Audit 295632

FY End
2023-04-30
Total Expended
$3.44M
Findings
4
Programs
5
Organization: Village of Rantoul (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-18

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
380920 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
380921 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
957362 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - I
957363 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.54M Yes 2
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $1.35M - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $502,027 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $35,053 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $10,444 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
LJW3VQGNC4K5 Angela Schultz Auditee
2178926831 Sandy Cook Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Village of Rantoul, Illinois (the Village) under programs of the federal government for the year ended April 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Village, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Village. Expenditures reported in the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Village has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The following is a chedule of loans outstanding at year-end $1,607.051. EDA Revolving Loan Program (Assistance Listing 11.307) represents cash, securities, and loans outstanding that are 75% funded by the United States Department of Commerce during the year ended April 30, 2023. The total outstanding loan balances for the program are disclosed in Note 1. Total cash on hand was $287,435.

Finding Details

Federal agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal program title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: March 3, 2021 – December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Nonfederal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a nonprocurement transaction (e.g., grant or cooperative agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000 or meet certain other criteria as specified in 2 CFR section 180.220). Condition: The Village did not complete the suspension and debarment procedures prior to entering into the transactions. Questioned costs: None Context: The Village’s suspension and debarment policy has not been completely followed per the Uniform Grant Guidance. This was noted in the 2 out of 2 items tested. Cause: The processes for suspension and debarment where updated and approved near the end of the current fiscal year as a result of the prior year finding. However, the updated procedures were not implemented for the full year which resulted in the majority of the current year’s transactions following the old procedures. Effect: A lack of internal control procedures can lead to noncompliance with grant requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend following the requirements for suspension and debarment per the Uniform Guidance, including the date performed and retain required documentation. Views of responsible officials: The Village recognizes and accepts the audit finding as presented
Federal agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal program title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: March 3, 2021 – December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires nonfederal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include ensuring that supporting calculations are accurate. Condition: The Village could not provide proper support summarizing/reconciling its allowable costs totaling $15,281, when reporting the funds, it spent under COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds during the fiscal year. In addition, there is no formal documentation of the review being completed. Questioned costs: $15,281 Context: The Village errors on the amounts reported in 1 out of 1 report tested, with $15,281 lacking proper support during the fiscal year. Cause: Costs were paid accurately to vendors, but the Village could not provide proper support for the amount charged to the grant. Effect: May result in unallowable costs being charged to Federal programs. Repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the Village review its procedures relative to allocating costs and reviewing support provided for reporting to Federal programs. Views of responsible officials: The Village recognizes and accepts the audit finding as presented.
Federal agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal program title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: March 3, 2021 – December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Nonfederal entities are prohibited from contracting with or making subawards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred. “Covered transactions” include contracts for goods and services awarded under a nonprocurement transaction (e.g., grant or cooperative agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000 or meet certain other criteria as specified in 2 CFR section 180.220). Condition: The Village did not complete the suspension and debarment procedures prior to entering into the transactions. Questioned costs: None Context: The Village’s suspension and debarment policy has not been completely followed per the Uniform Grant Guidance. This was noted in the 2 out of 2 items tested. Cause: The processes for suspension and debarment where updated and approved near the end of the current fiscal year as a result of the prior year finding. However, the updated procedures were not implemented for the full year which resulted in the majority of the current year’s transactions following the old procedures. Effect: A lack of internal control procedures can lead to noncompliance with grant requirements. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend following the requirements for suspension and debarment per the Uniform Guidance, including the date performed and retain required documentation. Views of responsible officials: The Village recognizes and accepts the audit finding as presented
Federal agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal program title: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: March 3, 2021 – December 31, 2026 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires nonfederal entities receiving Federal awards establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include ensuring that supporting calculations are accurate. Condition: The Village could not provide proper support summarizing/reconciling its allowable costs totaling $15,281, when reporting the funds, it spent under COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds during the fiscal year. In addition, there is no formal documentation of the review being completed. Questioned costs: $15,281 Context: The Village errors on the amounts reported in 1 out of 1 report tested, with $15,281 lacking proper support during the fiscal year. Cause: Costs were paid accurately to vendors, but the Village could not provide proper support for the amount charged to the grant. Effect: May result in unallowable costs being charged to Federal programs. Repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the Village review its procedures relative to allocating costs and reviewing support provided for reporting to Federal programs. Views of responsible officials: The Village recognizes and accepts the audit finding as presented.