Audit 303308

FY End
2023-11-30
Total Expended
$3.09M
Findings
2
Programs
13
Organization: Woodford County, Illinois (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-04-11

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Contacts

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HJTRASVANTM5 Melissa Andrews Auditee
3094674621 Adam Pulley Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes all federal grant activity of Woodford County, Illinois (the County) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. Federal financial assistance expended for grants received directly from federal agencies and federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule. The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. 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. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in the financial statements. 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 for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes all federal grant activity of Woodford County, Illinois (the County) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. Federal financial assistance expended for grants received directly from federal agencies and federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule. The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports unless there are timing differences.
Title: OTHER NONCASH ASSISTANCE FOR INSURANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes all federal grant activity of Woodford County, Illinois (the County) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. Federal financial assistance expended for grants received directly from federal agencies and federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule. The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The County did not receive any federal awards in the form of noncash assistance for insurance in effect during the fiscal year, loans, or loan guarantees.
Title: RECLASSIFICATIONS Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes all federal grant activity of Woodford County, Illinois (the County) and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. Federal financial assistance expended for grants received directly from federal agencies and federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule. The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. When preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, the County uses the most current information available from pass-through entities to determine whether funding is state or federal. Due to a different fiscal year than some pass-through entities, situations can arise where funding reported as federal is ultimately determined to be nonfederal and vice versa. Under these circumstances, the reclassified amount is reported on the current year schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

Finding Details

Finding No. 2024-004 – Suspension and Debarment Federal agency: US Treasury Federal program title: Covid 19 – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Listing Number: 21.027 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Federal Register 79 FR 75879 states a participant in a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier must verify that the entity is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transactions. Condition: During our testing of 5 entities the County entered covered transactions with, we noted the County was not able to provide sufficient evidence of verification of any of the entities before initiating the transactions. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted this condition in 5 out of 5 vendors tested. Effect: Noncompliance could lead to loss of funding. Cause: The County was unaware of the specific requirement for the related grant. Repeat Finding: Finding was not reported in the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend the County review its policies and procedures to adequately document the verification of entities it enters covered transactions with as not being suspended or debarred. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Finding No. 2024-004 – Suspension and Debarment Federal agency: US Treasury Federal program title: Covid 19 – State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Listing Number: 21.027 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Award Period: March 3, 2021 through December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter Criteria or Specific Requirement: The Federal Register 79 FR 75879 states a participant in a covered transaction with an entity at a lower tier must verify that the entity is not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded from participating in the transactions. Condition: During our testing of 5 entities the County entered covered transactions with, we noted the County was not able to provide sufficient evidence of verification of any of the entities before initiating the transactions. Questioned costs: None Context: We noted this condition in 5 out of 5 vendors tested. Effect: Noncompliance could lead to loss of funding. Cause: The County was unaware of the specific requirement for the related grant. Repeat Finding: Finding was not reported in the prior year. Recommendation: We recommend the County review its policies and procedures to adequately document the verification of entities it enters covered transactions with as not being suspended or debarred. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.