Audit 345392

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$889,159
Findings
16
Programs
5
Organization: Village of Enosburg Falls, Inc. (VT)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-10

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
526478 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526479 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526480 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526481 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526482 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526483 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526484 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
526485 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102920 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102921 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102922 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102923 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102924 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102925 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102926 2024-001 Material Weakness - P
1102927 2024-001 Material Weakness - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
KQBDTP3BQ5K6 Abbey Miller Auditee
8029334443 Robin M. Barnett, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE A 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: N Rate Explanation: NO INDIRECT COSTS CHARGED TO FEDERAL GRANTS The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of the Village of Enosburg Falls, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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 Village of Enosburg Falls, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Village of Enosburg Falls, Inc..
Title: NOTE B 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: N Rate Explanation: NO INDIRECT COSTS CHARGED TO FEDERAL GRANTS 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. Village of Enosburg Falls, Inc. has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.
2024-01 Material Weakness in Internal Control over financial Reporting – Material Adjusting journal entries Criteria: Under professional standards, a material weakness exists when material misstatements are not identified through an entity’s system of controls. Condition: During the audit, there were several material adjusting journal entries proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Cause: Procedures are in place for the review of the ledger on a regular basis and for monthly and annual reporting but due to the increased activity from grant funding that is outside the Village’s normal operations and the compressed time to review end of year financial reports, there were material adjustments proposed to management to issue an unmodified opinion. Effect: There is more than a remote chance that material misstatements could occur without detection. Context: The Village had several federally funded projects during 2024. The State of Vermont was still finalizing funding when the audit fieldwork started. The funding structure was complex and included a loan component and forgiveness component. The Village does not normally receive a significant amount of grant funds, so they were not familiar with the reporting effects. Audit fieldwork started January 7th. The timing of field work allowed limited time to review the increased activity and research the reporting differences. Recommendation: Management has discussed the reporting differences and is now familiar with the proper accounting for these transactions. Management should consider if changes are needed in the year-end review of the annual report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Village feels that this is an isolated instances due to the increased funding during the year. Management has reviewed the accounting requirements and is confident that they can correct these deficiencies during the year.