Audit 331588

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.89M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Golder Ranch Fire District (AZ)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2024-12-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
513675 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I
1090117 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant $2.21M Yes 1
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (safer) $672,167 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
F8JNN4GKKBH6 Dave Christian Auditee
5208259001 Lydia Hunter 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Golder Ranch Fire District (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Golder Ranch Fire District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District.
Title: Summary of significant accounting policies: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. 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.
Title: Indirect cost rate: 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The District has elected to use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Federal Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN): 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. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The program titles and ALN, or federal identification numbers, were obtained from the federal or pass-through grantor or the update to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance.

Finding Details

Assistance Listing Number and Title: Assistance to Firefighters Grant, ALN 97.044 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Award Numbers: EMW-2021-FG-05499 Grant period: September 22, 2022 - September 21, 2024 Criteria: Procurement - The District is required to maintain a written policy for procurement under a federal award. The policies should refer to 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Condition: The District was adequately procuring items under the Uniform Guidance, however, certain language required by 2 CFR Part 200 was not included in the District's written policies. Cause: Implementation of compliance with Federal requirements was incomplete. Effect: The District does not have adequate written policies and procedures. Context: Procurement is direct and material to the grant purchases. Questioned costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District implement changes to their procurement policies so they contain all the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Views of responsible officials of the auditee: Management is working on improving the documentation of their procurement policies, and will ensure any updated policies are in line with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.
Assistance Listing Number and Title: Assistance to Firefighters Grant, ALN 97.044 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Award Numbers: EMW-2021-FG-05499 Grant period: September 22, 2022 - September 21, 2024 Criteria: Procurement - The District is required to maintain a written policy for procurement under a federal award. The policies should refer to 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Condition: The District was adequately procuring items under the Uniform Guidance, however, certain language required by 2 CFR Part 200 was not included in the District's written policies. Cause: Implementation of compliance with Federal requirements was incomplete. Effect: The District does not have adequate written policies and procedures. Context: Procurement is direct and material to the grant purchases. Questioned costs: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the District implement changes to their procurement policies so they contain all the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200. Views of responsible officials of the auditee: Management is working on improving the documentation of their procurement policies, and will ensure any updated policies are in line with the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200.