Rusk CountyLocal Government

Finding 2023-002: Information on the Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) – 21.027 Compliance Requirements: Reporting – Timely Submission Type of Finding: Significant deficiency. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.328 and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s SLFRF Compliance and Reporting Guidance, recipients must submit accurate and timely Project and Expenditure Reports by the due dates established by Treasury. Additionally, under 2 CFR 200.303, recipients must establish and maintain effective internal controls over compliance with federal award requirements. Condition: The County did not submit two quarterly Project & Expenditure Reports to the U.S. Department of the Treasury within the required deadlines during 2023 for the SLFRF program. Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: Noncompliance with federal reporting requirements. However, the reports were ultimately submitted and accepted. Cause: Internal control process failure. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure timely submission of all required SLFRF reports. Action taken in response to finding: Management will implement procedures to ensure timely submission of all required SLFRF reports.