FORD COUNTYLocal Government

EIN: 376000821

UEI: D0ESN0THAVE1

Audited by: WIPFLI LLP

Oversight agency: 21 [Department of the Treasury]

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Data as of August 28, 2026

FORD COUNTY1 audit years1 findings
1
Audit Years
1
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$860.1K
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2022)

FY 2022-11-30

$860,075 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on June 27, 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 December 27, 2023 (976 days ago).

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2022-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

During major program testing, auditors inquired about the County?s procurement procedures. The County does not have a written procurement policy, and therefore is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Context: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The County could expend federal funds on equipment or capital assets without getting the proper quotes or approvals. Cause: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the County adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and provide the policy to each department that expends federal awards. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and have developed a corrective action plan.

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ederal Program Information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Title: COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ALN number: 21.027 Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with 2 CFR ?200.320, the auditee is responsible for following its procurement procedures provided that the procedures conform to applicable Federal Statutes and the procurement requirements identified in 2 CFR ?200.320. Condition: During major program testing, auditors inquired about the County?s procurement procedures. The County does not have a written procurement policy, and therefore is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance. Context: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Questioned Costs: None Effect: The County could expend federal funds on equipment or capital assets without getting the proper quotes or approvals. Cause: There is no written procurement policy in accordance with Uniform Guidance being followed. Repeat: No Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the County adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and provide the policy to each department that expends federal awards. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding and have developed a corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Ford County, Illinois 200 W. State St. ~ Paxton, IL 60957 Phone: (217) 379-9465 ~ Fax: (217) 379-9469 Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings Finding 2022-001 ? Segregation of Duties Corrective Action Plan The County?s management and County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information is the most economical and appropriate manner to help prevent and detect errors and irregularities in the county?s accounting and financial reporting. There is no anticipated completion date for this item. Person(s) Responsible: Krisha Whitcomb, County Treasurer Timing for Implementation: There is no anticipated completion date for this item. Finding 2022-002 ? Procurement in Compliance with Uniform Guidance Corrective Action Plan The County will adopt a procurement policy in compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Person(s) Responsible: Krisha Whitcomb, County Treasurer Timing for Implementation: November 30, 2023

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