EIN: 770560220
UEI: D9JKHAL5D2R1
Data as of August 23, 2026
Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization
The FAC accepted this audit on August 14, 2024. 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 February 14, 2025 (556 days ago).
What is a management decision? →Management was not able to provide the necessary information needed to complete the audit by the required date. Cause: Management and accounting staff turnover leading to delays in the start and completion of the audit. Effect: Noncompliance may result in withholding of payments, denying both the use of funds and matching credit for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance, whole or partial suspension or termination of the Assistance Agreements, recovery of funds paid under the Assistance Agreements, withholding of future awards, or other legal remedies in accordance with 2 CFR §200.338. Recommendation: The Council should further enhance their accounting process to ensure that all accounting records are properly reflected in the financial statements prior to the commencement of the audit. In addition, we recommend that the Council work on additional cross training within the finance team to ensure that there are adequate staff with the ability to complete the financial close and financial statement preparation process. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster CFDA No.: 20.205 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Award Year: 2022/23 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: N/A Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance Subpart F section 200.512 the audit must be completed, and data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s reports, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: Management was not able to provide the necessary information needed to complete the audit by the required date. Cause: Management and accounting staff turnover leading to delays in the start and completion of the audit. Effect: Noncompliance may result in withholding of payments, denying both the use of funds and matching credit for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance, whole or partial suspension or termination of the Assistance Agreements, recovery of funds paid under the Assistance Agreements, withholding of future awards, or other legal remedies in accordance with 2 CFR §200.338. Recommendation: The Council should further enhance their accounting process to ensure that all accounting records are properly reflected in the financial statements prior to the commencement of the audit. In addition, we recommend that the Council work on additional cross training within the finance team to ensure that there are adequate staff with the ability to complete the financial close and financial statement preparation process. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process
Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process Corrective Action Plan: 1. Enhanced Accounting Processes: o StanCOG is in the process of reviewing and strengthening internal controls to ensure that all assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are properly recorded and reported in a timely manner. o StanCOG is implementing a more robust financial closing process, ensuring proper application of accounting principles to all financial closing accounts and processes. 2. Staffing and Training: o StanCOG has brought in new staff with an education and background in accounting principles. o StanCOG has begun the recruitment process to fill the vacancies in the finance department with qualified personnel. o StanCOG has retained experts in Financial Metropolitan Planning that will assist with cross-training staff. o StanCOG will continue to provide finance team members with training, tools, and resources to continue to educate the finance team to help mitigate material weaknesses in the department going forward. 3. Internal Review and Monitoring: o StanCOG will institute a monthly internal review process to identify and correct any discrepancies promptly. o StanCOG will monitor the financial closing process closely to ensure timely and accurate completion. o StanCOG will review and revise existing accounting policies and procedures to reflect updates as necessary. Timeline for Implementation: • Recruitment and onboarding of new finance staff: By in-progress - Ongoing • Completion of cross-training programs: By August 2024 - Ongoing • Full implementation of enhanced accounting processes: By October 31, 2024
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