Audit 6854

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$8.63M
Findings
2
Programs
13
Organization: City of Oregon City (OR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-15

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R9QKAFGEQ293 Matt Zook Auditee
5034691525 Andy Maffia Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal award activityof City of Oregon City (the City) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in the Schedule 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 City, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the City.
Title: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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.
Title: Indirect Costs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The City does not use the 10 percent deminimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The City allocates indirect costs as allowed by each grant.

Finding Details

21.027 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200.302(b)(7) requires the financial management system to include written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Condition: City of Oregon City has not developed written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Cause: Administration did not have written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Effect: Unallowable costs could be charged to the program. Questioned Costs: None Perspective: Written procedures for determining the allowability of costs is integral to the proper design of internal controls. However, the results of audit procedures did not detect any costs which are not allowable charged to the program. Recommendations: Management should develop written procedures as required by 2 CFR Part 200.302(b)(7). Views of Responsible Officials: Management understands the requirement for written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. A formal policy and procedure was approved and adopted August 22, 2023. The opportunity to identify this finding arose due to new management staff and a new audit firm engaged with the June 30, 2022, audit, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve compliance.
21.027 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200.302(b)(7) requires the financial management system to include written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Condition: City of Oregon City has not developed written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Cause: Administration did not have written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Effect: Unallowable costs could be charged to the program. Questioned Costs: None Perspective: Written procedures for determining the allowability of costs is integral to the proper design of internal controls. However, the results of audit procedures did not detect any costs which are not allowable charged to the program. Recommendations: Management should develop written procedures as required by 2 CFR Part 200.302(b)(7). Views of Responsible Officials: Management understands the requirement for written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. A formal policy and procedure was approved and adopted August 22, 2023. The opportunity to identify this finding arose due to new management staff and a new audit firm engaged with the June 30, 2022, audit, and we appreciate the opportunity to improve compliance.