Finding 1241855 (2022-010)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2026-11-09
Audit: 415798
Organization: Wyoming County (PA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The SEFA for federal grants was inaccurate, missing programs and misreporting expenditures totaling over $1.3 million.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance for SEFA preparation and reporting was not met, leading to material weaknesses.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure that SEFA preparation and review processes are strengthened to meet all schedule requirements and prevent future inaccuracies.

Finding Text

Community Development Block Grant - Assistance Listing No. 14.228 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Numbers - C000065043, C000070006, C000073770, C000080676; CDBG - Disaster Recovery Grants - Pub. L. No. 113- 2 Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 14.269 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - C000080676; Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2022. Material weakness: See deficiency 2022-001 in Section II. SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS (SEFA) Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires the County to prepare a SEFA that meets the minimum schedule requirements. Condition: The following errors and omissions were identified: The SEFA did not include various programs with federal expenditures totaling $556,316. Federal expenditures were misstated a total of $804,361 for various programs on the SEFA. The SEFA did not identify correct pass-through grantor’s number for three programs. The SEFA did not identify correct federal agency for two programs. The SEFA did not include amounts passed-through to subrecipients for one program. The SEFA did not separately identify COVID-19 funds for two programs. Cause: The County’s internal controls are not properly designed to prepare and review the SEFA. Effect: Prior to adjustment, the SEFA was inaccurate and materially misstated. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Perspective Information: Not applicable. Identification of Repeat Findings: 2021-001. Recommendation: The individuals who prepare and review the SEFA should ensure it meets the Uniform Guidance schedule requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See the County’s corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Community Development Block Grant - Assistance Listing No. 14.228 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Numbers - C000065043, C000070006, C000073770, C000080676; CDBG - Disaster Recovery Grants – Pub. L. No. 113-2 Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 14.269 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Numbers - C000080676; Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2022. Recommendation: The individuals who prepare and review the SEFA should ensure it meets the Uniform Guidance schedule requirements. Planned Corrective Action: SEFA will meet Uniform Guidance Schedule Requirements. Person Responsible: Amber Franko, Chief Clerk Anticipated completion date: Immediately

Categories

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1241843 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241844 2022-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241845 2022-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241846 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241847 2022-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241848 2022-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241849 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241850 2022-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241851 2022-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241852 2022-010
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241853 2022-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241854 2022-012
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241856 2022-011
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241857 2022-012
    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 $950,654
14.269 HURRICANE SANDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS (CDBG-DR) $850,327
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $371,461
21.023 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM $350,000
93.659 ADOPTION ASSISTANCE $235,944
97.039 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT $171,030
16.838 COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID, STIMULANT, AND SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM $143,155
93.778 GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAID $76,752
97.042 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANTS $65,956
93.563 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES $54,068
93.958 BLOCK GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES $35,308
93.645 STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM $29,278
10.569 EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FOOD COMMODITIES) $20,240
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $19,650
16.922 EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM $17,000
93.090 GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE $16,781
93.667 SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $14,806
93.674 JOHN H. CHAFEE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD $9,814
10.568 EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS) $5,089
93.669 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT STATE GRANTS $5,047
93.658 FOSTER CARE TITLE IV-E $4,889
93.472 TITLE IV-E PREVENTION PROGRAM $4,460
93.556 MARYLEE ALLEN PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES PROGRAM $2,331