Audit 58030

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$3.21M
Findings
2
Programs
2
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-07-30

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
61469 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I
637911 2022-005 Significant Deficiency - I

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.16M Yes 1
15.514 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief $56,760 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
FM2HDDMCQEX9 Neil Breidenbach Auditee
7015992936 Brian Opsahl Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the"Schedule") are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognizedfollowing the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types ofexpenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown onthe Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business toamounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Schedule includes the federal award activity of East Central Regional Water District underprograms of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in thisschedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of FederalRegulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and AuditRequirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only aselected portion of the operations of East Central Regional Water District, it is not intended toand does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the District.
Title: PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the"Schedule") are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognizedfollowing the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types ofexpenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown onthe Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business toamounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. All pass-through entities listed above use the same AL numbers as the federal grantors toidentify these grants and have not assigned any additional identifying numbers.

Finding Details

2022-005 Assistance Listing Number 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Department of Treasury North Dakota State Water Commission Procurement Suspension & Debarment 2 CFR Part 200.318 Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.318 states that a non-Federal entity must have and use documented procedures, consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of 2 CFR part 200.317 through 200.327. Condition District does not have a written procurement policy in place. Cause The District has not approved a written procurement policy. Effect Non-compliance with Procurement Suspension & Debarment compliance requirements. Questioned Costs Not Applicable Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend for the board of the District to create and implement a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District will create and approve a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327.
2022-005 Assistance Listing Number 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Department of Treasury North Dakota State Water Commission Procurement Suspension & Debarment 2 CFR Part 200.318 Criteria 2 CFR Part 200.318 states that a non-Federal entity must have and use documented procedures, consistent with state, local, and tribal laws and regulations and the standards of 2 CFR part 200.317 through 200.327. Condition District does not have a written procurement policy in place. Cause The District has not approved a written procurement policy. Effect Non-compliance with Procurement Suspension & Debarment compliance requirements. Questioned Costs Not Applicable Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend for the board of the District to create and implement a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The District will create and approve a procurement policy that adheres to state and local regulations as well as 2 CFR Part 200.317 through 200.327.