ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT

EIN: 010921444

UEI: F39RET1U5BB5

Data as of August 21, 2026

ST. MARY LEVEE DISTRICT5 audit years7 findings3 repeat
5
Audit Years
7
Total Findings
3
Repeat Findings

FY 2022-12-31

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on July 2, 2023. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by January 2, 2024 (962 days ago).

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2022-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Eligibility / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2022-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Criteria: A strong internal control system requires the segregation of responsibilities between different individuals responsible for separate major areas of the accounting system. Condition: Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management is aware of the condition and has determined that based upon the size of the District and the cost-benefit consideration of additional personnel, it is not feasible to achieve complete segregation of duties. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

Prior Finding References

2021-001

About Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs / Cost Principles, Cash Management, Eligibility, Period of Performance, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment →
2022-003
Cash Management
QUESTIONED COSTS

The District submitted a reimbursement request that was in violation of 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3) as described in the criteria above. Context/Questioned Costs: The District requested $372,596 of reimbursement on a reimbursement request that was submitted prior to payment of the costs by the District. We consider the total of $372,596 to be questioned costs. Cause: Inconsistent application of cash management compliance requirement. Effect: Possible noncompliance with cash management compliance requirements could result in costs being allowed by the granting agency. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure that reimbursement requests are submitted based on the requirement outlined in 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2022-003 Cash Management U.S. Department of the Interior (passed through the State of Louisiana?s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) CFDA 15.435, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3), under the reimbursement method, program costs must be paid by non-Federal entity funds before submitting a payment request. Condition: The District submitted a reimbursement request that was in violation of 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3) as described in the criteria above. Context/Questioned Costs: The District requested $372,596 of reimbursement on a reimbursement request that was submitted prior to payment of the costs by the District. We consider the total of $372,596 to be questioned costs. Cause: Inconsistent application of cash management compliance requirement. Effect: Possible noncompliance with cash management compliance requirements could result in costs being allowed by the granting agency. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure that reimbursement requests are submitted based on the requirement outlined in 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-003 Cash Management Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management will monitor reimbursement requests to insure that payments have been made to vendors prior to submitting the reimbursement request. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

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FY 2021-12-31

FAC accepted this audit on July 6, 2022 — management decision was due January 6, 2023.

2021-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Eligibility / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2021-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Criteria: A strong internal control system requires the segregation of responsibilities between different individuals responsible for separate major areas of the accounting system. Condition: Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2021-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management is aware of the condition and has determined that based upon the size of the District and the cost-benefit consideration of additional personnel, it is not feasible to achieve complete segregation of duties. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

Prior Finding References

2020-001

About Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs / Cost Principles, Cash Management, Eligibility, Period of Performance, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment →

FY 2020-12-31

FAC accepted this audit on July 8, 2021 — management decision was due January 8, 2022.

2020-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Eligibility / Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment / Reporting / Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2020-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Criteria: A strong internal control system requires the segregation of responsibilities between different individuals responsible for separate major areas of the accounting system. Condition: Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2020-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management is aware of the condition and has determined that based upon the size of the District and the cost-benefit consideration of additional personnel, it is not feasible to achieve complete segregation of duties. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

Prior Finding References

2019-001

About Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs / Cost Principles, Cash Management, Eligibility, Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking, Period of Performance, Procurement and Suspension and Debarment, Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions →

FY 2019-12-31

FAC accepted this audit on September 22, 2020 — management decision was due March 22, 2021.

2019-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Eligibility / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2019-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Criteria: A strong internal control system requires the segregation of responsibilities between different individuals responsible for separate major areas of the accounting system. Condition: Due to the small number of accounting personnel, the District did not have adequate segregation of functions within its accounting system. Cause: The failure to design and implement policies and procedures necessary to achieve adequate internal control led to this condition. Effect: The likelihood that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis is increased. The perpetration of fraudulent activity is easier to achieve under this condition. Recommendation: An analysis of the benefits that would be obtained by adequately segregating functions within the accounting system and the costs to employ additional individuals to achieve adequate segregation should be performed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2019-001 Inadequate segregation of accounting functions Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management is aware of the condition and has determined that based upon the size of the District and the cost-benefit consideration of additional personnel, it is not feasible to achieve complete segregation of duties. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

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2019-003
Cash Management
QUESTIONED COSTS

The District submitted reimbursement requests that were in violation of 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3) as described in the criteria above. Context/Questioned Costs: The District requested $735,136 of reimbursement on reimbursement requests that were submitted prior to payment of the costs by the District. We consider the total of $735,136 to be questioned costs. Cause: Inconsistent application of cash management compliance requirement. Effect: Possible noncompliance with cash management compliance requirements could result in costs being disallowed by the granting agency. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure that reimbursement requests are submitted based on the requirement outlined in 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

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2019-003 Cash Management U.S. Department of the Interior (passed through the State of Louisiana?s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority) CFDA 15.435, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Criteria: Per 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3), under the reimbursement method, program costs must be paid by non-Federal entity funds before submitting a payment request. Condition: The District submitted reimbursement requests that were in violation of 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3) as described in the criteria above. Context/Questioned Costs: The District requested $735,136 of reimbursement on reimbursement requests that were submitted prior to payment of the costs by the District. We consider the total of $735,136 to be questioned costs. Cause: Inconsistent application of cash management compliance requirement. Effect: Possible noncompliance with cash management compliance requirements could result in costs being disallowed by the granting agency. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure that reimbursement requests are submitted based on the requirement outlined in 2 CFR 200.305(b)(3). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: This information is in the District?s separate Management?s Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings.

Corrective Action Plan

2019-003 Cash Management Management?s Response and Planned Corrective Action: Management will monitor reimbursement requests to insure that payments have been made to vendors prior to submitting the reimbursement request. Name and Title of Contact Person: Timothy Matte, Executive Director

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FY 2016-12-31

FAC accepted this audit on July 19, 2017 — management decision was due January 19, 2018.

2016-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Cost Allowability / Cash Management / Eligibility / Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment / Reporting / Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

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