Audit 296550

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$4.20M
Findings
14
Programs
5
Organization: Village of Vinton, Texas (TX)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-03-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
383491 2022-004 - - P
383492 2022-004 - - P
383493 2022-004 - - P
383494 2022-004 - - P
383495 2022-004 - - P
383496 2022-004 - - P
383497 2022-004 - - P
959933 2022-004 - - P
959934 2022-004 - - P
959935 2022-004 - - P
959936 2022-004 - - P
959937 2022-004 - - P
959938 2022-004 - - P
959939 2022-004 - - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
66.202 Congressionally Mandated Projects $729,569 Yes 1
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $284,410 Yes 1
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $215,913 - 1
66.458 Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds $27,122 - 1
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $4,960 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
C7KRGG3XVNW3 Andrea Carrillo Auditee
9158865104 Shelly Ruddock Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3. FEDERAL LOAN Accounting Policies: 1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Village accounts for all awards under federal programs in a special revenue fund or a capital project fund. Special revenue funds are used to account for resources restricted to, or committed for specific purposes by a grantor. Capital project funds are used to account for resources restricted for capital outlays, including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets. If balances have not been expended by the end of the project period, grantors sometimes require the Village to refund all or part of the unused amount. For the year ended September 30, 2022, the Village accounted for federal grant funds in special revenue funds and capital project funds. These programs are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. With this measurement focus, only current assets, deferred outflows of resources, current liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources generally are included on the balance sheet. Operating statements of these funds present increased (i.e., revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and other financing uses) in fund balance. The modified accrual basis of accounting is used for these funds. The basis of accounting recognizes revenues in the accounting period in which they become susceptible to accrual, i.e., both measurable and available, and expenditures in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except for unmatured interest on long-term debt, which is recognized when due, and certain compensated absences, which are recognized when the obligations are expected to be liquidated with expandable available financial resources. 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. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant. When grant funds are received before expenditures are made, they are recorded as unearned revenues until earned. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “schedule”) includes the federal activity of the Village under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. 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 Award (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 assets, or cash flows of the Village. Period of Performance - The period of performance for federal grants for the purpose of liquidation of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 90 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provisions in Section H, Period of Performance of Federal Funds, Part 3, OMB Compliance Supplement - April 2022. Matching - Matching contributions for the Highway Planning and Construction Program was $9,986 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Program Income - Program income was not generated from any of the federal awards. Non-Cash Assistance - The Village did not receive any federal awards in the form of non-cash assistance during the year. Indirect Cost Rate - The Village did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Village did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Village was approved by the USDA Rural Utilities Service to receive a loan totaling $2,909,000 for the construction of the Village’s waterworks system. As of September 30, 2022, the amount outstanding on the loan balance was $2,850,000. The total loan proceeds from prior years is included in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The loan is reported in the Village’s Long-Term Debt. See Note III.E. for details.
Title: 4. RECONCILIATIONS Accounting Policies: 1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The Village accounts for all awards under federal programs in a special revenue fund or a capital project fund. Special revenue funds are used to account for resources restricted to, or committed for specific purposes by a grantor. Capital project funds are used to account for resources restricted for capital outlays, including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets. If balances have not been expended by the end of the project period, grantors sometimes require the Village to refund all or part of the unused amount. For the year ended September 30, 2022, the Village accounted for federal grant funds in special revenue funds and capital project funds. These programs are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. With this measurement focus, only current assets, deferred outflows of resources, current liabilities, and deferred inflows of resources generally are included on the balance sheet. Operating statements of these funds present increased (i.e., revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and other financing uses) in fund balance. The modified accrual basis of accounting is used for these funds. The basis of accounting recognizes revenues in the accounting period in which they become susceptible to accrual, i.e., both measurable and available, and expenditures in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except for unmatured interest on long-term debt, which is recognized when due, and certain compensated absences, which are recognized when the obligations are expected to be liquidated with expandable available financial resources. 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. Passthrough entity identifying numbers are presented where available. Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant. When grant funds are received before expenditures are made, they are recorded as unearned revenues until earned. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “schedule”) includes the federal activity of the Village under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. 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 Award (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 assets, or cash flows of the Village. Period of Performance - The period of performance for federal grants for the purpose of liquidation of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 90 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provisions in Section H, Period of Performance of Federal Funds, Part 3, OMB Compliance Supplement - April 2022. Matching - Matching contributions for the Highway Planning and Construction Program was $9,986 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Program Income - Program income was not generated from any of the federal awards. Non-Cash Assistance - The Village did not receive any federal awards in the form of non-cash assistance during the year. Indirect Cost Rate - The Village did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Village did not elect to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The total revenue presented on Exhibit K-1 can be reconciled to Exhibit C-3 as follows: See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table.

Finding Details

2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.
2022-004 All Federal Programs - Compliance - Data Collection Form Criteria: The audit package and the data collection form shall be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse 30 days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first, in accordance with the regulation found in the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a). Condition Found: For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Village did not submit the data collection form to the Federal Clearinghouse by the required due date of June 30, 2022, in accordance with the federal requirements. Cause: The Village fell behind in completing its financial reporting duties due in large part to the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village had to spend time addressing issues related to the pandemic and operations while only limited personnel were available. As such, financial reporting fell behind. Effect: The Village is not in compliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs/Basis: N/A Context: One out of one required submissions for FY 2021 and future submissions applicable to FY 2022. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Village submit the data collection form within the time frame required by the Uniform Guidance. View of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.