Title: General
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The accompanying Schedule of Receipts and Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Franklin County, Ohio (the County) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information on this Schedule is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). The Schedule only reflects the federal awards of the primary government. It is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows for the County.
Title: Subrecipients
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The County passes-through to local governments or not-for-profit agencies (subrecipients) certain federal assistance received by the County directly from the federal awarding agency or from a pass-through entity. As described in Note 2, the County records expenditures of federal awards to subrecipients when paid in cash.The subrecipients have certain compliance responsibilities related to administering these federal programs. Under 2 CFR 200, the County is responsible for monitoring subrecipients to help assure that federal awards are expended for authorized purposes in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements, and that performance goals are achieved. The total amounts of federal assistance provided to subrecipients by the County for each federal program is included in the Schedule.
Title: Child Nutrition
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The County commingles cash receipts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture with similar State grants. When reporting expenditures on this Schedule, the County assumes it expends federal monies first.
Title: Loan Programs
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The County has established a revolving loan program to provide low-interest loans to rehabilitate homes for persons from low-moderate income households and to businesses to create jobs. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants money for these loans to the County. The initial loan of this money is recorded as a disbursement on the accompanying Schedule of Receipts and Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule). Loans repaid, including interest, are used to make additional loans. Such subsequent loans are subject to certain compliance requirements imposed by HUD but are not included as disbursements on the Schedule. The County had the following loan balances outstanding at December 31, 2022, $7,695,685, including delinquent or deferred loans of $992,934 for the Community Development Block Grant and $4,349,569 for the Home Investment in Affordable Housing. Loan Balances Outstanding for Community Development Block Grant AL# 14.218 of $1,872,313 and Home Investment in Affordable Housing AL# 14.239 of $5,823,372.
Title: Matching Requirements
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
Certain federal programs require the County to contribute non-federal funds (matching funds) to support the federally funded programs. The County has complied with the matching requirements (if applicable) for the major federal programs identified in the summary of auditors results section of the accompanying schedule of findings. Expenditures of matching funds are not included in the Schedule.
Title: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the cash basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when received and expenditures are recognized when paid. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following as applicable, either the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principle, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. Amounts reported may also differ from other federal award reports the County submits directly to federal granting agencies or pass-through entities because the award reports may be presented for a different fiscal period, and/or may include cumulative (from prior years) data rather than data for the current year only. The County has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
De Minimis Rate Used: N
Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.
The Schedule shows the County spent $42,839,247 on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (93.558) program. The amount reported for the TANF program on the Schedule excludes allowable TANF expenditures of $255,879 that are included as Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (93.667) program expenditures. The following table shows the gross amount drawn for the TANF program during fiscal year 2022 and the allowable TANF expenditures for the Social Services Block Grant program. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $42,839,247 plus Social Services Block Grant (TANF Allowable) $255,879 equal Total Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $43,095,126.