Audit 328432

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$8.64M
Findings
4
Programs
2
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-14

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
507893 2024-002 - - P
507894 2024-003 Material Weakness - P
1084335 2024-002 - - P
1084336 2024-003 Material Weakness - P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $6.11M Yes 1
66.468 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund $2.53M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
S92KHGBLZK31 Jim Ouellet Auditee
3042674600 Susan Chapman Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: OUTSTANDING LOAN BALANCES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of federal expenditures includes the activity of all federally assisted programs of the Berkeley County Public Service Water District and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting, as described in Note 2 to the basic financial statements. All federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on this schedule. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The entity did not elect to use the 10% de minimus indirect cost rate. At June 30, 2024, the District had the following outstanding loan balances requiring continuing disclosure. Assistance Listing Outstanding Program Title Number Loan Amount Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund 66.468 $ 3,459,776

Finding Details

2024-002 –Single Audit Performance (66.468 Environmental Protection Agency) Condition: A single audit was not performed for a major program for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: A single audit in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Guidance is required if total federal expenditures exceed $750,000 in a fiscal year. Federal expenditures exceeded $750,000 and the major program was a high-risk Type A program for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The program required revolving loan fund drawdowns, which did not occur within the fiscal year funds were expended. Effect: The identified Type A high risk program was not tested as major. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: Ensure management considers federal award compliance requirement and ensures that such requirements are satisfied each year. Views of Responsible Officials: Management will monitor major programs and ensure that they are tested when necessary. The grant in question was tested during 2024.
2024-003: Controls Over Cutoff – COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”) (Material Weakness Controls Over Compliance) Condition: During our review of CSLFRF expenditures, we noted approximately $2,577,622 of allowable costs that were recorded in the wrong period. Criteria: The expenditures must be reported in the proper period for accurate reporting on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Cause: Procedures in place to ensure all expenditures are recorded in the proper period were not followed. Effect: Approximately $2,577,622 of allowable costs were recorded in fiscal year 2025 instead of fiscal year 2024. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A – the expenditures in question are allowable costs that were reported in the wrong fiscal year. Perspective Information: Five invoices were recorded in the wrong fiscal year. Context: Grant management and District management did not communicate about June 30, 2024 cutoff procedures. Recommendation: We recommend continued communications with all individuals involved in the grant process to ensure activity is recorded in the proper reporting period. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The District uses an outside party to oversee grant management. District management will review work performed by outside parties to ensure completeness and accuracy.
2024-002 –Single Audit Performance (66.468 Environmental Protection Agency) Condition: A single audit was not performed for a major program for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Criteria: A single audit in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Guidance is required if total federal expenditures exceed $750,000 in a fiscal year. Federal expenditures exceeded $750,000 and the major program was a high-risk Type A program for the year ended June 30, 2023. Cause: The program required revolving loan fund drawdowns, which did not occur within the fiscal year funds were expended. Effect: The identified Type A high risk program was not tested as major. Questioned Costs: N/A Recommendation: Ensure management considers federal award compliance requirement and ensures that such requirements are satisfied each year. Views of Responsible Officials: Management will monitor major programs and ensure that they are tested when necessary. The grant in question was tested during 2024.
2024-003: Controls Over Cutoff – COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”) (Material Weakness Controls Over Compliance) Condition: During our review of CSLFRF expenditures, we noted approximately $2,577,622 of allowable costs that were recorded in the wrong period. Criteria: The expenditures must be reported in the proper period for accurate reporting on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Cause: Procedures in place to ensure all expenditures are recorded in the proper period were not followed. Effect: Approximately $2,577,622 of allowable costs were recorded in fiscal year 2025 instead of fiscal year 2024. Questioned Cost Amount: N/A – the expenditures in question are allowable costs that were reported in the wrong fiscal year. Perspective Information: Five invoices were recorded in the wrong fiscal year. Context: Grant management and District management did not communicate about June 30, 2024 cutoff procedures. Recommendation: We recommend continued communications with all individuals involved in the grant process to ensure activity is recorded in the proper reporting period. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The District uses an outside party to oversee grant management. District management will review work performed by outside parties to ensure completeness and accuracy.