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Finding 2024-007 – Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) – Incorrect CFDA / Assistance Listing Numbers Reporting; Internal Control over Compliance (Significant Deficiency) Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Name: Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants Assistance Listing Numbers: 66.460 Pass-Through Entity: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Program Name: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 11.438, 15.015, 15.244 Pass-Through Entity: State of Oregon – Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: National Fish and Wildlife FoundationAssistance Listing Numbers: 10.665 Pass-Through Entity: U.S. Forest Service Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.905 Pass-Through Entity: U.S. Forest Service Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Program Name: Wildlife, Sport Fish and Restoration Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 15.244 Pass-Through Entity: Bureau of Land Management Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Program Name: Secure Rural Schools and community Self-Determination – Watershed and water-quality improvements Assistance Listing Numbers: 15.234 Pass-Through Entity: Bureau of Land Management Criteria: Under 2 CFR 200.510(b), auditees must prepare a complete and accurate SEFA including correct Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) numbers, program names, and amounts. This is essential for proper identification of federal programs and determination of major programs. Condition: The SEFA for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 was provided after asking for the SEFA repeatedly. When finally received, the SEFA contained incorrect Assistance Listing numbers for multiple programs/awards, which could lead to misclassification of federal awards. Context: The SEFA reported $1,381,646 in federal expenditures across 27 programs/grant agreements. Testing revealed that 23 of the 27 grant awards had incorrect Assistance Listing numbers on the SEFA and were not aligned with agreements or program information. The SEFA was finalized, only after significant auditor follow-up. Cause: Management did not have adequate procedures for compiling and reviewing SEFA information, including verification of Assistance Listing numbers against official sources and award documents. Effect or Potential Effect: Incorrect CFDA / Assistance Listing numbers may: Impair auditor’s ability to properly identify major programs, Result in noncompliance with Uniform Guidance reporting requirements, Increase risk of audit findings and questioned costs in future periods. Questioned Cost: None identified Repeat of a Prior-Year Finding: No, Prior- year did not require a Single Audit. Recommendation: We recommend that Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers: Establish a formal SEFA preparation process, including a checklist for verifying Assistance Listing numbers against award documents and official listings, Assign responsibility for timely SEFA submission, and require supervisory review before providing to auditors. Maintain documentation supporting CFDA/ Assistance Listing numbers and program details in a centralized grant file. District Response: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers acknowledges the deficiencies. Corrective Action Plan: ____________ (To be completed by Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers) Planned Implementation Date: ___________ Responsible Person: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers Finance Manager