Finding 611839 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-24

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Council failed to prepare required performance reports for the Community Development Block Grants program in 2022.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding relates to compliance with 2 CFR Part 200, which mandates proper reporting for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Prepare the necessary performance reports to ensure compliance once the online portal is operational.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Community Development Block Grants Assistance Listing Number: 14.228 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: B-22-DC-08-0001 - 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Colorado Department of Local Affairs Pass-Through Number: F16CDB16602 Award Period: April 1, 2020 ? March 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award requires compliance with the provisions of reporting. The Council should have internal controls designed to ensure compliance with those provisions. Condition: The Council did not prepare performance reports in 2022. Questioned Costs: None Context: In testing the Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program, the online portal for submitting reimbursement requests and reports has not been working since August 2022. However, the required performance reports were not being prepared by program personnel in the meantime. Cause: Performance reports were not being prepared because the portal was not functioning. Effect: The lack of preparation of performance reports provides an opportunity for noncompliance. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend preparing the required reports under the CDBG program to be ready for uploading to the portal once it is accessible to ensure reporting requirements are met. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 35397 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 35398 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 35399 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 611840 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 611841 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $2.12M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants $1.76M
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $333,270
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services $305,651
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C-1 $295,588
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $190,080
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $174,050
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C-2 $172,032
20.513 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities $76,800
11.302 Economic Development_support for Planning Organizations $70,000
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Admin $65,016
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $40,790
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_covid-19 - Arpa, Title Iii, Admin $40,171
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_covid-19 - Arpa, Title Iii, Part B Grants for Supportive Services $34,469
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Nsip C-1 $22,438
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_covid-19 - Title Iii, Colorado Vaccine Act $17,763
94.002 Cooperative Development Program $16,178
93.889 Covid-19 - National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $12,790
10.351 Rural Business Development Grant $8,472
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $3,755
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_covid-19 - Arpa, Title Iii, Public Health $2,161
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $28