Audit 55048

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$4.23M
Findings
4
Programs
26
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-28

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
58417 2022-002 - Yes I
58418 2022-001 - Yes E
634859 2022-002 - Yes I
634860 2022-001 - Yes E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $833,355 Yes 1
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $714,053 - 0
15.021 Consolidated Tribal Government Program $604,575 - 0
93.441 Indian Self-Determination $598,468 - 1
66.605 Performance Partnership Grants $298,793 - 0
16.841 Voca Tribal Victim Services Set-Aside Program $238,300 - 0
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $167,065 Yes 0
16.587 Violence Against Women Discretionary Grants for Indian Tribal Governments $141,110 - 0
15.114 Indian Education_higher Education Grant Program $115,183 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $111,490 - 0
15.144 Indian Child Welfare Act_title II Grants $73,286 - 0
93.237 Special Diabetes Program for Indians_diabetes Prevention and Treatment Projects $32,252 - 0
15.519 Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection $31,169 - 0
21.026 Homeowner Assistance Fund $22,348 - 0
15.160 Bia Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance $22,080 - 0
15.035 Forestry on Indian Lands $18,346 - 0
15.141 Indian Housing Assistance $13,707 - 0
15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance $9,946 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $9,380 - 0
10.699 Partnership Agreements $6,534 - 0
15.024 Indian Self-Determination Contract Support $4,129 - 0
15.036 Indian Rights Protection $3,965 - 0
93.499 Low Income Household Water Assistance Program $3,878 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $2,293 - 0
15.113 Indian Social Services_welfare Assistance $2,179 - 0
15.037 Water Resources on Indian Lands $72 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
WA7ZJGNSJUA3 Mary Benedict Auditee
5304685907 Melissa B Petersen Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule is presented using the modified accrual basis of accounting, the method used to prepare the Tribes basic financial statements, which is described in Note 1 to the Tribes basic financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, 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.

Finding Details

2022-002 21.027 SLFRP; Repeat Finding Criteria: The Tribe is out of compliance with 2 CFR 200.320(b) and its written and approved procurement policy regarding documentation of price or rate quotations obtained. Condition: Procurement by small purchase procedures for 1 of 72 procurement transactions totaling $7,336 were not adequately documented as to whether price or rate quotations were obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. We note the disbursements appear reasonably related to the program objectives Effect: The Tribe may have paid more for goods and services than necessary. Questioned Costs: None identified
2022-001 93.441 Indian Health Services; Repeat Finding Criteria: 42 CFR 136.12(a)(2) Eligibility for service as evidenced by tribal membership; residency in tax-exempt land; Condition: Items selected for testing contained the following exceptions: 4 of 40 items Missing documentation of tribal membership 4 of 40 items Missing documentation of residency 2 of 40 items Missing documentation of current application / registration Effect: Patients may have received services that they were not eligible Questioned Costs: None identified Cause: Staff turnover and lack of oversight Recommendation: Staff training and review of files for eligibility documentation Management response: Management agrees with the finding.
2022-002 21.027 SLFRP; Repeat Finding Criteria: The Tribe is out of compliance with 2 CFR 200.320(b) and its written and approved procurement policy regarding documentation of price or rate quotations obtained. Condition: Procurement by small purchase procedures for 1 of 72 procurement transactions totaling $7,336 were not adequately documented as to whether price or rate quotations were obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. We note the disbursements appear reasonably related to the program objectives Effect: The Tribe may have paid more for goods and services than necessary. Questioned Costs: None identified
2022-001 93.441 Indian Health Services; Repeat Finding Criteria: 42 CFR 136.12(a)(2) Eligibility for service as evidenced by tribal membership; residency in tax-exempt land; Condition: Items selected for testing contained the following exceptions: 4 of 40 items Missing documentation of tribal membership 4 of 40 items Missing documentation of residency 2 of 40 items Missing documentation of current application / registration Effect: Patients may have received services that they were not eligible Questioned Costs: None identified Cause: Staff turnover and lack of oversight Recommendation: Staff training and review of files for eligibility documentation Management response: Management agrees with the finding.