Audit 344295

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$12.32M
Findings
4
Programs
23
Organization: Queen Anne's County, Maryland (MD)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-02-28
Auditor: Uhy LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
524952 2024-001 Material Weakness - A
524953 2024-002 Material Weakness - I
1101394 2024-001 Material Weakness - A
1101395 2024-002 Material Weakness - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $5.94M Yes 2
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $444,876 - 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and Covid-19 Airports Programs $287,964 Yes 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $160,717 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $118,971 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $113,460 - 0
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $96,750 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $87,323 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $60,793 - 0
97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant $58,739 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $31,421 - 0
20.703 Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants $15,100 - 0
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $15,000 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $9,815 - 0
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $8,582 - 0
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $7,000 - 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part D, Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $6,238 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $6,211 - 0
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $6,012 - 0
93.048 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iv, and Title Ii, Discretionary Projects $5,883 - 0
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Vii, Chapter 2, Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $2,150 - 0
20.218 Motor Carrier Safety Assistance $2,044 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $219 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
JZJ5ZCR4PNL4 Justine Franzen Auditee
4107584064 Roy Geiser Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Depending on the federal award date, these expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Queen Anne’s County, Maryland has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland 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 the County, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
Title: NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Depending on the federal award date, these expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Queen Anne’s County, Maryland has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Depending on the federal award date, these expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE 3 – INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Depending on the federal award date, these expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance and/or OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Queen Anne’s County, Maryland has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Queen Anne’s County, Maryland has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Reference Number: 2024-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Award Period: Fiscal Year 2024 Award Number: Unknown Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control- Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition/Context: During their disbursement review and approval process, the County did not verify reimbursement requests excluded unallowable costs. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause: The County’s procedures and controls were not sufficient to prevent payment for unallowable costs. Effect: Federal funds may have been used for purposes that are not in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend all reimbursements and payments be reviewed in detail to ensure no payments are funding unallowable costs. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Procurement & Suspension & Debarment Award Period: Fiscal Year 2024 Award Number: Unknown Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control- Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance: Non-Federal entities other than states, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.327. Condition/Context: When awarding contracts the County did not follow procurement policies in place at the County or outlined in the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: Undetermined Cause: The County’s procedures and controls were not sufficient during the procurement process for awarding contracts. Effect: Two contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold were not bid out to provide full and open competition. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the County follow procurement policies in place at the County or outlined in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2024-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Award Period: Fiscal Year 2024 Award Number: Unknown Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control- Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition/Context: During their disbursement review and approval process, the County did not verify reimbursement requests excluded unallowable costs. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause: The County’s procedures and controls were not sufficient to prevent payment for unallowable costs. Effect: Federal funds may have been used for purposes that are not in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend all reimbursements and payments be reviewed in detail to ensure no payments are funding unallowable costs. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.
Reference Number: 2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Procurement & Suspension & Debarment Award Period: Fiscal Year 2024 Award Number: Unknown Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish, document, and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should align with the guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control- Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Compliance: Non-Federal entities other than states, must follow the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.327. Condition/Context: When awarding contracts the County did not follow procurement policies in place at the County or outlined in the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: Undetermined Cause: The County’s procedures and controls were not sufficient during the procurement process for awarding contracts. Effect: Two contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold were not bid out to provide full and open competition. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the County follow procurement policies in place at the County or outlined in the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See attached corrective action plan.