Finding 1103213 (2021-007)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2025-03-12
Audit: 345806
Organization: Kittson County (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Grant reports were submitted without proper review, leading to potential inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls mandate that all reports be reviewed for accuracy before submission.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The County should enhance its policies and procedures for grant reporting to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Federal Program Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CFDA 21.027) Reporting Criteria A system of internal controls requires all reports to be review before being submitted. Also, federal requirements require reports be submitted accurately. Condition Two grant reports were required to be submitted during the period under audit. We noted both reports were not reviewed before submitting and one report did not agree with supporting documentation. Questioned Costs None Context The County was unable to provide evidence that grant reports were reviewed prior to submission. Cause The County does not have sufficient procedures in place to ensure all grant reporting is reviewed. Effect There is an increased risk of incorrect reporting. Repeat Finding No Recommendation The County should review their policies and procedures for grant repoting. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The County agrees with the recommendation and will review its policies and procedures.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 526769 2021-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 526770 2021-006
    Material Weakness
  • 526771 2021-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 526772 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 526773 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 526774 2021-008
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 526775 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 526776 2021-008
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1103211 2021-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1103212 2021-006
    Material Weakness
  • 1103214 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1103215 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1103216 2021-008
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1103217 2021-009
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1103218 2021-008
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $109,597
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $89,775
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $48,182
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $45,305
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $38,879
93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E $31,604
93.563 Child Support Services $16,351
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $14,964
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $4,428
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $2,294
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $1,558
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $930
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $384
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program $218
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $209
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance State/replacement Designee Administered Programs $95