Audit 351748

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$54.83M
Findings
2
Programs
17
Organization: City of Vallejo (CA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31
Auditor: Lsl CPAS

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KJKSES96KUN9 Florita Cruz Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: A. Scope of Presentation Accounting Policies: The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are incurred when the City becomes obligated for payment as a result of the receipt of the related goods and services. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule presents only the expenditures incurred by the City of Vallejo, California, that are reimbursable under federal programs of federal financial assistance. For the purposes of this schedule, federal awards include both federal financial assistance received directly from a federal agency, as well as federal funds received indirectly by the City from a non-federal agency or other organization. Only the portion of program expenditures reimbursable with such federal funds is reported in the accompanying schedule. Program expenditures in excess of the maximum federal reimbursement authorized or the portion of the program expenditures that were funded with state, local or other non-federal funds are excluded from the accompanying schedule. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years.
Title: Loan Programs with Continuing Compliance Requirements Accounting Policies: The expenditures included in the accompanying schedule were reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, expenditures are incurred when the City becomes obligated for payment as a result of the receipt of the related goods and services. Expenditures reported included any property or equipment acquisitions incurred under the federal program. The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The program loans listed below are administered directly by the City, and balances and transactions relating to these programs are included in the City’s basic financial statements. Loans made during the fiscal year, if any, are included in the federal expenditures presented in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. The balance of loans outstanding at June 30, 2024 consists of:

Finding Details

Reference Number 2024-001 Evaluation of Finding Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Federal Award Information Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Program Title: HOME Investment Partnership Program Federal Award Year: 2024 Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Criteria Per OMB Compliance supplement under special tests and provisions and 24CFR Part 92 properties funded by HOME are required to have annual inspections and maintain accurate and timely records that meet the Housing Quality Standards. Condition During the audit, it was observed that the City did not conduct the required inspections for HOME funded properties on an annual basis to ensure compliance with Housing Quality Standards. Cause of Condition The cause of this material weakness appears to be a technical error made in the system that notifies the City when an inspection is due. The incorrect program information was entered causing the inspections to occur on a biannual basis. Effect or Potential Effect of Condition Failure to inspect the HOME funding properties on an annual basis results in noncompliance with federal regulations. In addition, there may be undetected issues with the property’s condition that could compromise the health and safety of tenants. Questioned Costs No questioned costs identified. Context HOME-funded project, inspections are a crucial part of ensuring compliance with program requirements and that the housing meets safety, quality, and habitability standards. If inspections are skipped or not properly documented, this can lead to non-compliance with those requirements. Recommendation The City should review inspection requirements for their various grants requiring such stipulations. Staff responsible for compliance monitoring and inspections should be trained on the HOME program’s requirements, including the frequency of inspections and required documentation.
Reference Number 2024-001 Evaluation of Finding Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Federal Award Information Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Program Title: HOME Investment Partnership Program Federal Award Year: 2024 Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Criteria Per OMB Compliance supplement under special tests and provisions and 24CFR Part 92 properties funded by HOME are required to have annual inspections and maintain accurate and timely records that meet the Housing Quality Standards. Condition During the audit, it was observed that the City did not conduct the required inspections for HOME funded properties on an annual basis to ensure compliance with Housing Quality Standards. Cause of Condition The cause of this material weakness appears to be a technical error made in the system that notifies the City when an inspection is due. The incorrect program information was entered causing the inspections to occur on a biannual basis. Effect or Potential Effect of Condition Failure to inspect the HOME funding properties on an annual basis results in noncompliance with federal regulations. In addition, there may be undetected issues with the property’s condition that could compromise the health and safety of tenants. Questioned Costs No questioned costs identified. Context HOME-funded project, inspections are a crucial part of ensuring compliance with program requirements and that the housing meets safety, quality, and habitability standards. If inspections are skipped or not properly documented, this can lead to non-compliance with those requirements. Recommendation The City should review inspection requirements for their various grants requiring such stipulations. Staff responsible for compliance monitoring and inspections should be trained on the HOME program’s requirements, including the frequency of inspections and required documentation.