Audit 339307

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$182.80M
Findings
4
Programs
152
Organization: County of Monterey (CA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-01-22

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
519904 2024-001 Material Weakness - L
519905 2024-001 Material Weakness - L
1096346 2024-001 Material Weakness - L
1096347 2024-001 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Covid-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (slfrf) $22.44M Yes 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program (medi-Cal Administration) $17.95M - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for Food Stamp Program $15.19M - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $9.82M Yes 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnership Program - Outstanding Loan Balance $7.70M Yes 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $7.45M Yes 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance Program (assistance) $6.56M - 0
93.658 Foster Care - Title IV-E (administration) $5.87M - 0
10.557 Wic Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $4.93M Yes 0
20.205 Bradley Road Bridge Scour Repair - Bhlo 5944(100) 3852 $3.80M - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (elc) -Enhancing Detection Expansion $3.34M Yes 1
14.228 Community Development Block Grant/state's Program -Outstanding Loan Balance $3.12M - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program - In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority - Administrative Costs $2.93M - 0
93.667 Medical Assistance Program - In-Home Supportive Services $2.57M - 0
93.959 Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (sapt) Block Grant $2.46M - 0
11.307 Eda Revolving Loan Fund - Outstanding Loan Balance $1.94M - 0
17.278 Wioa Dislocated 502 Aa311017 2022 $1.75M Yes 0
14.218 Community Development Block Grant/entitlement Grants $1.74M - 0
21.023 Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $1.72M Yes 0
93.658 Foster Care - Title IV-E (assistance) $1.69M - 0
93.958 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (samhsa) Block Grant (includes Children's System of Care) $1.69M - 0
17.258 Wioa Adult 202 Aa411017 2023 $1.53M Yes 0
20.205 ***metz Road Various 5944-15a7 $1.27M - 0
17.259 Wioa Youth 301 Aa311017 2022 $1.13M Yes 0
17.259 Wioa Youth 301 Aa411017 2023 $1.09M Yes 0
93.747 Medical Assistance Program - Adult Protective Services County Services Block Grant $947,888 - 0
93.526 Health Center Infrastructure Support $944,704 - 0
20.205 Hartnell Road Bridge Replacement - Brlo 5944(103) 3854 $927,308 - 0
93.994 California Children's Service (ccs) $796,747 - 0
93.268 Immunization Assessment Program $753,889 - 0
10.561 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education $728,243 - 0
15.615 Section 6 Hcp $704,631 - 0
93.658 Medical Assistance Program - Child Welfare Services IV-E $678,973 - 0
93.224 Health Center Program - New Access Point (nap) $650,000 - 0
93.778 Cmaa - Medical Administrative Activities (mtcm) $624,843 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance Program (administration) $608,799 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Iii, Part C-1 - Nutrition Services $578,018 - 0
20.205 Davis Road Bridge #208 Replacement - Brls 5944(068) 3600 $565,751 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Iii, Part C-2 - Nutrition Services $555,160 - 0
20.205 Nacimiento Lake Dr Bridge #449 Replacement (5944-440) 2202 $519,783 - 0
20.205 Rb 15 Chualar River Rd Repair (cat C) 723204 $508,268 - 0
93.958 Covid-19 - Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis and Non-Crisis Services (mobile Crisis Ccmu) $489,322 - 0
93.778 McAh - Maternal Child & Adolescent Health Title Xix $438,988 - 0
93.044 Covid-19 - American Rescue Plan (arp) for Grants for Supportive Services $411,247 - 0
93.092 Aca-Personal Responsibility Education Program Prep $407,490 - 0
17.258 Wioa Adult 201 Aa41017 2023 $405,001 Yes 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $396,548 - 0
20.205 Rb 17 Elkhorn Rd (at Hall Rd) Repair (cat C) 723206 $390,599 - 0
