Finding 970015 (2022-004)

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Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2024-04-17
Audit: 303750
Organization: Wilcox County, Georgia (GA)
Auditor: Eckler CPA LLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County lacked written procedures for determining allowable costs for federal grants, leading to noncompliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 2 CFR § 200.302(b)(7) and Uniform Guidance, risking improper cost charges.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The County should promptly identify applicable grants and create necessary written procedures to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Information on the Federal Program: Assistance Listing Number 21.027-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, U.S. Department of the Treasury. Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs and Costs Principles. Type of Finding: Noncompliance. Criteria: 2 CFR § 200.302(b)(7) requires that each non-Federal entity must provide for written procedures for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Subpart E – Cost Principles and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition: We noted that the County did not have written procedures for determining the allowability of costs and the terms and conditions of the Federal award during fiscal year 2022. Cause: The County was not aware of the requirement to have written procedures for determining the allowability of costs and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Effect: Failure to have written procedures for determining allowability of costs and the terms and conditions of the Federal award could result in costs charged to the program that are not allowable costs as defined by the appropriate cost principles circular and noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requirements and terms and conditions of the Federal award. Questioned Costs: There are no questioned costs. Recommendation: We recommend that the County identify grants that are subject to Uniform Guidance on a timely basis to ensure all compliance requirements are met and develop written procedures where required. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The County has identified federal grants subject to the Uniform Guidance and will develop written procedures for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E—Cost Principles and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $26,383
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $20,051
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $17,700
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $12,098
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $7,561