Finding 560006 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-05-09
Audit: 355922
Organization: Ida B Wells, INC (CT)
Auditor: Whittlesey PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The audit and reporting package for the Supportive Housing for the Elderly program was not submitted by the April 30, 2024 deadline, indicating a significant deficiency.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely completion and submission of the audit are required by federal guidelines, which were not met due to management changes and ineffective internal controls.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all necessary actions are taken to improve internal controls and maintain trained personnel to guarantee timely submissions in the future.

Finding Text

S3800-010 Finding Reference Number - 2023-003 S3800-011 Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program - Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Section 202 Capital Advance 14.157 S3800-015 Type of Finding - Federal Award Finding S3800-016 Finding Resolution Status - In process S3800-017 Information on Universe Population Size - N/A S3800-018 Sample Size Information - N/A S3800-019 Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number - N/A S3800-020 Criteria - The audit must be completed, and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse nine months after their fiscal period end. The due date for the submission was April 30, 2024. S3800-030 Statement of Condition - The audit and reporting package were not submitted by the due date April 30, 2024. Finding is a significant deficiency. S3800-032 Cause - Ida B. Wells experienced a change in the management agent and accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting were not functioning timely to support generating complete and accurate financial information. S3800-033 Effect or Potential Effect - The audit and federal reporting package were not filed on time. S3800-035 Auditor Non-Compliance Code - L – Reporting S3800-040 Questioned Costs - $0 S3800-045 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with this finding. S3800-037 FHA/Contract number - 017EE058 S3800-038 Questioned Costs - $0 S3800-050 Context - The financial statements and federal single audit were not able to be completed by the due date. S3800-080 Recommendation - We recommend that all necessary efforts be taken to ensure timely submission of the audit and financial reporting package. S3800-090 Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations - Management will ensure that there is an adequate level of appropriately trained and experienced personnel and that internal controls over financial reporting will function properly. S3800-130 Response Indicator - Agree S3800-140 Completion Date - N/A S3800-150 Response - Management has maintained appropriately trained and experienced personnel to ensure the financial close process has been completed accurately and timely.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 560003 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 560004 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 560005 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136445 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136446 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136447 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136448 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $307,147