City of MadisonLocal Government

EIN: 466000272

UEI: MTC8CUH8MNQ6

Audited by: Williams & Company, P.C.

Oversight agency: 11 [Department of Commerce]

Data as of August 27, 2026

City of Madison8 audit years2 findings1 repeat
8
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings

FY 2023-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, DISCLAIMER OF OPINIONMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSED$4,727,841 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on October 14, 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 April 14, 2026 (136 days ago).

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2023-001
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

The Municipality did not have adequate internal controls, specifically including a written procurement policy in place during the audit period. As a result, federal funds were expended without documented procedures to guide the appropriate selection of contractors, competition requirements, or adequate safeguards against conflicts of interest required under federal award programs.

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The Municipality did not have adequate internal controls, specifically including a written procurement policy in place during the audit period. As a result, federal funds were expended without documented procedures to guide the appropriate selection of contractors, competition requirements, or adequate safeguards against conflicts of interest required under federal award programs.

Corrective Action Plan

The City of Madison will finalize and adopt a formal, written procurement policy that complies with the Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200.318) and ensures consistency with federal, state, and local requirements. The plan will include: Procurement Policy Development: Implementation of a comprehensive written policy covering competitive bidding, conflict of interest standards, and documentation requirements. Staff Training: Provide training for all personnel responsible for federal award administration to ensure understanding and compliance with procurement and internal control expectations. Monitoring and Review: Establish a periodic review process to evaluate procurement practices and ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations.

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2022-001

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FY 2022-12-31

ADVERSE OPINION, DISCLAIMER OF OPINIONMATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$6,252,268 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on October 23, 2024 — management decision was due April 23, 2025.

2022-001
Cost Allowability / Period of Performance / Procurement & Suspension/Debarment / Reporting / Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The Municipality lacks adequate internal controls over federal awards, as evidenced by (1) improper records retention practices, (2) an absence of documented policies and procedures for retaining financial and programmatic records, and (3) the lack of a formal, written procurement policy to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Our review found instances where documentation supporting expenditures and program activities were missing or incomplete, indicating a lack of adherence to federal records retention requirements. This is the first audit in which a similar audit comment has occurred.

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The Municipality lacks adequate internal controls over federal awards, as evidenced by (1) improper records retention practices, (2) an absence of documented policies and procedures for retaining financial and programmatic records, and (3) the lack of a formal, written procurement policy to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Our review found instances where documentation supporting expenditures and program activities were missing or incomplete, indicating a lack of adherence to federal records retention requirements. This is the first audit in which a similar audit comment has occurred.

Corrective Action Plan

The City of Madison will design and implement formal, written internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal compliance requirements. This will include the following: Records Retention: Assign duties to appropriate individuals and implement a document management system to ensure compliance with federal retention requirements. Procurement Policy: Develop and implement a formal, written procurement policy that adheres to federal procurement standards under the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.318. Staff Training: Conduct comprehensive training for all personnel involved in the administration of federal awards to ensure familiarity and compliance with federal regulations and internal control expectations. Monitoring and Review: Implement a monitoring and review process to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with federal regulations.

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