Audit 359960

FY End
2024-09-30
Total Expended
$1.08M
Findings
6
Programs
4
Organization: Yankton Transit, Inc. (SD)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-06-25

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
567094 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A
567095 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A
567096 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A
1143536 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A
1143537 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A
1143538 2024-002 Significant Deficiency Yes A

Contacts

Name Title Type
JNLMSSZKHL45 Ron Baumgart Auditee
6059452360 Nathan Kinner Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of the Yankton Transit, Inc. and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The 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. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Organization.Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Yankton Transit, Inc. has not elected to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Activities Allowed/Unallowed and Cost Principles (Internal Control Over Compliance) Significant Deficiency ALN 20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Criteria: Uniform Guidance 2 CFR, §200.313(a) requires that non-federal entities must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: During our review of Yankton Transit Inc.’s internal controls related to formula grants for rural areas major program, we tested disbursements for control deficiencies and transactions to support the opinion on compliance. The Point of Sale transactions (debit card purchases) had no evidence of approval of the transactions. Of the 40 transactions tested to support the opinion on compliance, 4 transactions were out of compliance. Questioned Costs: None Cause: Yankton Transit Inc.’s current policies do not address the specific procedures related to processing POS transactions prior to the transactions being processed. Effect: Disbursements are being processed without proper approval, resulting in the possibility of disallowed expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend Yankton Transit Inc. become familiar with requirements of 2 CFR, §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures and that all staff be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. We further recommend Yankton Transit Inc. does not process payments for disbursements that do not contain necessary approval of purchases. Views of Responsible Officials: See the corrective action plan that accompanies the schedule of findings and questioned costs.