Finding 7490 (2021-001)

2021-001 – Reporting – Submission of the Data Collection Form Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.512(a), the audit must be completed and the data collection form and the reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: The reporting package for the year ended December 31, 2021, was not submitted by the deadline of September 30, 2022, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC).   Cause: Although the schedule and notes thereto were prepared accurately and timely, additional time was required to comply fully with reporting on, and audit of, compliance requirements of new federal award programs. Effect: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021, was not submitted to the FAC in a timely manner. Questioned costs: None Context: The reporting package and data collection form for the year ended December 31, 2021, was submitted to the FAC after the due date of September 30, 2022. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Organization adopt policies and procedures, including tracking and monitoring of reporting requirements, to ensure that the audit, reporting package, and data collection form are electronically submitted to the FAC within the applicable deadline. View of Responsible Officials: Organization’s management agrees with the federal award finding identified in the audit. Management’s response to this finding includes ensuring future audits are completed and filed timely and is further described in the accompanying management’s corrective action plan.