Finding 1240868 (2026-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-10-22
Audit: 415190
Organization: TEXAS AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) was incomplete and inaccurate, failing to properly identify all federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with Uniform Guidance §200.508 and §200.510 regarding federal award reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new policies and procedures for accurate SEFA preparation and establish an independent review process.

Finding Text

Finding #2026-001 – Reporting – Significant Deficiency and Other Noncompliance. Applicable federal programs: All programs. Criteria: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards – In accordance with the Uniform Guidance §200.508 and §200.510, management is required to prepare a schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements which must include the total federal awards expended, and identify the name of the pass-through entity and identifying number assigned by the pass-through entity. Condition and context: The SEFA originally provided by TALT did not correctly identify all federal awards. Certain federal awards were reported using incorrect award amounts and identifying numbers, and awards received as a subrecipient were not appropriately identified on the SEFA. Cause: TALT did not have procedures in place to correctly identify and report all federal grants on the SEFA. Effect: Failure to adequately establish and maintain a system of internal controls over preparation of the SEFA adversely affected TALT’s ability to correctly identify and summarize federal awards for reporting in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Recommendation: Develop policies and procedures to correctly identify and reflect all federal programs on the SEFA and formalize independent review process for the SEFA. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2026-001 – Reporting – Significant Deficiency and Other Noncompliance. Applicable federal programs: All programs. Condition and context: The SEFA originally provided by TALT did not correctly identify all federal awards. Certain federal awards were reported using incorrect award amounts and identifying numbers, and awards received as a subrecipient were not appropriately identified on the SEFA. Recommendation: Develop policies and procedures to correctly identify and reflect all federal programs on the SEFA and formalize independent review process for the SEFA. Planned corrective action: Management will establish procedures for the preparation and review of the SEFA. The procedures will require reconciliation of federal awards to the general ledger and supporting grant records and verification of program names, Assistance Listing numbers, award amounts, identifying numbers, and subrecipient awards. The Director of Finance will perform and document a final review of the SEFA prior to submission to the independent auditors. Responsible officer: Dina McIlhenny, Director of Finance. Estimated completion date: March 31, 2027.

Categories

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1240862 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1240863 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1240864 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1240865 2026-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1240866 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1240867 2026-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.931 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM $6.88M
15.669 COLLABORATIVE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION $297,231
10.932 REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM $25,000
10.902 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION $20,460