Finding 975717 (2021-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2021
Accepted
2024-05-31

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: DSCEJ missed the deadline for engaging an independent auditor, which is required within 9 months after the fiscal year-end.
  • Impacted Requirements: This delay results in noncompliance with federal audit guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: DSCEJ should ensure timely engagement of an independent auditor in future audits.

Finding Text

CRITERIA: The federal audit clearinghouse requires that independent audits be completed and uploaded to their database no later than 9 months after the fiscal year-end of DSCEJ. CONDITION: DSCEJ did not engage an independent auditor on a timely basis. The independent auditor was not engaged until after the 9 month deadline had expired. CAUSE: We were unable to determine the cause for this condition. EFFECT: Delinquent filing of DSCEJ's independent audit represents noncompliance with the federal guidelines. RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that DSCEJ engage its independent auditor on a timely basis. MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE: See management's corrective action plan on page 26.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.142 Niehs Hazardous Waste Worker Health and Safety Training $929,008