Finding Text
Reporting (Significant Deficiency) and Compliance
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury
Program Title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”)
Assistance Listing Number: 21.027
Federal Award Source: Pass-through Funding
Pass-Through Entity: State of Arizona
Pass-Through Identifying Number: GR-ARPA-JP-030122-01
Criteria – The pass-through entity’s grant agreement with the Organization requires that the Organization submit quarterly summary reports with the numbers of program participants no later than 15th of the month following each Fiscal Quarter.
Condition – During our audit of the reporting requirements for the CSLFRF program, we requested quarterly summary reports and noted that they were not created nor submitted.
Cause – The finding appears to be the result of staffing turnover at the Organization. The former Grants Manager resigned in May 2023 with position being absorbed by Director of Finance in July 2023.
Effect and Context – Four quarterly summary reports were not submitted.
Questioned Costs – None identified.
Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting of required program reports.
View of Responsible Officials:
We are in agreement with the finding and are in the process of updating our procedures to mitigate the issues noted in the future. See our Corrective Action Plan for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 for additional detail.