Audit 50384

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$4.94M
Findings
2
Programs
3
Organization: Calaveras County Water District (CA)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
59516 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
635958 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Programs

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M8KWFZK4SMN1 Jeffrey Meyer Auditee
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. 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 grant activity of the Calaveras County Water District (the District) under programs of the federal government for 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 for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the Districts operations, it is not intended to be and does not present the financial position, changes in financial position, or cash flows of the District.
Title: PROGRAM COSTS/MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The amounts shown as current year expenses represent only the federal grant portion of the program costs. Entire program costs, including the District's portion, may be more than shown.
Title: CLUSTERS OF PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. There were no clusters of the Districts federal programs during the year ended June 30, 2022.
Title: SUBRECIPIENTS Accounting Policies: Expenses reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis. Such expenses are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenses are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. There were no subrecipients of the Districts federal programs during the year ended June 30, 2022.

Finding Details

Condition: Seventeen closing entries and audit adjustments were posted during the audit to report the District?s financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting should exist to ensure the financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and limit the opportunity for errors and fraud occurring. Cause: The District?s staff did not have enough time to fully close the District?s books before the start of the audit, due to delays caused by the system conversion and staff turnover. Effect: The adjustments and closing entries posted during the audit increased the likelihood of an error being made in the District?s financial statements. Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure all balance sheet accounts are reviewed for proper cut-off and income statement accounts are reviewed for proper classification during the closing process, focusing on accounts affected by audit adjustments provided to the Finance Department. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management?s response and planned corrective action is included in the Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.
Condition: Seventeen closing entries and audit adjustments were posted during the audit to report the District?s financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting should exist to ensure the financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and limit the opportunity for errors and fraud occurring. Cause: The District?s staff did not have enough time to fully close the District?s books before the start of the audit, due to delays caused by the system conversion and staff turnover. Effect: The adjustments and closing entries posted during the audit increased the likelihood of an error being made in the District?s financial statements. Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure all balance sheet accounts are reviewed for proper cut-off and income statement accounts are reviewed for proper classification during the closing process, focusing on accounts affected by audit adjustments provided to the Finance Department. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management?s response and planned corrective action is included in the Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.