Audit 315288

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$1.90M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Rural Development Fund (WY)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-07-16

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478669 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - L
1055111 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $1.69M Yes 1
10.351 Rural Business Development Grant $210,555 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DREDGRBAJG53 Jan Lehenbauer Auditee
9713733312 Deshayne Hoag Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 3: Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Rural Development Fund and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting unless otherwise noted. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: RDF did not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate. The Economic Adjustment Assistance program is a revolving loan fund and is considered to be a loan program. Federal expenditures reported above are based on the following formula, as specified by the Department of Commerce and Economic Development Administration.
Title: Note 4: Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Rural Development Fund and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting unless otherwise noted. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: RDF did not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate. There were no awards passed through to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Condition: Errors were identified during our testing of the Organization’s Form ED-209, Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report. In addition, supporting documentation was not available for review of some financial amounts reported. Criteria: 13 CFR 307.14 requires the Organization to submit a revolving loan fund financial report semi-annually. The report should reconcile with the Organization’s financial documents and account balances. Cause: The Organization’s management company experienced turnover in the accounting function. Some balances were not accurately reconciled and recorded until the errors were identified in 2023. The Organization revised and submitted amended ED-209’s to the Federal Agency. Effect: A material error existed in the original and amended semiannual Form ED-209’s and two key line items were not able to be agreed to supporting financial documents. Repeat of Prior Year Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: Management has improved their process for reconciling balances and tracking relevant information for proper reporting. We recommend that management continue to improve internal control systems and processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. View of Management: Management agrees with the finding. A response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan.
Condition: Errors were identified during our testing of the Organization’s Form ED-209, Revolving Loan Fund Financial Report. In addition, supporting documentation was not available for review of some financial amounts reported. Criteria: 13 CFR 307.14 requires the Organization to submit a revolving loan fund financial report semi-annually. The report should reconcile with the Organization’s financial documents and account balances. Cause: The Organization’s management company experienced turnover in the accounting function. Some balances were not accurately reconciled and recorded until the errors were identified in 2023. The Organization revised and submitted amended ED-209’s to the Federal Agency. Effect: A material error existed in the original and amended semiannual Form ED-209’s and two key line items were not able to be agreed to supporting financial documents. Repeat of Prior Year Finding: No Auditor’s Recommendation: Management has improved their process for reconciling balances and tracking relevant information for proper reporting. We recommend that management continue to improve internal control systems and processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. View of Management: Management agrees with the finding. A response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan.