Audit 319514

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$2.23M
Findings
2
Programs
7
Organization: Madison Parish Police Jury (LA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
496751 2023-004 Material Weakness - M
1073193 2023-004 Material Weakness - M

Contacts

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C6FGG834GTJ7 Margarett Dew Auditee
3185743451 Tim Green Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 GENERAL Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury.
Title: NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Federal awards revenues are reported in the Police Jury's fund financial statements as follows: Federal Sources Major Funds: General Fund $ 8 3,895 Library 7,743 Garbage Maintenance 12,713 Health Unit 52,026 Courthouse & Jail 13,670 Public Works 218,332 American Rescue Plan 140,897 Grant Fund 1,066,687 Nonmajor Governmental Funds 638,179 Total $ 2,234,142
Title: NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports except for changes made to reflect amounts in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Title: NOTE 5 - FEDERAL AWARDS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on the schedule. 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. NOTE 5 - FEDERAL AWARDS For those funds that have matching revenues and state funding, federal expenditures were determined by deducting matching revenues from total expenditures. Federal awards do not include the Police Jury’s operating income from rents or investment (or other non-federal source). In addition, the entire amount of operating subsidy received during the fiscal year is considered to be “expended during the fiscal year.

Finding Details

Reference # and title: 2023-004 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year Delta Regional Authority 90.200 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to have a comprehensive and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) to document federal grant expenditures by agency, program and amount. Condition found: The Police Jury did not submit a complete and accurate SEFA. Context: The SEFA prepared by the Police Jury did not list the Federal granter, Program title, Federal ALN numbers, and Grant numbers. Federal awards were either missing from the SEFA or listed in incorrect amounts. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: The Police Jury does not have processes and procedures documented for preparing a SEFA. Effect: The Police Jury may not meet all federal compliance requirements. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Police Jury should document processes and procedures for preparing a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.
Reference # and title: 2023-004 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year Delta Regional Authority 90.200 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to have a comprehensive and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) to document federal grant expenditures by agency, program and amount. Condition found: The Police Jury did not submit a complete and accurate SEFA. Context: The SEFA prepared by the Police Jury did not list the Federal granter, Program title, Federal ALN numbers, and Grant numbers. Federal awards were either missing from the SEFA or listed in incorrect amounts. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: The Police Jury does not have processes and procedures documented for preparing a SEFA. Effect: The Police Jury may not meet all federal compliance requirements. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Police Jury should document processes and procedures for preparing a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.