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Caldwell County, North CarolinaLocal Government

EIN: 566001967

UEI: HL4FGNJNGE97

Audited by: Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A.

Oversight agency: 93 [Department of Health and Human Services]

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Data as of September 2, 2026

Caldwell County, North Carolina10 audit years8 findings3 repeat
10
Audit Years
8
Total Findings
3
Repeat Findings
$14.4M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2025)

FY 2025-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$14,353,343 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on January 30, 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 July 30, 2026 (36 days ago).

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FY 2024-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$10,824,195 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 11, 2024 — management decision was due June 11, 2025.

FY 2023-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$10,090,875 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 17, 2024 — management decision was due July 17, 2024.

FY 2022-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$21,977,828 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on November 29, 2022 — management decision was due May 29, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$12,246,988 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 15, 2021 — management decision was due June 15, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$9,138,453 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on December 17, 2020 — management decision was due June 17, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

$8,445,589 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on November 11, 2019 — management decision was due May 11, 2020.

2019-001
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

The County Department of Social Services failed to provide evidence that an SOLQ report was ran to support birthdate, citizenship and social security number. Upon further review, applicant was eligible. Context: Of the 1,554,772 casefiles, we examined 60 and determined that one (2%) applicants received benefits during the fiscal year without an online verification in the file. Effect: Casefile was missing completed online verification documents, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: Caseworker failed to obtain or retain the completed eligibility documentation. Questioned Costs: None. The County was able to substantiate that the applicants were eligible to receive benefits. Recommendation: Caseworkers should run online verification documents and retain documentation of such in the applicant?s casefile. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding: 2019-001 Significant Deficiency Eligibility Criteria: In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations. Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to provide evidence that an SOLQ report was ran to support birthdate, citizenship and social security number. Upon further review, applicant was eligible. Context: Of the 1,554,772 casefiles, we examined 60 and determined that one (2%) applicants received benefits during the fiscal year without an online verification in the file. Effect: Casefile was missing completed online verification documents, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: Caseworker failed to obtain or retain the completed eligibility documentation. Questioned Costs: None. The County was able to substantiate that the applicants were eligible to receive benefits. Recommendation: Caseworkers should run online verification documents and retain documentation of such in the applicant?s casefile. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding: 2019-001 Name of Contact Person: Will Wakefield, DSS Director Corrective Action: Management concurs and has already implemented a process of reviewing previously approved files for correction to go along with the process of reviewing new files to ensure caseworkers are obtaining evidence of an online verification obtained and reviewed and kept in client casefile. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

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2019-002
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

The County Department of Social Services failed to provide evidence that an OLV report was run to verify income. Upon further review, applicant was eligible. Context: Of the 3,141 casefiles, we examined 40 and determined that one (2.5%) applicants received benefits during the fiscal year without an online verification in the file. Effect: Casefile was missing completed online verification documents, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: Caseworker failed to obtain or retain the completed eligibility documentation. Questioned Costs: None. The County was able to substantiate that the applicants were eligible to receive benefits. Recommendation: Caseworkers should run online verification documents and retain documentation of such in the applicant?s casefile. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding: 2019-002 Significant Deficiency Eligibility Criteria: In accordance with 45 CFR 96.48, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations. Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to provide evidence that an OLV report was run to verify income. Upon further review, applicant was eligible. Context: Of the 3,141 casefiles, we examined 40 and determined that one (2.5%) applicants received benefits during the fiscal year without an online verification in the file. Effect: Casefile was missing completed online verification documents, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: Caseworker failed to obtain or retain the completed eligibility documentation. Questioned Costs: None. The County was able to substantiate that the applicants were eligible to receive benefits. Recommendation: Caseworkers should run online verification documents and retain documentation of such in the applicant?s casefile. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding: 2019-002 Name of Contact Person: Will Wakefield, DSS Director Corrective Action: Management concurs and has already implemented a process of reviewing previously approved files for correction to go along with the process of reviewing new files to ensure caseworkers are obtaining evidence of an online verification obtained and reviewed and kept in client casefile. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

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FY 2018-06-30

$7,996,501 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 18, 2018 — management decision was due June 18, 2019.

2018-001
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2017-003

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-003

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FY 2017-06-30

$98,719,476 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 13, 2017 — management decision was due June 13, 2018.

2017-001
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-002
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2016-003

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-003

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2017-003
Other
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2016-06-30

$86,876,155 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on December 14, 2016 — management decision was due June 14, 2017.

2016-001
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT OF 2015-002

GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-002

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2016-002
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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