Audit 310740

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$10.89M
Findings
28
Programs
35
Organization: Summit County Colorado (CO)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-28
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
403830 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403831 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403832 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403833 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403834 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403835 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403836 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403837 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403838 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403839 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403840 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403841 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
403842 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
403843 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980272 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980273 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980274 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980275 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980276 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980277 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980278 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980279 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980280 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980281 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980282 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980283 2023-003 Material Weakness - M
980284 2023-002 Material Weakness - I
980285 2023-003 Material Weakness - M

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low Or No Emissions Programs $1.39M Yes 0
10.665 Schools and Roads - Grants to States $982,740 - 0
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $644,157 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $423,481 - 0
93.493 Fy22 Congressional Directive Spending System-Wide Mental Assessment Response Team $351,039 - 0
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $312,839 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $299,191 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $293,060 - 0
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $280,000 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $268,006 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $256,332 - 0
21.032 Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund $250,567 Yes 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $227,139 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $176,855 - 0
15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education $150,000 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $75,387 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $73,933 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $67,401 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $61,563 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $61,334 - 0
93.600 Head Start $55,394 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $53,743 - 0
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $47,157 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $26,265 - 0
66.605 Performance Partnership Grants $22,390 - 0
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $19,429 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance $11,852 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $11,617 - 0
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $8,435 - 0
93.103 Food and Drug Administration_research $5,000 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $4,829 Yes 2
93.279 Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs $2,280 - 0
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $1,653 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance $1,375 - 0
10.551 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $566 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
KFVNBUDNSNA7 David Reynolds Auditee
9704533434 Janeen Hathcock Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note A - Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Modified Accrual De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimus cost rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of Summit County, Colorado (the County) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information 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 County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or fund balance, or cash flows of the County.
Title: Note B - Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Modified Accrual De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimus cost rate Governmental fund types account for the County’s federal grant activity. Therefore, expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis – when they become a demand on current available financial resources, except for subrecipient expenditures, which are reported on the cash basis. When applicable, 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. Federal financial assistance provided to a subrecipient is treated as an expenditure when it is paid to the subrecipient.
Title: Note C - Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Modified Accrual De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimus cost rate The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimus cost rate.

Finding Details

U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Procurement Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Control Criteria: As a condition of receiving Federal awards, non-Federal entities agree to comply with laws, regulations, and the provisions of grant agreements and contracts, and to maintain internal control to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with these requirements. Prior to entering a covered transaction, a non-federal entity must ensure the vendor was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. A contract award must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180. Further, 2 CFR section Appendix II to Part 200, Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards states that in addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain certain provisions, as applicable. Finally, the procurement method used must be appropriate based on the dollar amount and conditions specified in 2 CFR section 200.320. The procurement file must contain evidence that supports the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of the contract type, basis for contractor selection, and basis of contract price. Condition: The County was not able to provide evidence that they verified the vendors used in the program were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering the contract for 2 of 2 vendors tested. The County also failed to provide certain provisions required by the Uniform Guidance in the contracts with both vendors specifically for the Davis Bacon Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The County was not able to provide evidence to support the rationale for the method of procurement, for 1 of 2 vendors testing. This included whether the procurement method was appropriate, whether it provided for full and open competition, or if a cost/price analysis was performed. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the procurement requirements the procurement files did not contain the required information to support compliance with the standards. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to procurement resulted in a finding. 13 14 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Questioned Costs: None to report Context/Sampling: The population consisted of 3 vendors, 2 of which were selected for procurement, suspension and debarment testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend the County modify and strengthen its current policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained regarding verification of vendor suspension/debarment, selection of procurement method in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.320 and that all applicable required provisions are communicated to contractors in accordance with 2 CFR Appendix II to Part 200. Views of Responsible Officials: Agree
U.S. Department of Treasury Passed-through the Colorado Department of Local Affairs FFAL #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Subrecipient Monitoring Material Noncompliance Material Weakness in Internal Controls Criteria: Section 2 CFR 200.331 establishes the determination of whether there is a subrecipient or contractor of the federal award. The non-Federal entity may concurrently receive Federal awards as a recipient, a subrecipient, and a contractor, depending on the substance of its agreements with Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities. Therefore, a passthrough entity must make case-by-case determinations whether each agreement it makes for the disbursement of Federal program funds casts the party receiving the funds in the role of a subrecipient or a contractor. The Federal awarding agency may supply and require recipients to comply with additional guidance to support these determinations provided such guidance does not conflict with this section. Once it is determined the recipient is a sub-recipient there are certain requirements for pass-through entities established in 2 CFR 200.332. Per 2 CFR 200.332, pass-through entities are responsible for informing subrecipients of the Federal award identifiers including but not limited to award date, period of performance and Federal awarding agency and Assistance Listing Number and title. Pass-through entities are required to assess the subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward. Further, the pass-through entity is required to perform certain monitoring activities to ensure the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Finally, the pass-through entity should also verify the subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F - Audit Requirement under the Uniform Guidance. The monitoring policy should include an initial valuation of risk of noncompliance to determine the appropriate level of monitoring required related to the subaward as well as appropriate awarding documentation. Condition: The County did not appropriately identify two subrecipients of the grant and initially determined them to be contractors. The County failed to perform any subrecipient monitoring as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: Due to the County’s failure to understand the sub-recipient monitoring requirements, two of subawards were incorrectly identified as contractors and none of the required award and monitoring procedures were performed for the four subrecipients of the grant. Effect: Insufficient procedures and internal controls related to subrecipients resulted in noncompliance. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. 16 Summit County, Colorado Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs Year Ended December 31, 2023 Context/Sampling: All four subrecipients were selected for subrecipient monitoring testing. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County establish and adhere to policies and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements as established by 2 CFR 200.331 and 2 CFR 200.332. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.