Finding 1081530 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-08
Audit: 327762
Organization: Wichita County, Texas (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County's first quarter 2023 performance report inaccurately included fiscal year 2022 expenditures.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reporting must adhere to 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c), which specify accurate period reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish better controls and procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting in line with grant requirements.

Finding Text

Program: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Criteria: Under the requirements of 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c). 170, performance reports should include various data including current period expenditures. Condition: The County’s first quarter 2023 performance report incorrectly included expenditures that were incurred throughout fiscal year 2022. Questioned Costs: N/A Context: Two of the County’s four reports were initially selected for testing under the program. The County incorrectly included 2022 expenditures in the first quarter report. Effect: The County did not report the expenditures in the proper period as required. Cause: The County did not have adequate controls or procedures in place to identify the applicable reporting requirement and ensure the information was filed accurately and timely. Identification as a Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: Management should implement policies and procedures to ensure required reports are completed accurately and filed by their respective due dates as required by the grant agreement and Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: We agree with the finding. See separate report for planned corrective actions.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 505088 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $5.65M
93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E $21,933