Audit 315527

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$138.66M
Findings
46
Programs
61
Organization: Arapahoe County, Colorado (CO)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-19

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478998 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
478999 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479000 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479001 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479002 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479003 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479004 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479005 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479006 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479007 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479008 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479009 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479010 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479011 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479012 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479013 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
479014 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479015 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479016 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479017 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479018 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479019 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
479020 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055440 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055441 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055442 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055443 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055444 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055445 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055446 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055447 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055448 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055449 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055450 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055451 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055452 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055453 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055454 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055455 2023-001 Material Weakness - L
1055456 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055457 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055458 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055459 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055460 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055461 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1055462 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $11.92M Yes 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $6.06M - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $5.28M Yes 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $5.27M - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $2.98M Yes 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $2.70M - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance $2.51M - 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $1.15M - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1.09M - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $940,771 Yes 0
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $768,908 - 0
17.207 Employment Service/wagner-Peyser Funded Activities $603,098 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $583,807 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $579,943 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $535,350 - 0
17.270 Reintegration of Ex-Offenders $454,847 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $394,586 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $380,143 - 0
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $315,660 - 0
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $288,571 - 0
16.606 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program $253,582 - 0
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $208,649 - 0
93.940 Hiv Prevention Activities_health Department Based $183,037 - 0
17.268 H-1b Job Training Grants $175,393 - 0
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $139,281 - 0
10.551 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $124,890 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $124,201 - 0
17.285 Apprenticeship USA Grants $122,541 - 0
93.217 Family Planning_services $119,999 - 0
93.048 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iv_and Title Ii_discretionary Projects $119,618 - 0
93.967 Cdc's Collaboration with Academia to Strengthen Public Health $117,895 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $96,434 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $92,982 - 0
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $76,256 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $65,595 - 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $64,070 Yes 1
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $58,833 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $52,836 - 0
15.437 Minerals Leasing Act $50,880 - 0
17.225 Reemployment Services and Assessment (resea) Program $45,859 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance $41,705 - 0
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $41,020 - 0
95.001 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program $33,147 - 0
17.280 Workforce Investment Act (wia) Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants $25,735 - 0
17.258 Wia Adult Program $25,708 - 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $25,679 Yes 1
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $23,909 - 0
17.245 Trade Adjustment Assistance $22,919 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $21,960 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $19,277 - 0
16.742 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program $18,308 - 0
93.317 Emerging Infections Programs $14,153 - 0
93.747 Elder Abuse Prevention Interventions Program $12,610 - 0
93.421 Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services Through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health $11,707 - 0
16.607 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program $8,633 - 0
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $8,177 - 0
17.801 Jobs for Veterans State Grants $8,006 - 0
16.543 Missing Children's Assistance $6,620 - 0
17.804 Local Veterans' Employment Representative Program $4,003 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $2,261 - 0
93.472 Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs (a) $594 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
J5WHK64NAWM1 Heather Lin Auditee
3037954468 John-Paul Lechevallier Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 2 Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal financial assistance programs of the Arapahoe County, Colorado primary government (the County). The County’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. All federal financial assistance received by the primary government directly from federal agencies, as well as federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies, including the State of Colorado, is included on the schedule. Governmental funds account for the County’s federal grant activity. Amounts reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are recognized on the modified accrual basis when they become a demand on current available federal resources and eligibility requirements are met, or on an accrual basis at the time liabilities are incurred and all eligibility requirements are met, except in the following programs, which are reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards on the cash basis: Program Title ALN SNAP Cluster 10.561 SNAP Cluster 10.551 Guardianship Assistance 93.090 Promoting Safe and Stable Families 93.556 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 Child Support Enforcement 93.563 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 93.568 CCDF Cluster 93.575, 93.596 Child Welfare Services – State Grants 93.645 Foster Care – Title IV-E 93.658 Adoption Assistance 93.659 Social Services Block Grant 93.667 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program 93.674 Medicaid 93.778 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected not to use the 10-percent De Minimis indirect cost rate. The SNAP – Administration allocation of financial assistance between federal monies passed through the State and Douglas County Human Services and state monies derived from and provided by the Colorado Department of Human Services for the year ended December 31, 2023 is $5,595,770, $124,890, and $55,483. LEAP passed through the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Energy Office for the year ended December 31, 2023, is $1,124,059.
