Finding 1206235 (2025-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-04-09
Audit: 398201
Organization: Town of Berwick (LA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Town lacks essential written policies mandated by the Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.302 (b) (6) and (7) regarding written procedures for cost allowability.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Town should create and adopt the necessary written policies to meet Uniform Guidance requirements.

Finding Text

2025-003 – Written Policies Year Initially Occurring: 2025 CONDITION: The Town does not have certain written policies required by the Uniform Guidance. CRITERIA: 2 CFR 200.302 (b) (6) states, in part, “written procedures to implement the requirements of section 200.305” and (7) states, in part, "Written procedures for determining the allowability of costs…” CAUSE: The condition results from the failure to design and implement policies and procedures which are in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements. EFFECT: The Town is not in compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements. RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Town adopt written policies required under the Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

The Town will design and implement policies and procedures required by the Uniform Guidance.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1206236 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.228 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/STATE'S PROGRAM AND NON-ENTITLEMENT GRANTS IN HAWAII $596,039
97.036 DISASTER GRANTS - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTERS) $345,012
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $241,516
20.708 NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY AND MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM $30,000
20.607 ALCOHOL OPEN CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS $3,160
20.600 STATE AND COMMUNITY HGIHWAY SAFETY $1,600