Finding 504529 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-04
Audit: 327105
Organization: Brightside Up, Inc. (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Single Audit was not filed on time, missing the September 30, 2024 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR section 200.512(a) regarding timely submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely provision of financial information related to new standards to meet future deadlines.

Finding Text

Data Collection Form Statement of Condition: The Single Audit was not filed within 9 months after year end as required by the Federal Audit Clearing House. Criteria: 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearing House the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or 9 months after the end of the reporting period. Therefore, the December 31, 2023 reporting package deadline was September 30, 2024. Statement of Cause: The Organization had some delays in providing financial information relating to new standards implemented during the year ended December 31, 2023. Statement of Effect: The Organization was not in compliance with federal guidelines. Questioned Costs: None. Perspective Information: As part of the audit process, compliance with federal guidelines is reviewed, including timely submission of the reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearing House. Identification of Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization continue to look over new standard information when applicable and in a timely manner, to ensure that there is sufficient time to implement in time for the audit. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Brightside Up, Inc. will stay updated with any new standards and implement necessary practices to stay in compliance.

Corrective Action Plan

Brightside Up, Inc will stay current with new standards that could delay filings in the future. A plan to research and review new GAAP auditing procedures at the onset of the calendar year to be implemented prior to the accounting firm arriving for the formal audit. Financial information will be ready and available in a timely manner for all filings to be submitted by the deadline, to ensure compliance with the Federal Audit Clearing House. Contact person Keely Weise, CFO, 518-426-7181, kweise@brightsideup.org. The anticipated date for resolving the audit finding is December 31, 2024. Brightside Up, Inc will monitor the corrective action plan during the year to remain on the timeline for meeting all filing deadlines.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504528 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1080970 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1080971 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1.77M
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $130,829
10.574 Team Nutrition Grants $7,732