Finding 588564 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-13

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization submitted a quarterly performance report 22 days late, violating the grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.329 mandates timely submission of performance reports, which is crucial to avoid penalties.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a review process and tracking system to ensure all reporting deadlines are met and notifications are effectively communicated to relevant personnel.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-002 ? Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passthrough Entity: Illinois Department of Human Services Assistance Listing Number and Federal Program: 93.667 Social Services Block Grant Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.329, the Organization must submit performance reports at the interval required by the pass-through entity. The grant agreement with the Organization and the State of Illinois Department of Human Services requires quarterly performance reports be submitted no later than the 25th day of the month following the end of the quarter. Statement of Condition: The periodic performance report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, was submitted February 16, 2022, or 22 days late. Statement of Cause: After discussion with personnel, it was determined that notification of the readiness to submit the quarterly performance report was not communicated in a timely manner. Statement of Effect: Noncompliance with the reporting requirements can put the Organization at risk of being placed on the Illinois Stop Payment List and final payment being withheld. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified.Perspective Information: This appears to be an isolated incident. All other required financial and performance reporting was completed accurately and timely. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend a review be put in place to ensure all required reporting is completed and timely submitted to ensure compliance with grant requirements. All notifications received regarding the grant should be effectively communicated to all personnel involved in the grant. Views of Responsible Officials: Processes will be implemented to review and monitor grant reporting requirements utilizing tracking sheets and corresponding reminders with reporting due dates. These processes will assist the Organization to better complete and submit reports in accordance with grant requirements. See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 12122 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $240,452
16.736 Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Or Sexual Assault $167,552
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $132,323
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $96,601
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $28,273
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $20,000
16.034 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program $4,317
16.582 Crime Victim Assistance/discretionary Grants $186