Finding 573132 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-08-08
Audit: 363936
Organization: Street Food Institute (NM)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Single Audit reporting package was submitted late, missing the September 30, 2023 deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR 200.512, which mandates timely submission of audit reports.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Improve internal controls to ensure timely preparation and submission of reports to avoid future delays.

Finding Text

2023-002 LATE FILING OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORTING PACKAGE WITH THE FEDERAL AUDIT CLEARINGHOUSE Funding agency: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Federal Program Title and Assistance Listing Number: All included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency, Non-compliance Compliance Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Condition SFI did not submit their Single Audit reporting package (financial statements, data collection form, and corrective action plan) within the required time period. The single audit reporting package was due September 30, 2023. Management's Progress in 2023: The Board did not make progress towards resolving this prior year finding. Criteria 2 CFR 200.512 stipulates the requirement that the Single Audit reporting package 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. Effect Late reporting could cause additional oversight or restriction by grantors. Cause Internal controls were not properly designed, executed, and monitored to ensure a timely preparation of reports and records for audit purposes. As a result, management did not comply with the submission requirements of 2 CFR 200.512.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation We recommend that Management enhance its internal control structure, including financial close and reporting, to ensure timely filing of future Single Audit reporting packages. Management Response Corrective Action: Management will strengthen internal controls to ensure the timely submission of future Single Audit reporting packages. Additionally, management will ensure that financial closing and reporting processes are completed promptly. Due Date of Completion: July 28, 2025 Responsible Party(ies): Executive Director and Contract Accountant

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 573133 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149574 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1149575 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.251 Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants $1.35M
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $134,209