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Audit 367780

FY End
2024-12-31
Total Expended
$2.70M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (MN)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-09-26
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1155482 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes I
1155483 2024-003 Material Weakness Yes I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans and Grants $1.88M Yes 1
21.029 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund $826,078 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
DKJFK45MCQM3 Sarah Cron Auditee
2189272191 Courtney Richman Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (the Cooperative) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2024. The information 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 selected portion of the operations of the Cooperative, it is not intended to and does not present the balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of members’ equity, or cash flows of the Cooperative.
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.
The Cooperative does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding 2024-003
United States Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance Listing #10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants United States Department of Treasury Federal Assistance Listing #21.029 COVID-19 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria - Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition - In our testing of procurement, suspension, and debarment it was identified that the Cooperative’s written policy did not address the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause - Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections, and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect - A lack of compliant policies increases the overall risk of non-compliance. Questioned Costs - None reported. Context – Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years - No Recommendation - We recommend that management establish a written policy that is in compliance with all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Finding 2024-003
United States Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance Listing #10.855 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants United States Department of Treasury Federal Assistance Listing #21.029 COVID-19 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria - Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 set forth the procurement standards non-federal entities other than states must follow when operating federal programs and the procurement procedures required. Condition - In our testing of procurement, suspension, and debarment it was identified that the Cooperative’s written policy did not address the requirements of 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326. Cause - Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all of the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections, and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect - A lack of compliant policies increases the overall risk of non-compliance. Questioned Costs - None reported. Context – Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years - No Recommendation - We recommend that management establish a written policy that is in compliance with all of the procurement requirements for federal programs as identified in 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.326 and maintain adequate supporting documentation and records to document history and methods of procurement and the procedures performed to comply with these CFR sections. Views of Responsible Officials - There is no disagreement with the audit finding.