Finding 577069 (2022-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-10-24
Audit: 1217
Organization: City of Unalaska, Alaska (AK)
Auditor: Bdo USA PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to submit the Federal data collection form and reporting package on time, indicating a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance violates 2 CFR 200.512, which mandates timely submission of audit reports within specified deadlines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should prepare for audits ahead of time and ensure adequate staffing to facilitate timely completion of future audits.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-004 Reporting - Timely Submission of Financial Reports – Material Weakness in Internal control over Financial Reporting and Material Noncompliance Agency U.S. Department of Treasury Program ALN: No. 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - COVID-19 Award No. AK0137 Award Year 2022 Criteria or Specific Requirement 2 CFR subtitle A Chapter II part 200 subpart F section 200.512 states that “(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.” Condition The Federal data collection form and reporting package were not filed on time. Cause There were limited personnel resources at the City to assist in the timely completion of the City’s audit. Effect or potential effect Federal funds could potentially be expended on unallowable activities and for unallowed costs, and outside the period of performance. Questioned Costs None. Context The Form SF-SAC is due nine months after the fiscal year-end. The form for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 was filed late. Recommendation The City should prepare for its fiscal year audit before year end to ensure that it is able to assist in the execution of the audit. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions Management agrees with the finding. The City recently hired a Finance Director and is working to fill the Controller position. Being fully staffed will assist in the timely completion of the City’s audit.

Categories

Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 627 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 628 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 629 2022-006
    Material Weakness
  • 577070 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 577071 2022-006
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.11M
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $427,251
11.467 Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development $122,380
45.310 Grants to States $7,163
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $6,132