Audit 317805

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.23M
Findings
4
Programs
3
Organization: City of Hughes (AK)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
485018 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
485019 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1061460 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L
1061461 2023-002 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

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KSBJS2ZLDPX1 Thelma Nicholia Auditee
9078892206 Joseph Bergene Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of City of Hughes, Alaska under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 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 City of Hughes, Alaska, it is not intended to and does not present the financial statements of City of Hughes, Alaska.
Title: Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 3. Passed Through Awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Hughes, Alaska has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No amounts were passed through to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Finding 2023-002 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Programs: Community Development Block Grants Fund Passthrough Agency: State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic ------------ ---Development ALN Numbers: 14.228 Passthrough Award Number: 20-CBDG-02 / 20-CVBGVC-03 Award Year: 2020 Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance and noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The City did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the audit report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The City was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see corrective action form.
Finding 2023-002 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Programs: Community Development Block Grants Fund Passthrough Agency: State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic ------------ ---Development ALN Numbers: 14.228 Passthrough Award Number: 20-CBDG-02 / 20-CVBGVC-03 Award Year: 2020 Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance and noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The City did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the audit report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The City was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see corrective action form.
Finding 2023-002 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Programs: Community Development Block Grants Fund Passthrough Agency: State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic ------------ ---Development ALN Numbers: 14.228 Passthrough Award Number: 20-CBDG-02 / 20-CVBGVC-03 Award Year: 2020 Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance and noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The City did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the audit report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The City was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see corrective action form.
Finding 2023-002 Late Reporting and Noncompliance with Reporting Requirements Federal Agencies: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Programs: Community Development Block Grants Fund Passthrough Agency: State of Alaska Department of Commerce Community and Economic ------------ ---Development ALN Numbers: 14.228 Passthrough Award Number: 20-CBDG-02 / 20-CVBGVC-03 Award Year: 2020 Type of Finding: Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance and noncompliance. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires that the reporting package be submitted within the earlier of 9 months after year end or 30 days after the report issuance in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR part 200, subpart F, section 200.512. Condition and Context: The City did not adhere to the Uniform Guidance requirement of submitting the reporting package within the earlier of 30 days after the receipt of the audit report, or the nine months after the end of the audit period. Cause: Lack of internal controls around Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The City was not in compliance with reporting requirements. Questioned costs: None. Repeat finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that management comply with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements. Management Response: Management agrees with this finding, see corrective action form.