Audit 398314

FY End
2025-06-30
Total Expended
$82.13M
Findings
7
Programs
45
Organization: County of Kings, California (CA)
Year: 2025 Accepted: 2026-04-09

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
1206281 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes E
1206282 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes E
1206283 2025-004 Material Weakness Yes E
1206284 2025-004 Material Weakness Yes E
1206285 2025-003 Material Weakness Yes E
1206286 2025-004 Material Weakness Yes E
1206287 2025-004 Material Weakness Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $19.30M Yes 0
93.659 ADOPTION ASSISTANCE $5.83M Yes 0
93.658 FOSTER CARE TITLE IV-E $5.57M Yes 0
10.561 STATE ADMINISTRATIVE MATCHING GRANTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $4.31M Yes 0
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (CSLFRF) $3.63M Yes 0
93.563 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES $3.45M Yes 0
14.239 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM $2.33M Yes 1
10.557 WIC SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN $2.29M Yes 0
17.258 WIOA ADULT PROGRAM $1.41M Yes 0
93.959 BLOCK GRANTS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE $884,480 Yes 0
93.521 THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT: BUILDING EPIDEMIOLOGY, LABORATORY, AND HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPACITY IN THE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE (ELC) AND EMERGING INFECTIONS PROGRAM (EIP) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS; PPHF $670,119 Yes 0
93.090 GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE $646,605 Yes 0
93.667 SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $485,335 Yes 0
16.838 COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES USE PROGRAM $459,741 Yes 0
93.958 BLOCK GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES $433,737 Yes 0
16.575 CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE $430,727 Yes 0
93.967 CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIA TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH $372,778 Yes 0
93.778 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $339,119 Yes 0
97.042 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS $249,120 Yes 0
16.753 CONGRESSIONALLY RECOMMENDED AWARDS $234,000 Yes 0
93.069 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS $227,540 Yes 0
93.268 IMMUNIZATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS $217,026 Yes 0
14.228 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/STATE'S PROGRAM AND NON-ENTITLEMENT GRANTS IN HAWAII $207,074 Yes 1
93.556 MARYLEE ALLEN PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES PROGRAM $202,397 Yes 0
93.889 NATIONAL BIOTERRORISM HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM $153,804 Yes 0
90.401 HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT REQUIREMENTS PAYMENTS $121,460 Yes 0
93.994 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT TO THE STATES $111,938 Yes 0
16.606 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $104,034 Yes 0
93.645 STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM $92,032 Yes 0
14.241 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) $90,132 Yes 0
93.323 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ELC) $78,810 Yes 0
93.391 ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT STATE, TRIBAL, LOCAL AND TERRITORIAL (STLT) HEALTH DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR HEALTHCARE CRISES $77,583 Yes 0
17.278 WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER FORMULA GRANTS $76,422 Yes 0
93.917 HIV CARE FORMULA GRANTS $62,602 Yes 0
20.205 HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION $49,063 Yes 0
16.111 JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS (JLEO) $44,706 Yes 0
93.991 PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $43,779 Yes 0
93.674 JOHN H. CHAFEE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD $43,098 Yes 0
93.150 PROJECTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH) $42,558 Yes 0
21.032 LOCAL ASSISTANCE AND TRIBAL CONSISTENCY FUND $38,354 Yes 0
93.603 ADOPTION AND LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP INCENTIVE PAYMENTS PROGRAM $23,548 Yes 0
93.116 PROJECT GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMS $20,391 Yes 0
93.354 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE: PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE $13,927 Yes 0
97.036 DISASTER GRANTS - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTERS) $12,426 Yes 0
17.259 WIOA YOUTH ACTIVITIES $4,430 Yes 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
MHSYMZNJMZB1 Erik Urena Auditee
5598522460 Vivi Le Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) presents all the activity of all the federal award programs of the County of Kings, California (the County) for the year ended June 30, 2025. The County reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the County’s basic financial statements. Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies are included on the Schedule
Consistent with the County’s method of filing federal financial reports, the accompanying Schedule is prepared using the accrual basis method of accounting. 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. The information in the 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 (Uniform Guidance). Therefore, some of the amounts presented in this Schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. The amounts reported in the accompanying Schedule agree, in all material respects, to amounts reported within the County’s basic financial statements. Because the Schedule only presents a selected portion of the operations of the County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the County.
When Federal awards were received from a pass-through entity, the Schedule shows, if available, the identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity. When no identifying number is shown, the County has either determined that no identifying number is assigned for the program or the County was unable to obtain an identifying number from the pass-through entity.
The County did not elect to use the de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance, which was 10% of modified total direct costs through September 30, 2024, and increased to 15% effective October 1, 2024.
FEMA Project Roomkey for ALN 97.036 Public Assistance (Presidentially Disaster Grants) are recorded on the Schedule when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the County’s project and the eligible expenditures have been incurred by the County. The Schedule includes $2,106,493 in eligible expenditures that were approved by FEMA during the year ended June 30, 2025 and incurred in prior fiscal years.
The programs listed below had federally funded loans outstanding as of June 30, 2025: See the Notes to the SEFA for chart/table

