Finding 521006 (2023-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-01-31
Audit: 340881
Organization: City of El Monte (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City missed deadlines for submitting required Quarterly Reports for the Community Development Block Grants.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports were submitted late, violating OMB Compliance Supplement guidelines, leading to non-compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should adhere to submission deadlines and has hired an accountant to ensure timely reporting moving forward.

Finding Text

Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Federal Program Title: Community Development Block Grants/ Entitlement Grants Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Award Period: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Criteria: Per OMB Compliance Supplement and Compliance and Reporting Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, the Quarterly Report submission deadlines are as follows:  PR29 - IDIS Cash on Hand Quarterly Report - Due on or before the 30th of the month following the end of each quarter.  Quarterly Performance Report - Due within 10 days of the quarter ending date. Condition: The City was unable to meet the Quarterly Report Timeline of the following reports: Required Report Frequency Period End Due Date Date Submitted Lag in Days Housing Rights Center Quarterly September 30, 2022 10/10/2022 11/10/2022 31 Housing Rights Center Quarterly December 31, 2022 1/10/2023 8/17/2023 219 Housing Rights Center Quarterly March 31, 2023 4/10/2023 8/17/2023 129 Housing Rights Center Quarterly June 30, 2023 7/10/2023 8/17/2023 38 Cause: The vendors were late in submitting reports and invoices. Effect: Delayed/late and non-submission of the report is considered non-compliance with the program requirements. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the City strictly follow the deadline for reporting submission set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The City hired an additional accountant on July 1, 2023, to oversee all of the Economic Development grants. This accountant is responsible for the review of all reporting and submission.

Corrective Action Plan

The City hired an additional accountant on July 1, 2023, to oversee all of the Economic Development grants. This accountant is responsible for the review of all reporting and submission.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 521007 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 521008 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 521009 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1097448 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1097449 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1097450 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1097451 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $18.48M
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $2.31M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $1.85M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $1.46M
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $1.35M
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $870,842
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $140,126
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $112,982
20.513 Fta Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program $94,308
21.016 Equitable Sharing Program $85,763
66.202 Congressionally Mandated Projects $61,477
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $41,374
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction (federal-Aid Highway Program) $36,786
21.027 Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services Ceo Arpa Iiic1- Nutrition Services Cm -Covid 19-C1 American $34,745
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $29,582
93.020 Home Community Based Services Nutrition Infrastructure $20,245
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $13,831
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $5,582
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $3,630