Finding 1057449 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-08-13
Audit: 317109
Organization: City of Groton (SD)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls for reporting COVID-19 funds to the Department of Treasury.
  • Impacted Requirements: Annual reports must be reviewed before submission to ensure compliance with Treasury guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a documented review process to verify accuracy and completeness of reports before submission.

Finding Text

2022-004 U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 21.027 Award Years: 2021, 2022 Grant Award Number: Unknown COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria: Annual reports are required by Department of Treasury for all awards received directly from Treasury. Condition: In our testing of reporting, there was no documented control in place to review reports prior to submission for reporting directly to Department of Treasury. Cause: Lack of oversight, awareness, or understanding of all the specific requirements under the Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections, and controls were not adequately designed to ensure compliance with all of these requirements. Effect: Inaccurate information could have been reported or lines with required information could have been missed. Questioned Costs: None. Context/Sampling: Annual report for 2022. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: We recommend a documented review process be implemented prior to report submission to ensure all lines are properly entered and agree to the applicable backup. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 481006 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481007 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481008 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 481009 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057448 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057450 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1057451 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $664,547
45.310 Grants to States $15,000
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $10,495