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Largest Dollar Amounts Detected
- $1,200,000,000
- $1,167,551,237
- $1,150,000,000
- $1,100,000,000
- $1,099,284,421
- $1,073,508,132
- $1,050,000,000
- $1,037,132,746
- $1,031,549,316
- $1,000,000,000
- $950,000,000
- $133,100,841
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COUNTY AUDIT
Ottawa
County
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012
Oklahoma State
Auditor & Inspector
Gary A. Jones, CPA, CFE
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
This publication, issued by the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector’s Office as authorized by 19 O.S. § 171, has
not been printed, but is available on the agency’s website (www.sai.ok.gov) and in the Oklahoma Department of
Libraries Publications Clearinghouse Digital Collection, pursuant to 74 O.S. § 3105.B.
May 1, 2014
TO THE CITIZENS OF
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Transmitted herewith is the audit of Ottawa County, Oklahoma for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.
The audit was conducted in accordance with 19 O.S. § 171.
A report of this type can be critical in nature. Failure to report commendable features in the accounting
and operating procedures of the entity should not be interpreted to mean that they do not exist.
The goal of the State Auditor and Inspector is to promote accountability and fiscal integrity in state and
local government. Maintaining our independence as we provide this service to the taxpayers of Oklahoma
is of utmost importance.
We wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the assistance and cooperation extended
to our office during our engagement.
Sincerely,
GARY A. JONES, CPA, CFE
OKLAHOMA STATE AUDITOR & INSPECTOR
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION (Unaudited)
Statistical Information .................................................................................................................................. iii
County Officials ........................................................................................................................................... iv
Ad Valorem Tax Distribution ....................................................................................................................... v
Assessed Value of Property Trend Analysis ................................................................................................ vi
County Payroll Expenditures Analysis ...................................................................................................... vii
County General Fund Analysis ................................................................................................................. viii
County Highway Fund Analysis ................................................................................................................. ix
FINANCIAL SECTION
Report of State Auditor and Inspector .......................................................................................................... 1
Financial Statement:
Statement of Receipts, Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances—Regulatory Basis
(with Combining Information)—Major Funds ....................................................................................... 3
Notes to the Financial Statement ............................................................................................................ 4
OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Comparative Schedule of Receipts, Expenditures, and Changes in
Cash Balances—Budget and Actual—Budgetary Basis—General Fund ............................................. 10
Comparative Schedule of Receipts, Expenditures, and Changes in
Cash Balances—Budget and Actual—Budgetary Basis—County Health Department Fund .............. 12
Combining Statement of Receipts, Disbursements, and Changes in
Cash Balances—Regulatory Basis—Remaining Aggregate Funds ..................................................... 13
Notes to Other Supplementary Information ......................................................................................... 14
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE SECTION
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters
Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With
Government Auditing Standards ................................................................................................................. 16
Schedule of Findings and Responses .......................................................................................................... 18
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
UNAUDITED INFORMATION ON PAGES iii -ix
PRESENTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
STATISTICAL INFORMATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
The extreme northeastern county of Oklahoma, bordering Kansas and Missouri, is named for the Ottawa
Indians. But Ottawa comes from the Algonquian term adawe, meaning to “buy and sell.” This county has
been the home to members of a greater number of Indian tribes than any other country in the United
States.
With 71 percent of the total land area in farms, as much as 60 percent of the county’s agricultural income
is from livestock and dairy products, and the rest from such crops as wheat, corn, grain, sorghums,
soybeans, and grass. The early existence of a vast lead and zinc field is evident from huge mountains of
chat still present in the northern part of the country.
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is located at Miami, the county seat. Industries in the county
include clothing, furniture, boat, metal and leather manufacturing, mushroom cultivation, and concrete
and block production.
Two books, Pictorial Reflections of Ottawa County and History of Ottawa County, have been written
about the county. For additional information, contact the Ottawa County Historical Society or call the
County Clerk’s office at 918/542-3332.
County Seat – Miami Area – 484.73 Square Miles
County Population – 31,629
(2009 est.)
