Audit 326980

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$2.65M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-11-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
504423 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
504424 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1080865 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N
1080866 2023-001 Significant Deficiency Yes N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
14.867 Indian Housing Block Grants $991,908 Yes 1
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $786,733 - 0
21.026 Homeowner Assistance Fund $657,041 - 0
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $23,375 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DSY1U6N76RD7 Janelle Sapiel Auditee
2078536021 Kimberly Wall Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan Balances 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 and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Pleasant Point Passamaquoddy Reservation Housing Authority has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. See Notes to SEFA for table

Finding Details

2023-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Housing and Urban Development: ALN - 14.867 - Indian Housing Block Grant Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.327 and 29 CFR 5.5. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Housing Authority’s contracts with vendors for services related to development of Tribal Housing did not include Davis- Bacon wage requirements. It was also identified that they did not obtain copies of the required certified payrolls and the accompanying Statement of Compliance. Cause: The Housing Authority does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: The Housing Authority’s construction projects are not in compliance with Davis- Bacon wage requirements. Identification of Questioned Costs: Payments for the identified clean-up project totalled $24,185.78, all of which were performed without contracts containing the required clauses. Related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance were not obtained for any of the payments sampled. Context: There was a repair project identified by auditors in the samples of expenses reviewed for the grant, of which had contracts with the required clauses. There were $24,185.78 payments made for this construction project, none of which had related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance. Auditors established the potential population of two transactions. This was not a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority familiarize themselves with federal Wage Rate Requirements and implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Pleasant Point Housing Authority.
2023-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Housing and Urban Development: ALN - 14.867 - Indian Housing Block Grant Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.327 and 29 CFR 5.5. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Housing Authority’s contracts with vendors for services related to development of Tribal Housing did not include Davis- Bacon wage requirements. It was also identified that they did not obtain copies of the required certified payrolls and the accompanying Statement of Compliance. Cause: The Housing Authority does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: The Housing Authority’s construction projects are not in compliance with Davis- Bacon wage requirements. Identification of Questioned Costs: Payments for the identified clean-up project totalled $24,185.78, all of which were performed without contracts containing the required clauses. Related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance were not obtained for any of the payments sampled. Context: There was a repair project identified by auditors in the samples of expenses reviewed for the grant, of which had contracts with the required clauses. There were $24,185.78 payments made for this construction project, none of which had related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance. Auditors established the potential population of two transactions. This was not a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority familiarize themselves with federal Wage Rate Requirements and implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Pleasant Point Housing Authority.
2023-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Housing and Urban Development: ALN - 14.867 - Indian Housing Block Grant Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.327 and 29 CFR 5.5. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Housing Authority’s contracts with vendors for services related to development of Tribal Housing did not include Davis- Bacon wage requirements. It was also identified that they did not obtain copies of the required certified payrolls and the accompanying Statement of Compliance. Cause: The Housing Authority does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: The Housing Authority’s construction projects are not in compliance with Davis- Bacon wage requirements. Identification of Questioned Costs: Payments for the identified clean-up project totalled $24,185.78, all of which were performed without contracts containing the required clauses. Related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance were not obtained for any of the payments sampled. Context: There was a repair project identified by auditors in the samples of expenses reviewed for the grant, of which had contracts with the required clauses. There were $24,185.78 payments made for this construction project, none of which had related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance. Auditors established the potential population of two transactions. This was not a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority familiarize themselves with federal Wage Rate Requirements and implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Pleasant Point Housing Authority.
2023-001 - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Program Information: Department of Housing and Urban Development: ALN - 14.867 - Indian Housing Block Grant Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.327 and 29 CFR 5.5. Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Housing Authority’s contracts with vendors for services related to development of Tribal Housing did not include Davis- Bacon wage requirements. It was also identified that they did not obtain copies of the required certified payrolls and the accompanying Statement of Compliance. Cause: The Housing Authority does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: The Housing Authority’s construction projects are not in compliance with Davis- Bacon wage requirements. Identification of Questioned Costs: Payments for the identified clean-up project totalled $24,185.78, all of which were performed without contracts containing the required clauses. Related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance were not obtained for any of the payments sampled. Context: There was a repair project identified by auditors in the samples of expenses reviewed for the grant, of which had contracts with the required clauses. There were $24,185.78 payments made for this construction project, none of which had related certified payrolls and accompanying Statement of Compliance. Auditors established the potential population of two transactions. This was not a statistically valid sample. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Housing Authority familiarize themselves with federal Wage Rate Requirements and implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that they are following the criteria above. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Pleasant Point Housing Authority.