Audit 28393

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$45.79M
Findings
40
Programs
62
Organization: Pinal County, Arizona (AZ)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
20683 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20684 2022-103 Significant Deficiency - E
20685 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20686 2022-104 Material Weakness - L
20687 2022-105 Material Weakness - L
20688 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20689 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
20690 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20691 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
20692 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20693 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20694 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
20695 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20696 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20697 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20698 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20699 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20700 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
20701 2022-105 Material Weakness - L
20702 2022-104 Material Weakness - L
597125 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597126 2022-103 Significant Deficiency - E
597127 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597128 2022-104 Material Weakness - L
597129 2022-105 Material Weakness - L
597130 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597131 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
597132 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597133 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
597134 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597135 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597136 2022-101 Significant Deficiency - L
597137 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597138 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597139 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597140 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597141 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597142 2022-102 Significant Deficiency - L
597143 2022-105 Material Weakness - L
597144 2022-104 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $3.38M - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $2.03M - 0
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $1.46M Yes 2
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $1.44M - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $1.05M Yes 2
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $750,365 Yes 2
14.850 Low Rent Public Housing $734,966 - 0
93.217 Family Planning_services $580,225 Yes 1
15.916 Outdoor Recreation_acquisition, Development and Planning $567,621 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $552,467 - 0
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $512,808 Yes 2
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $498,602 - 0
20.933 National Infrastructure Investments $474,446 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $405,328 - 0
16.827 Justice Reinvestment Initiative $389,629 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $366,589 - 0
10.904 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention $348,559 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $336,295 - 0
66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act $249,772 - 0
12.610 Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Compatible Use and Joint Land Use Studies $217,758 - 0
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $209,565 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $205,244 - 0
16.554 National Criminal History Improvement Program (nchip) $199,481 - 0
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $169,363 - 0
16.585 Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program $167,567 - 0
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $155,972 - 0
95.001 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program $145,160 - 0
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $139,371 - 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $118,492 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $113,826 - 0
93.977 Preventive Health Services_sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants $112,511 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $106,887 - 0
93.391 Activities to Support State, Tribal, Local and Territorial (stlt) Health Department Response to Public Health Or Healthcare Crises $104,030 - 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $98,890 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $89,674 Yes 3
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $82,034 - 0
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $71,878 - 0
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $66,902 - 0
93.116 Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs $58,005 - 0
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $56,207 - 0
16.034 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program $42,757 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $35,718 - 0
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $33,853 - 0
45.310 Grants to States $24,737 - 0
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $20,760 - 0
93.597 Grants to States for Access and Visitation Programs $19,883 - 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $19,494 Yes 1
10.553 School Breakfast Program $18,882 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $17,841 - 0
16.U01 Dea Task Force $17,412 - 0
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $16,425 - 0
90.404 2018 Hava Election Security Grants $15,492 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $15,000 Yes 1
93.940 Hiv Prevention Activities_health Department Based $14,252 - 0
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $12,432 - 0
16.834 Domestic Trafficking Victim Program $10,888 - 0
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $8,292 - 0
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $7,338 - 0
10.704 Law Enforcement Agreements $6,245 - 0
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $3,800 - 0
84.358 Rural Education $1,353 - 0
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $360 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
GX4FM9VQD7W3 Randee Stinson Auditee
5208666264 Jay Z. Parke Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Pinal County, Arizona did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR ?200.414. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) includes Pinal County, Arizona's federal grant activity for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance).
Title: Federal Assistance Listings Number Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Pinal County, Arizona did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR ?200.414. The program titles and Federal Assistance Listings (FAL) numbers were obtained from the federal or pass-through grantor or the 2022 Federal Assistance Listings. When no FAL number has been assigned to a program, the 2-digit federal agency identifier and the federal contract number were used. When there was no federal contract number, the 2-digit federal agency identifier and the word "unknown" were used.

