Audit 363351

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$14.22M
Findings
6
Programs
17
Organization: Municipality of Cabo Rojo (PR)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-07-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
572210 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P
572211 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P
572212 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P
1148652 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P
1148653 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P
1148654 2024-005 Significant Deficiency - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
KA9LDL12EG11 Warynex Carlo Hernandez Auditee
7878511025 Angel Alfredo Lopez Vega 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 modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of the Municipality under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (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 the amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Municipality, it is not intended to, and does not present, the financial position and changes in net position of the Municipality.
Title: NOTE B – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements:  Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period.  Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred.  Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred.
Title: NOTE C – ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER AND PASS-THROUGH ENTITY IDENTIFYING NUMBER Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Assistance Listing Number (ALN), formerly known as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number, is a five-digit number assigned in the awarding document for all federal assistance award mechanisms, including federal grants and cooperative agreements. Assistance listings are detailed public descriptions of federal programs that provide grants, loans, scholarships, insurance, and other types of assistance awards. The Sam.gov assistance listing is the publicly available online database showing all available Federally-funded programs. State or local government redistributions of federal awards to the Municipality, known as “pass–through awards”, should be treated by the Municipality as though they were received directly from the federal government. The Uniform Guidance requires the schedule to include the name of the pass–through entity and the identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity for the federal awards received as a sub recipient. Numbers identified as N/A are not applicable and numbers identified as N/AV are not available.
Title: NOTE D – INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.
Title: NOTE E – COMMUNITY DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM (ALN No. 97.030) Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal statutes and regulations do not impose continuing compliance requirements on the outstanding balance of the loans, other than the repayment of the loans. Therefore, the outstanding balance of the loans are not included in the face of the SEFA. Program transactions for 2023-2024 year are as follows: In accordance with the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (P.L. 117-43) approved by the United States Congress, the outstanding balance of principal and interest accrued of the referenced loans as of September 30, 2021 was cancelled.
Title: NOTE F – RECONCILIATION OF EXPENDITURES PRESENTED IN THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS TO THE EXPENDITURES PRESENTED IN THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Expenditures are recognized when the related liability is incurred, following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Expenditures for the following programs are recognized based on other unique requirements: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). Expenditures are reported on a statutory basis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Such expenditures should equal the net ACC subsidy for the PHA’s fiscal period. Public assistance grants (FEMA). Expenditures are recognized in the period when: (1) FEMA has approved the nonfederal entity’s Project, and (2) eligible expenditures are incurred. Loans or loans guarantee programs. Expenditures equal the value of new loans made or received during the audit period plus the beginning of the audit period balance of outstanding loans from previous years for which the federal government imposes continuing compliance requirements. For loans with no imposed continuing compliance requirements, expenditures are recognized when the related costs financed with loan proceeds are incurred. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Municipality has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Following is a reconciliation of the expenditures reported in the SEFA to the expenditures reported in the statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances:

Finding Details

Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director
Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director
Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director
Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director
Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director
Finding Reference 2024-005 Federal Programs: All Mayor Programs and Cluster Compliance Requirement: Single Audit Act Type of finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC) Statement of Condition The Municipality did not submit, on time, the Single Audit Reporting package for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024. The due date for this report was no later than March 31, 2025. Criteria The Single Audit Act, as amended, requires that the audit report must be submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine (9) months after the end of the audit period. Cause of Condition Government entities are in stabilization period to update administrative work and operations and everything that involves the recovery of Puerto Rico. Effect of Condition The Municipality did not comply with the requirements established on the Uniform Guidance related to the submission of the Reporting Package. Recommendation The Municipality shall continue strengthening the internal controls over the accounting records in order to comply with the requirements mentioned above. Questioned Costs None Prior-Year Finding This is a new finding. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Plan We will improve our internal control procedures related to record keeping and adjustments in order to ensure compliance with the March 31st federal requirement. Implementation Date During the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Responsible Person Mr. Warynex Carlo Hernández - Finance Department Director