Finding 518976 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-01-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The audit report for the year ended June 30, 2023, was submitted late, violating Uniform Guidance requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports must be submitted within 30 days of receiving the auditor’s report or within nine months post-audit period.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish new procedures to ensure timely completion and submission of future audits.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001: Late Audit Reporting Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that an audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Statement of Condition: The audit, data collection form, and reporting package for the Corporation for the year ended June 30, 2023, were due for submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 31, 2024. This delay has been compounded by staff turnover and vacant roles within management. Cause: The delay was due to staffing constraints and extended delays in the year-end close process at the Corporation. Effect or Potential Effect: The failure to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements may result in noncompliance issues that could affect future funding and operational effectiveness. Recommendation: It is recommended that management implement procedures and controls to ensure that future audits are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Management’s Response: Management agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan for further details.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING 2023-001: Section 811 Capital Advance Program and Project Rental Assistance Contract ALN# 14.181 Recommendation: Implement procedures and controls to ensure that future audits are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Action Taken: Management agrees with the auditor’s finding and recommendation. The new Deputy Director of Finance will play a key role in ensuring adherence to audit timelines and enhancing overall reporting efficiency. If the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please email Laura Jaworski at laura@thehouseofhopecdc.org.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1095418 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $39,423