Audit 338644

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$755,381
Findings
2
Programs
3
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2025-01-17

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519562 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I
1096004 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - I

Contacts

Name Title Type
FGANG6B9EFX3 Jeremy Monahan Auditee
5072383128 Douglas P Host Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: REPORTING ENTITY Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Faribault-Martin County Transit Board has elected to not use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activities of federal award programs expended by Faribault-Martin County Transit Board’ reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance for all awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Faribault-Martin County Transit Board has elected to not use the ten percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the Transit Board under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. 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 the Transit Board, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Transit Board.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Program: Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program Assistance Listing Number: 20.509 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation Pass-Through Number: MN-2019-018-01 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: MN-2019-018-01, 2022 Compliance Requirements Affected: Procurement Award Period: 1/1/22-12/31/22 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirements: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations § 200.303 states that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition: The Transit Board purchased fuel from a vendor based off of an extended contract. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During testing over fuel procurement, it was noted that the Transit Board had last gone out for competitive bids on fuel in 2020. Cause: Lack of management oversight. Effect: The Transit Board could be paying for fuel at a higher price. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: CLA recommends that the Transit Board conduct a more frequent competitive bidding process for fuel procurement. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Program: Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program Assistance Listing Number: 20.509 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation Pass-Through Number: MN-2019-018-01 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: MN-2019-018-01, 2022 Compliance Requirements Affected: Procurement Award Period: 1/1/22-12/31/22 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirements: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations § 200.303 states that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition: The Transit Board purchased fuel from a vendor based off of an extended contract. Questioned Costs: None. Context: During testing over fuel procurement, it was noted that the Transit Board had last gone out for competitive bids on fuel in 2020. Cause: Lack of management oversight. Effect: The Transit Board could be paying for fuel at a higher price. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: CLA recommends that the Transit Board conduct a more frequent competitive bidding process for fuel procurement. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.