Audit 363683

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$2.93M
Findings
4
Programs
8
Organization: Madison Parish Police Jury (LA)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-08-05

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
572518 2024-003 Significant Deficiency Yes M
572519 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1148960 2024-003 Significant Deficiency Yes M
1148961 2024-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

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C6FGG834GTJ7 Margarett Dew Auditee
3185743451 Tim Green Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Police Jury has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 3 - RELATIONSHIP TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Federal awards revenues are reported in the Police Jury's fund financial statements as follows: Major Funds: Federal Sources General Fund $ 681,597 Library 7,222 Garbage Maintenance 11,858 Health Unit 56,159 Courthouse & Jail 12,751 Public Works 72,877 American Rescue Plan 1,492,156 Grant Fund 6,859 Nonmajor Governmental Funds 585,978 Total $ 2,927,457
Title: NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Police Jury has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 4 - RELATIONSHIP TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Amounts reported in the accompanying schedule agree with the amounts reported in the related federal financial reports except for changes made to reflect amounts in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Title: NOTE 5 - FEDERAL AWARDS Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Police Jury has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 5 - FEDERAL AWARDS For those funds that have matching revenues and state funding, federal expenditures were determined by deducting matching revenues from total expenditures. Federal awards do not include the Police Jury’s operating income from rents or investment (or other non-federal source.)
Title: NOTE 6 - INDIRECT COST RATE Accounting Policies: NOTE 1 - GENERAL The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activity of all federal awards programs of the Madison Parish Police Jury, Tallulah, Louisiana. The Madison Parish Police Jury (the "Police Jury") reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, is included on 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of operations of the Police Jury, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the Police Jury. NOTE 2 - BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, which is described in Note 1 to the Police Jury's financial statements. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contains in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Police Jury has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. NOTE 6 - INDIRECT COST RATE The Police Jury has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Reference # and title: 2024-003 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) 21.027 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to have a comprehensive and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) to document federal grant expenditures by agency, program and amount. Condition found: The Police Jury did not submit a complete and accurate SEFA. Context: The SEFA prepared by the Police Jury did not list the Federal granter, Program title, Federal ALN numbers, and Grant numbers. Federal awards were either missing from the SEFA or listed in incorrect amounts. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: The Police Jury does not have processes and procedures documented for preparing a SEFA. Effect: The Police Jury may not meet all federal compliance requirements. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Police Jury should document processes and procedures for preparing a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.
Reference # and title: 2024-004 Reporting Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) 21.027 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to submit a project and expenditure report quarterly and annually. The key line items in the report are obligations and expenditures. Condition found: The report submitted in March 2025 for the period ended December 31, 2024, did not agree with documentation for the Desoto Street Project and the Public Works Equipment project. The Desoto Street Project reported $300,000 in total cumulative obligations and $300,000 in total cumulative expenditures. The project was complete on December 31, 2024, for a total cost of $77,528. Both the cumulative obligations and expenditures were overstated $222,472. The Public Works Equipment project total cumulative obligations were reported as $289,426 and total cumulative expenditures were reported as $220,000. The equipment was purchased for $220,000. The cumulative expenditures agree to the supporting documentation, but the cumulative obligations are overstated by $69,426. The report did not include documentation that it was reviewed by anyone other than the preparer. Context: The December 31, 2024, report filed in March 2025 was tested by comparing amounts reported for cumulative obligations and expenditures to support for cumulative obligations and expenditures. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: There is no evidence that the report was reviewed for errors by someone other than the preparer. Effect: The Police Jury may have unobligated amounts of $291,898 on December 31, 2024, which was the last day to obligate the funds. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Policy Jury should communicate with the grantor agency to determine if the amount that is not obligated per the report should be repaid. Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.
Reference # and title: 2024-003 Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) 21.027 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to have a comprehensive and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) to document federal grant expenditures by agency, program and amount. Condition found: The Police Jury did not submit a complete and accurate SEFA. Context: The SEFA prepared by the Police Jury did not list the Federal granter, Program title, Federal ALN numbers, and Grant numbers. Federal awards were either missing from the SEFA or listed in incorrect amounts. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: The Police Jury does not have processes and procedures documented for preparing a SEFA. Effect: The Police Jury may not meet all federal compliance requirements. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Police Jury should document processes and procedures for preparing a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.
Reference # and title: 2024-004 Reporting Federal Grantor/Program Name Assistance Listing No. Award Year State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) 21.027 2021 Criteria or specific requirement: The Police Jury is required to submit a project and expenditure report quarterly and annually. The key line items in the report are obligations and expenditures. Condition found: The report submitted in March 2025 for the period ended December 31, 2024, did not agree with documentation for the Desoto Street Project and the Public Works Equipment project. The Desoto Street Project reported $300,000 in total cumulative obligations and $300,000 in total cumulative expenditures. The project was complete on December 31, 2024, for a total cost of $77,528. Both the cumulative obligations and expenditures were overstated $222,472. The Public Works Equipment project total cumulative obligations were reported as $289,426 and total cumulative expenditures were reported as $220,000. The equipment was purchased for $220,000. The cumulative expenditures agree to the supporting documentation, but the cumulative obligations are overstated by $69,426. The report did not include documentation that it was reviewed by anyone other than the preparer. Context: The December 31, 2024, report filed in March 2025 was tested by comparing amounts reported for cumulative obligations and expenditures to support for cumulative obligations and expenditures. Possible asserted effect (cause and effect): Cause: There is no evidence that the report was reviewed for errors by someone other than the preparer. Effect: The Police Jury may have unobligated amounts of $291,898 on December 31, 2024, which was the last day to obligate the funds. Recommendation to prevent future occurrences: The Policy Jury should communicate with the grantor agency to determine if the amount that is not obligated per the report should be repaid. Origination date and prior year reference (if applicable): This finding originated in the current fiscal year. View of responsible official: See current year Corrective Action Plan.