Audit 350587

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$1.11M
Findings
2
Programs
6
Organization: City of Amsterdam, New York (NY)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31
Auditor: Rbt CPAS

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
540982 2024-008 Material Weakness Yes L
1117424 2024-008 Material Weakness Yes L

Contacts

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WZJJLM4GJEG5 Louise Biron Auditee
5188414355 Donna Crowley 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. 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: The City of Amsterdam, New York 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 (the “Schedule”) includes the Federal award activity and financial assistance program activity of the City of Amsterdam, New York under programs of the federal government and the New York State Department of Transportation for the year ended June 30, 2024. Federal awards received directly from the Federal agencies as well as Federal awards passed through other government agencies are included in the Schedule. The federal 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”). The state information is presented in accordance with preliminary Title 17, Part 43 of the New York State Codification of Rules and Regulations (NYCRR). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the City.
Title: NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Amsterdam, New York 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. 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.
Title: NOTE 3 - Indirect Cost Rate 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Amsterdam, New York has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The City of Amsterdam, New York has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Note 4 - Reconciliation to Financial Statements 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City of Amsterdam, New York has not elected to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The federal expenditures presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Transportation Assistance (the “SEFA”) reconcile to the Federal revenue reported in the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance as follows:

Finding Details

Finding 2023-008 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Type of Finding: Internal Control Deficiency and Compliance Finding. Condition: The City did not prepare a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Transportation Assistance ("SEFA"). Criteria: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Transportation Assistance is required to be prepared by the Auditee under federal and state regulations. Cause: Federal and state expenditures are not tracked by funding source. Reimbursements from funding sources are not always allocated accurately to federal and state revenue accounts when received. Effect: Total expenditures of federal awards and state transportation assistance reported on the SEFA as required for the single audit was not accurate, requiring additional research and audit adjustments. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat of finding 2023-007. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the City obtain a clearer understanding of the SEFA and the preparation process such that the annual compilation of data is complete and accurate. Auditee's Response: See corrective action plan.
Finding 2023-008 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Type of Finding: Internal Control Deficiency and Compliance Finding. Condition: The City did not prepare a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Transportation Assistance ("SEFA"). Criteria: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Transportation Assistance is required to be prepared by the Auditee under federal and state regulations. Cause: Federal and state expenditures are not tracked by funding source. Reimbursements from funding sources are not always allocated accurately to federal and state revenue accounts when received. Effect: Total expenditures of federal awards and state transportation assistance reported on the SEFA as required for the single audit was not accurate, requiring additional research and audit adjustments. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat of finding 2023-007. Recommendation: RBT recommends that the City obtain a clearer understanding of the SEFA and the preparation process such that the annual compilation of data is complete and accurate. Auditee's Response: See corrective action plan.