Finding 574686 (2024-007)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-08-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Orangeburg County missed the deadline for the fourth quarter interim report for the SLFRF Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of reports is crucial for compliance with federal and state guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The County should update its policies and procedures to ensure all reporting is completed on time to avoid noncompliance.

Finding Text

2024-007. Reporting Federal AL#: 21.027 State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFRF) Award Year: 2024 Criteria: The Awardee, Orangeburg County, is obligated to comply with specific reporting requirements including the timely submission of interim reports. Condition: During our testing of the SLFRF Program of the County, we noted that the fourth quarter interim report was not filed on time. Context: We addressed these matters with County management who are aware of the reporting requirements. Effect: Failure to submit these reports timely can lead to noncompliance and potentially an event of default. Cause: Management oversight. Recommendation: We recommend the County review and update its policies and procedures to ensure all reporting procedures are being performed in order to be compliant with requirements under the Uniform Guidance and the SLFRF Program. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: We concur with the finding. The County is in the process of implementing controls and procedures to ensure reporting are being performed in order to be compliant with requirements under the Uniform Guidance and the SLFRF Program.

Corrective Action Plan

Federal AL#: 21.027 State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFRF) Award Year: 2024 Name of Contact Person(s) Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Grants Administrator Chief Financial Officer Financial Services Division Director Corrective Action Plan: The County is in the process of evaluating the policies, procedures, and internal controls relative to accurately reporting and reconciling the expenditures reported on the SEFA. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal Year 2025

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 574687 2024-008
    Material Weakness
  • 1151128 2024-007
    Material Weakness
  • 1151129 2024-008
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.752 Rural Econnectivity Pilot Program $4.01M
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $1.86M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.21M
93.563 Child Support Services $497,730
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $419,325
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $273,887
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $176,098
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $40,000
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $39,078
20.703 Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants $5,975
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $2,942