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Audit 40931

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$788,253
Findings
2
Programs
2
Organization: Cass Rural Water Users District (ND)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-20
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
47304 2022-004 Material Weakness - I
623746 2022-004 Material Weakness - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
66.458 Capitalization Grants for Clean Water State Revolving Funds $512,172 Yes 1
66.468 Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds $276,081 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
HT4HJQGUNMV4 Jerry Blomeke Auditee
7014283139 Derek Flanagan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Whenapplicable, 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 financialassistance has been provided to a subrecipient. 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) includes the federal award activityof the District under programs of federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The informationpresented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, UniformAdministrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance).Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the District, it is not intended to anddoes not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-004
2022-004 Department of Environmental Protection Agency, Passed through North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Cluster 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 ? During the course of our engagement, it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied 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 documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall Procurement Policy Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s) ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses 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 finding.
Finding 2022-004
2022-004 Department of Environmental Protection Agency, Passed through North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA Number 66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Cluster 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 ? During the course of our engagement, it was identified that the District did not have a written policy on procurement that satisfied 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 documented policies increase the overall risk that employees are not aware of the specific requirements with of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Questioned Costs ? None reported Context/Sampling ? Overall Procurement Policy Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s) ? No Recommendation ? We recommend that management establish a written policy that addresses 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 finding.