Audit advisory committee grants dozens of extension requests, cites delayed federal compliance supplement
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Summary
The committee approved multiple extension requests for entities' audit reports—52 requests for 90 days or less, 10 longer non‑emergency extensions, and 36 single‑audit extensions tied to a delayed federal compliance supplement—while denying four requests judged not to meet qualifications.
The Legislative Audit Advisory Committee reviewed multiple categoryed extension requests (white, blue, yellow and green papers) presented by Judy Detwiler, director of local government services in the Legislative Auditor's office.
Detwiler said 52 requests were for 90 days or less, primarily due to staffing turnover and auditor changes, and the office recommended approval of all of them. Ten non‑emergency extensions greater than 90 days (all for fiscal year 2024 closes) were also recommended for approval. A group of 36 late requests were attributed to a delayed federal compliance supplement — the guidance was released late (Nov. 25) and the auditor's office anticipates those single audits will be completed by March 31; the committee granted those extensions for the single audit only. The committee also noted 34 "green paper" reports already received that require technical approval and approved them.
Finally, Detwiler recommended denying two entities' requests (four requests total) because the entities did not meet extension qualifications: one had not engaged an auditor and had prior late reports, and the village of Newellton was having trouble getting records to its auditor. Committee members asked clarifying questions about overlapping entries and specific entities, and the auditor's office agreed to provide follow‑up details by email.
Action: The committee carried motions to grant the recommended extensions and to deny the items recommended for denial; no recorded opposition was heard on the floor.