Finding 1168717 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-01-12
Audit: 380755
Organization: City of Humboldt (IA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City lacks a written policy for spending airport revenue, which is required for compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: This situation violates Federal regulations under the Uniform Guidance regarding special tests and provisions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should create and implement a written policy for airport revenue usage to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Special Tests and Provision Criteria – The basic requirement for use of airport revenue is that all revenues generated by a public airport must be expended for the capital or operating costs of the airport and the local airport system. The City should have a proper written policy in regards to how airport revenue is to be spent. Condition – The City did not establish a written policy for the use of airport revenue. However, the City has established a separate set of general ledger accounts specifically to segregate airport revenues and expenses. While no written policy exists, the City has maintained proper tracking to ensure revenue is spent according to the terms and conditions of the grant. Cause – The City’s management was not aware that they needed to have a written policy regarding airport revenue. Effect – The City is not in compliance with Federal regulations pertaining special tests and provisions as required by the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation – The City should establish a written policy for the use of airport revenue. Corrective Action – The City will establish a written policy for the use of airport revenue. Conclusion – Response accepted

Corrective Action Plan

The City will establish a policy for the use of airport revenue.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.106 AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT PROGRAMS, AND COVID-19 AIRPORTS PROGRAMS $2.10M
20.205 HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION $954,181
97.036 DISASTER GRANTS - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTERS) $60,800