Pittsfield Charter Township

EIN: 381737680

UEI: QHU3CKNE3GP5

Data as of August 21, 2026

Pittsfield Charter Township5 audit years3 findings
5
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings

FY 2025-12-31

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on June 1, 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 December 1, 2026 (102 days from today).

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2025-001
Reporting

2025-001 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Finding Type. Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Reporting). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Treasury -  Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) (ALN 21.027); Direct award. Criteria. Recipients of federal awards are required to report periodically on financial information, as specified by the 2 CFR 200 Compliance Supplement or grant agreement. Reported information should be supported by the entity’s accounting records and subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct any errors or omissions. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that the annual financial report selected for testing did not include documentation that it was subject to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. Cause. This condition is the result of management not establishing such controls. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the report filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township has completed training sessions with relevant personnel on the updated compliance process. The Township has also designated an employee as grants manager to provide additional oversight over grant awards to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2026

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2025-001 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Finding Type. Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Reporting). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Treasury -  Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) (ALN 21.027); Direct award. Criteria. Recipients of federal awards are required to report periodically on financial information, as specified by the 2 CFR 200 Compliance Supplement or grant agreement. Reported information should be supported by the entity’s accounting records and subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct any errors or omissions. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that the annual financial report selected for testing did not include documentation that it was subject to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. Cause. This condition is the result of management not establishing such controls. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the report filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township has completed training sessions with relevant personnel on the updated compliance process. The Township has also designated an employee as grants manager to provide additional oversight over grant awards to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2026

Corrective Action Plan

2025-001 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Auditor Description of Condition and Effect: During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that the annual financial report selected for testing did not include documentation that it was subject to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the report filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Auditor Recommendation: We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented. Corrective Action: We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township has completed training sessions with relevant personnel on the updated compliance process. The Township has also designated an employee as grants manager to provide additional oversight over grant awards to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Person: Corey Schmidt, Finance Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026

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FY 2024-12-31

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on June 26, 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 December 26, 2025, which was (238 days ago).

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2024-002
Reporting

2024-002 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Finding Type. Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Reporting). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Homeland Security -  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ALN 97.044); Direct award; All project numbers. Criteria. Recipients of federal awards are required to report periodically on financial information, as specified by the 2 CFR 200 Compliance Supplement or grant agreement. Reported information should be supported by the entity’s accounting records and subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct any errors or omissions. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that none of the semi-annual financial reports selected for testing included documentation that they were subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. Cause. This condition is the result of management not recognizing the importance of establishing such controls. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the reports filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township is in the process of ensuring relevant personnel are informed and adequately trained on updated compliance processes. We will also increase periodic reviews and monitoring activities to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2025

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2024-002 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Finding Type. Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Reporting). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Homeland Security -  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ALN 97.044); Direct award; All project numbers. Criteria. Recipients of federal awards are required to report periodically on financial information, as specified by the 2 CFR 200 Compliance Supplement or grant agreement. Reported information should be supported by the entity’s accounting records and subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct any errors or omissions. Condition. During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that none of the semi-annual financial reports selected for testing included documentation that they were subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. Cause. This condition is the result of management not recognizing the importance of establishing such controls. Effect. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the reports filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township is in the process of ensuring relevant personnel are informed and adequately trained on updated compliance processes. We will also increase periodic reviews and monitoring activities to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2025

Corrective Action Plan

2024-002 - Lack of Independent Review and Approval of Reporting Auditor Description of Condition and Effect: During our audit procedures over the Township's reporting process, we noted that none of the semi-annual financial reports selected for testing included documentation that they were subjected to an independent review and approval prior to submission in order to detect and correct potential errors or omissions. As a result of this condition, the Township was exposed to an increased risk that the reports filed could contain errors and not be detected and corrected on a timely basis. Auditor Recommendation: We recommend that the Township establish procedures to ensure that all reports are subject to review and approval by an independent employee prior to submission, and that the review and approval is adequately documented.   Corrective Action: We acknowledge the finding of significant deficiency in internal controls over compliance. While the matter is not considered to be material to the overall compliance requirements, we recognize the importance of maintaining robust internal controls to ensure full adherence to applicable regulations and policies. The Township is in the process of ensuring relevant personnel are informed and adequately trained on updated compliance processes. We will also increase periodic reviews and monitoring activities to ensure sustained compliance and timely identification of potential issues. Responsible Person: Tracy Watkins, Finance Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025

