Finding 606795 (2022-001)

Condition: The County did not file the data collection form for the year ended June 30, 2021 timely. Criteria: Under the requirements in the Uniform Guidance and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), all entities are required to file the annual data collection form with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of either 30 days after the issuance of the entity?s annual audit or twelve months after the entity?s fiscal year end (June 30th for the County of Bedford). Cause: Management did not complete and certify auditee portion of the form before the deadline. The form was not completed until September 10, 2022. Effect: The entity?s form was submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse late, delaying completion of all annual audit requirements for the County. Recommendation: Management should take steps to ensure that the form is filed timely.