Finding 1153306 (2024-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-17
Audit: 366544
Organization: Pixley Irrigation District (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Errors were found in the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) for the periods ending March 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, where reported amounts did not match the SEFA.
  • Impacted Requirements: The District must file accurate SF-425 reports semi-annually detailing federal and recipient expenditures.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review SF-425 instructions, receive training on its preparation, and consult with the Grants Officer for clarification on reporting requirements.

Finding Text

Reporting Deficiency in internal controls over reporting and noncompliance U.S. Department of Interior; Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief. Assistance Listing Number 15.514 Questioned Cost: Not applicable How the Questioned Cost was Computed: Not applicable Criteria: The District is required to file a Federal Financial Report (SF-425) semi-annually detailing federal share and recipient share of expenditures that occurred during the reporting period. Condition: We identified errors in the Federal Financial Report for the reporting period ending March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024. Federal share and recipient share of expenditures reported on the SF-425 did not agree to amounts reported on the SEFA. Cause: A lack of understanding of the what amounts are to be reported as Federal and recipient share of expenditures. Effect: None Recommendation: Obtain an understanding of how to properly fill out SF-425 by reviewing the form instructions, receive training on preparing the SF-425, and communicate with the Grants Officer to determine the required information to be reported on the SF-425. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding and has provided the accompanying corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

The responsible person will attend training on preparing a Federal Financial Report. The District will adjust its procedures so that, prior to filing, a grant team member (other than the responsible person) will review the amounts reported as Federal and the recipient's share of expenditures, and agree to project costs incurred through the reporting date.

Categories

Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
15.514 Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief $770,557