Finding 570044 (2022-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2025-07-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to submit Single Audit Reporting Packages on time for fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and 2022.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 2 CFR §200.512, which mandates timely submission of audit reports.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish management controls to ensure all Federal reports are submitted on time and address prior findings.

Finding Text

Part III - Findings and Questioned Costs Relating to Federal Awards (Continued) 2022-002 Late Single Audit Submissions Compliance Reporting Category Material weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance ALN 12.607 Program Community Economic Adjustment of Establishment, Expansion, Realignment, or Closure of a Military Installation Federal Agency US Department of Defense ALN 97.036 Program Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Federal Agency US Department of Homeland Security Criteria 2 CFR §200.512 Report Submission, (a) General (1) The audit must be completed, and the data collection form described in paragraph (b) of this section and reporting package described in paragraph (c) of this section must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or nine months after the end of the audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. (Refer also to 10 CFR § 600.226, Non-Federal audit, 10 CFR §600.126, Non-Federal audits, and 45 CFR §75.501, Audit requirement) Condition The Authority has not timely submitted the Single Audit Reporting Packages for the years ended June 30, 2021, and 2022. Cause Lack of management control activities to ensure compliance with Single Audits timely submissions. Effect If the Federal awarding agency or passthrough entity determines that noncompliance cannot be remedied by imposing additional conditions, the Federal awarding agency or passthrough entity may take one or more of the following actions, as appropriate in the circumstances: (a) Temporarily withhold cash payments pending correction of the deficiency by the non-Federal entity or more severe enforcement action by the Federal awarding agency or passthrough entity. (b) Disallow (that is, deny both use of funds and any applicable matching credit for) all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance. (c) Wholly or partly suspend or terminate the Federal award. Part III - Findings and Questioned Costs Relating to Federal Awards (Continued) 2022-002 Late Single Audit Submissions (Continued) Compliance Reporting Category Material weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance ALN 12.607 Program Community Economic Adjustment of Establishment, Expansion, Realignment, or Closure of a Military Installation Federal Agency US Department of Defense ALN 97.036 Program Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Federal Agency US Department of Homeland Security Effect (Continued) (d) Initiate suspension or debarment proceedings as authorized under 2 CFR part 180 and Federal awarding agency regulations (or in the case of a passthrough entity, recommend such a proceeding be initiated by a Federal awarding agency). (e) Withhold further Federal awards for the project or program. (f) Take other remedies that may be legally available. Questioned Costs None Recommendation To comply with the Single Audit submission requirements, the Authority needs to perform and submit the compliance reporting packages in default for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020, and 2021, on a timely basis. Moving forward, the Authority needs to establish controls to ascertain all Federal reports are filed on time. Prior year finding This finding is similar to a prior year finding identify as 2020-004 Views of Responsible Official (Unaudited) Refer to Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Late Single Audit Submissions Category: Material weakness in Internal Control and Material Noncompliance Condition: The Authority has not timely submitted the Single Audit Reporting Packages for the years ended June 30, 2021, and 2022. Management’s Response: Starting in FY 2024-2025, the Finance Department will maintain detailed records of all payments made, deposits received, and the reimbursement and transfer processes. This approach ensures that all reports are completed in a timely manner. To strengthen internal control over accounts, disbursements, and fund entries, the LRA’s Finance Department will hire additional personnel. These new team members are responsible for updating and managing accounting records. Together, they have established a strict timeline for completing important tasks to ensure a clear and concise flow of funds. The workloads will be divided among the team, with specific responsibilities assigned for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, and Bookkeeping. Some responsibilities are interlinked, allowing team members to support one another in the event of absence or the need for assistance and providing documents to the external audits for the Single Audits. Person in charge: Juan C. Rodriguez Rivera Accounting Official 787-705-7188 Juan.rodriguez@lra.pr.gov Implementation Date: FY 2024-2025

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 570043 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 570045 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 570046 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1146485 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1146486 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1146487 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1146488 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
12.607 Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Realignment Or Closure of A Military Installation $1.52M
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $149,238