Finding 1223069 (2022-006)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2026-07-07
Audit: 406652
Organization: Kittson County (MN)
Auditor: BRADY MARTZ PLLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Grant reports were submitted without proper review, leading to inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Federal regulations mandate accurate and reviewed reporting for grant submissions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The County should enhance its procedures to ensure all grant reports are thoroughly reviewed before submission.

Finding Text

Federal Program Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (AL 21.027) Reporting Criteria A system of internal controls requires all reports to be reviewed before being submitted. Also, federal requirement require reports be submitted accurately. Condition Two grant reports were required to be submitted during the period under audit. We noted both reports were not reviewed before submitting and one report did not agree with supporting documentation. Questioned Costs None Context The County was unable to provide evidence that grant reports were reviewed prior to submission. Cause The County does not have sufficient procedures in place to ensure all grant reporting is reviewed. Effect There is an increased risk of incorrect reporting. Repeat Finding Yes. Prior year audit finding 2021-007. Recommendation The County should review their policies and procedures for grant reporting. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The County agrees with the recommendation and will review its policies and procedures.

Corrective Action Plan

Contact Person – Aimee Sugden, County Administrator Corrective Action Plan – The County will review policies and procedures over grant reporting. Completion Date – January 1, 2026

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1223066 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223067 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223068 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223070 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223071 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223072 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223073 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223074 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223075 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223076 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223077 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223078 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223079 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223080 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223081 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223082 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223083 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223084 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223085 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223086 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223087 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223088 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1223089 2022-007
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $504,866
20.205 HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION $144,094
97.067 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM $96,600
93.667 SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $48,287
10.561 STATE ADMINISTRATIVE MATCHING GRANTS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $47,264
97.042 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS $29,771
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $18,554
93.658 FOSTER CARE TITLE IV-E $13,592
93.563 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES $9,120
93.645 STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM $2,398
93.778 GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAID $1,999
93.674 JOHN H. CHAFEE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD $1,447
93.590 COMMUNITY-BASED CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION GRANTS $1,066
93.575 CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT $486
93.767 CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM $250
93.566 REFUGEE AND ENTRANT ASSISTANCE STATE/REPLACEMENT DESIGNEE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS $79