Finding 975059 (2017-007)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2017
Accepted
2024-05-28
Audit: 307377
Organization: City of Mount Vernon (NY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to submit the required Data Collection Form and reporting package on time, violating Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of audit reports to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse is mandatory for entities spending over $750,000 in federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely completion of year-end processes and submit all reports as required to avoid future compliance issues.

Finding Text

Finding 2017-007 - Significant Deficiency - Untimely Submissions; CFDA Number and Title: CDBG Entitlement Grants Cluster; 14.218 Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants; -- Applicable Compliance Requirements: Reporting -- Criteria: Per the Uniform Guidance, states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations (“the auditee”) that annually spend $750,000 or more in federal awards must perform a Single Audit and complete Form SF-SAC (“Data Collection Form”) and submit both to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (“FAC”). The auditee should submit the Data Collection Form and the reporting package to the FAC within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the auditors’ reports or nine months after the end of the audit period, unless a longer period is agreed to in advance by the cognizant or oversight agency for audit. -- Condition: The City did not submit the Data Collection Form and the reporting package for 2017 to the FAC by the due date in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. -- Cause: The year end closing of the general ledger and preparation for audit were not completed by management in a timely manner. - Context: During our audit we noted that significant reconciliations, analyses and information were not available on a timely basis to complete the audit. -- Effect: The City did not comply with the Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. - Recommendation: We recommend that the City submit the reports referred to above on a timely basis as required. - Management’s Responses: See corrective action plan

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 398616 2017-006
    Material Weakness
  • 398617 2017-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 975058 2017-006
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
84.287 Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers $828,904
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $744,093
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $526,190
17.259 Wia/wioa Yourth Activities $211,969
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $138,618
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $132,406
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $123,378
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $24,684
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $17,123
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $12,677
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $8,800