Finding 626143 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-28
Audit: 43098
Organization: City of Stevens Point (WI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Reports for the Community Development Block Grants were submitted late, violating the grant agreement's deadlines.
  • Impacted Requirements: The city failed to meet the reporting requirements outlined in the grant agreement with the State of Wisconsin.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement processes and controls to ensure timely filing of reports to avoid potential penalties from the awarding agency.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-003 Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.228 Community Development Block Grants / State's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, passed through Wisconsin Department of Administration Criteria: The grant agreement between the city and the State of Wisconsin specifies reporting requirements and deadlines in Attachment A. Condition: During testing we reviewed two of the four reports filed noting the emails documenting submission were after the required deadlines. Context: Management acknowledged that the reports were filed after the deadlines, noting that they had communicated with the state agency which expressed no concerns at that time Cause: The city didn't have processes in place to ensure reports were filed by the deadlines. Effect: The awarding agency could impose conditions as a result of reports not being filed on time. Recommendation: We recommend the city implement processes and controls to ensure the reports are filed by the deadlines. Management?s response: The City Concurs with the finding.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 49701 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.509 Covid-19 Cares Act Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $1.48M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $992,353
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $147,245
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $100,725
66.818 Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements $44,594
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $5,411
10.664 Cooperative Forestry Assistance $2,432