Audit 322366

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$6.59M
Findings
2
Programs
25
Organization: Pinoleville Pomo Nation (CA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
499507 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1075949 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $910,650 Yes 1
14.862 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program $793,159 Yes 0
84.229 Language Resource Centers $424,105 - 0
93.479 Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (a) $369,672 - 0
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $233,039 - 0
84.250 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services $224,368 - 0
11.029 Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program $159,617 - 0
16.320 Services for Trafficking Victims $158,982 - 0
16.583 Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities $121,442 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $86,948 - 0
93.228 Indian Health Service_health Management Development Program $82,019 - 0
66.605 Performance Partnership Grants $71,768 - 0
15.652 Undesirable/noxious Plant Species $70,753 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $66,617 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $54,493 - 0
21.029 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Program $40,936 - 0
16.731 Tribal Youth Program $35,131 - 0
45.311 Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services $24,917 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $23,389 - 0
15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid $21,177 - 0
16.608 Tribal Court Assistance Program $17,321 - 0
15.631 Partners for Fish and Wildlife $13,710 - 0
15.022 Tribal Self-Governance $12,391 Yes 0
14.867 Indian Housing Block Grants $3,908 - 0
15.037 Water Resources on Indian Lands $947 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
LFHHPJKKEFS9 Kathy Redhorse Auditee
7074631454 Sanwar Harshwal 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 modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent 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 the Governmental Department (the "Department") of the Pinoleville Pomo Nation under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. Program Income generated from Federal Grants is classified as Federal Expenditures when spent. 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 Department, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Department.
Title: NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available.
Title: NOTE 3 - INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE 4 - SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Department did not provide any federal awards to subrecipients during the year ended December 31, 2023
Title: NOTE 5 - DONATED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (UNAUDITED) Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified 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 exported as expenditures in prior years. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Department has elected to not use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Department did not receive any donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the year ended December 31, 2023

Finding Details

FINDING #2023-001 Delayed Submission of SF-425 Federal Financial Report - Noncompliance and other matter Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U. S. Department of the Health and Human Services Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Grant Number: 90CI01001104 Criteria or Specific Requirement: According to the Uniform Guidance Compliance Supplement, quarterly and semi-annual interim reports shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period. Annual reports shall be submitted no later than 90 days after the end of each reporting period. Condition: The Tribe did not submit the following quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) within the due date. Type of Report Reporting Period End Date Due Date Submitted SF-425 2nd Semi-annual 06/30/2023 01/31/2024 05/23/2024 SF-425 Annual 12/31/2023 03/31/2024 06/03/2024 [ ] Compliance and Other Matter [ X ] Significant Deficiency [ ] Material Weakness Cause: The primary cause of these delays was the failure to track or monitor deadlines effectively, which resulted in missed submission dates. This oversight in deadline management contributed significantly to the late submission of the reports. Effect: The late submission of these reports may lead to adverse consequences such as potential penalties or administrative actions from the federal agency, impaired accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and increased risk of non-compliance with federal funding requirements. Questioned Costs: Not applicable Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend submitting any overdue reports, establishing a deadline tracking system with reminders, providing staff training on reporting requirements, and periodically reviewing internal processes to ensure timely submissions. Repeat Finding: Not applicable
FINDING #2023-001 Delayed Submission of SF-425 Federal Financial Report - Noncompliance and other matter Federal Program Information: Funding Agency: U. S. Department of the Health and Human Services Program Title: Head Start Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.600 Grant Number: 90CI01001104 Criteria or Specific Requirement: According to the Uniform Guidance Compliance Supplement, quarterly and semi-annual interim reports shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period. Annual reports shall be submitted no later than 90 days after the end of each reporting period. Condition: The Tribe did not submit the following quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) within the due date. Type of Report Reporting Period End Date Due Date Submitted SF-425 2nd Semi-annual 06/30/2023 01/31/2024 05/23/2024 SF-425 Annual 12/31/2023 03/31/2024 06/03/2024 [ ] Compliance and Other Matter [ X ] Significant Deficiency [ ] Material Weakness Cause: The primary cause of these delays was the failure to track or monitor deadlines effectively, which resulted in missed submission dates. This oversight in deadline management contributed significantly to the late submission of the reports. Effect: The late submission of these reports may lead to adverse consequences such as potential penalties or administrative actions from the federal agency, impaired accuracy and timeliness of financial information, and increased risk of non-compliance with federal funding requirements. Questioned Costs: Not applicable Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend submitting any overdue reports, establishing a deadline tracking system with reminders, providing staff training on reporting requirements, and periodically reviewing internal processes to ensure timely submissions. Repeat Finding: Not applicable