Finding Details

Program: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Assistance Listing No.: 14.228 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-Through Agency: State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Federal Award Year: FY 2024-25 Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Questioned Costs: $350,896 Condition: During our test of continuing loan compliance, the County was unable to provide supporting documentation relating to proof of insurance and occupancy for eleven out of sixteen selected loans. Criteria: Federal requirements applicable to the CDBG program obligate the County to maintain ongoing compliance monitoring for all disbursed loans. This includes verifying that borrowers maintain adequate insurance coverage and that current occupancy is documented throughout the loan term. Cause: The County’s system for tracking loan compliance documentation on an annual basis is outdated and has resulted in a lack of structural procedures sufficient to ensure that when borrowers fail to respond, follow up is done in a timely manner to ensure compliance with program requirements. Effect: The absence of required monitoring documentation impairs the County's ability to demonstrate adherence to federal grant provisions. If insurance coverage lapses or occupancy requirements are not met and go undetected, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may determine that the affected loans no longer satisfy program eligibility requirements, potentially resulting in disallowed costs and repayment obligations. Recommendation: The County should take the following steps: 1. Establish a formal compliance tracking log to document the status of required insurance and occupancy certifications for each active loan, updated no less than annually. 2. Develop a written escalation policy that specifies timelines for follow-up outreach to non-responsive borrowers and defines the circumstances under which a Notice of Default will be issued. 3. Implement monthly supervisory review of the compliance tracking log to ensure documentation gaps are identified and resolved on a timely basis, rather than through an annual review cycle alone. Management’s Response: See Corrective Action Pla
Program: Home Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) Assistance Listing No.: 14.239 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-Through Agency: State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Federal Award Year: FY 2024-25 Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Questioned Costs: $405,084 Condition: During our test of continuing loan compliance, the County was unable to provide supporting documentation relating to proof of insurance and occupancy for six out of sixteen selected loans. Criteria: Federal requirements applicable to the HOME program obligate the County to maintain ongoing compliance monitoring for all disbursed loans. This includes verifying that borrowers maintain adequate insurance coverage and that current occupancy is documented throughout the loan term. Cause: The County’s system for tracking loan compliance documentation on an annual basis is outdated and has resulted in a lack of structural procedures sufficient to ensure that when borrowers fail to respond, follow up is done in a timely manner to ensure compliance with program requirements. Effect: The absence of required monitoring documentation impairs the County's ability to demonstrate adherence to federal grant provisions. If insurance coverage lapses or occupancy requirements are not met and go undetected, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may determine that the affected loans no longer satisfy program eligibility requirements, potentially resulting in disallowed costs and repayment obligations. Recommendation: The County should take the following steps: 1. Establish a formal compliance tracking log to document the status of required insurance and occupancy certifications for each active loan, updated no less than annually. 2. Develop a written escalation policy that specifies timelines for follow-up outreach to non-responsive borrowers and defines the circumstances under which a Notice of Default will be issued. 3. Implement monthly supervisory review of the compliance tracking log to ensure documentation gaps are identified and resolved on a timely basis, rather than through an annual review cycle alone. Management’s Response: See Corrective Action Plan