10.025 Exotic Fruit Fly Survey (fy 2022/2023) $388,038 - 0
10.025 Exotic Fruit Fly Survey (fy 2023/2024) $388,038 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Iii, Part B - Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $387,984 - 0
20.616 Tsrp - Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program $366,065 - 0
20.205 2017 Storms-Toro Road at Mp 0.1 - Repair 621082 $365,350 - 0
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $358,112 - 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (elc) -Enhancing Detection $349,288 Yes 1
93.918 Ryan White Part C Outpatient Eis Program $338,144 - 0
10.025 Pdcp/gwss/bio Control (fy 2022/2023) $332,744 - 0
10.025 Pdcp/gwss/bio Control (fy 2023/2024) $332,744 - 0
20.205 2017 Storm Palo Colorado Repair Mp4.0 - 7.8 (621071),(621096)(621073) $319,725 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance (assistance) $317,255 - 0
93.045 Covid-19 - American Rescue Plan (arp) for Home Delivered Meals Under Title III-C2 of the Oaa $291,428 - 0
93.958 Covid-19 - Samhsa Supplemental Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (crrsaa) -Mipmob1 $291,122 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $278,988 - 0
16.575 Dnacc - Dna Cold Case Investigation $271,394 - 0
93.136 Salinas Ca Will Prevail Over Violence Affecting Young Lives $262,718 - 0
16.575 Victim Witness Assistance Program $259,024 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grant $237,612 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $237,450 - 0
93.052 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Iii, Part E - Family Caregivers $229,805 - 0
10.561 Covid-19 - Arpa - Calfresh/snap $225,809 - 0
93.674 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program $224,478 - 0
93.788 State Opioid Response Grant (sor Iii) $211,184 - 0
20.205 Robinson Canyon Road Bridge Scour Repair Bhlo 5944(099) 3851 $209,457 - 0
93.045 Covid-19 - American Rescue Plan (arp) for Congregate Meals Under Title III-C1 of the Oaa $209,154 - 0
93.917 Aids Master Agreement - Hiv Care Program $208,376 - 0
93.959 Covid-19 - Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant (sabg) - Supplemental American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) $193,500 - 0
17.258 Wioa Adult 202 Aa311017 2022 $190,216 Yes 0
93.994 Maternal Child & Adolescent Health (mcah) Title V $186,397 - 0
93.778 Targeted Case Management/medi-Cal Administrative Activities $182,985 - 0
93.645 Child Welfare Services – State Grants $175,312 - 0
10.025 Citrus Health Response (fy 2023/2024) $175,038 - 0
20.616 Driving High Is A Dui 2 $168,979 - 0
93.958 Covid-19 - Samhsa Supplemental Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (crrsaa) -Mipmob3 $166,937 - 0
17.278 Wioa Rapid Response 541 A411017 2023 $164,324 Yes 0
10.025 Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care Citrus Health Response Program - Multi Pest Survey (fy 2022/2023) $156,697 - 0
10.025 Asian Citrus Psyllid (fy 2023/2024) $156,697 - 0
93.889 Hospital Preparedness Program (hpp) $156,018 - 0
93.116 Tuberculosis Control Program $155,149 - 0
11.307 Eda Revolving Loan Fund $150,000 - 0
20.600 Stvs- Safe Travels Via Salinas $147,961 - 0
16.575 Unserved/underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program $143,981 - 0
93.958 Covid-19 - Samhsa Supplemental Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (crrsaa) -Mipmob2 $140,298 - 0
93.991 Child Health Disability Prevention (chdp) $138,713 - 0
93.197 Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (clppp) $136,716 - 0
10.560 School Nutrition Program $136,603 - 0
16.575 Fjc Family Just Center Grant $132,701 - 0
16.575 Victims of Crime Act (voca) $128,294 - 0
93.052 Covid-19 - American Rescue Plan (arp) for Family Caregivers Under Title III-E of the Oaa $104,736 - 0
93.150 Federal Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (path) Grant $96,474 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $92,375 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant 2020 $91,675 - 0
93.994 Health Care for Children in Foster Care (hcpcfc) $83,689 - 0
