Audit 310264

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$2.29M
Findings
4
Programs
5
Organization: Blanco County (TX)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
403141 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403142 2023-003 Material Weakness - I
979583 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
979584 2023-003 Material Weakness - I

Contacts

Name Title Type
UPWQPPK7D9V8 Shelly Wenmohs Auditee
8308684566 Tracie Neffendorf Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus. The Governmental Fund Types are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. All federal expenditures were accounted for in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, components of the Governmental Fund Type. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. Federal grants are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and, accordingly, when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The period of availability for federal grant funds for the purpose of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 30 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provision in the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County used the approved indirect cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of the Blanco County, Texas under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus. The Governmental Fund Types are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. All federal expenditures were accounted for in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, components of the Governmental Fund Type. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. Federal grants are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and, accordingly, when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The period of availability for federal grant funds for the purpose of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 30 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provision in the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County used the approved indirect cost rate. The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus. The Governmental Fund Types are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. All federal expenditures were accounted for in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, components of the Governmental Fund Type. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. Federal grants are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and, accordingly, when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The period of availability for federal grant funds for the purpose of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 30 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provision in the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement focus. The Governmental Fund Types are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement focus. All federal expenditures were accounted for in the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds, components of the Governmental Fund Type. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. Federal grants are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the provisions of the grant and, accordingly, when such funds are received, they are recorded as deferred revenues until earned. The period of availability for federal grant funds for the purpose of outstanding obligations made on or before the ending date of the federal project period extended 30 days beyond the federal project period ending date, in accordance with provision in the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County used the approved indirect cost rate. Blanco County, Texas has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Type of Finding: Material Weakness - Internal Control Criteria: Uniform Guidance states recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) are responsible for ensuring any procurement using CLFRF funds are consistent with the procurement standards set forth in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Condition: The County failed to implement and monitor suspension and debarment procedures to comply with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Cause: Procedures were not put in place to monitor the procurement procedures conducted by the independent contractor to assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance standards. Effect: Contracts may have been awarded to ineligible vendors. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Procedures should be put in place to monitor and comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action:
Type of Finding: Material Non-compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance procurement standards (2 CFR 200.214) state recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are prohibited from entering into subawards and contracts with parties that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance programs. Condition: The County failed to comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards (2 CFR 200.214) regarding suspension and debarment. Cause: The County's procurement procedures did not include procedures for vetting vendors with regard to suspension and debarment from participating in federal assistance programs. Effect: Contracts may have been awarded to vendors ineligible to participate in the federal assistance program. Questioned Cost: None Recommendation: Procedures should be put in place to comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards regarding suspension and debarment. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action:
Type of Finding: Material Weakness - Internal Control Criteria: Uniform Guidance states recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) are responsible for ensuring any procurement using CLFRF funds are consistent with the procurement standards set forth in the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Condition: The County failed to implement and monitor suspension and debarment procedures to comply with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.214). Cause: Procedures were not put in place to monitor the procurement procedures conducted by the independent contractor to assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance standards. Effect: Contracts may have been awarded to ineligible vendors. Questioned Costs: None Recommendation: Procedures should be put in place to monitor and comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action:
Type of Finding: Material Non-compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance procurement standards (2 CFR 200.214) state recipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are prohibited from entering into subawards and contracts with parties that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance programs. Condition: The County failed to comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards (2 CFR 200.214) regarding suspension and debarment. Cause: The County's procurement procedures did not include procedures for vetting vendors with regard to suspension and debarment from participating in federal assistance programs. Effect: Contracts may have been awarded to vendors ineligible to participate in the federal assistance program. Questioned Cost: None Recommendation: Procedures should be put in place to comply with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards regarding suspension and debarment. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: