EIN: 060886125
UEI: GNAMHLVWUXJ1
Data as of August 19, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on July 11, 2023. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by January 11, 2024, which was (952 days ago).
What is a management decision? →Finding No. 2022-001: Financial Reporting ? Significant Deficiency Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Criteria An accounting system and effective internal control environment should support the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (?GAAP?) and grant reports in accordance with Federal and State compliance requirements, including a robust financial close process at year end. Condition In fiscal year 2022, the Agency?s accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting were not functioning timely to support generating complete and accurate financial information. Revisions to the grant schedule required adjustments to the trial balance; therefore, the grant schedule was not finalized timely. Cause The Agency experienced resource constraints and changes in finance department personnel during the fiscal year. Effect The books and records were not closed and finalized until many months after year end. Context The Agency?s accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting were not performed in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that the Agency maintain an adequate level of appropriately trained and experienced personnel. This will help ensure that the accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting will function properly, and that the financial close process will be complete, accurate, and timely. Management?s Response/View of Responsible Officials The Connection, Inc. agrees with these findings. Since October 2021, the finance department has turned over 75% of the accounting staff. These resignations, which were in response to COVID-19, included two senior staff with a collective 25 years of historical knowledge. Due to the difficulty in filling these open positions and then the steep learning curve once filled, our backlog of work created significant delays in monthly reporting, which then led to delays in providing requested audit information. The Connection, Inc. has instituted a comprehensive program whereby all finance department functions are cross trained with at least one other functional area to mitigate the impact of any one individual leaving the organization. We have also brought on a consultant to assist with the preparation of a detailed manual, which will outline the processes for all key functions performed. The consultant will also evaluate current processes and practices for grants management, internal controls, financial reporting, and succession planning within the department.
Finding No. 2022-001: Financial Reporting Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Pass-through Entity: All Description of Finding: In fiscal year 2022, the Agency?s accounting processes and internal controls over financial reporting were not functioning timely to support generating complete and accurate financial information. Revisions to the grant schedule required adjustments to the trial balance; therefore, the grant schedule was not finalized timely. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Connection, Inc. agrees with these findings. Since October 2021, the finance department has turned over 75% of the accounting staff. These COVID resignations included two senior staff with a collective 25 years of historical knowledge. Due to the difficulty in filling these open positions and then the steep learning curve once filled, our backlog of work created significant delays in monthly reporting, which then led to delays in providing requested audit information. Corrective Action: The Connection, Inc. has instituted a comprehensive program whereby all finance department functions are cross trained with at least one other functional area to mitigate the impact of any one individual leaving the organization. We have also brought on a consultant to assist with the preparation of a detailed manual outlining the processes for all key functions performed and to evaluate current processes and practices for grants management, internal controls, financial reporting, and succession planning within the department. Name of Contact Person: Steve Abshire, Chief Financial Officer, 860-343-5500 x1110, skabshire@theconnectioninc.org will be responsible for completing the corrective action plan. Projected Completion Date: The anticipated date for completion of the corrective action plan is December 1, 2023. The corrective plan and its progress will be reviewed monthly until completed. After completion, the organization will continue to review/update policies/processes at least annually to ensure ongoing compliance.
Finding No. 2022-002: Annual Audit Submission ? Significant Deficiency Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Criteria As per the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 200.512 - Report Submission, the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors? report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. The due date for the submission was March 31, 2023. Condition The audit and reporting package were not submitted by the due date March 31, 2023. Cause The Agency experienced resource constraints and changes in finance department personnel during the fiscal year. Effect The audit and federal reporting package were not filed on time. Questioned Costs None. Context The financial statements and federal single audit were not able to be completed by the due date. Recommendation We recommend that all necessary efforts be taken to ensure timely submission of the audit and financial reporting package. Management?s Response/View of Responsible Officials The Connection, Inc. agrees with these findings. Since October 2021, the finance department has turned over 75% of the accounting staff. These resignations, which were in response to COVID-19, included two senior staff with a collective 25 years of historical knowledge. Due to the difficulty in filling these open positions and then the steep learning curve once filled, our backlog of work created significant delays in monthly reporting, which then led to delays in providing requested audit information. The Connection, Inc. has instituted a comprehensive program whereby all finance department functions are cross trained with at least one other functional area to mitigate the impact of any one individual leaving the organization. We have also brought on a consultant to assist with the preparation of a detailed manual, which will outline the processes for all key functions performed. The consultant will also evaluate current processes and practices for grants management, internal controls, financial reporting, and succession planning within the department.
Finding No. 2022-002: Annual Audit Submission Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Pass-through Entity: All Description of Finding: As per the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 200.512 - Report Submission, the audit must be completed and the data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors? report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. The due date for the submission was March 31, 2023. The audit and reporting package were not submitted by the due date March 31, 2023. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Connection, Inc. agrees with these findings. Since October 2021, the finance department has turned over 75% of the accounting staff. These COVID resignations included two senior staff with a collective 25 years of historical knowledge. Due to the difficulty in filling these open positions and then the steep learning curve once filled, our backlog of work created significant delays in monthly reporting, which then led to delays in providing requested audit information. Corrective Action: The Connection, Inc. has instituted a comprehensive program whereby all finance department functions are cross trained with at least one other functional area to mitigate the impact of any one individual leaving the organization. We have also brought on a consultant to assist with the preparation of a detailed manual outlining the processes for all key functions performed and to evaluate current processes and practices for grants management, internal controls, financial reporting, and succession planning within the department. Name of Contact Person: Steve Abshire, Chief Financial Officer, 860-343-5500 x1110, skabshire@theconnectioninc.org will be responsible for completing the corrective action plan. Projected Completion Date: The anticipated date for completion of the corrective action plan is December 1, 2023. The corrective plan and its progress will be reviewed monthly until completed. After completion, the organization will continue to review/update policies/processes at least annually to ensure ongoing compliance.
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