Finding 619801 (2022-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-07

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Agency lacks effective internal controls for timely reporting of program results.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200 is not met, affecting reports for Crime Victim Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a robust internal control system to ensure timely submission of all required reports.

Finding Text

U.S. Department of Justice ? Crime Victim Assistance ? ALN 16.575 and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ? ALN 93.558 ? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Criteria: 2 CFR 200 requires that internal controls over compliance exist to ensure that the Agency complies with the requirements for reporting of program results. Condition: The Agency did not have an effective internal control system in place in regard to internal controls over compliance for reporting timely. Three of six reports and one of six reports were not submitted timely for Crime Victim Assistance and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, respectively. Effect of Condition: The lack of internal controls could lead to a misstatement of financial and program reports. Cause of Condition: The Agency did not implement an internal control process over timely reporting. Recommendation: The Agency should implement an internal control system that includes the timely submission of reports.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43358 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 43359 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 619800 2022-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $427,987
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $323,651
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $259,823
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $70,495
97.024 Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program $18,876
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $9,157