Finding 538782 (2024-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The audit report for the Intermediary Relending Program was not completed within the required 90 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay results in noncompliance with USDA reporting requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the audit engagement letter specifies the 90-day submission requirement to prevent future delays.

Finding Text

2024-002 Criteria: The United States Department of Agriculture reporting requirements of the Intermediary Relending Program requires that the audit report be completed within 90 days after year end. Condition: The audit report was not completed within 90 days after year end. Effect: Noncompliance with the reporting requirements. Cause: The audit firm did not complete the audit within 90 days. Generally, federal submission audit requirements for federal funds are within nine months of year end. Recommendation: The audit engagement letter will stipulate the 90-day requirement for audit submission. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Board of Directors agree with this finding.

Corrective Action Plan

The audit engagement letter will include the 90-day requirement for completion of the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.767 Intermediary Relending Program $722,832
23.002 Appalachian Area Development $166,701
10.769 Rural Business Enterprise Grants $131,138
10.870 Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program $27,718