Finding 619799 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-16
Audit: 51104
Organization: Partners for Peace (ME)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The reporting package for the September 30, 2022 audit was submitted 11 months after the fiscal year end, missing the deadline by 2 months.
  • Requirements Impacted: This violates 2 CFR section 200.512(a), which mandates timely submission of audit reports to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
  • Follow-Up: Hire or contract qualified accountants to ensure timely closing of accounting records and preparation for future audits.

Finding Text

Major Programs - ALN 16.575, Crime Victim Assistance, ALN 93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Other Programs ? All other programs listed in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards Criteria - 2 CFR section 200.512(a) requires the reporting package and data collection form to be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse the earlier of 30 calendar days after the reports are received from the auditor or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition - The September 30, 2022 Single audit reporting package and data collection form was filed 11 months after the fiscal year end, two months late. Cause - Employment turn-over in the accounting department delayed management?s ability to close the accounting records and prepare for the audit in a timely fashion. Effect - Late filing of the reporting package and data collection form. Questioned Costs - $0 Repeat Finding? - Yes Recommendation - We recommend Partners for Peace hire, or contract with qualified accountants who can close the accounting records and prepare for the annual audit in a timely fashion. View of Responsible Officials - Partners for Peace agrees with this finding. See attached corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $484,784
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $224,356
16.736 Transitional Housing Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, Or Sexual Assault $145,334
16.589 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Assistance Program $122,747
16.524 Legal Assistance for Victims $77,915
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $47,278
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $26,222
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $23,810
16.590 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program $14,302
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $11,326