Finding 1090395 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-12-12
Audit: 332158
Organization: Menard County, Illinois (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County failed to provide documentation showing that financial and performance reports were reviewed and approved before submission.
  • Impacted Requirements: The County did not submit 1 of 3 required reports for the SLFRF program, which could affect future funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all reports are reviewed and approved prior to submission and submit all required reports on time.

Finding Text

2022 – 004 Reporting Federal agency: U.S. Treasury Department Federal program title: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) FALN Number: 21.027 Award Period: March 2021 through December 2024 Type of Finding: • Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance • Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: For the SLFRF program, the County is required to submit certain financial and performance reports. Condition: During our testing, we noted the County, specifically the Sunny Acres Nursing Home, was not able to provide documentation that their reports were reviewed and approved prior to submission. Also, it was noted that the County did not submit a required report. Questioned costs: None Context: During our testing, we noted the County was not able to provide documentation that their reports were reviewed and approved prior to submission. Also, it was noted that the County did not submit 1 of 3 required reports tested. Cause: The County could not provide documentation that their reports were reviewed and approved prior to submission. Also, the required quarterly performance report due November 15, 2022 was not submitted. The County was unaware of these requirements related to the grant. Repeat finding: No Effect: Noncompliance could lead to impact on future funding for the County. Recommendation: We recommend that the County review and approve reports prior to submission and submit all required reports.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 513953 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 513954 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 513955 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 513956 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 513957 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 513958 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1090396 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1090397 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1090398 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1090399 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1090400 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $241,049
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $169,915
93.498 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (arp) Rural Distribution $118,626
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $109,693
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $29,427
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $22,640
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging, Title Iii, Part B, Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $18,636
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $4,192
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $3,000