2023 – 008: Activities Allowed and Unallowed, Allowable Costs, Period of Performance (Compliance; Internal Controls Over Compliance) (Repeat Finding: 2018-006, 2019-008, 2020-008, 2021-007 and 2022-009) Significant Deficiency ALN 93.441 Indian Self Determination ALN 20.205 Highway Planning & Constru...
2023 – 008: Activities Allowed and Unallowed, Allowable Costs, Period of Performance (Compliance; Internal Controls Over Compliance) (Repeat Finding: 2018-006, 2019-008, 2020-008, 2021-007 and 2022-009) Significant Deficiency ALN 93.441 Indian Self Determination ALN 20.205 Highway Planning & Construction ALN 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant Condition: During compliance requirement testing for Activities Allowed and Unallowed, Allowable Costs and Period of Performance for the above noted major programs, the auditors selected 120 transactions for testing from each major program. The following number of transactions were not provided for review during the audit: ALN 93.441 – Indian Self Determination – 18 transactions ALN 20.205 – Highway Planning and Construction – 16 transactions ALN 93.575 – Child Care and Development Block Grant – 7 transactions Corrective Action Plan: The Finance Department will become familiar with the requirements of 2 CFR, Part §200.313(a) and establish appropriate internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of Uniform Guidance and each major program. In addition, all staff will be trained on those policies and procedures, so they are familiar with the requirements. The Finance Department will not process payment for disbursements that does not contain sufficient, appropriate supporting documentation and necessary approvals. The Finance Department will implement and execute an internal audit, by pulling random vouchers packets to test for compliance mid-year. An internal audit process is being developed and personnel assigned. Forms will be developed to assist with the internal audit process to ensure a timely and consistent process will be followed.