Finding 598535 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-08
Audit: 19360
Organization: Village of Rantoul (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Timely submission of the ED-209 report is not being met, leading to a significant deficiency in internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Federal guidelines mandate that reports must be submitted on time as per EDA directives (13 CRF section 307.14(a)).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a process for timely filings and implement a review system to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce Federal Program Name: EDA Revolving Loan Fund Assistance Listing Number: 11.307 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 06-49-02663 and Ongoing Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 Type of Finding: ? Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance ? Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: Federal guidelines require internal control over specific requirements related to reporting of the EDA Revolving Loan Fund. The form ED-209 report must be submitted at a frequency as directed by EDA (13 CRF section 307.14(a)). Condition: During our testing over the semi-annual filings, it was noted the filings were not submitted timely by the due date noted within the electronic filing system. Context: This was noted during the testing over electronic filings completed during fiscal year 2022. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Management does not have a process in place to ensure required filings are completed and submitted by the due date noted in the filing system. Effect: The lack of timely filings could result in delay or denial of future funding due to noncompliance. Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: We recommend that the Village implement a process to ensure all required filings are completed timely. There should be a review process in place to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

Categories

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

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22093 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $1.24M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $44,123
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $23,245
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $22,925
20.106 Airport Improvement Program Covid 19 $4,670