Finding 608224 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-11
Audit: 26078
Organization: City of Inver Grove Heights (MN)
Auditor: Abdo LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: The City submitted the semi-annual financial report late and failed to file the required performance reports.
  • Impact: This non-compliance puts the City at risk of penalties under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
  • Next Steps: City staff should review grant requirements and establish a reliable process for timely report submissions.

Finding Text

2022-002 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Reporting Criteria: The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant requires grantees to submit several reports, including but not limited to semi-annual financial reports. Condition: During the course of our engagement, we noted the City received a late notice for the filing the semi-annual financial report late. Also, the City did not file the required semi-annual financial performance reports. Cause: Staff was aware of the due date for the semi-annual financial report, however the timing of submission was delayed for unknown causes. Staff was not aware the semi-annual performance reports were available to be submitted. Effect: The City is out of compliance with the grant program. Recommendation: We recommend City staff review the grant requirements and determine a process for filing the required reporting forms. Management Response: Management is working on a process for submitting the required reports.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (safer) $896,122
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $122,430
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $3,768
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $1,700
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $694