Finding 481079 (2023-005)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-08-14
Audit: 317236
Organization: City of Keene, Texas (TX)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City failed to submit the required Project and Expenditure report for SLFRF funds by the deadline.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates the reporting standards set by 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c).
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish better internal controls and procedures to ensure timely submission of all required reports.

Finding Text

Federal Program: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Treasury Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with the Authoritative Requirement 2 CFR 200.328, 31 CFR section 35.4(c) Reporting and request for other information, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, (CAA), grantees using SLFRF funds for the eligible uses provided in the 2023 CAA will be required to report on their uses of funds in their Project and Expenditure reports. Condition: Required submission of the Project and Expenditure report during fiscal year 2023 was not submitted prior to the reporting deadline. Questioned Costs: None Context: The City’s Project and Expenditure report was selected for testing and it was noted the City did not submit the required report prior to the reporting deadline. Effect: The City did not submit the required Project and Expenditure report by the reporting deadline as required by the Uniform Guidance. Cause: The City did not have adequate internal controls over reporting requirements to ensure that the required report was submitted prior to the reporting deadline. Identification as a Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: Management should implement policies and procedures to ensure required reports are completed and filed by their respective due date in accordance with the grant agreement and the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. See separate report for planned corrective actions.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2023-005 City Management is in receipt of the Finding Required to be Reported by the Uniform Guidance, specifically finding 2023-005 regarding the COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds with respect to the Reporting Compliance Requirement. Corrective Actions Already Taken Place: City Management acknowledges this finding. City Management has thoroughly reviewed the existing procedures to determine where improvements could be made. As part of this process, City Management identified improvements to policies and procedures to ensure reports are prepared, reviewed and submitted prior to the deadline. View of Responsible Officials and Timeline for Implementation: Responsible Person’s: Charles Williams, Finance Director, and Brent Batla, City Manager. The planned corrective action will be in effect by May 30, 2024, through completion of the COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1057521 2023-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Covid-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $514,680
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $324,500