Finding 503469 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-10-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization failed to submit the data collection form and reporting package to the FAC on time, violating audit requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Submission deadlines under Title 2 U.S. CFR Part 200 were not met, specifically within 30 days of the auditor’s report or nine months post-audit period.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Continue to monitor and enhance existing procedures to ensure timely submissions in the future, as the Organization acknowledges the issue and has corrective measures in place.

Finding Text

Criteria: Under the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), auditees are required to submit the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The Organization’s data collection form and the reporting package for the year ended June 30, 2022, were not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within a timely manner. Context: While completing the auditor portion of the data collection form it was noted that the reporting package was not timely filed. Effect: The Organization’s data collection form and reporting package were not submitted, as required under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Cause: Due to a delay in the year-end closing process, the timing of the Uniform Guidance audit was delayed. The Organization did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) on time. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents a reporting issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable. Recommendation: The Organization currently has procedures and controls in place to effectively monitor the status of the submission of the data collection form and the reporting package to ensure that the required information is submitted in a timely manner. Name of Contact Person: Terri Brown, Director of Finance Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization concurs with the facts of this finding and has procedures in place to ensure the timely submission of the data collection form and the reporting package.

Corrective Action Plan

Name of Contact Person: Terri Brown, Director of Finance Corrective Action: Due to the extreme turnover within the Finance Director position in FY 21-22, there were more than normal accounting errors that were corrected by journal entries in the FY21 audit. The Executive Director addressed the turnover by hiring a Finance Director with extensive non-profit finance and operation experience. In addition, training was provided on the accounting software. The Finance Director role has been occupied by one individual for multiple years. A Bookkeeping position was also created and filled which now allows for more separation of duties. A system of checks and balances have been established between the Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant, Finance Director and Executive Director. This system includes the enhancement of protocols such as cash receipts, disbursements process and journal vouchers, monthly one on one in depth review of financials with Program Directors and Finance Director, and monthly Finance Director and Executive Director meetings. In addition, the Executive Director, Finance Director and Bookkeeper are now using the secured server to file digital copies of most financial documents. The Finance Director has monthly finance meetings with each Program Director to review their monthly actuals against budget. In addition, the accounting system is now remote which allows for access based on role for the Bookkeeper and Executive Director. The organization has created a third position, Accounts Receivable Coordinator to process all AR related duties. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

Categories

Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503470 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079911 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1079912 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $2.62M
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $69,524