Finding 553802 (2021-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2021
Accepted
2025-04-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: NAMC failed to complete the required annual audit and submit financial reports on time.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR regulations for federal awards was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies to ensure timely audits and report submissions moving forward.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR requires a non-federal entity that expends $750,000 or more in federal awards during its fiscal year must undergo an audit in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and submit their audited annual financial reports and the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within thirty (30) days after receipt of the auditors’ report, or nine (9) months of the close of the auditee's fiscal year. Condition: NAMC did not undergo the annual audit requirement in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and submit the annual audited financial statements and the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 9 months after year-end as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to turnover in key finance positions, NAMC did not undergo the required audit. Effect: NAMC is not in compliance with applicable federal regulations. Questioned Costs: None Auditors’ Recommendation: NAMC should implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all audit requirements and timely filing of required reports. Views of Responsible Officials: NAMC has appropriately staffed the open finance department roles and completed its 2021 audit and reporting requirements as of December 2024.

Corrective Action Plan

Niagara Area Management Corporation has hired a new Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance. NAMC has also engaged a new public accounting firm. It is NAMC policy to submit the annual audited financial statements and the data collection form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within 9 months after year-end.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (arp) Rural Distribution $14.22M
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $258,739
93.332 Cooperative Agreement to Support Navigators in Federally-Facilitated Exchanges $212,636
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $127,422
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $14,191