Finding Details

Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? For two of 40 selected participants, the rights and obligations form was unsigned. Effect ? The effect of improper screening may be providing benefits to individuals ineligible under program requirements. Cause ? The cause was due to staff education and supervision in following the Arizona WIC Policy and Procedures when assessing clients for income eligibility. Criteria ? Federal regulations (7 CFR ?246.7 (c), (d), (e), (g), and (1)) require participants to meet various criteria to be eligible for benefits. Criteria includes categorical, identity and residency, income, and nutritional risk requirements. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the department to ensure all eligibility screenings are being performed and the rights and obligations form is signed prior to participants receiving benefits.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses the Voucher Management System (VMS) to collect Public Housing Agency?s (PHA) data that enables HUD to fund, obligate, and disburse funding. For the fiscal year, the Housing Authority did not submit the correct restricted net position amounts. Effect ? With incorrect amounts submitted in the VMS, the PHA could receive funds based on incorrect restricted net position amounts. Cause - The Housing Authority lacked the ability to correctly calculate restricted net position amounts in the monthly VMS submission. Criteria ? According to the Voucher Management Systems (VMS) User Manual, PHA?s should enter accurate amounts in the monthly VMS submissions. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to handle the monthly VMS submission. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-002.
Condition and Context ? As of June 30, 2022, the restricted cash for the housing program does not exceed the ending housing assistance payment (HAP) restricted net position. Criteria ? 24 CFR ?886.309, Housing assistance payment to owners, Public Housing Agency?s may use housing funds only for HAP participating owners. Furthermore, the current year HAP funding must be used for current year HAP expenses. The PHA?s restricted net position provides the balance in future years of the prior unspent funding. Effect - The Housing Authority was not in compliance with the activities allowed by the Section 8 Housing Voucher program. Cause - The Authority lacked the ability to correctly manage HAP funding by properly reporting the restricted net position. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to calculate the restricted net position, HAP reserves and properly manage spending of funds. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-003.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? As of June 30, 2022, the restricted cash for the housing program does not exceed the ending housing assistance payment (HAP) restricted net position. Criteria ? 24 CFR ?886.309, Housing assistance payment to owners, Public Housing Agency?s may use housing funds only for HAP participating owners. Furthermore, the current year HAP funding must be used for current year HAP expenses. The PHA?s restricted net position provides the balance in future years of the prior unspent funding. Effect - The Housing Authority was not in compliance with the activities allowed by the Section 8 Housing Voucher program. Cause - The Authority lacked the ability to correctly manage HAP funding by properly reporting the restricted net position. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to calculate the restricted net position, HAP reserves and properly manage spending of funds. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-003.
Condition and Context ? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses the Voucher Management System (VMS) to collect Public Housing Agency?s (PHA) data that enables HUD to fund, obligate, and disburse funding. For the fiscal year, the Housing Authority did not submit the correct restricted net position amounts. Effect ? With incorrect amounts submitted in the VMS, the PHA could receive funds based on incorrect restricted net position amounts. Cause - The Housing Authority lacked the ability to correctly calculate restricted net position amounts in the monthly VMS submission. Criteria ? According to the Voucher Management Systems (VMS) User Manual, PHA?s should enter accurate amounts in the monthly VMS submissions. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to handle the monthly VMS submission. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-002.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? For two of 40 selected participants, the rights and obligations form was unsigned. Effect ? The effect of improper screening may be providing benefits to individuals ineligible under program requirements. Cause ? The cause was due to staff education and supervision in following the Arizona WIC Policy and Procedures when assessing clients for income eligibility. Criteria ? Federal regulations (7 CFR ?246.7 (c), (d), (e), (g), and (1)) require participants to meet various criteria to be eligible for benefits. Criteria includes categorical, identity and residency, income, and nutritional risk requirements. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the department to ensure all eligibility screenings are being performed and the rights and obligations form is signed prior to participants receiving benefits.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses the Voucher Management System (VMS) to collect Public Housing Agency?s (PHA) data that enables HUD to fund, obligate, and disburse funding. For the fiscal year, the Housing Authority did not submit the correct restricted net position amounts. Effect ? With incorrect amounts submitted in the VMS, the PHA could receive funds based on incorrect restricted net position amounts. Cause - The Housing Authority lacked the ability to correctly calculate restricted net position amounts in the monthly VMS submission. Criteria ? According to the Voucher Management Systems (VMS) User Manual, PHA?s should enter accurate amounts in the monthly VMS submissions. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to handle the monthly VMS submission. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-002.
