Finding 503688 (2022-007)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2024-10-25
Audit: 325903
Organization: North Fork Area Transit (NE)
Auditor: Core CPAS

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization faced fraud related to federal grants, specifically under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with laws and regulations was compromised, but the organization has acknowledged the issue.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Monitor the effectiveness of newly implemented internal controls to ensure prevention of future fraud incidents.

Finding Text

Noncompliance with Laws, Regulations, Contracts, or Grant Agreements; Fraud Federal Award Identification Assistance Listing Program Title: Formula Grants for Rural Areas Assistance Listing Program Number: 20.509 Federal Award ID Number and Year: Various Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Pass-Through Entity: Nebraska Department of Transportation Criteria Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Condition Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Repeat Finding No. Cause Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Effect or Potential Effect Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Questioned Costs Undetermined. Statistical Sample n/a Context Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Recommendation Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented. Views of Responsible Officials Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented.

Corrective Action Plan

Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The fraudster has been convicted and is incarcerated. The Organization has since implemented stronger internal controls to prevent and detect future occurrences of fraud or error. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503685 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 503686 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 503687 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1080127 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1080128 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1080129 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1080130 2022-007
    -

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $723,797
20.509 Covid-19 - Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $22,794