Audit 310796

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$3.01M
Findings
2
Programs
12
Organization: Maverick County, Texas (TX)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-28

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NGDWKRNDM8C5 Raul Trevino Auditee
8307733708 Alfredo Vera Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 1. General Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use a de minimis cost rate of 10% as described at 2 CFR §200.414(f)—Indirect (F&A) costs. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards (the “Schedule”), presents the activity of all federal and state financial assistance programs of Maverick County, Texas (the “County”), for the year ended September 30, 2023. The County’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements. Federal and state financial assistance received directly from federal agencies and other agencies are included in the Schedule.
Title: 2. Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use a de minimis cost rate of 10% as described at 2 CFR §200.414(f)—Indirect (F&A) costs. The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements.
Title: 3. Indirect Costs Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use a de minimis cost rate of 10% as described at 2 CFR §200.414(f)—Indirect (F&A) costs. The County did not elect to use a de minimis cost rate of 10% as described at 2 CFR §200.414(f)—Indirect (F&A) costs.
Title: 4. Pass Through Expenditures Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the County’s financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use a de minimis cost rate of 10% as described at 2 CFR §200.414(f)—Indirect (F&A) costs. None of the federal programs expended by the County were provided to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-001 Performance Reporting Federal Program: CLFR American Resuce Plan ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Award Year: 2021 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which together make up the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) program. Per review of the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the SLFRF program, metropolitan cities with a population below 250,000 residents that are allocated less than $10 million in SLRFR funding are required to submit a quarterly Project and Expenditure Report. Condition: During our review of the federal program, we noted that the County submitted the Quarter 4 (2022) report. Late. Cause: The County lacks internal controls over the reporting deadlines for the program. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the County cannot prevent or detect reporting deadlines. Failure to submit the Project and Expenditure Report timely may lead to noncompliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the SLFRF program and establish internal controls to ensure the County submits required reports when they are due Management's View: Management agrees with finding. See corrective action plan on page 137. MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 129
Finding 2023-001 Performance Reporting Federal Program: CLFR American Resuce Plan ALN 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Award Year: 2021 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which together make up the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“SLFRF”) program. Per review of the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the SLFRF program, metropolitan cities with a population below 250,000 residents that are allocated less than $10 million in SLRFR funding are required to submit a quarterly Project and Expenditure Report. Condition: During our review of the federal program, we noted that the County submitted the Quarter 4 (2022) report. Late. Cause: The County lacks internal controls over the reporting deadlines for the program. Effect: Without proper internal controls, the County cannot prevent or detect reporting deadlines. Failure to submit the Project and Expenditure Report timely may lead to noncompliance with federal requirements. Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to the Compliance and Reporting Guidance for the SLFRF program and establish internal controls to ensure the County submits required reports when they are due Management's View: Management agrees with finding. See corrective action plan on page 137. MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 129