Finding 501933 (2023-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-07

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The reporting package and data collection form for the 2022 audit were not submitted by the September 30, 2023 deadline, violating 2 CFR Section 200.512(a).
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov led to the missed deadline for submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger oversight controls to ensure timely submissions and designate a responsible officer for obtaining the UEI.

Finding Text

Condition Found: The reporting package and data collection form for the 2022 audit was not filed by the September 30, 2023 deadline. Effect: Harambee was in violation of 2 CFR Section 200.512(a). Cause: Management was not aware of the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to file the reporting package and data collection form with the FAC which uses the UEI for all single audit submissions. There was no one designated as a responsible officer to obtain a UEI from SAM.gov (System for Award Management). Criteria: Uniform Guidance and 2023 Compliance Supplement, 2 CFR Section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Recommendation: Enforce the oversight control over financial reporting to ensure timely submission of the reporting package and data collection form to the FAC. View of Responsible Officials: Management understands the problem, accepts the recommendations, and will undertake the action steps detailed in the Corrective Action Plan dated September 25, 2024.

Corrective Action Plan

September 25, 2024 “Corrective Action Plan” To whom it may concern, This Corrective Action Plan to ensure the audits are filed timely with the Federal Clearing House: We will ensure that the financial statements be prepared timely in order for the outside auditor to have the opportunity to complete the audit timely. The financial statements and all requested supporting documentation will be completed and provided to the auditor within 45 days after the close of the fiscal year This will be monitored by the board chair for the organization, Mr. Walter McDowell to ensuring that that the financial information is ready for the audit to be completed. Mr. McDowell has shared the plan with the board of directors. This plan will be implemented immediately and be in place for the next fiscal year end. If there are questions regarding this plan please contact: Robert Patrick CFO Harambee Community Development Email: bob@rpcomp.com Tel. 201.341.4552 Cc: Easter Parks – CEO Harambee Family Academy Walter McDowell – Board Chair

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.412 Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge $1.12M
59.008 Disaster Assistance Loans $212,483
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $4,764