Finding 1168824 (2022-007)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2026-01-12
Audit: 381011
Organization: Bell County (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District lacks formal controls to prevent unallowable costs in grant programs.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 2 CFR 200.303(a) may jeopardize future grant funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement policies, conduct training for staff, and ensure compliance by January 31, 2026.

Finding Text

Condition: The District has not adopted formal controls to detect and prevent unallowable costs from being charged to grant programs. Auditor substantively tested 29 expenditures, including indirect costs, across all major programs noting that all items tested were for allowable costs. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a). Cause of Condition: Unfamiliarity with requirements stated in 2 CFR 200 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect of Condition: Effect is a state of noncompliance which may impact future grant awards or failure to identify and reject un-allowed costs charged to grant programs. Questioned Costs: none. Recommendation: Draft and adopt policies and procedures to become compliant with Uniform Guidance.Corrective Action Plan: Agency policies and procedures, including a guidance template will be clearly defined to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. All department managers and administrative staff will attend training and routine follow-up training on purchasing policies and procedures. A sign in sheet will be required for those attending. Contact Person: Grant Accounting Specialist Anticipated Completion Date: 01/31/2026

Corrective Action Plan

Condition: The District has not adopted formal controls to detect and prevent unallowable costs from being charged to grant programs. Auditor substantively tested 29 expenditures, including indirect costs, across all major programs noting that all items tested were for allowable costs. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a). Cause of Condition: Unfamiliarity with requirements stated in 2 CFR 200 of the Uniform Guidance. Effect of Condition: Effect is a state of noncompliance which may impact future grant awards or failure to identify and reject un-allowed costs charged to grant programs. Questioned Costs: none. Recommendation: Draft and adopt policies and procedures to become compliant with Uniform Guidance.Corrective Action Plan: Agency policies and procedures, including a guidance template will be clearly defined to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance. All department managers and administrative staff will attend training and routine follow-up training on purchasing policies and procedures. A sign in sheet will be required for those attending. Contact Person: Grant Accounting Specialist Anticipated Completion Date: 01/31/2026

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1168818 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168819 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168820 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168821 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168822 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168823 2022-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168825 2022-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1168826 2022-009
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.557 WIC SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN $3.40M
93.268 IMMUNIZATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS $300,000
93.354 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE: PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE $281,334
93.778 MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $267,445
93.069 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS $194,359
93.116 PROJECT GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMS $58,296
93.991 PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $55,966
93.323 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ELC) $48,556
93.217 FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES $10,685