Audit 322533

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.64M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Township of Little Egg Harbor (NJ)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
499728 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - L
1076170 2023-005 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.60M Yes 1
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $35,000 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
SZV6CYYUG9Z9 Rodney Haines Auditee
6092967241 Jerry Conaty Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1. Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards present the activity of all federal awards of the Township of Little Egg Harbor. The Township is defined in Note 1 of the basic financial statements. The information in these schedules is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies is included on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
Title: Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414.
Title: Note 3. Relationship to Basic Financial Statements Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Amounts reported in the accompanying schedules agree with amounts reported in the Township's financial statements. Expenditures from awards are reported in the Township’s financial statements as follows:
Title: Note 4. Relationship to Federal and State Financial Reports Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. The regulations and guidelines governing the preparation of federal reports vary by federal agency and among programs administered by the same agencies. Accordingly, the amounts reported in the federal reports do not necessarily agree with the amounts reported in the accompanying Schedules, which is prepared on the modified accrual basis of accounting as explained in Note 2.
Title: Note 5. Federal and State Loans Outstanding Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. The Township had no loan balances outstanding at December 31, 2023.
Title: Note 6. Contingencies Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Each of the grantor agencies reserves the right to conduct additional audits of the Township’s grant program for economy, efficiency and program results. However, the Township administration does not believe such audits would result in material amounts of disallowed costs.
Title: Note 7. Major Programs Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting as promulgated by the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, which is described in the Notes to the Financial Statements, Note 1. The amounts shown as current year expenditures represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township did not elect the 10-percent de deminimis indirect cost rate as discussed in 2 CFR 200.414. Major programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor’s Results section of the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.

Finding Details

Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with requirements promulgated by the Uniform Guidance, Municipalities are required to submit an annual Project and Expenditure Report for American Rescue Plan funds by April 30, 2023. Condition: The annual Project and Expenditure Report was not submitted timely. Cause: The Township had submitted the annual Project and Expenditure Report on July 17, 2023. Effect or potential effect: By not submitting the annual Project and Expenditure Report timely, the Township is not in compliance with the Reporting requirements of the grant.
Criteria or specific requirement: In accordance with requirements promulgated by the Uniform Guidance, Municipalities are required to submit an annual Project and Expenditure Report for American Rescue Plan funds by April 30, 2023. Condition: The annual Project and Expenditure Report was not submitted timely. Cause: The Township had submitted the annual Project and Expenditure Report on July 17, 2023. Effect or potential effect: By not submitting the annual Project and Expenditure Report timely, the Township is not in compliance with the Reporting requirements of the grant.