Finding 51397 (2022-001)

2022-001 Deadline Exceeded Condition: The District did not meet the deadline for submission of its data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors? report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Therefore, the deadline for submission of the required information for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, was December 22, 2021. The data collection form and reporting package was not submitted by that date. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.512 Cause: The District engaged its independent audit firm to assist in the preparation and submission of its data collection report and reporting package. The audit firm did not upload the required information, certify as auditors, and submit the certified information until subsequent to the deadline date. Effect: The District did not meet the deadline of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors? report. Recommendation: Establish procedures to verify that the data collection form and reporting package have been properly submitted on a timely basis. Response: The District has implemented procedures to monitor communications with its audit firm and the Federal Audit Clearinghouse to ensure timely submission of complete and accurate reports to federal entities.