16.575 Child Advocacy Center - Cac $79,232 - 0
93.994 Health Care for Children in Foster Care-Case Relief (hcpcfc) $74,706 - 0
17.278 Wioa Rapid Response 540 A411017 2023 $73,969 Yes 0
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $73,578 - 0
93.669 Covid-19 - Arpa - Cbcap - Community Based Child Abuse Prevention $67,000 - 0
93.917 Aids Master Agreement - Prevention Program $64,746 - 0
93.391 Ca Equitable Recovery Initiative (ceri) $62,808 - 0
10.025 European Grapevine Moth Project (fy 2022/2023) $62,679 - 0
93.747 Covid-19 - Arpa - Aps - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $60,691 - 0
14.239 Home Investment Partnership Program $57,664 Yes 0
20.205 Gonzales River Road Bridge Super Structure Replacement $52,838 - 0
93.354 Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement Public Health Workforce Development (wfd) $48,924 - 0
16.575 County Victim Services Program (voca) District Attorney $47,157 - 0
93.603 Adoption and Legal Guardianship Incentive Payments Foster Care – Title IV-E: $43,383 - 0
96.008 Social Security Incentive Program $41,800 - 0
93.747 Adult Protective Services/community Services Block Grant $39,584 - 0
97.036 Ann Circle Rb92 Dr-4683 $39,268 - 0
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Vii, Chapter 2 - Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $39,261 - 0
93.527 Fy 2023 Bridge Access Program (bap) $35,153 - 0
17.278 Wioa Rapid Response 541 A311017 2023 $34,145 Yes 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Iii, Part D - Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $33,188 - 0
93.994 Psychotropic Medication Monitoring and Oversight (hcpcfc) $33,136 - 0
93.958 Covid-19 - Community Mental Health Services Block Grant -Mhbg- Supplemental American Rescue Plan Act (arpa) $32,790 - 0
20.205 Boronda Road Bridge Project 1181 $32,780 - 0
97.067 Operation Stonegarden $27,986 - 0
93.527 Fy 2023 Expanding Covid-19 Vaccination (ecv) $27,500 - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant - Disc $26,000 - 0
17.278 Wioa Dislocated 501 Aa411017 2023 $23,888 Yes 0
16.738 Jagbg - Jag Block Grant $20,153 - 0
97.036 Lake Nacimiento Vessel Repairs $19,068 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance (administration) $17,808 - 0
16.575 Ki - Innovative Response to Marginalized Victims of Crime $16,203 - 0
16.575 County Victim Services Program (voca) Probation $15,476 - 0
93.917 Aids Master Agreement - Minority Aids Initiative Hrsa Part B $14,641 - 0
97.036 Jacks Peak Replace Utility Pole $13,922 - 0
10.025 P. Ramorum Survey (fy 2022/2023) $12,654 - 0
97.036 Royal Oaks Detention Basin $12,605 - 0
97.036 Lake Nacimiento Resort Marina Signage $10,124 - 0
10.025 P. Ramorum Survey (fy 2023/2024) $10,072 - 0
97.036 Toro Regional Park Culvert Clean Out $9,358 - 0
20.205 2017 Storms Viejo Road - Shoulder & Asphalt Repair 621095 $7,497 - 0
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $7,450 - 0
97.036 Lake San Antonio Signage $5,452 - 0
20.205 Rb62 Gonzales River Road Emergency Opening Repair 723112 $5,282 - 0
20.205 San Juan Grade Rd Slope Repair at Mp8.63 611150 $5,117 - 0
20.205 2017 Storms-38115 Palo Colorado-Repair Damaged Road/culvert 621070c $5,021 - 0
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging - Title Vii, Chapter 3 - Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation $4,912 - 0
17.278 Wioa Dislocated 501 Aa311017 2022 $4,072 Yes 0
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance - State Administered Programs - Administration $3,204 - 0
93.042 Covid-19 - American Rescue Plan (arp) for Ombudsman Program Under Title Vii of the Oaa $1,058 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
VTLEG9VDVL48 Erika Martinez Auditee
8317555337 Rich Gonzalez Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the County of Monterey 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 (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).
Title: Assistance Listing Numbers 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The program titles and Assistance Listing Numbers were obtained from the federal or passthrough grantor.
