 320094
Organization: Maryland Mep, Inc. (MD)
Auditor: Gross Mendelsohn & Associates P A

AI Summary

  • Issue: Maryland MEP, Inc. claimed training costs that may not qualify for non-federal cost sharing.
  • Trend: The claimed amount for 2023 is disputed with the grant's office, creating uncertainty.
  • Follow-up: Monitor the outcome of the dispute and assess the impact on cost sharing eligibility.

Finding Text

Condition: Maryland MEP, Inc. claimed certain training costs towards its non-federal cost sharing that may not qualify for cost sharing, as noted by the grantor. The amount claimed during year 2023 is currently under dispute with the grant’s office, the outcome of which is unknown at this time.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action: We concur with the recommendation. On an annual basis, Maryland MEP prepares an annual budget detailing Federal and Non-Federal sources and uses of funds which is reviewed and approved by both the NIST MEP Program Office and the NIST Grants Management Division. In the future, Maryland MEP will provide additional clarity and detail on the sources of non-federal cost share.

Categories

Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497359 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 497360 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1073800 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1073801 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1073802 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
12.617 Economic Adjustment Assistance for State Governments $208,220
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $40,000
11.611 Manufacturing Extension Partnership $41