Finding 978194 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-24
Audit: 309671
Organization: City of Hopkins (MN)
Auditor: Abdo LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City lacks necessary written procedures for compliance with Uniform Guidance, affecting key areas like cost determination and cash management.
  • Impacted Requirements: Specific sections of the Uniform Guidance, including §200.302(b)(7), §200.430(a), and §200.318, are not being met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should create and implement written policies to ensure compliance with all relevant Uniform Guidance requirements.

Finding Text

2023-001 Uniform Guidance written policies and procedures Condition: During our audit, we discovered the City did not develop written procedures as required by the Uniform Guidance for the following: • Determination of Allowable of Costs - §200.302(b)(7) • Time and Effort - §200.430(a) • Cash Management of Federal Funds - §200.302(b)(6) • Conflict of Interest - §200.318(c)(1-2) • The City must also ensure that existing written procedures are in compliance with: • General Procurement Standards - §200.318-.326 • Equipment Management Requirements - §200.313 Criteria: The City “must” establish and maintain effective internal control over Federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the City is managing Federal awards in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal awards. Cause: The City did not have these written policies and procedures in place sufficient to comply with the Uniform Guidance requirements. Effect: The City was out of compliance with this requirement. Recommendation: The City should implement written policies and procedures to adhere to the above mentioned Uniform Guidance requirements. Management response: The City will establish written policies and procedures to ensure future compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 401749 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 401750 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 401751 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 401752 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 401753 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 978191 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 978192 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 978193 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 978195 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $622,226
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $174,070
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $150,942
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $69,267
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (safer) $42,000