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Audit 38253

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$2.30M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Charter Township of Portage (MI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-26
Auditor: Rukkila Negro & Associates CPAS PC

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
41650 2022-004 - - I
618092 2022-004 - - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $2.24M Yes 1
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $58,738 - 0
10.698 State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance $2,475 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MN9TJB32CLC1 Amy Skewes Auditee
9064824310 Christina Smigowski Auditor
No contacts on file

Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accrual basis of accounting was used in preparing the SEFA. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES (10.760) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 1177000.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-004
2022-004 - PROCUREMENT Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.319(d), non-federal entities must have their own documented procedures for procurement transactions. The policy should incorporate all requirements within 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Condition: As of December 31, 2022, the Township did not have their own written procurement policy to properly implement all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Cause: The Township was unaware of the requirement. Effect: The Charter Township of Portage is not in compliance with the procurement policy requirements identified in 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 which could jeopardize federal funding. Questioned Costs: This finding does not result in questioned costs. Recommendation: The Charter Township of Portage should create a procurement policy that meets all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326. View of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement and has drafted a procurement policy that meets all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 that has been approved by the Township board on June 12, 2023. The policy has been submitted to the Township attorney for review, and will be finalized pending any modifications or recommendations by their attorney.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004 - PROCUREMENT Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 200.319(d), non-federal entities must have their own documented procedures for procurement transactions. The policy should incorporate all requirements within 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of the Uniform Guidance. Condition: As of December 31, 2022, the Township did not have their own written procurement policy to properly implement all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Cause: The Township was unaware of the requirement. Effect: The Charter Township of Portage is not in compliance with the procurement policy requirements identified in 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 which could jeopardize federal funding. Questioned Costs: This finding does not result in questioned costs. Recommendation: The Charter Township of Portage should create a procurement policy that meets all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326. View of Responsible Officials: Management is in agreement and has drafted a procurement policy that meets all the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.326 that has been approved by the Township board on June 12, 2023. The policy has been submitted to the Township attorney for review, and will be finalized pending any modifications or recommendations by their attorney.