Condition and Context ? As of June 30, 2022, the restricted cash for the housing program does not exceed the ending housing assistance payment (HAP) restricted net position. Criteria ? 24 CFR ?886.309, Housing assistance payment to owners, Public Housing Agency?s may use housing funds only for HAP participating owners. Furthermore, the current year HAP funding must be used for current year HAP expenses. The PHA?s restricted net position provides the balance in future years of the prior unspent funding. Effect - The Housing Authority was not in compliance with the activities allowed by the Section 8 Housing Voucher program. Cause - The Authority lacked the ability to correctly manage HAP funding by properly reporting the restricted net position. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to calculate the restricted net position, HAP reserves and properly manage spending of funds. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-003.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Two of three monthly programmatic reports tested were submitted past the deadline for the WIOA Cluster. Specifically, the January 2022 and June 2022 reports were submitted 9 days late and 26 days late, respectively. Effect ? The effect of the reporting delays is that funding agencies are receiving untimely information. Cause ? The cause is insufficient monitoring of reporting deadlines. Criteria ? Federal regulations (2 CFR ?200.327) and the terms of the federal grants and contracts require that financial reports be filed in a timely manner. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County improve controls over grant reporting that includes a process for identifying reporting requirements and monitoring the timely grant reporting. The system of control should include evaluating and documenting the reporting requirements of each grant and, assignment of both the employees responsible for preparation of the grant reports and a secondary employee assignment for overall monitoring of the timeliness of all grant reports.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? Pinal County?s single audit reporting package for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, was not submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the required deadline of March 31, 2023. Effect ? The effect of the untimely submission of the single audit reporting package is noncompliance with Federal requirements. Cause ? The staffing and expertise in some areas is not adequate to meet the accuracy and timing required. Criteria ? The terms of Pinal County?s federally funded grants and contracts and the Uniform Guidance require the submission of a single audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of the auditee?s fiscal year end. Recommendation ? We recommend that Pinal County devote the necessary resources to the accounting function to meet its reporting obligations. Doing so will improve the timeliness of Pinal County?s submittal to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Condition and Context ? As of June 30, 2022, the restricted cash for the housing program does not exceed the ending housing assistance payment (HAP) restricted net position. Criteria ? 24 CFR ?886.309, Housing assistance payment to owners, Public Housing Agency?s may use housing funds only for HAP participating owners. Furthermore, the current year HAP funding must be used for current year HAP expenses. The PHA?s restricted net position provides the balance in future years of the prior unspent funding. Effect - The Housing Authority was not in compliance with the activities allowed by the Section 8 Housing Voucher program. Cause - The Authority lacked the ability to correctly manage HAP funding by properly reporting the restricted net position. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to calculate the restricted net position, HAP reserves and properly manage spending of funds. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-003.
Condition and Context ? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development uses the Voucher Management System (VMS) to collect Public Housing Agency?s (PHA) data that enables HUD to fund, obligate, and disburse funding. For the fiscal year, the Housing Authority did not submit the correct restricted net position amounts. Effect ? With incorrect amounts submitted in the VMS, the PHA could receive funds based on incorrect restricted net position amounts. Cause - The Housing Authority lacked the ability to correctly calculate restricted net position amounts in the monthly VMS submission. Criteria ? According to the Voucher Management Systems (VMS) User Manual, PHA?s should enter accurate amounts in the monthly VMS submissions. Recommendation ? The other auditors recommended management hire and retain competent individuals to handle the monthly VMS submission. Note ? Finding noted by other auditors as finding 2022-002.