Audit 7905

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$1.23M
Findings
70
Programs
19
Organization: Menominee County, Wisconsin (WI)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-12-21

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
6008 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6009 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6010 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6011 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6012 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6013 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6014 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6015 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6016 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6017 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6018 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6019 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6020 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6021 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6022 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6023 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6024 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6025 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6026 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6027 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6028 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6029 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6030 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6031 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6032 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6033 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6034 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6035 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6036 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6037 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6038 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6039 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6040 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6041 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
6042 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582450 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582451 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582452 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582453 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582454 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582455 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582456 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582457 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582458 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582459 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582460 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582461 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582462 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582463 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582464 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582465 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582466 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582467 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582468 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582469 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582470 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582471 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582472 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582473 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582474 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582475 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582476 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582477 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582478 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582479 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582480 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582481 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582482 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582483 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL
582484 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes BCIL

Contacts

Name Title Type
QBZSMSGAZX58 Kourtney Erickson Auditee
7157993314 Leah Lasecki, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the County's 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost prinicples contained in the Uniform Guidance. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the County in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded County expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedules of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards for the County are 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 ofr Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) and the State Single Audit Guidelines issued by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The Schedules of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards include all federal and state awards of the County. Because the schedules present only a selected portion of the operations of the County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the County.
Title: STATE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY AIDS REPORTING SYSTEM Accounting Policies: Revenues and expenditures in the schedules are presented in accordance with the modified accrual basis of accounting and are generally in agreement with revenues and expenditures reported in the County's 2022 fund financial statements. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost prinicples contained in the Uniform Guidance. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Accrued revenue at year-end consists of federal and state program expenditures scheduled for reimbursement to the County in the succeeding year while unearned revenue represents advances for federal and state programs that exceed recorded County expenditures. Because of subsequent program adjustments, these amounts may differ from the prior year's ending balances. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Children and Families (DCF) utilizes the Community Aids Reporting System (CARS) and the System for Payments and Reports of Contracts (SPARC) for reimbursing the County for various federal and state program expenditures. The expenditures reported on the schedules of expenditures of federal and state awards for various DHS and DCF programs agree with the expenditures reported on the May 2023 CARS for the Human Services Department, and the December 2022 SPARC for Child Care Programs.

Finding Details

Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.
Uniform Grant Guidance Implementation Federal Assistance Listing Number - All Federal Agency: All Federal Program Title: All Pass-Through Agency: All Pass-Through Number(s): All Award Period: All Compliance Requirement: Allowable costs/cost principles, cash management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and reporting Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requires the County to maintain certain policies related to cash management, cost allowability, procurement, and conflict of interest provisions, along with appropriate financial management systems and internal controls over federal and state awards to safeguard federal and state funds. Condition: The County has various policies and procedures in place ot safeguard its assets and establish related controls over receipts, disbursements, payroll transactions and general ledger maintenance. Federal awards received and disbursed by the County are managed through these county-wide policies and procedures; however, the policies and procedures have not been evaluated to ensure compliance with requirements of Uniform Guidance. As an example, the County is required to have an allowable cost policy which establishes the responsible officials who are able to determine if a cost is allowable. While expenditures tested had documentation of approval, some lacked proper documentation to determine allowability. Implementing a formal policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines would improve transparency and effectiveness of the County's documentation. Questioned Costs: None Context: While performing audit procedures, it was noted that the County does not have policies in place that conform to Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines requirements. Cause: The County has not completed an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal and state awards, along with an evaluation of existing policies for compliance with Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines by year-end Effect: The County could become noncompliant with requirements of Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Guidelines, resulting future findings and questioned costs related to federal and state awards administered by the County. The County's 2022 audit in accordance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance identified several instances where proper documentation was not available to determine appropriateness with respect to direct and material compliance requirements of its major federal awards programs. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004 Recommendation: We recommend the County complete an assessment of its financial management system and related internal controls over federal awards during the 2023 fiscal year. This assessment should include an evaluation of existing policies and procedures to determine where additional enhancements hsould be made or new policies created, a plan to communicate these policies to County employees, and procedures to periodically review and update, as considered necessary.