Audit 39082

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$859,828
Findings
4
Programs
8
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-10

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Contacts

Name Title Type
W3TKHA6RZ446 Candace Payne Auditee
7193485562 James Rae Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Accounting Policies: The ECCOGs summary of significant accounting policies is presented in Note B in the ECCOGs basic financial statements. Governmental funds account for the ECCOGs federal grant activity. Amounts reported in the Schedule are recognized on the modified accrual basis when they become a demand on current available federal resources and other program requirements are met. Available means collectible within the current period, or soon enough thereafter, to pay liabilities of the current period or when matured. The ECCOG considers all grant revenue as available, if it is anticipated to be collected within one year after the financial statement date. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles in OMB A-87 or the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements or reports to federal agencies. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. Although the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards is prepared to the best of the ECCOG's knowledge and belief, amounts received or receivable from grantor agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by the grantor agencies, principally the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including the amount already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount of expenditures which may be disallowed by the grantor, if any, cannot be determined at this time.
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: The ECCOGs summary of significant accounting policies is presented in Note B in the ECCOGs basic financial statements. Governmental funds account for the ECCOGs federal grant activity. Amounts reported in the Schedule are recognized on the modified accrual basis when they become a demand on current available federal resources and other program requirements are met. Available means collectible within the current period, or soon enough thereafter, to pay liabilities of the current period or when matured. The ECCOG considers all grant revenue as available, if it is anticipated to be collected within one year after the financial statement date. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, the cost principles in OMB A-87 or the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in the Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements or reports to federal agencies. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) presents the activity of all federal award programs of the East Central Council of Governments (the ECCOG), for the year ended December 31, 2022. 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 (the Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the ECCOG, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the ECCOG. The Schedule includes federally funded projects received directly from federal agencies and the federal amount of pass-through awards received by the ECCOG through the State of Colorado or other non-federal entities.

Finding Details

Criteria Or Specific Requirement: The Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for the administration of federal financial assistance. Condition: The ECCOG has no written policies or procedures related to grant administration. Cause: The ECCOG was not aware of this requirement. Effect: Although the ECCOG has established internal and administrative controls related to grant administration, these are not documented in written policies and procedures. Questioned Costs: None Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: The ECCOG should document its grant process and procedures in a formal written document. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The ECCOG agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding. For additional information, see the ECCOG?s separate report for planned corrective actions.
Criteria Or Specific Requirement: The Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for the administration of federal financial assistance. Condition: The ECCOG has no written policies or procedures related to grant administration. Cause: The ECCOG was not aware of this requirement. Effect: Although the ECCOG has established internal and administrative controls related to grant administration, these are not documented in written policies and procedures. Questioned Costs: None Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: The ECCOG should document its grant process and procedures in a formal written document. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The ECCOG agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding. For additional information, see the ECCOG?s separate report for planned corrective actions.
Criteria Or Specific Requirement: The Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for the administration of federal financial assistance. Condition: The ECCOG has no written policies or procedures related to grant administration. Cause: The ECCOG was not aware of this requirement. Effect: Although the ECCOG has established internal and administrative controls related to grant administration, these are not documented in written policies and procedures. Questioned Costs: None Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: The ECCOG should document its grant process and procedures in a formal written document. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The ECCOG agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding. For additional information, see the ECCOG?s separate report for planned corrective actions.
Criteria Or Specific Requirement: The Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for the administration of federal financial assistance. Condition: The ECCOG has no written policies or procedures related to grant administration. Cause: The ECCOG was not aware of this requirement. Effect: Although the ECCOG has established internal and administrative controls related to grant administration, these are not documented in written policies and procedures. Questioned Costs: None Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: The ECCOG should document its grant process and procedures in a formal written document. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The ECCOG agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding. For additional information, see the ECCOG?s separate report for planned corrective actions.