Title: Loans with Continuing Compliance Requirements 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. Outstanding federally-funded program loans, with a continuing compliance requirement, carried balances as of June 30, 2024 as follows: Loans with Continuing Outstanding Compliance ALN Federal Program Loans Requirements 11.307 EDA Countywide Revolving Loan Fund $ 2,584,436 $ 1,935,803 14.228 Community Development Block Grant/States Program 3,111,881 3,123,524 14.239 Home Investment Partnership Program 7,634,191 7,696,725
Title: Pass-Through Entities' Identifying Number 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. When federal awards were received from a pass-through entity, the schedule of expenditures of federal awards shows, if available, the identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity. When no identifying number is shown, the County determined that no identifying number is assigned for the program or the County was unable to obtain an identifying number from the pass-through entity.
Title: Department of Aging Fderal/State Share 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 the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County did not elect to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 2 CFR §200.414. The California Department of Aging (CDA) requires agencies that receive CDA funding to display state-funded expenditures discretely along with federal expenditures. The County expended the following state and federal amounts under these grants: Assistance Listing Contract Federal State Number Number Expenditures Expenditures 93.041 AP-2324-32 $ 4,912 $ - 93.042 AP-2324-32 39,261 - 93.042 AP-2122-32 1,058 - 93.043 AP-2324-32 33,188 - 93.044 AP-2324-32 387,984 212,943 93.044 AP-2122-32 411,247 - 93.045 AP-2324-32 578,018 128,035 93.045 AP-2122-32 209,154 - 93.045 AP-2324-32 555,160 569,512 93.045 AP-2122-32 291,428 - 93.052 AP-2324-32 229,805 - 93.052 AP-2122-32 104,736 - 93.053 AP-2324-32 92,375 - 93.071 MI-2223-32 7,450 - 93.071 MI-2324-32 40,494 - 92.324 HI-2122-32 254,751 - 92.324 HI-2425-32 73,578 - N/A AP-2324-32 - 39,018 N/A IF-2223-32 - 621,451 N/A AD-2223-09 - 279,419 N/A NI-2223-32 - 151,578 N/A DC-2223-32 - 141,599 N/A PH-2223-32 - 119,547 Total $ 3,314,599 $ 2,263,102

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection; Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection Expansion Assistance Listing Number: 93.323 Pass-Through Agency: California State Department of Public Health Pass-Through Number(s): COVID-19ELC27; COVID-19ELC85 Award Period: May 18, 2020 – July 31,2026 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Noncompliance Criteria: The total personnel costs for time allocated to the program should be consistent with the underlying general ledger details or other detailed payroll reports. Condition: The engagement team found that the March 2024 ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice overstated payroll expenditures by reporting the entire quarter instead of just March, resulting in double-reporting. The internal controls for approving invoices before they were sent to the grantor were not adequately designed or implemented to ensure compliance with the Allowable Cost requirements of the grants. Questioned Costs: Known Actual Overstated Payroll Expenditures of $296,156. Context: CLA found the following: Six of forty payroll expenditures selected for testwork did not agree to underlying supporting documentation for the expenditures. These discrepancies were specifically noted in the payroll expenditures for March 2024. Cause: Mangement did not properly review the ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice for March 2024 for accuracy prior to submission. Effect: The County did not meet the criteria for proper grant reporting of allowable costs. Payroll expenditures charged to the program were overstated. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: CLA recommends that the County review and update its internal controls related to the ELC grants and provide additional training to ELC staff on compliance with allowable cost and reporting requirements. Proper supervision and review should ensure accurate cost preparation for reimbursement invoices. ELC staff to provide reconciliation to ledger to support SEFA. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection; Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection Expansion Assistance Listing Number: 93.323 Pass-Through Agency: California State Department of Public Health Pass-Through Number(s): COVID-19ELC27; COVID-19ELC85 Award Period: May 18, 2020 – July 31,2026 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Noncompliance Criteria: The total personnel costs for time allocated to the program should be consistent with the underlying general ledger details or other detailed payroll reports. Condition: The engagement team found that the March 2024 ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice overstated payroll expenditures by reporting the entire quarter instead of just March, resulting in double-reporting. The internal controls for approving invoices before they were sent to the grantor were not adequately designed or implemented to ensure compliance with the Allowable Cost requirements of the grants. Questioned Costs: Known Actual Overstated Payroll Expenditures of $296,156. Context: CLA found the following: Six of forty payroll expenditures selected for testwork did not agree to underlying supporting documentation for the expenditures. These discrepancies were specifically noted in the payroll expenditures for March 2024. Cause: Mangement did not properly review the ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice for March 2024 for accuracy prior to submission. Effect: The County did not meet the criteria for proper grant reporting of allowable costs. Payroll expenditures charged to the program were overstated. