Finding 394593 (2023-004)

Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Name: Capitalization Grant for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Assistance Listing Number: 66.458 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Unknown and 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Pass-Through Number: MPFA_CWRF-L-046-FY23 Award Period: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Context: Four of the five draw requests were not in compliance due to requesting reimbursement for an invoice that had not been approved by the City. Condition: During Cash Management testing, it was noted that there were four draw requests that were not approved by City Council as of the date of the draw request. Questioned Costs: None Criteria: Federal guidelines requires that all invoices be paid before requesting reimbursement for the expense. However, with this type of grant funding, the City is allowed to request reimbursement before the payment if the City Council has approved the payment and the payment is made within three to five days after receiving the federal funds. Cause: Lack of oversight of management. Effect: The City is not meeting federal regulations pertaining to cash management and could be reimbursed for unallowable expenses.