Audit 354842

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.70M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-04-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
556167 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
556168 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
1132609 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB
1132610 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - AB

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (safer) $704,968 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
HUWFA51HKB85 Marci Reyes Auditee
5598784534 Brenda Daddino Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 1 – Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenses in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of North Central Fire Protection District under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 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 District, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the financial statements.
Title: NOTE 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenses in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate Expenses reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenses in prior years.
Title: NOTE 3 – De Minimis Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenses in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
Title: NOTE 4 – Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenses in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District did not elect to use the 10% de minimis cost rate For the year ended June 30, 2023, no federal awards were provided to subrecipients by North Central Fire Protection District.

Finding Details

Criteria: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), The Internal Control - Integrated Framework, published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and numerous federal guidelines require the establishment and maintenance of internal control designed to reasonably ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and program requirements. Condition: Two out of three journal entries reviewed did not have adequate reviewer approvals. Questioned Costs: Not Applicable Proper Perspective: Systemic to the District. Effect: The lack of review and approval of journal entries leaves the District susceptible to misappropriation of funds. Cause: District oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement a policy where all journal entries will be reviewed and approved by a designated member of management.
Criteria: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), The Internal Control - Integrated Framework, published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and numerous federal guidelines require the establishment and maintenance of internal control designed to reasonably ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and program requirements. Condition: Two out of three journal entries reviewed did not have adequate reviewer approvals. Questioned Costs: Not Applicable Proper Perspective: Systemic to the District. Effect: The lack of review and approval of journal entries leaves the District susceptible to misappropriation of funds. Cause: District oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement a policy where all journal entries will be reviewed and approved by a designated member of management.
Criteria: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), The Internal Control - Integrated Framework, published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and numerous federal guidelines require the establishment and maintenance of internal control designed to reasonably ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and program requirements. Condition: Two out of three journal entries reviewed did not have adequate reviewer approvals. Questioned Costs: Not Applicable Proper Perspective: Systemic to the District. Effect: The lack of review and approval of journal entries leaves the District susceptible to misappropriation of funds. Cause: District oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement a policy where all journal entries will be reviewed and approved by a designated member of management.
Criteria: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), The Internal Control - Integrated Framework, published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and numerous federal guidelines require the establishment and maintenance of internal control designed to reasonably ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with laws, regulations and program requirements. Condition: Two out of three journal entries reviewed did not have adequate reviewer approvals. Questioned Costs: Not Applicable Proper Perspective: Systemic to the District. Effect: The lack of review and approval of journal entries leaves the District susceptible to misappropriation of funds. Cause: District oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the District implement a policy where all journal entries will be reviewed and approved by a designated member of management.