Finding 619055 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-11
Audit: 38790
Organization: National League of Cities (DC)
Auditor: Marcum LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The League failed to submit FFATA subaward reports on time for grants over $30,000, leading to noncompliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The League did not meet the reporting deadlines set by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement clear procedures and strengthen internal controls to ensure timely compliance with federal regulations.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-003: Reporting ? Compliance Finding and Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance ALN 11.307 ? Economic Adjustment Assistance, Grant Period: January 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022, Grant Number ED22HDQ3070070 Criteria Under the requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), prime recipients of grants or cooperative agreements are required to report first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). The prime recipient is required to file a FFATA subaward report by the end of the month following the month in which the prime recipient awards any sub-grant greater than or equal to $30,000. Condition and Context The League did not file a FFATA subaward report for its three subrecipients timely. All FFATA sub-award reports were filed after September 30, 2022, which was more than a month after the League awarded its subrecipients with grants more than $30,000. Cause The League was unaware of the compliance requirement. Also, there were no written policies or procedures for employee guidance. Effect The League was late in submitting the required FFATA subaward reports, which resulted in a noncompliance with the reporting requirements under the grant agreement. Repeat Finding No. Questioned Cost None Recommendation We recommend that the League implement procedures and enhance internal controls to ensure appropriate and timely compliance with all applicable federal regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions See corrective action plan.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 42613 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $2.89M
81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/assistance $125,224
93.421 Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services Through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nations Health $71,752
93.011 National Organizations of State and Local Officials $59,263