Finding 1168446 (2023-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
ABCI
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-01-08

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Association lacks written internal control processes required by Uniform Guidance for managing federal funds.
  • Impacted Requirements: Policies for activities allowed, cash management, procurement, and suspension/debarment are missing.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Association should create and adopt compliant written policies to mitigate the risk of future noncompliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-002: Written Uniform Guidance Policies Federal Program Affected: Airport Improvement Program Grant (ALN #20.106) Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs, Cash Management, Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Questioned Costs: None Condition and Cause: The Association does not have written internal control processes which are mandatory to meet the requirements under Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Criteria and Effect: Uniform Guidance specifically requires entities to maintain written policies for activities allowed/allowable costs, cash management, and procurement, suspension and debarment. The finding did not result in any noncompliance with the program; however, a lack of policies may increase the likelihood of noncompliance. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: 2022-002 Recommendation: We recommend the Association adopt written policies that are compliant with Uniform Guidance. Response/Corrective Action Plan: The Association agrees with the above finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-002: Written Uniform Guidance Policies Responsible Individuals: Jeannie Walters, Finance Officer Corrective Action Plan: The Association will develop written Uniform Guidance policies. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1168441 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168442 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168443 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168444 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168445 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.106 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT PROGRAMS, AND COVID-19 AIRPORTS PROGRAMS $82,538