Finding Text
Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements
Title and Federal Assistance Listing Number of Federal Program: 93.558 – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Department of Health and Human Services – Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services – Subaward # 25-23-5699 for the period October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023 and Subaward #25-22-3630 for the period October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022
Finding Resolution Status: Resolved
Criteria: The Organization is required to submit certain financial reports within prescribed timelines to Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services
Condition: The Organization failed to submit certain monthly reimbursement requests to FCDFJS within the prescribed timeline of 15 days following the end of each month.
Context: During our testwork of reporting requirements, of the 3 reports selected for testwork, each of these 3 reports were submitted within 1 to 4 days after the established deadline.
Cause: Resource constraints due to the large number of reports that have to be filed.
Effect: Failure to submit reports timely makes the Organization out of compliance with grant requirements.
Questioned Costs: None
Identification as a Repeat Finding: N/A – this was not reported as a finding in the 2022 audit report.
Recommendation: All requested reports should be submitted in accordance with the mutually agreed upon Reporting Schedule.
Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with finding. The finance department will ensure that an appropriate staffing level will be achieved and maintained during the reporting deadline periods.