Core Issue: The City lacks written procedures for determining the allowability of costs as required by federal guidelines.
Impacted Requirements: This finding violates Title 2 CFR Section 200.302(b)(7) of the Uniform Guidance.
Recommended Follow-Up: The City should create and implement formal policies and procedures for allowable costs in line with federal requirements.
Finding Text
Program: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Financial Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Award Year: 2021/22 Grant Number: N/A Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Instance of Noncompliance Criteria: Title 2 CFR Section 200.302(b)(7) of the Uniform Guidance requires all non-Federal entities establish written procedures to implement the requirements for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E ? Cost Principles and the conditions of the Federal award. Condition: The City has not established written procedures for determining allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E ? Cost Principles or the conditions of the Federal award. Cause: The City?s procedures did not ensure the required written procedures were developed and implemented in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Effect: The City has not complied with Title 2 CFR Section 200.302(b)(7) regarding establishing written procedures for determining the allowability of costs. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to allowable costs. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend the City establish policies and formalize written procedures related to allowable costs in accordance with Subpart E ? Cost Principles. Views of Responsible Official: Management agrees. See separately issued Corrective Action Plan.