Finding 403702 (2023-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-28
Audit: 310723
Organization: City of Opp, Al (AL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City lacks necessary written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct for managing federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR 200.303 and related subparts, which mandate effective internal controls and documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The City should implement the required policies and procedures by September 30, 2024, to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Item 2023‐002 Written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Assistance Listing Number 21.027 U.S. Department of Treasury Grant period: Year ended September 30, 2023 Questioned Costs – $0 Condition – The City does not have all of the written policies, procedures and standards of conduct required by UG. Criteria – 2 CFR 200.303 requires the non‐Federal entity to “(a) establish and maintain effective internal controls over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Grantees should have written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D & E of the Uniform Guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subparts D & E requires the non‐ Federal entity to establish and maintain written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct including internal controls over the Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐ Federal entity is managing the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Specific requirements relate to the following:  § 200.302 Financial management  § 200.305 Payment § 200.319 Competition  § 200.320 Methods of procurement to be followed  § 200.430 Compensation—personal services  § 200.431 Compensation—fringe benefits Cause of Condition – The City has failed to prepare written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D & E of the Uniform Guidance. Potential Effect of Condition – Lack of written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct could result in noncompliance related to federal awards. Recommendation – We recommend that the City implement the required written policies and procedures. Management’s Response – Management agrees with the finding and will implement the necessary written policies to comply with the UG. Management anticipates completion by September 30, 2024.

Corrective Action Plan

Item 2023‐002 Written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct Recommendation: Grantees should have written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct as required by 2 CFR 200, Subparts D & E of the Uniform Guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subparts D & E requires the non‐Federal entity to establish and maintain written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct including internal controls over the Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Specific requirements relate to the following: § 200.302 Financial management  § 200.305 Payment  § 200.319 Competition  § 200.320 Methods of procurement to be followed  § 200.430 Compensation—personal services  § 200.431 Compensation—fringe benefits We recommend that the City implement the required written policies and procedures. Action Taken: Management, namely Jan Boutwell, City Clerk, agrees with the finding and will implement the necessary written policies to comply with the UG. Management anticipates completion by September 30, 2024.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 403703 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 980144 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 980145 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Covid-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $995,297
14.228 Covid-19 - Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $400,000
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $341,519
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $313,164
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $5,940
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $3,240