Audit 316353

FY End
2023-11-30
Total Expended
$3.00M
Findings
2
Programs
16
Organization: Montgomery County, Il (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-31
Auditor: Scheffel Boyle

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JKTYE7ALNRU7 Nikki Lohman Auditee
2175329524 Robyn Klingler Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Montgomery County, Illinois (the County) under programs of the federal government for the year ended November 30, 2023. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in fund balance, revenues and expenditures of the County.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The County did not pass through any federal funds to subrecipients during the year ended November 30, 2023.
Title: NONMONETARY ASSISTANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The County did not receive nonmonetary assistance from federal programs during the year ended November 30, 2023.
Title: FEDERAL INSURANCE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The County had no federal insurance as it relates to federal programs in effect for the year ended November 30, 2023.
Title: LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The County has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The County had no outstanding loans or loan guarantees as it relates to federal sources as of November 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-003 Criteria: The County’s federal expenditure reports should agree to the amounts reported on the schedule of expenditures for federal awards. Condition: The County incorrectly reported expenditures on their annual Project and Expenditure (P&E) report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023. There were excluded expenditures and overstated expenditures for various projects. Cause: The County relied on a third party, Bellwether, who assisted in the preparation of annual P&E reports and thought they had provided all ordinances and support necessary for each project. The net effect was an understatement of expenditures of $50,130. Effect: The County’s expenditures on the annual P&E report for the American Rescue Plan Act did not match the expenditures report on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Recommendation: The County should ensure all expenditures incurred within the fiscal year are included on the annual report. Response: The County will work closer with Bellwether to ensure the expenditures are matching and included in the report.
Finding 2023-003 Criteria: The County’s federal expenditure reports should agree to the amounts reported on the schedule of expenditures for federal awards. Condition: The County incorrectly reported expenditures on their annual Project and Expenditure (P&E) report for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023. There were excluded expenditures and overstated expenditures for various projects. Cause: The County relied on a third party, Bellwether, who assisted in the preparation of annual P&E reports and thought they had provided all ordinances and support necessary for each project. The net effect was an understatement of expenditures of $50,130. Effect: The County’s expenditures on the annual P&E report for the American Rescue Plan Act did not match the expenditures report on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Recommendation: The County should ensure all expenditures incurred within the fiscal year are included on the annual report. Response: The County will work closer with Bellwether to ensure the expenditures are matching and included in the report.