Finding 1164562 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2025-12-11

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District lacks written policies and procedures for managing federal awards, which is a requirement under 2 CFR 200.303.
  • Impacted Requirements: Key areas affected include allowable costs, procurement standards, eligibility determinations, and reporting for federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop formal policies aligned with GAO Green Book and COSO Framework, and train staff for consistent implementation and monitoring.

Finding Text

Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Assistance Listing No. 97-044 Material Weakness. The District does not have written policies and procedures over major federal award programs as required under 2 CFR 200.303.Recommendation: The District should develop formal written policies and procedures covering at a minimum allowable costs and cost principles, procurement standards, eligibility determinations and reporting and recordkeeping for federal awards. These policies should align with GAO Green Book and COSO Internal Control Framework. Staff should be trained to implement monitoring and ensure consistent application.Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The District agrees with the finding and will develop written policies and procedures over federal awards

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan (Management Response): The District acknowledges the finding and has initiated corrective measures:1. Policy Development: Draft comprehensive written policies and procedures addressing procurement, allowable costs, eligibility, reporting, and record retention for all major federal programs. 2. Approval and Adoption: Policies will be reviewed and formally adopted by the Board of Trustees prior to acceptance of further federal grants. 3. Training and Implementation: Staff responsible for federal program administration will be trained on the new procedures. Training materials will include checklists and step by step guides to ensure consistent application. 4. Monitoring: The District will conduct quarterly reviews of federal programs (if applicable) to ensure compliance. Exceptions will be documented and corrective action taken immediately.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Material Weakness Reporting

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
97.044 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT $945,138