Finding 582063 (2021-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2023-12-19
Audit: 7499
Auditor: Jackson Thornton

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Association's internal controls were insufficient for timely preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely SEFA preparation and reporting under the Uniform Guidance were not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure timely SEFA preparation and compliance identification; the Association has agreed and started these procedures.

Finding Text

Condition - The Association’s internal controls were not adequate to ensure timely preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and timely reporting under the Uniform Guidance. Criteria - The Association is required to timely prepare its SEFA and engage an independent auditor to report under the Uniform Guidance. Cause - The Association’s internal controls over the identification of compliance requirements, including timely preparation of the SEFA, were not adequate. Effect - The Association did not timely complete its SEFA resulting in untimely reporting in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation - The Association should implement procedures to ensure timely preparation of its SEFA and identification of compliance requirements under the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials - The Association agrees with this finding and has implemented the recommended procedures.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 5621 2021-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.850 Rural Electrification Loans and Loan Guarantees $86.98M
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $6.74M
10.854 Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants $300,000