Audit 80773

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$3.67M
Findings
8
Programs
9
Organization: City of Miles City (MT)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-03-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
90926 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
90927 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
90928 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
90929 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
667368 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
667369 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
667370 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P
667371 2022-005 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
MMVTYSGAXDQ1 Mary Rowe Auditee
4068748609 Curtis D Wyss Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: DONATED PPE Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of the government under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The Information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of the Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the government, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of the government.Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts shown on the schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The estimated Fair Market Value (FMV) of donated PPE for the year ended June 30, 2022 was $0 (unaudited).

Finding Details

AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.
AUDITOR PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Criteria: As part of its internal control structure, it is the government?s responsibility to prepare its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition: The government does not have the expertise to prepare or evaluate the selection and application of accounting principles and resulting disclosures and presentations within the auditor prepared financial statements. Cause: The government is a small organization with limited resources. Effect: It is common for a small organization to rely on the audit firm to prepare the financial statements; however, an audit firm cannot be considered part of the government?s internal control by professional standards currently in effect. Since some presentations and disclosures may be material to the financial statements, this weakness in internal control would be classified as material. Recommendation: While it may not be cost effective to do so, we recommend the government consider hiring a qualified person to evaluate the auditor prepared financial statements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The government agrees with this finding and will adhere to the attached corrective action plan.