Title: Note 3 - Noncash Programs Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal financial assistance programs of the Arapahoe County, Colorado primary government (the County). The County’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. All federal financial assistance received by the primary government directly from federal agencies, as well as federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies, including the State of Colorado, is included on the schedule. Governmental funds account for the County’s federal grant activity. Amounts reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are recognized on the modified accrual basis when they become a demand on current available federal resources and eligibility requirements are met, or on an accrual basis at the time liabilities are incurred and all eligibility requirements are met, except in the following programs, which are reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards on the cash basis: Program Title ALN SNAP Cluster 10.561 SNAP Cluster 10.551 Guardianship Assistance 93.090 Promoting Safe and Stable Families 93.556 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 Child Support Enforcement 93.563 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 93.568 CCDF Cluster 93.575, 93.596 Child Welfare Services – State Grants 93.645 Foster Care – Title IV-E 93.658 Adoption Assistance 93.659 Social Services Block Grant 93.667 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program 93.674 Medicaid 93.778 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected not to use the 10-percent De Minimis indirect cost rate. Arapahoe County Public Health Department receives noncash vouchers and assistance. These amounts are neither recorded in the financial statements nor in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Noncash award programs include the following: 10.557 WIC Food Vouchers $9,436,132 93.977 Federal Comprehensive STD Prevention System (CSPS) Assistance $ 26,878
Title: Note 4 - Donated Asset Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal financial assistance programs of the Arapahoe County, Colorado primary government (the County). The County’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. All federal financial assistance received by the primary government directly from federal agencies, as well as federal financial assistance passed through other government agencies, including the State of Colorado, is included on the schedule. Governmental funds account for the County’s federal grant activity. Amounts reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are recognized on the modified accrual basis when they become a demand on current available federal resources and eligibility requirements are met, or on an accrual basis at the time liabilities are incurred and all eligibility requirements are met, except in the following programs, which are reported in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards on the cash basis: Program Title ALN SNAP Cluster 10.561 SNAP Cluster 10.551 Guardianship Assistance 93.090 Promoting Safe and Stable Families 93.556 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families 93.558 Child Support Enforcement 93.563 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 93.568 CCDF Cluster 93.575, 93.596 Child Welfare Services – State Grants 93.645 Foster Care – Title IV-E 93.658 Adoption Assistance 93.659 Social Services Block Grant 93.667 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program 93.674 Medicaid 93.778 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected not to use the 10-percent De Minimis indirect cost rate. The County received donated asset from the City and County of Denver with a value of $211,070 based on the estimated fair value of the asset received. It is a Special Operations Barrier Trailer with Armor that was purchased with Funds from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program, assistance listing number 97.067. The donated asset is not included in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Community Development Block Grant and COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: B-18-UC-08-0002, B-19-UC-08-0002, B-20-UC-08-0002, B-20-UW-08-0002, B-21-UC- 08-0002, B-22-UC-08-0002, and B-23-UC-08-0002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 2 CFR 200.303 requires that non-Federal entities receiving Federal awards (i.e., auditee management) establish and maintain internal control designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. 2 CFR Part 170 requires subawards to be reported to the Federal Funding and Accountability Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: During testing of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports, it was noted that no FFATA reporting had been completed during the year ended December 31, 2023. Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements 6 6 6 Not tested Not tested Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported Report Not Timely Subaward Amount Incorrect Subaward Missing Key Elements $ 480,000 $ 480,000 $ 480,000 Not tested Not tested Questioned costs: None. Context: While the reports were not filed timely, the supporting documentation that was needed to file the report was gathered by the County and the filing was completed in May 2024. Cause: The County experienced turnover during the fiscal year which impacted the timeliness of the submissions. Effect: Compliance with the reporting requirement for this program is not being met and the information is not being provided on the public website. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the County continue with the process being implemented during the fiscal year 2024, which includes completing submission of the reports and tracking the timely submission of the FFATA reports. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Home Investment Partnerships Program and COVID-19 Home Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.239 Award Period: January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 Award Number: M-18-DC-08-0221, M-19-DC-08-0221, M-20-DC-08-0221, M-21-DC-08-0221, M-22-DC- 08-0221, and M-23-DC-08-0221 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: Per 24 CFR section 92.504(d), during the period of affordability, the participating jurisdiction (the County) is required to perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners. Condition: The County did not conduct the required inspections of the HOME-assisted rental housing units during the year ended December 31, 2023. Questioned costs: None Context: Inspections can be required for as much as 20 years and occur at a frequency from one to three years, depending on the number of units in the building. Cause: Personnel issues led to the County not completing the inspections. Effect: HOME-assisted rental units could be out of compliance with HUD regulations which can impact tenants. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County continue to train personnel so that the inspections are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.