Audit 361781

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$56.09M
Findings
12
Programs
61
Organization: Polk County, Iowa (IA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-07-09
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
570857 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
570858 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
570859 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
570860 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH
570861 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH
570862 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH
1147299 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
1147300 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
1147301 2024-006 Material Weakness - M
1147302 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH
1147303 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH
1147304 2024-007 Material Weakness - ABH

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $34.13M Yes 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $1.86M Yes 0
12.021 Army National Guard Army Compatible Use Buffer Program $1.48M - 0
14.900 Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program $1.11M - 0
17.259 Wioa Youth Activities $982,323 Yes 2
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $807,237 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $739,343 - 0
17.258 Wioa Adult Program $722,081 Yes 2
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $556,636 - 0
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $548,725 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $520,800 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $519,233 - 0
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $500,981 Yes 0
17.278 Wioa Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $428,292 Yes 2
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $380,210 - 0
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $373,470 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part C, Nutrition Services $286,090 - 0
16.593 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners $279,371 - 0
10.565 Commodity Supplemental Food Program $275,623 - 0
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $203,850 - 0
66.605 Performance Partnership Grants $164,192 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $158,737 - 0
66.046 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants $152,233 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $141,417 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $121,600 - 0
10.932 Regional Conservation Partnership Program $101,650 - 0
93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E $99,286 - 0
93.977 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (std) Prevention and Control Grants $96,720 - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $90,939 - 0
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $79,374 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance $69,041 - 0
10.555 National School Lunch Program $57,367 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $50,846 - 0
15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund $50,000 - 0
10.904 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention $46,949 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $39,000 - 0
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance $38,450 - 0
97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant $30,605 - 0
10.553 School Breakfast Program $28,534 - 0
93.116 Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs $28,146 - 0
45.024 Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals $24,980 - 0
93.497 Family Violence Prevention and Services/ Sexual Assault/rape Crisis Services and Supports $21,197 - 0
66.034 Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act $20,000 - 0
93.556 Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program $19,942 - 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $19,000 - 0
93.472 Title IV-E Prevention Program $18,267 - 0
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program $15,754 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $14,492 - 0
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $13,868 - 0
93.940 Hiv Prevention Activities Health Department Based $13,698 - 0
64.034 Va Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces $11,670 - 0
94.006 Americorps State and National 94.006 $11,589 - 0
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $10,059 - 0
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $8,580 - 0
93.436 Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (wisewoman) $8,425 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $6,805 - 0
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/replacement Designee Administered Programs $3,283 - 0
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $3,028 - 0
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $2,532 - 0
93.270 Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control $1,876 - 0
93.090 Guardianship Assistance $131 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
K32TGXKSEL64 Jo Ellen Bigelow Auditee
5152863419 Brian Stavenger Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected to not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Polk County, Iowa for the year ended June 30, 2024. All federal financial awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal financial awards passed through other government agencies expended during the year, is included in the schedule. 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" (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a select portion of the operations of the County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the County.
Title: Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected to not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement.
Title: Indirect Cost Rate Accounting Policies: Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected to not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The County has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: Noncash Assistance Accounting Policies: Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected to not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Commodity Supplemental Food Distribution Program - Direct - Federal Assistance Listing 10.565 does not involve cash awards. This award is received in donated commondities. The value of the commodities distributed during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, was $1,328,940. As of June 30, 2024, the County had commodities on hand with a value of $152,599.
Title: Remitted Funds Accounting Policies: Revenue from federal awards is recognized when the County has done everything necessary to establish its right to revenue. For governmental funds, revenue from federal grants is recognized when they become both measurable and available. Expenditures allowable in accordance with the grant agreement are recognized when they are incurred and become a demand on current available financial resources. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, where certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The County has elected to not use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, $6,573,239 was returned by a subrecipient that did not expend ERA funds by the end of the contract period. These funds were remitted to the Department of Treasury in March 2024.

Finding Details

Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Subrecipient Monitoring Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200.332, pass-through entities must comply with the following: 2 CFR 200.332(b) – Evaluate each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring related to the subaward. This evaluation of risk may include consideration of such factors listed in 2 CFR 200.332(b)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(d) – Monitor the activities of the subrecipient as necessary to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the subaward; and that subaward performance goals are achieved. Pass-through entity monitoring of the subrecipient must include the information at 2 CFR 200.332(d)(1) through (4). 2 CFR 200.332(f) – Verify that every subrecipient is audited as required by Subpart F of this part when it is expected that the subrecipient’s Federal awards expended during the respective fiscal year equaled or exceeded the threshold set forth in 200.501. Condition: The County did not have any formal controls in place for evaluating each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance or the purpose of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring for the WIOA Cluster. Cause: The County did not follow their procedures to evaluate the risk of noncompliance or monitor the activities of each subrecipient, and the County did not maintain documentation of their verification that every subrecipient is audited, as required. Effect: The County’s control policies were not consistently followed which require compliance with Subrecipient Monitoring requirements in 2 CFR 200.332 and did not comply with subrecipient monitoring requirements related to the program. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: The entire population of two (2) subrecipients were selected for testing. The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to subrecipient monitoring and was pervasive to the program. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the County adhere to their policies and procedures in accordance with 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure compliance with subrecipient monitoring requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.
Federal Grantor: Department of Labor Pass-Through: Iowa Workforce Development Program: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Cluster Award No. and Year: 24-N-CI-WI-OA and 2024 Federal Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Compliance Requirement: Allowable Activities/Allowable Costs, Period of Performance Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: CFR Section 200.303(a), Internal Controls, states that the non-Federal entity 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. Condition: During our testing of the County’s compliance with allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles requirements and period of performance, we noted for thirty-five (35) of thirty-five (35) transactions, there was no review or approval performed by the County over the transaction. Cause: The County entered into a fiscal agency services agreement with Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center (CIJDC) whereas CIJDC is to primarily administer the program as the fiscal agent. CIJDC operates similarly to that of a third-party administrator. The County was not aware that the compliance requirements were still the County’s responsibilities even though they utilized a third-party administrator to administer the program. Effect: The County’s control was not consistently followed, which requires transactions to be reviewed and approved prior to payment. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified as a result of our procedures. Context/Sampling: A nonstatistical sample of thirty-five (35) of one hundred seventy-seven (177) transactions were selected. The condition above was identified during our testwork of the County’s internal controls over allowable activities, allowable costs and cost principles, and period of performance. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: No. Recommendation: We recommend the County adhere to their policies and ensure the review and approval of transactions are performed prior to payment. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.