Audit 295981

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$2.24M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Organization: Town of Dudley, Massachusetts (MA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-03-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
382245 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
958687 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
KKHLL46BAKV5 Deborah Thibaudeau Auditee
5089498016 Thomas J. Scanlon, Jr. Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, did not use the de minimis indirect cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal grant activity of the Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented 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). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Town of Dudley, Massachusetts.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, did not use the de minimis indirect cost rate. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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.
Title: Indirect Costs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, did not use the de minimis indirect cost rate. The Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, did not use the de minimis indirect cost rate.
Title: U. S. Department of Homeland Security Programs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Town of Dudley, Massachusetts, did not use the de minimis indirect cost rate. U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Disaster Grants – Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disaster) expenditures are recognized when the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approves the Town of Dudley, Massachusetts’ project worksheets (PW) and the Town has incurred eligible expenditures. The amounts reported in the Schedule includes $89,222 of expenditures incurred in prior fiscal years but awarded by FEMA in the current fiscal year.

Finding Details

The Overview page of the SLFRF COMPLIANCE REPORT MA0080 P&E REPORT 2023 was left blank, as we did not know that it had to be completed, as the Town reported a revenue loss.
The Overview page of the SLFRF COMPLIANCE REPORT MA0080 P&E REPORT 2023 was left blank, as we did not know that it had to be completed, as the Town reported a revenue loss.