Audit 344799

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$1.42M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Belforest Water Systems, Inc. (AL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-03-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
525686 2023-003 Material Weakness - L
1102128 2023-003 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $1.42M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
YFUAHL5JQQL9 Marinda Turner Auditee
2516265554 Casey Rodden 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 accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contain in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Belforest Water System, Inc., under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. 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 Belforest Water System, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Belforest Water System, Inc.
Title: Note 2: 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 contain in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contain in the Uniform Guidance, 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 accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contain in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4: FEDERAL LOANS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contain in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The System was approved by the USDA in 2018 to receive loans totaling $2,300,000 to fund future system improvements. Interim financing was obtained from a financial institution during the construction period. During 2023, the System completed the construction and used all available funds under the award. The balance of the loan at the end of the period was $2,300,000. Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 876,709 Draws 1,423,291 Balance at December 31, 2023 $ 2,300,000 The outstanding principal balance of the USDA loan as of January 1, 2023, $876,709, was not included as expenditures during the period under audit. Draws on the loan during the period subject to audit are considered expenditures of federal awards.
Title: Note 5: SUB-RECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contain in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Belforest Water System, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the System has no sub-recipients.

Finding Details

2023-003 – Delinquent and Inaccurate Quarterly Reporting to Lenders – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance/Material Noncompliance ALN and Title: 10.760, Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities Award Year: 2018 Criteria – Grant requires submission of quarterly financial reports within 30 days of quarter end. Condition – The System did not submit quarterly reports for 2 quarters in 2023 and submitted 2 quarters after the due date. Additionally, the information that was submitted was not complete and accurate. Cause – There is no control to ensure reports are accurately and timely filed. Effect – The grantor could cancel the grant and any future awards due to lack of compliance. Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend management implement a control to ensure that reports related to their grant funding are accurately and timely filed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action – The System agrees with the finding and the Business Manager and the Board of Directors will work together to implement a control that sufficiently addresses the reporting requirements of federal awards and agreements. Responsible Officials – Business Manager, Marinda Turner. Timeline and Estimated Completion Date – February 28, 2025
2023-003 – Delinquent and Inaccurate Quarterly Reporting to Lenders – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance/Material Noncompliance ALN and Title: 10.760, Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities Award Year: 2018 Criteria – Grant requires submission of quarterly financial reports within 30 days of quarter end. Condition – The System did not submit quarterly reports for 2 quarters in 2023 and submitted 2 quarters after the due date. Additionally, the information that was submitted was not complete and accurate. Cause – There is no control to ensure reports are accurately and timely filed. Effect – The grantor could cancel the grant and any future awards due to lack of compliance. Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend management implement a control to ensure that reports related to their grant funding are accurately and timely filed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action – The System agrees with the finding and the Business Manager and the Board of Directors will work together to implement a control that sufficiently addresses the reporting requirements of federal awards and agreements. Responsible Officials – Business Manager, Marinda Turner. Timeline and Estimated Completion Date – February 28, 2025