Audit 359778

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$2.94M
Findings
4
Programs
2
Organization: City of Norton (OH)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-25
Auditor: Rea

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
566908 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
566909 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1143350 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L
1143351 2024-001 Significant Deficiency - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.66M Yes 1
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $19,363 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
TPURMS3EC5P8 Pamela, Keener Auditee
3308257815 Morgan, Helmick 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 cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not 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 of the City of Norton, Summit County, Ohio (the City) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. The information on this Schedule is prepared 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 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 B – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not 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 cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement.
Title: NOTE C - INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE D – MATCHING REQUIREMENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, wherein certain types of expenditures may or may not be allowable or may be limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The City has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Certain Federal programs require the City to contribute non-Federal funds (matching funds) to support the Federally-funded programs. The City has met its matching requirements. The Schedule does not include the expenditure of non-Federal matching funds.

Finding Details

Finding Number: 2024-001 Federal Program: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2024 Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Quarterly Program Reports Pass-through Entity: Ohio Department of Development Repeat Finding: No Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance – Timely Submission of Quarterly Program Reports Criteria: 2 C.F.R. § 200.328 Financial Reporting states, in part, the Federal agency or pass-through entity must collect financial reports no less than annually. The Federal agency or pass-through entity may not collect financial reports more frequently than quarterly unless a specific condition has been implemented in accordance with § 200.208. To the extent practicable, the Federal agency or pass-through entity should collect financial reports in coordination with performance reports. The recipient must submit quarterly program reports as required by the Federal award. In the Ohio Department of Development Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement, Statement of Agreement, Section 6 Reporting Requirements, Exhibit II Reporting, Section 2, Program Reports, all grant award recipients are required to submit program reports on a quarterly basis. Quarterly program reports must be submitted by close of business, on the second Friday, at the end of each quarter. Condition: The City did not submit the quarter ending December 31, 2024 Quarterly Program Report until March 7, 2025, after the deadline of January 10, 2025. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed: N/A Context: Auditor reviewed the Quarterly Program Report for period ending December 31, 2024 via email submission to Ohio Department of Development, and noted the City did not submit the report until March 7, 2025, which was after the deadline of January 10, 2025. These requirements are outlined in the federal award agreement and applicable UG provisions. Cause and Effect: The issue results of lack of monitoring control related to grant reporting requirements. Failure to submit reports as required, could result in non-compliance with grant requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the City implement procedures and internal deadlines for reviewing and timely submitting all reports under federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2024-001 Federal Program: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2024 Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Quarterly Program Reports Pass-through Entity: Ohio Department of Development Repeat Finding: No Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance – Timely Submission of Quarterly Program Reports Criteria: 2 C.F.R. § 200.328 Financial Reporting states, in part, the Federal agency or pass-through entity must collect financial reports no less than annually. The Federal agency or pass-through entity may not collect financial reports more frequently than quarterly unless a specific condition has been implemented in accordance with § 200.208. To the extent practicable, the Federal agency or pass-through entity should collect financial reports in coordination with performance reports. The recipient must submit quarterly program reports as required by the Federal award. In the Ohio Department of Development Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement, Statement of Agreement, Section 6 Reporting Requirements, Exhibit II Reporting, Section 2, Program Reports, all grant award recipients are required to submit program reports on a quarterly basis. Quarterly program reports must be submitted by close of business, on the second Friday, at the end of each quarter. Condition: The City did not submit the quarter ending December 31, 2024 Quarterly Program Report until March 7, 2025, after the deadline of January 10, 2025. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed: N/A Context: Auditor reviewed the Quarterly Program Report for period ending December 31, 2024 via email submission to Ohio Department of Development, and noted the City did not submit the report until March 7, 2025, which was after the deadline of January 10, 2025. These requirements are outlined in the federal award agreement and applicable UG provisions. Cause and Effect: The issue results of lack of monitoring control related to grant reporting requirements. Failure to submit reports as required, could result in non-compliance with grant requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the City implement procedures and internal deadlines for reviewing and timely submitting all reports under federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2024-001 Federal Program: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2024 Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Quarterly Program Reports Pass-through Entity: Ohio Department of Development Repeat Finding: No Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance – Timely Submission of Quarterly Program Reports Criteria: 2 C.F.R. § 200.328 Financial Reporting states, in part, the Federal agency or pass-through entity must collect financial reports no less than annually. The Federal agency or pass-through entity may not collect financial reports more frequently than quarterly unless a specific condition has been implemented in accordance with § 200.208. To the extent practicable, the Federal agency or pass-through entity should collect financial reports in coordination with performance reports. The recipient must submit quarterly program reports as required by the Federal award. In the Ohio Department of Development Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement, Statement of Agreement, Section 6 Reporting Requirements, Exhibit II Reporting, Section 2, Program Reports, all grant award recipients are required to submit program reports on a quarterly basis. Quarterly program reports must be submitted by close of business, on the second Friday, at the end of each quarter. Condition: The City did not submit the quarter ending December 31, 2024 Quarterly Program Report until March 7, 2025, after the deadline of January 10, 2025. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed: N/A Context: Auditor reviewed the Quarterly Program Report for period ending December 31, 2024 via email submission to Ohio Department of Development, and noted the City did not submit the report until March 7, 2025, which was after the deadline of January 10, 2025. These requirements are outlined in the federal award agreement and applicable UG provisions. Cause and Effect: The issue results of lack of monitoring control related to grant reporting requirements. Failure to submit reports as required, could result in non-compliance with grant requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the City implement procedures and internal deadlines for reviewing and timely submitting all reports under federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.
Finding Number: 2024-001 Federal Program: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2024 Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Quarterly Program Reports Pass-through Entity: Ohio Department of Development Repeat Finding: No Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance – Timely Submission of Quarterly Program Reports Criteria: 2 C.F.R. § 200.328 Financial Reporting states, in part, the Federal agency or pass-through entity must collect financial reports no less than annually. The Federal agency or pass-through entity may not collect financial reports more frequently than quarterly unless a specific condition has been implemented in accordance with § 200.208. To the extent practicable, the Federal agency or pass-through entity should collect financial reports in coordination with performance reports. The recipient must submit quarterly program reports as required by the Federal award. In the Ohio Department of Development Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Program Grant Agreement, Statement of Agreement, Section 6 Reporting Requirements, Exhibit II Reporting, Section 2, Program Reports, all grant award recipients are required to submit program reports on a quarterly basis. Quarterly program reports must be submitted by close of business, on the second Friday, at the end of each quarter. Condition: The City did not submit the quarter ending December 31, 2024 Quarterly Program Report until March 7, 2025, after the deadline of January 10, 2025. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of How Questioned Costs Were Computed: N/A Context: Auditor reviewed the Quarterly Program Report for period ending December 31, 2024 via email submission to Ohio Department of Development, and noted the City did not submit the report until March 7, 2025, which was after the deadline of January 10, 2025. These requirements are outlined in the federal award agreement and applicable UG provisions. Cause and Effect: The issue results of lack of monitoring control related to grant reporting requirements. Failure to submit reports as required, could result in non-compliance with grant requirements. Recommendation: We recommend that the City implement procedures and internal deadlines for reviewing and timely submitting all reports under federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: See Corrective Action Plan.