Finding 1078179 (2020-007)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-10-03

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a material weakness in internal controls and noncompliance, with actual expenditures exceeding budgeted amounts.
  • Impacted Requirements: Annual financial reports must accurately reflect the covered period, and proper documentation must be maintained.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure consistent adherence to ASRWSS policies and maintain necessary supporting documentation to prevent unallowable costs.

Finding Text

2020-007 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Program Title: Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance ALN Number: 15.048 Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Numbers and Period: A17AV00174 September 30, 2021 A13AV00271 September 30, 2016 A19AV00094 September 30, 2023 Statistically Valid Sample: No, and not intended to be a Statistically Valid Sample Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Annual financial reports should accurately reflect the period covered. Condition/Context: Actual expenditures exceed budgeted amounts for multiple cost items. Questioned Costs: Known question costs of $94,693.25. Unable to determine likely questioned costs. Cause: ASRWSS policies and procedures were not consistently followed, and appropriate documentation was not maintained. Effect: Unallowable costs could be charged to the program. Lack of proper controls can result in misappropriation of ASRWSS resources. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: CLA recommend that ASRWSS policies and procedures are followed consistently. We also recommend that supporting documentation is maintained and properly documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Corrective Action Plan: See corrective action plan.

Categories

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 501732 2020-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501733 2020-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 501734 2020-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501735 2020-005
    Material Weakness
  • 501736 2020-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 501737 2020-007
    Material Weakness
  • 501738 2020-008
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501739 2020-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501740 2020-010
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501741 2020-011
    Significant Deficiency
  • 501742 2020-012
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 501743 2020-013
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1078174 2020-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1078175 2020-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1078176 2020-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1078177 2020-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1078178 2020-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1078180 2020-008
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1078181 2020-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1078182 2020-010
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1078183 2020-011
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1078184 2020-012
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1078185 2020-013
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.516 Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System $12.18M
15.048 Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance $3.15M