I was a newly elected official in 2023 with no prior training in the County Clerk’s office. I had no knowledge of how SEFA monies were to be reported. After this finding was brought to my attention, internal controls were implemented. A process/procedure was put into place where all grants received ...
I was a newly elected official in 2023 with no prior training in the County Clerk’s office. I had no knowledge of how SEFA monies were to be reported. After this finding was brought to my attention, internal controls were implemented. A process/procedure was put into place where all grants received are tracked, as are the expenditures for each grant. The clerk and deputy clerk are now involved in the grant tracking procedure as well as reviewing the SEFA report for accuracy after it is prepared.
In January 2025 a Grant Policy was adopted by the Caldwell County Commission to make all county employees aware of the process for reporting and tracking grants received. The Grant Expenditures and Reimbursements Tracking Procedures were also revised. The procedure now involves not only the county clerk and deputy clerk, but also the grant applicant, accounts payable clerk, and the county Collector/Treasurer. The SEFA report will be reviewed by all involved to help ensure accuracy. Anticipated Completion Date: It is anticipated that the 2025 SEFA grant reporting will be much more accurate than in previous years. However, considering the new Grant Policy and the revised Grant Expenditures and Reimbursement Tracking Procedures were not in place until January 2025, it is anticipated that the date of completion will be January 2026.