Audit 43404

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$20.78M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2022-12-08
Auditor: Forvis LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
51572 2022-002 - - L
628014 2022-002 - - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
20.106 Covid-19 - Airport Improvement Program $11.12M Yes 0
20.106 Airport Improvement Program $9.66M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
Y7B7EKPRMLZ5 Kristie Weatherly Auditee
8648486274 Emily Tursi Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (Airport) 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 for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Airport, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the Airport. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Airport did not have any grant subrecipients during the fiscal year.
Title: Status of Projects Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (Airport) 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 for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Airport, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the Airport. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. As of June 30, 2022, the following projects were open: Project #3-45-0028-53, Project #3-45-0028-54, Project #3-45-0028-55, Project #3-45-0028-56, Project #3-45-0028-57, Project #3-45-0028-58, Project #3-45-0028-59, Project #3-45-0028-60, Project #3-45-0028-61, and Project #3-45-0028-62.
Title: Grant Descriptions Accounting Policies: Basis of Presentation: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activity of the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (Airport) 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 for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Airport, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the Airport. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis 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. Negative amounts shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (the Airport) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entered into the following agreements: a. Grant agreement dated August 1, 2017 (Project #3-45-0028-53) provides funds to expand the Cargo Apron, update Airport Master Plan Study, rehabilitate apron Phase IV, construct aircraft rescue and fire fighting building (design) and acquire snow removal equipment; b. Grant agreement dated July 23, 2018 (Project #3-45-0028-54) provides funds to complete expansion of the Cargo Apron (design and construction). Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport 90% of the allowable Cargo Apron costs not to exceed $11,194,334; c. Grant agreement dated September 21, 2018 (Project #3-45-0028-55) provides funds for phase 2 of the Cargo Apron expansion (design and construction). Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 90% of the allowable Cargo Apron costs not to exceed $6,337,551; d. Grant agreement dated September 20, 2019, (Project #3-45-0028-56) provides funds to acquire an aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle as well as constructing an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 90% of the allowable costs not to exceed $7,812,647; e. Grant agreement dated July 8, 2020, (Project 3-45-0028-57) provides funds to improve runway safety areas, expand GA development and rehab the taxiway. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $4,159,248; f. Grant agreement dated May 1, 2020 (Project #3-45-0028-58) provides funds for operational or maintenance expenses or debt service payments due to decreased operations from COVID-19. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $25,826,371; g. Grant agreement dated August 31, 2021 (Project #3-45-0028-59) provides funds to rehabilitate taxiwaysas well as reconstruct taxiway connectors. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $10,698,643; h. Grant agreement dated April 2, 2021 (Project #3-45-0028-60) provides funds for operational or maintenance expenses or debt service payments due to decreased operations from COVID-19. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $4,883,070; i. Grant agreement dated April 5, 2021 (Project #3-45-0028-61) provides relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees (MAG) obligations to each eligible airport concession. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $273,431; and j. Grant agreement dated August 13, 2021 (Project #3-45-0028-62) provides funds for operational expenses or debt service payments due to decreased operations from COVID-19. Under the provisions of the grant agreement, the FAA is to reimburse the Airport for 100% of the allowable costs not to exceed $11,121,484.

Finding Details

Federal Program Name: Airport Improvement Program Federal Agency: U.S Department of Transportation Federal Assistance Listing Title and Number: Airport Improvement Program - 20.106 Award Year: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Reporting Condition: The SF 270/271 report was not completed or filed for two grants that require it to be completed annually. (Non-Compliance) Questioned Costs: None. Context: During reporting testing, two of the grants required SF 270/271 reports to be filed, which neither were done in the current year resulting in a 100% error. Effect: Reports were not timely filed with the Federal Aviation Administration. Cause: Reports were not completed as required per the grant. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Airport review their controls over this compliance requirement to ensure that they are properly completing and filing all required reports for each grant.
Federal Program Name: Airport Improvement Program Federal Agency: U.S Department of Transportation Federal Assistance Listing Title and Number: Airport Improvement Program - 20.106 Award Year: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Criteria or Specific Requirement: Reporting Condition: The SF 270/271 report was not completed or filed for two grants that require it to be completed annually. (Non-Compliance) Questioned Costs: None. Context: During reporting testing, two of the grants required SF 270/271 reports to be filed, which neither were done in the current year resulting in a 100% error. Effect: Reports were not timely filed with the Federal Aviation Administration. Cause: Reports were not completed as required per the grant. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the Airport review their controls over this compliance requirement to ensure that they are properly completing and filing all required reports for each grant.