MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-001 Reporting Compliance Requirement Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota (the City) prepare appropriate annual financial stat...
MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-001 Reporting Compliance Requirement Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota (the City) prepare appropriate annual financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.502. During our audit, we noted the City did not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accurate preparation of the SEFA in compliance with this requirement. The City’s SEFA for fiscal 2025 was overstated by $749,656 in federal expenditures, due to the inclusion of costs that were incurred in the previous fiscal year. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned – The City has implemented new processes and procedures in 2026 which address this internal control finding to comply with the Uniform Guidance in the future. Finance department personnel will work with federal grant coordinators to assure that federal expenditures are accurately reported on the SEFA for all federal programs. Official Responsible – Clara Hilger, Finance Director. Planned Completion Date – June 30, 2026. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding – The City agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor – The City’s Finance Director, Clara Hilger, will ensure the new process and procedures implemented in this area ensure future compliance with the Uniform Guidance.