Audit 57117

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$1.34M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Dawson County, Texas (TX)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-04-05
Auditor: Jeromy Stephens

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
61468 2022-002 Material Weakness - L
637910 2022-002 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.34M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
P9HNY754P283 Lucy Valero Auditee
8063293031 Jeromy Stephens Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The County has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes federal award activity of Dawson County, Texas (the County) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2022. The information 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 County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position or fund balance of the County.

Finding Details

Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Requirement: Reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: Per the U.S. Department of Treasury SLFRF Compliance and Reporting Guidance, counties with a population below $250,000 that were allocated less than $10,000,000 in SLFRF funding are required to submit annual Project and Expenditure Reports. The annual report for the period March 3, 2021 - March 31, 2022 was due during the year under audit. Condition: The County reported no expenditures for the period included in the annual report, omitting expenditures incurred in the prior fiscal year. The annual report was not reviewed by an individual other than the preparer. Cause: In response to conflicting guidance, the County considered the prior period SLFRF funds unspent for annual reporting purposes. Effect: The annual report was understated by the amount of the prior fiscal year SLFRF expenses. Questioned Costs: None Context / Sampling: Sampling was not utilized. The County was required to file one annual report during the period under audit. Expenditures were incorrectly reported on the annual report. Recommendation: General ledger expense reports detailing grant expenditures should be attached to all grant related reports. All grant reporting should be reviewed and approved by an individual other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the noted finding. Refer to Corrective Action Plan. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No
Finding 2022-002: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Requirement: Reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria: Per the U.S. Department of Treasury SLFRF Compliance and Reporting Guidance, counties with a population below $250,000 that were allocated less than $10,000,000 in SLFRF funding are required to submit annual Project and Expenditure Reports. The annual report for the period March 3, 2021 - March 31, 2022 was due during the year under audit. Condition: The County reported no expenditures for the period included in the annual report, omitting expenditures incurred in the prior fiscal year. The annual report was not reviewed by an individual other than the preparer. Cause: In response to conflicting guidance, the County considered the prior period SLFRF funds unspent for annual reporting purposes. Effect: The annual report was understated by the amount of the prior fiscal year SLFRF expenses. Questioned Costs: None Context / Sampling: Sampling was not utilized. The County was required to file one annual report during the period under audit. Expenditures were incorrectly reported on the annual report. Recommendation: General ledger expense reports detailing grant expenditures should be attached to all grant related reports. All grant reporting should be reviewed and approved by an individual other than the preparer. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the noted finding. Refer to Corrective Action Plan. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No