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SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANSTribal Government

EIN: 237249643

UEI: PMNWBLLRNMM3

Audited by: DENNIS, GARTLAND & NIERGARTH

Cognizant agency: 21 [Department of the Treasury]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

SAULT STE. MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS9 audit years1 findings
9
Audit Years
1
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$121.6M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$121,633,622 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on September 30, 2025. 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 March 30, 2026 (158 days ago).

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FY 2023-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$87,298,858 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 9, 2024 — management decision was due March 9, 2025.

2023-002
Reporting
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

The Tribe incorrectly listed some project vendors as a subrecipients on the Project and Expenditure reports. Cause: Treasury guidance for reporting subrecipients versus contractors was in transition during the reporting periods for the year. Effect: The Tribe reported subrecipients on the Project and Expenditures Reports, but did not have any subrecipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Recommendation: Update reporting to ensure payments are reported as project vendors rather than subrecipients. Management's Response: Management recognizes that the error exists and has not been able to correct the report due to US Treasury’s portal not accepting prior period revisions. Treasury has changed its guidance on SLFRF multiple times over the past several years which has created an increased risk in filing errors for all reporting for these funds..

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Finding Number 2023-002 Assistance Listing #21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Reporting Immaterial Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c) Reporting and requests for other information, grantees are required to file quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports listing significant projects, significant payments to subrecipients, subawards, and expenditure awards greater than $50,000. Condition: The Tribe incorrectly listed some project vendors as a subrecipients on the Project and Expenditure reports. Cause: Treasury guidance for reporting subrecipients versus contractors was in transition during the reporting periods for the year. Effect: The Tribe reported subrecipients on the Project and Expenditures Reports, but did not have any subrecipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Recommendation: Update reporting to ensure payments are reported as project vendors rather than subrecipients. Management's Response: Management recognizes that the error exists and has not been able to correct the report due to US Treasury’s portal not accepting prior period revisions. Treasury has changed its guidance on SLFRF multiple times over the past several years which has created an increased risk in filing errors for all reporting for these funds..

Corrective Action Plan

Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.328 and 31 CFR section 35.4(c) Reporting and requests for other information, grantees are required to file quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports listing significant projects, significant payments to subrecipients, subawards, and expenditure awards greater than $50,000. Condition: The Tribe incorrectly listed some project vendors as a subrecipients on the Project and Expenditure reports. Cause: Treasury guidance for reporting subrecipients versus contractors was in transition during the reporting periods for the year. Effect: The Tribe reported subrecipients on the Project and Expenditures Reports, but did not have any subrecipients of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). Recommendation: Update reporting to ensure payments are reported as project vendors rather than subrecipients. Management's Response: Management recognizes that the error exists and has not been able to correct the report due to US Treasury’s portal not accepting prior period revisions. Treasury has changed its guidance on SLFRF multiple times over the past several years which has created an increased risk in filing errors for all reporting for these funds. Person Responsible: Robert Schulte, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing evaluation

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FY 2022-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$100,138,296 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 22, 2023 — management decision was due March 22, 2024.

FY 2021-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$153,232,158 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 27, 2022 — management decision was due March 27, 2023.

FY 2020-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$92,644,390 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 9, 2021 — management decision was due March 9, 2022.

FY 2019-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$46,665,825 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on August 5, 2020 — management decision was due February 5, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$48,959,813 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on July 16, 2019 — management decision was due January 16, 2020.

FY 2017-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$41,932,747 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on August 12, 2018 — management decision was due February 12, 2019.

FY 2016-12-31

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$43,182,979 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on June 25, 2017 — management decision was due December 25, 2017.

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