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Stanislaus Council of GovernmentsLocal Government

EIN: 770560220

UEI: D9JKHAL5D2R1

Audited by: Henderson CPAs

Oversight agency: 20 [Department of Transportation]

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Data as of September 7, 2026

Stanislaus Council of Governments8 audit years1 findings
8
Audit Years
1
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings
$1.9M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2023)

FY 2023-06-30

MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE DISCLOSEDLOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,926,095 federal awards expended

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The FAC accepted this audit on August 14, 2024. 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 February 14, 2025 (577 days ago).

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2023-002
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSOTHER MATTERS

Management was not able to provide the necessary information needed to complete the audit by the required date. Cause: Management and accounting staff turnover leading to delays in the start and completion of the audit. Effect: Noncompliance may result in withholding of payments, denying both the use of funds and matching credit for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance, whole or partial suspension or termination of the Assistance Agreements, recovery of funds paid under the Assistance Agreements, withholding of future awards, or other legal remedies in accordance with 2 CFR §200.338. Recommendation: The Council should further enhance their accounting process to ensure that all accounting records are properly reflected in the financial statements prior to the commencement of the audit. In addition, we recommend that the Council work on additional cross training within the finance team to ensure that there are adequate staff with the ability to complete the financial close and financial statement preparation process. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process

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Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster CFDA No.: 20.205 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Award Year: 2022/23 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Questioned Costs: N/A Criteria: Per Uniform Guidance Subpart F section 200.512 the audit must be completed, and data collection form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s reports, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: Management was not able to provide the necessary information needed to complete the audit by the required date. Cause: Management and accounting staff turnover leading to delays in the start and completion of the audit. Effect: Noncompliance may result in withholding of payments, denying both the use of funds and matching credit for all or part of the cost of the activity or action not in compliance, whole or partial suspension or termination of the Assistance Agreements, recovery of funds paid under the Assistance Agreements, withholding of future awards, or other legal remedies in accordance with 2 CFR §200.338. Recommendation: The Council should further enhance their accounting process to ensure that all accounting records are properly reflected in the financial statements prior to the commencement of the audit. In addition, we recommend that the Council work on additional cross training within the finance team to ensure that there are adequate staff with the ability to complete the financial close and financial statement preparation process. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process Corrective Action Plan: 1. Enhanced Accounting Processes: o StanCOG is in the process of reviewing and strengthening internal controls to ensure that all assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are properly recorded and reported in a timely manner. o StanCOG is implementing a more robust financial closing process, ensuring proper application of accounting principles to all financial closing accounts and processes. 2. Staffing and Training: o StanCOG has brought in new staff with an education and background in accounting principles. o StanCOG has begun the recruitment process to fill the vacancies in the finance department with qualified personnel. o StanCOG has retained experts in Financial Metropolitan Planning that will assist with cross-training staff. o StanCOG will continue to provide finance team members with training, tools, and resources to continue to educate the finance team to help mitigate material weaknesses in the department going forward. 3. Internal Review and Monitoring: o StanCOG will institute a monthly internal review process to identify and correct any discrepancies promptly. o StanCOG will monitor the financial closing process closely to ensure timely and accurate completion. o StanCOG will review and revise existing accounting policies and procedures to reflect updates as necessary. Timeline for Implementation: • Recruitment and onboarding of new finance staff: By in-progress - Ongoing • Completion of cross-training programs: By August 2024 - Ongoing • Full implementation of enhanced accounting processes: By October 31, 2024

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FY 2022-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,769,255 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 23, 2023 — management decision was due August 23, 2023.

FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,945,774 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 28, 2022 — management decision was due August 28, 2022.

FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,681,902 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 21, 2021 — management decision was due July 21, 2021.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,955,276 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 9, 2020 — management decision was due August 9, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,219,032 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on February 5, 2019 — management decision was due August 5, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,855,901 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 23, 2018 — management decision was due July 23, 2018.

FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,196,574 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 20, 2017 — management decision was due September 20, 2017.

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