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2024-003
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment

2024-003 - Suspension and Debarment - Verification Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Suspension and Debarment). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Homeland Security -  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ALN 97.044); Direct award; All project numbers. Criteria. Under the requirements of 2 CFR Part 180, for covered transactions for procurement and nonprocurement contracts that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000, the grantee must verify that the party being awarded a procurement and nonprocurement contract is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded by checking the list of excluded parties, obtaining certification from the vendor or subrecipient, or including a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity. Condition. The Township was unable to provide evidence that one of the vendors selected for testing was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded at the time the Township hired the vendor to provide goods or services. Cause. The Township does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that the appropriate procedures are being followed for covered transactions in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Effect. While none of the vendors tested appeared to be suspended or debarred, documentation does not exist to support that the Township verified its vendors paid with federal dollars were not suspended or debarred prior to contracting with them. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township review its written policies and procedures over federal awards to ensure that the appropriate suspension and debarment evidence of verifications are retained for all vendors providing goods or services in excess of $25,000. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of immaterial noncompliance and the identified significant deficiency in our internal controls related to compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. We take this matter seriously and are committed to strengthening our compliance processes. Relevant personnel will undergo updated training on suspension and debarment procedures, including use of the SAM.gov exclusion database. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2025

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2024-003 - Suspension and Debarment - Verification Finding Type. Immaterial Noncompliance; Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance (Suspension and Debarment). Federal program(s) U.S. Department of Homeland Security -  Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ALN 97.044); Direct award; All project numbers. Criteria. Under the requirements of 2 CFR Part 180, for covered transactions for procurement and nonprocurement contracts that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000, the grantee must verify that the party being awarded a procurement and nonprocurement contract is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded by checking the list of excluded parties, obtaining certification from the vendor or subrecipient, or including a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that entity. Condition. The Township was unable to provide evidence that one of the vendors selected for testing was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded at the time the Township hired the vendor to provide goods or services. Cause. The Township does not have the proper internal controls in place to ensure that the appropriate procedures are being followed for covered transactions in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Effect. While none of the vendors tested appeared to be suspended or debarred, documentation does not exist to support that the Township verified its vendors paid with federal dollars were not suspended or debarred prior to contracting with them. Questioned Costs. No costs have been questioned as a result of this finding inasmuch as no unallowable costs were identified. Recommendation. We recommend that the Township review its written policies and procedures over federal awards to ensure that the appropriate suspension and debarment evidence of verifications are retained for all vendors providing goods or services in excess of $25,000. View of Responsible Officials. We acknowledge the finding of immaterial noncompliance and the identified significant deficiency in our internal controls related to compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. We take this matter seriously and are committed to strengthening our compliance processes. Relevant personnel will undergo updated training on suspension and debarment procedures, including use of the SAM.gov exclusion database. Responsible Officials. Finance Director Estimated Completion Date. December 31, 2025

Corrective Action Plan

Finding: 2024-003 - Suspension and Debarment – Verification Auditor Description of Condition and Effect: The Township was unable to provide evidence that one of the vendors selected for testing was not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded at the time the Township hired the vendor to provide goods or services. While none of the vendors tested appeared to be suspended or debarred, documentation does not exist to support that the Township verified its vendors paid with federal dollars were not suspended or debarred prior to contracting with them. Auditor Recommendation: We recommend that the Township review its written policies and procedures over federal awards to ensure that the appropriate suspension and debarment evidence of verifications are retained for all vendors providing goods or services in excess of $25,000. Corrective Action: We acknowledge the finding of immaterial noncompliance and the identified significant deficiency in our internal controls related to compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. We take this matter seriously and are committed to strengthening our compliance processes. Relevant personnel will undergo updated training on suspension and debarment procedures, including use of the SAM.gov exclusion database. Responsible Person: Tracy Watkins, Finance Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025

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