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: CLA recommends that the County review and update its internal controls related to the ELC grants and provide additional training to ELC staff on compliance with allowable cost and reporting requirements. Proper supervision and review should ensure accurate cost preparation for reimbursement invoices. ELC staff to provide reconciliation to ledger to support SEFA. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection; Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection Expansion Assistance Listing Number: 93.323 Pass-Through Agency: California State Department of Public Health Pass-Through Number(s): COVID-19ELC27; COVID-19ELC85 Award Period: May 18, 2020 – July 31,2026 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Noncompliance Criteria: The total personnel costs for time allocated to the program should be consistent with the underlying general ledger details or other detailed payroll reports. Condition: The engagement team found that the March 2024 ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice overstated payroll expenditures by reporting the entire quarter instead of just March, resulting in double-reporting. The internal controls for approving invoices before they were sent to the grantor were not adequately designed or implemented to ensure compliance with the Allowable Cost requirements of the grants. Questioned Costs: Known Actual Overstated Payroll Expenditures of $296,156. Context: CLA found the following: Six of forty payroll expenditures selected for testwork did not agree to underlying supporting documentation for the expenditures. These discrepancies were specifically noted in the payroll expenditures for March 2024. Cause: Mangement did not properly review the ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice for March 2024 for accuracy prior to submission. Effect: The County did not meet the criteria for proper grant reporting of allowable costs. Payroll expenditures charged to the program were overstated. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: CLA recommends that the County review and update its internal controls related to the ELC grants and provide additional training to ELC staff on compliance with allowable cost and reporting requirements. Proper supervision and review should ensure accurate cost preparation for reimbursement invoices. ELC staff to provide reconciliation to ledger to support SEFA. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection; Epidemiology and Laboaratory Capacity for Infectious Disease (ELC) Enhancing Detection Expansion Assistance Listing Number: 93.323 Pass-Through Agency: California State Department of Public Health Pass-Through Number(s): COVID-19ELC27; COVID-19ELC85 Award Period: May 18, 2020 – July 31,2026 Type of Finding:  Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance  Other Noncompliance Criteria: The total personnel costs for time allocated to the program should be consistent with the underlying general ledger details or other detailed payroll reports. Condition: The engagement team found that the March 2024 ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice overstated payroll expenditures by reporting the entire quarter instead of just March, resulting in double-reporting. The internal controls for approving invoices before they were sent to the grantor were not adequately designed or implemented to ensure compliance with the Allowable Cost requirements of the grants. Questioned Costs: Known Actual Overstated Payroll Expenditures of $296,156. Context: CLA found the following: Six of forty payroll expenditures selected for testwork did not agree to underlying supporting documentation for the expenditures. These discrepancies were specifically noted in the payroll expenditures for March 2024. Cause: Mangement did not properly review the ELC Enhancing Detection Expansion Invoice for March 2024 for accuracy prior to submission. Effect: The County did not meet the criteria for proper grant reporting of allowable costs. Payroll expenditures charged to the program were overstated. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: CLA recommends that the County review and update its internal controls related to the ELC grants and provide additional training to ELC staff on compliance with allowable cost and reporting requirements. Proper supervision and review should ensure accurate cost preparation for reimbursement invoices. ELC staff to provide reconciliation to ledger to support SEFA. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.