Finding 497362 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-19
Audit: 320102
Organization: City of Oswego (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to file the Single Audit reporting package on time for the year ended December 31, 2022, violating Uniform Guidance §200.512.
  • Impacted Requirements: The deadline for submission is 30 days after receiving the auditor's report or 9 months after the audit period, which was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely availability of all audit information to meet filing deadlines and avoid repeat findings in the future.

Finding Text

Issue: Noncompliance with Uniform Guidance Late Filing of Single Audit Reporting Package Federal Agency: Not applicable. Federal Program: Not applicable. Assistance Listing Number: Not applicable. Pass-Through Agency: Not applicable. Criteria: Under the Single Audit Act of 1996 and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), §200.512, Report Submission, the Single audit reporting package is required to be filed within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors' report, or 9 months after the end of the audit period. Condition: This deadline was not met on a timely basis for the year ended December 31, 2022. Cause: Numerous audit adjustments to the Community Development Special Grant Fund were required, causing a delay in financial reporting. Effect or Potential Effect: The City was not in compliance with §200.512 of the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The 2022 Single Audit reporting package was filed on April 8, 2024. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. The finding was reported as 2022-001. Recommendation: We recommend the requirements of §200.512 of the Uniform Guidance be adhered to by striving to have all information required for the audit available on a timely basis. This will help to ensure timely audit report issuance and compliance with the filing deadline. Views of Responsible Officials of the Auditee: Management agrees with this finding. There has been significant turnover in key positions of the Community Development Department. It is the City's goal to provide all information required for future audits on a timely basis in order to complete financial statements for submission deadlines outlined in Uniform Guidance §200.512.

Corrective Action Plan

Response: Management will ensure the Single Audit Reporting Package is filed timely going forward. Anticipated Completed Date: September 30, 2024. Responsible Contact Person: Deborah Coad City of Oswego City Chamberlain, CFO 13 West Oneida Street, Oswego, New York 13126 (315) 342-8107

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $2.92M
21.027 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $708,078
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance $380,061
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $54,000
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters $52,325
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $3,129