Audit 329744

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.20M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Organization: Central Maine Growth Council (ME)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-11-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
511985 2024-001 Material Weakness - I
511986 2024-001 Material Weakness - I
1088427 2024-001 Material Weakness - I
1088428 2024-001 Material Weakness - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
11.020 Cluster Grants $210,898 - 0
59.059 Congressional Grants $115,363 - 0
59.065 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition $111,990 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $83,334 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
JNZBLSJD1GJ3 Nicole Timmins Auditee
2076807300 Emily Parker Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The Organization has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Central Maine Growth Council (the Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in the Schedule is presented in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to, and does not, present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization.

Finding Details

Programs Affected 21.027 COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria 2 CFR 200.318 requires that non-federal entities must maintain written standards establishing its procurement policies. Additionally, CFR 200.214 requires that non-federal entities establish internal controls to restrict transactions with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities. Condition and Context Through our compliance testing, it was noted that the Organization did not compare recipients of federal funds to the exclusion database of the Office of Inspector General for disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the Organization did not establish written policies regarding procurements and conflicts of interest. Cause and Effect The conditions identified were a result of the Organization not establishing policies and procedures to help ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. The non statistical sample of 20 recipients of federal funds did not identify any recipients of federal funds who were excluded parties. Questioned Costs N/A Identification of Repeat Findings N/A Recommendation We recommend the Organization perform a comparison of all recipients of federal funds to the Office of Inspector General's database to ensure all are permitted to receive grant funding prior to issuance of payment. The search results should be documented. We also recommend the Organization establish a written procurement policy and conflict of interest policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding. See attached Planned Corrective Actions.
Programs Affected 21.027 COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria 2 CFR 200.318 requires that non-federal entities must maintain written standards establishing its procurement policies. Additionally, CFR 200.214 requires that non-federal entities establish internal controls to restrict transactions with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities. Condition and Context Through our compliance testing, it was noted that the Organization did not compare recipients of federal funds to the exclusion database of the Office of Inspector General for disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the Organization did not establish written policies regarding procurements and conflicts of interest. Cause and Effect The conditions identified were a result of the Organization not establishing policies and procedures to help ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. The non statistical sample of 20 recipients of federal funds did not identify any recipients of federal funds who were excluded parties. Questioned Costs N/A Identification of Repeat Findings N/A Recommendation We recommend the Organization perform a comparison of all recipients of federal funds to the Office of Inspector General's database to ensure all are permitted to receive grant funding prior to issuance of payment. The search results should be documented. We also recommend the Organization establish a written procurement policy and conflict of interest policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding. See attached Planned Corrective Actions.
Programs Affected 21.027 COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria 2 CFR 200.318 requires that non-federal entities must maintain written standards establishing its procurement policies. Additionally, CFR 200.214 requires that non-federal entities establish internal controls to restrict transactions with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities. Condition and Context Through our compliance testing, it was noted that the Organization did not compare recipients of federal funds to the exclusion database of the Office of Inspector General for disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the Organization did not establish written policies regarding procurements and conflicts of interest. Cause and Effect The conditions identified were a result of the Organization not establishing policies and procedures to help ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. The non statistical sample of 20 recipients of federal funds did not identify any recipients of federal funds who were excluded parties. Questioned Costs N/A Identification of Repeat Findings N/A Recommendation We recommend the Organization perform a comparison of all recipients of federal funds to the Office of Inspector General's database to ensure all are permitted to receive grant funding prior to issuance of payment. The search results should be documented. We also recommend the Organization establish a written procurement policy and conflict of interest policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding. See attached Planned Corrective Actions.
Programs Affected 21.027 COVID-19 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria 2 CFR 200.318 requires that non-federal entities must maintain written standards establishing its procurement policies. Additionally, CFR 200.214 requires that non-federal entities establish internal controls to restrict transactions with parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in federal assistance programs or activities. Condition and Context Through our compliance testing, it was noted that the Organization did not compare recipients of federal funds to the exclusion database of the Office of Inspector General for disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2024. Additionally, the Organization did not establish written policies regarding procurements and conflicts of interest. Cause and Effect The conditions identified were a result of the Organization not establishing policies and procedures to help ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. The non statistical sample of 20 recipients of federal funds did not identify any recipients of federal funds who were excluded parties. Questioned Costs N/A Identification of Repeat Findings N/A Recommendation We recommend the Organization perform a comparison of all recipients of federal funds to the Office of Inspector General's database to ensure all are permitted to receive grant funding prior to issuance of payment. The search results should be documented. We also recommend the Organization establish a written procurement policy and conflict of interest policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding. See attached Planned Corrective Actions.