Finding 634824 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-28
Audit: 54163
Organization: Dependency Legal Services (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: DLS submitted the 2021 data collection package late due to delays in processing reimbursement requests.
  • Impacted Requirements: This situation violates Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a), which mandates timely submission of audit packages.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: DLS should implement measures to ensure timely compliance during the year-end audit process.

Finding Text

2022-001 - INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE - SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY CONDITION: DLS submitted the 2021 data collection package to the Audit Clearinghouse after the required due date. CAUSE: The Judicial Council of California did not process the reimbursement requests timely. DLS was unable to determine actual revenue and contract receivable until resolution. CRITERIA: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires that the audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s), or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year. EFFECT: DLS was not in compliance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). QUESTIONED COSTS: n/a RECOMMENDATION: DLS should ensure timely compliance as part of year end audit process

Categories

Cash Management Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 58382 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $1.21M