Audit 315062

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$7.41M
Findings
32
Programs
24
Organization: City of Santa Fe (NM)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-12

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478374 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
478375 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
478376 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
478377 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
478378 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
478379 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
478380 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
478381 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
478382 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
478383 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
478384 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
478385 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
478386 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
478387 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
478388 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
478389 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
1054816 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
1054817 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
1054818 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
1054819 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
1054820 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
1054821 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
1054822 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
1054823 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
1054824 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
1054825 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
1054826 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
1054827 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L
1054828 2023-004 Material Weakness - AB
1054829 2023-005 Material Weakness - AB
1054830 2023-006 Material Weakness - F
1054831 2023-007 Material Weakness Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Covid-19: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.12M Yes 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $1.32M Yes 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program #54 $850,534 Yes 4
20.505 Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research $348,239 - 0
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $273,667 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $239,056 - 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program #51 $234,351 Yes 4
14.218 Covid-19: Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $223,455 Yes 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $147,490 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $109,484 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C-1_nutrition Services $94,043 - 0
93.788 Opioid Str $84,307 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $48,568 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C-2_nutrition Services $43,840 - 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program #52 $42,035 Yes 4
94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program $40,861 - 0
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $35,431 - 0
94.011 Foster Grandparent Program $34,773 - 0
20.703 Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants $32,059 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $29,101 - 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program #53 $27,360 Yes 4
45.024 Promotion of the Arts_grants to Organizations and Individuals $15,000 - 0
93.052 Covid-19: National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E Arpa $14,972 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $3,249 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
QLN2YKMMJ8X6 Emily Oster Auditee
5059556171 Alan D. Bowers, Jr. Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: LOANS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the City of Santa Fe. (The "City") and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis as was used to prepare the fund financial statements. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, our used in the preparation De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the allowed 10% indirect cost rate. The City did not expend federal awards related to loans or loan guarantees during the year.
Title: FEDERALLY FUNDED INSURANCE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the City of Santa Fe. (The "City") and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis as was used to prepare the fund financial statements. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, our used in the preparation De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the allowed 10% indirect cost rate. The City has no federally funded insurance.
Title: RECONCILIATION OF SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERL AWARDS TO FINANCILA STAEMENTS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the City of Santa Fe. (The "City") and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is the same basis as was used to prepare the fund financial statements. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, our used in the preparation De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City did not elect to use the allowed 10% indirect cost rate. See table in report on page 211

Finding Details

2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.
2023‐004 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Noncompliance, Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During reconciliation of the general ledger to the SEFA, it was noted multiple pay periods were duplicated which were included in request for reimbursement. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR section 200.430(f) – Factors affecting allowability of costs ‐ Not be included as a cost or used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other federally‐financed program in either the current or a prior period. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accuracy of the amounts listed on the general ledger as charged to the grant. Questioned Cost: Known and likely questioned costs of $86,333 Effect: The City requested reimbursement for duplicate transactions resulting in disallowed costs.
2023‐005 – Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs over Payroll (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During our review of payroll related transactions, 10 out of 45 timesheets tested did not include appropriate approval by the Manager/Supervisor. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.403g, costs must be adequately documented to be allowable under Federal awards. Cause: The City is not following procedures to ensure the appropriate approvals are being conducted on all payroll transactions. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City may unintentionally overpay or underpay employees during their fiscal year.
2023‐006 – Equipment and Real Property Management (Material Weakness over Internal Controls over Compliance) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: The City’s approved annual inventory was not complete and accurate. Certain assets listed as disposed were still in use for Airport operations, other assets that were disposed were included as active assets. Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a), the non‐federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per 2 CFR 200.313(d)(1) Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. Cause: The City’s approved annual inventory contained errors in information and assets disposed of still listed. Questioned Cost: None. Effect: The City could dispose of or lose federally funded equipment without following federal guidelines.
2023‐007 (2021‐009) – Financial Reporting (Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance) (repeated/modified) Federal Program Information Federal Award Title and ALN: Airport Improvement Program, 20.106 Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Federal Award ID Number: SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐051‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐052‐2020; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐054‐2021; SAF‐SWG‐3‐35‐0037‐057‐2021 Federal Award Year: 2023 Condition: During review of reports, the City submitted 10 financial reports that did not include supporting backup documentation to substantiate the information reported. Management’s Progress on Repeat Findings: Some progress made from prior year. Criteria: Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.303a, non‐federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entities is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Per Title 2 US Code of Federal Regulations Part 200.508(d), the Auditee must provide the auditor with access to books, records, supporting documentation, and other information as needed for the auditor to perform the audit required by grant agreements and part 200.306(b), for all federal awards, any matching funds, must be accepted as part of the non‐Federal entities matching when the following criteria is met (1) Are verifiable from the non‐Federal entities records. Cause: The City does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure documentation is retained to support accuracy of the report. Questioned Cost: None Effect: Lack of proper support for accuracy of reports can result in improper reporting which could lead to disallowed costs. However, our audit disclosed no instances of unallowable costs.