Audit 43086

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$2.23M
Findings
10
Programs
6
Organization: Midas Council of Governments (IA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-06

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
49902 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
49903 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
49904 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
49905 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
49906 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
626344 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
626345 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
626346 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
626347 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P
626348 2022-003 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
PFJDVZAFPQM3 Shirley Helgevold Auditee
5155767183 Tim McCartan Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Mid-Iowa Development Association Council of Governments (Commission) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Commission, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in financial position or cash flows of the Commission.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported in the Schedule are reported on the accrual or modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Commission has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (11.307) - Balances outstanding at the end of the audit period were 332744. The Original RLF loan balance was $35,151 and the CARES Act RLF outstanding loan balance was $297,593.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Mid-Iowa Development Association Council of Governments (Commission) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 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 of Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Commission, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in financial position or cash flows of the Commission.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported in the Schedule are reported on the accrual or modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following, as applicable, either the cost principles in OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, or the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The Commission has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under Uniform Guidance. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Organization did not have any sub-recipients for the year.

Finding Details

2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted
2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted