Audit 355268

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$3.21M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
559015 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1135457 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.21M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
HFCUPCNYJQZ9 Stacy Duncan Auditee
6075849000 Evan Cleveland Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Corporation has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all Federal awards programs administered by the Broome County Local Development Corporation, an entity as defined in Note 1 to the Corporation’s basic financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through from other government agencies, are included on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
Title: MATCHING COSTS Accounting Policies: The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Corporation has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. Matching costs, such as the Corporation's share of certain program costs, are not included in the reported expenditures.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Corporation has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. No amounts were provided to subrecipients.
Title: OTHER DISCLOSURES Accounting Policies: The basis of accounting varies by federal program consistent with the underlying regulations pertaining to each program. The information 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). Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Indirect costs are included in the reported expenditures to the extent they are included in the federal financial reports used as the source for the data presented. The Corporation has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under Uniform Guidance. No insurance is carried specifically to cover equipment purchased with Federal Funds. Any equipment purchased with Federal Funds has only a nominal value and is covered by the Corporation’s casualty insurance policies. There were no loans or loan guarantees outstanding at year end.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-001 Issue: Audit Adjustments Federal : N/A Federal Program: N/A Assistance Listing Number: N/A Pass-Through Agency: N/A Criteria: Management is charged with maintaining fiscal integrity and stewardship. This includes providing accurate and timely financial information. Condition: During our current year audit, audit adjustments were required to correct misstatements. Professional standards define an audit adjustment as a proposed correction of the financial statements that, in our adjustment, may not have been detected except through our auditing procedures. Audit adjustments that, either individually or in the aggregate, may have a significant effect on the Corporation's financial reporting process were reviewed, approved, and posted by management. The audit adjustments also had a significant effect on the amounts reported on the SEFA. Cause: The Corporation experienced turnover in key positions in the current year. The timing of that turnover resulted in delays in some reconciliation processes, resulting in material audit adjustments. Effect or Potential Effect There is an enhanced risk of inaccurate accounting records or untimely information. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The timing of receiving information from contractors attributed to the audit finding, which resulted in audit adjustments. This also affected the total expenditures on the SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management review transactions occurring at or near year end for proper cutoff. Views of Responsible Officials of the Auditee: Management will review transactions after year-end to ensure proper accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, the Agency has hired a new Financial Comptroller to oversee this process, with an anticipated start date at the end of March 2025.
Finding 2024-001 Issue: Audit Adjustments Federal : N/A Federal Program: N/A Assistance Listing Number: N/A Pass-Through Agency: N/A Criteria: Management is charged with maintaining fiscal integrity and stewardship. This includes providing accurate and timely financial information. Condition: During our current year audit, audit adjustments were required to correct misstatements. Professional standards define an audit adjustment as a proposed correction of the financial statements that, in our adjustment, may not have been detected except through our auditing procedures. Audit adjustments that, either individually or in the aggregate, may have a significant effect on the Corporation's financial reporting process were reviewed, approved, and posted by management. The audit adjustments also had a significant effect on the amounts reported on the SEFA. Cause: The Corporation experienced turnover in key positions in the current year. The timing of that turnover resulted in delays in some reconciliation processes, resulting in material audit adjustments. Effect or Potential Effect There is an enhanced risk of inaccurate accounting records or untimely information. Questioned Costs: None. Context: The timing of receiving information from contractors attributed to the audit finding, which resulted in audit adjustments. This also affected the total expenditures on the SEFA. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend management review transactions occurring at or near year end for proper cutoff. Views of Responsible Officials of the Auditee: Management will review transactions after year-end to ensure proper accounting and financial reporting. Additionally, the Agency has hired a new Financial Comptroller to oversee this process, with an anticipated start date at the end of March 2025.