Finding 523261 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-02-14

AI Summary

  • Issue: NKCDC missed the deadline for submitting the Single Audit reporting package, which was due by March 31, 2024.
  • Requirements Impacted: This failure violates 2 CFR 200.512, which mandates timely submission of audit reports.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish clear processes to track deadlines and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Finding Text

New Kensington Community Development Corporation (“NKCDC”) failed to submit the Single Audit reporting package and data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required due date - the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s), or nine months after the end of the period. Condition and Context The federal reporting deadline for the Single Audit reporting package was March 31, 2024; however, NKCDC did not submit its Single Audit Reporting Package by that date. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 states, “The audit must be completed and the data collection form, if applicable….. must be 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”. Cause As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial constraints, and corresponding staffing challenges, the accounting and finance team at NKCDC was unable to complete the required audits on a timely basis. At the same time, the accounting and finance team was faced with other administrative and operational matters requiring immediate attention to help ensure NKCDC remained operational. The financial and staffing constraints resulted in the late submissions of the Single Audit reporting package. Effect or Potential Effect Lateness in reporting could result in a lack of up-to-date information provided to federal agencies and potential impacts on grant funding. Recommendation We recommend that management implements processes and procedures to identify the required deadlines and related controls to ensure compliance with the deadlines. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the finding above. Management will review the existing accounting policies and procedures and implement additional controls to validate timely submission of reports.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 523259 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 523260 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 523262 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 523263 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099701 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099702 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099703 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099704 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1099705 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $335,542
14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program $76,709
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $57,734
14.252 Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing $24,118
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $14,760