Finding 967264 (2023-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The audit report for the Intermediary Relending Program was not completed within the required 90 days after year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay leads to noncompliance with USDA reporting requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure the audit engagement letter clearly states the 90-day submission requirement.

Finding Text

2023-002 Criteria: The United States Department of Agriculture reporting requirements of the Intermediary Relending Program requires that the audit report be completed within 90 days after year end. Condition: The audit report was not completed within 90 days after year end. Effect: Noncompliance with the reporting requirements. Cause: The audit firm did not complete the audit within 90 days. Generally, federal submission audit requirements for federal funds are within nine months of year end. Recommendation: The audit engagement letter will stipulate the 90-day requirement for audit submission. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Board of Directors agree with this finding.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.767 Intermediary Relending Program $200,000
23.002 Appalachian Area Development $144,701
10.769 Rural Business Enterprise Grants $131,138
10.870 Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program $26,878