Audit 323849

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.09M
Findings
4
Programs
3
Organization: Loyalsock Township (PA)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-10-04

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
501755 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - P
501756 2023-004 Material Weakness - P
1078197 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - P
1078198 2023-004 Material Weakness - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $586,021 Yes 2
97.029 Flood Mitigation Assistance $237,148 - 0
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $76,155 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
L5M2LGPM8BM5 William Burdett Auditee
5703236151 Bradley D. Kellett Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified cash 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. Federal receipts are reported on the cash basis of accounting as requested by Pennsylvania state agencies. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Township has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Highway Planning and Construction - Assistance Listing No. 20.205; Passed through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2023. Criteria: Title 2 CFR Section 200.303 of the Uniform Guidance requires written policies and/or procedures. Condition: While the Township has informal policies and/or procedures for the administration of federal programs, the Township does not have written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Township has not established written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Effect: Management does not have written procedures for administration of federal programs. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: The Township should establish written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See Township’s corrective action plan.
Highway Planning and Construction - Assistance Listing No. 20.205; Passed through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2023. Material Weakness: See deficiency 2023-002 in Section II - listed below 2023-002. SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS -Criteria: The Township must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA), in accordance with Title 2 CFR Sections 200.510(b) and 200.508(b) of the Uniform Guidance. The preparation of the SEFA assists the Township in determining whether it has a Single Audit reporting requirement. Condition: Although management prepared a draft of the SEFA, it was incomplete and contained inaccurate information. Cause: Management did not identify all of the Township’s federal expenditures. Effect: Prior to adjustment, federal expenditures were materially misstated. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: The Township should establish procedures to identify all expenditures and reporting requirements of its federal programs. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See Township’s corrective action plan.
Highway Planning and Construction - Assistance Listing No. 20.205; Passed through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2023. Criteria: Title 2 CFR Section 200.303 of the Uniform Guidance requires written policies and/or procedures. Condition: While the Township has informal policies and/or procedures for the administration of federal programs, the Township does not have written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The Township has not established written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Effect: Management does not have written procedures for administration of federal programs. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: The Township should establish written policies and/or procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See Township’s corrective action plan.
Highway Planning and Construction - Assistance Listing No. 20.205; Passed through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2023. Material Weakness: See deficiency 2023-002 in Section II - listed below 2023-002. SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS -Criteria: The Township must prepare appropriate financial statements, including the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA), in accordance with Title 2 CFR Sections 200.510(b) and 200.508(b) of the Uniform Guidance. The preparation of the SEFA assists the Township in determining whether it has a Single Audit reporting requirement. Condition: Although management prepared a draft of the SEFA, it was incomplete and contained inaccurate information. Cause: Management did not identify all of the Township’s federal expenditures. Effect: Prior to adjustment, federal expenditures were materially misstated. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: The Township should establish procedures to identify all expenditures and reporting requirements of its federal programs. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See Township’s corrective action plan.