Finding 575672 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-05
Audit: 365679
Organization: City of Glendora (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City of Glendora did not submit its Single Audit Report by the March 31, 2025 deadline, violating federal requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance affects the timely reporting of federal fund usage and could lead to sanctions, including funding withholdings.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should update its internal policies for Single Audit processes to ensure future compliance with federal regulations.

Finding Text

Criteria - Non-Federal entities must submit the data collection form and reporting package within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receiving the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the audit period, to comply with 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1). Condition - The City of Glendora failed to complete and submit its Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30,2024 to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) by the due date of March 31, 2025. Cause - The City implemented a new financial software system during fiscal year 23/24. The transition to the new system caused delays. Effect - Noncompliance with federal regulations delayed the availability of crucial information for federal awarding agencies to monitor the City of Glendora's use of federal funds; hindered the timely identification and resolution of other audit findings related to compliance with federal award requirements. And may result in the imposition of sanctions by the federal government, such as withholding funds, suspending or terminating awards, or withholding further federal awards for the program. Recommendation - We recommend the city to review and update internal policies and procedures related to Single Audit completion and submission to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. Management Response - The City of Glendora recognizes the importance of timely single audit reporting. During this audit the City experienced staff vacancies in some positions as well as undergoing a new enterprise resource system implementation replacing the City’s financial software. The City went live with the new financial software on January 2, 2024, Payroll system on July 7, 2024, and managed staff vacancies by bringing in additional help through part-time employees and consultants. The City is actively working with the part time employees and consultant to document the procedures and strengthen internal controls.

Corrective Action Plan

Contact Person: Kyle Johnson, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan: The City will review and update internal policies and procedures related to Single Audit completion and submission to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. The City is actively working with the part time employees and consultant to document the procedures and strengthen internal controls. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026.

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1152114 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $243,934
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $233,139
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $190,760
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $65,726
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $46,830
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $36,540
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $4,869
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $3,153
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $290