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Audit 47777

FY End
2022-10-31
Total Expended
$969,813
Findings
6
Programs
1
Organization: El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 (TX)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-05-11
Auditor: Pena Briones McDaniel

Organization Exclusion Status:

Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
45641 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45642 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
45643 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622083 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622084 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L
622085 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
15.507 Watersmart (sustaining and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) $880,000 Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
RVK4PGMRX2C8 Jay Ornelas Auditee
9158724000 Rene Pena Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: 3.RECONCILIATION OF FEDERAL AWARDS Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of the El Paso County Water Improvement District and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in or used in the preparation of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.The District has not elected to use the 10 percent minimum indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. 2022Special projects, page 6 $1,561,085 City of El Paso Emergency Sewer Contract (583,272)Less State and local grants (8,000)Federal expenditures, page 40 $969,813

Finding Details

Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.
Finding 2022-001
2022-001 ? Federal Compliance ? SF-425, Federal Financial Report Criteria: Under the Compliance Supplement, SF-425, Federal Financial Report should be submitted timely. Condition Found: The District did not submit its SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022 expenses at the end of its fiscal year. Cause: The grant writer left the District?s employment which caused delays in the recording of the District?s reporting activities for the grant and the completion of the SF-425, Federal Financial Report for 2022. Effect: The District is not in compliance with this compliance requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that the District ensure that future SF-425 reports are filed within the period required by applicable statutes. Current Status: The District is working with a consultant to complete the SF-425 reports. The District is fully capable of fulfilling the compliance supplement requirements in future years. View of Responsible Official: See Auditee corrective action plan.