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COUNTY OF PENOBSCOTLocal Government

EIN: 016000011

UEI: XA37N4VKZZ33

Audited by: Chester M Kearney, PA

Oversight agency: 21 [Department of the Treasury]

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Showing data from August 31, 2026 — the Federal Audit Clearinghouse is under high demand right now, so this couldn't be refreshed. This is the most recent data on record, not necessarily today's.

COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT9 audit years6 findings4 repeat
9
Audit Years
6
Total Findings
4
Repeat Findings
$11.1M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINION$11,130,135 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on August 18, 2026. 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 February 18, 2027 (169 days from today).

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2024-004
Other
REPEAT OF 2023-003OTHER MATTERS

Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within nine months of year end (September 30, 2025). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next two years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2023. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.

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2024-004 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within nine months of year end (September 30, 2025). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next two years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2023. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2024-004 Other Matter Name of contact person: Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Corrective Action: The Organization is aware of the filing deadline and will ensure that future audits are completed on a timely basis. Controls are being implemented to ensure that the year end reporting can be completed within a period of time that will allow timely completion of the audit and submission to the audit clearinghouse. Proposed implementation date: The corrective actions will be implemented as soon as possible.

Prior Finding References

2023-003

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FY 2023-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINION$8,228,730 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on February 23, 2026 — management decision was due August 23, 2026.

2023-003
Other
REPEAT OF 2022-003OTHER MATTERS

Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2023). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next two years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2022. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

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2023-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2023). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next two years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2022. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2023-003 Other Matter Name of contact person: Blair Tinkham, County Administrator Corrective Action: The Organization is aware of the filing deadline and will ensure that future audits are completed on a timely basis. Controls are being implemented to ensure that the year end reporting can be completed within a period of time that will allow timely completion of the audit and submission to the audit clearinghouse. Proposed implementation date: The corrective actions will be implemented as soon as possible.

Prior Finding References

2022-003

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FY 2022-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINION$6,762,266 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 1, 2025 — management decision was due February 1, 2026.

2022-003
Other
REPEAT OF 2021-003OTHER MATTERS

Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2023). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2021. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

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2022-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2023). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2021. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-003 Other Matter Name of contact person: Scott Adkins, County Administrator Corrective Action: The Organization is aware of the filing deadline and will ensure that future audits are completed on a timely basis. Controls are being implemented to ensure that the year end reporting can be completed within a period of time that will allow timely completion of the audit and submission to the audit clearinghouse. Proposed implementation date: The corrective actions have been implemented subsequent to December 31, 2022.

Prior Finding References

2021-003

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FY 2021-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINION$4,181,843 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on June 25, 2025 — management decision was due December 25, 2025.

2021-003
Other
REPEAT OF 2020-003OTHER MATTERS

Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.

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2021-003 Other Matter – Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2022). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Repeat finding: This finding as a repeat finding from the year ended December 31, 2020. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 96 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2021-003 Other Matter Name of contact person: Scott Adkins, County Administrator Corrective Action: The Organization is aware of the filing deadline and will ensure that future audits are completed on a timely basis. Controls are being implemented to ensure that the year end reporting can be completed within a period of time that will allow timely completion of the audit and submission to the audit clearinghouse. Proposed implementation date: The corrective action plan will be implemented immediately.

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2020-003

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FY 2020-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, QUALIFIED OPINION$2,946,165 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on August 19, 2023 — management decision was due February 19, 2024.

2020-003
Other
OTHER MATTERS

Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2021). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

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2022-003 Other Matter ? Other compliance requirements Condition: Timely filing Criteria and effect: Auditees are required to submit their audit to the federal audit clearinghouse within 9 months of year end (September 30, 2021). Late submission is non-compliance and prevents the auditee from being considered low risk for the next 2 years. Cause: Due to covid and significant turnover in critical positions at the County of Penobscot, the audit was unable to be completed on a timely basis. Questioned costs: N/A Recommendation: We recommended to management that they have controls in place to prevent delays in the future years. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees and will implement the corrective action plan found on page 94 of this report.

Corrective Action Plan

2020-003 Other Matter Name of contact person: Scott Adkins, County Administrator Corrective Action: The Organization is aware of the filing deadline and will ensure that future audits are completed on a timely basis. Controls are being implemented to ensure that the year end reporting can be completed within a period of time that will allow timely completion of the audit and submission to the audit clearinghouse. Proposed implementation date: The corrective action plan will be implemented immediately.

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FY 2019-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINIONLOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,732,539 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 28, 2020 — management decision was due June 28, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, ADVERSE OPINIONLOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,061,838 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 25, 2019 — management decision was due March 25, 2020.

2018-001
Subrecipient Monitoring
MODIFIED OPINION

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2017-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$3,530,222 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 23, 2018 — management decision was due March 23, 2019.

FY 2016-12-31

$3,795,932 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 24, 2017 — management decision was due March 24, 2018.

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