Farms – 1,160 Land in Farms – 237,986 Acres
Primary Source: Oklahoma Almanac 2011-2012
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OTTAWA COUNTY OFFICIALS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Board of County Commissioners
District 1 – John Clarke
District 2 – Gary Wyrick
District 3 – Russell Earls
County Assessor
Linda Kelly
County Clerk
Reba Sill
County Sheriff
Terry Durborow
County Treasurer
Elizabeth Sly
Court Clerk
Cassie Key
District Attorney
Eddie Wyant
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
AD VALOREM TAX DISTRIBUTION
SHARE OF THE AVERAGE MILLAGE
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Property taxes are calculated by applying a millage rate to the assessed valuation of property. Millage
rates are established by the Oklahoma Constitution. One mill equals one-thousandth of a dollar. For
example, if the assessed value of a property is $1,000.00 and the millage rate is 1.00, then the tax on that
property is $1.00. This chart shows the different entities of the County and their share of the various
millages as authorized by the Constitution.
School Dist. Avg.
84.03%
County Health
2.06%
County General Sinking
13.72% 0.19%
County-Wide Millages School District Millages
Career
County General 10.24 Gen. Bldg. Skg. Tech Common Total
County Health 1.54 Turkey Ford D-10 36.89 5.27 3.47 11.26 4.10 60.99
County Sinking 0.14 Wyandotte I-1 36.46 5.21 7.93 11.26 4.10 64.96
Quapaw I-14 36.46 5.21 - 11.26 4.10 57.03
Other Commerce I-18 35.56 5.08 - 11.26 4.10 56.00
Miami (City) 4.09 Miami I-23 35.70 5.10 10.22 11.26 4.10 66.38
Miami School District 23 EMS 3.07 Afton I-26 36.08 5.15 - 11.26 4.10 56.59
Fairland I-31 36.04 5.15 6.48 11.26 4.10 63.03
Neosho Valley I-17 35.46 5.07 17.64 11.26 4.10 73.53
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY
TREND ANALYSIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Estimated
Valuation Public Real Homestead Fair Market
Date Personal Service Estate Exemption Net Value Value
1/1/2011 $24,950,481 $18,576,433 $97,483,267 $7,909,340 $133,100,841 $1,167,551,237
1/1/2010 $23,161,033 $16,477,423 $93,656,350 $7,976,382 $125,318,424 $1,099,284,421
1/1/2009 $23,624,031 $15,783,508 $90,754,875 $7,782,487 $122,379,927 $1,073,508,132
1/1/2008 $23,282,161 $14,684,431 $87,923,743 $7,657,202 $118,233,133 $1,037,132,746
1/1/2007 $25,218,702 $15,864,921 $84,203,794 $7,690,795 $117,596,622 $1,031,549,316
Estimated
$1,200,000,000
Fair Market
$1,167,551,237
Value
$1,150,000,000
$1,099,284,421
$1,100,000,000
$1,073,508,132
$1,050,000,000 $1,037,132,746
$1,031,549,316
$1,000,000,000
$950,000,000
1/1/2007 1/1/2008 1/1/2009 1/1/2010 1/1/2011
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COUNTY PAYROLL EXPENDITURES ANALYSIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
County officers’ salaries are based upon the assessed valuation and population of the counties. State
statutes provide guidelines for establishing elected officers’ salaries. The Board of County
Commissioners sets the salaries for all elected county officials within the limits set by the statutes. The
designated deputy or assistant’s salary cannot exceed the principal officer’s salary. Salaries for other
deputies or assistants cannot exceed the principal officer’s salary. The information presented below is for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.
Payroll Expenditures by Department
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
District 1 District 2 District 3 County Sheriff County Treasurer
Payroll Dollars $479,799 $567,035 $523,417 $1,440,302 $116,059
Payroll Expenditures by Department
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$-
General
Election Board County Clerk Court Clerk County Assessor
Government
Payroll Dollars $121,666 $270,421 $150,797 $543,553 $298,968
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COUNTY GENERAL FUND ANALYSIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
County General Fund
The Oklahoma Constitution and the Oklahoma Statutes authorize counties to create a County General
Fund, which is the county’s primary source of operating revenue. The County General Fund is typically
used for county employees’ salaries plus many expenses for county maintenance and operation. It also
provides revenue for various budget accounts and accounts that support special services and programs.
The Board of County Commissioners must review and approve all expenditures made from the County
General Fund. The primary revenue source for the County General Fund is usually the county’s ad
valorem tax collected on real, personal (if applicable), and public service property. Smaller amounts of
revenue can come from other sources such as fees, sales tax, use tax, state transfer payments, in-lieu
taxes, and reimbursements. The chart below summarizes receipts and disbursements of the County’s
General Fund for the last five fiscal years.
$5,000,000
$4,500,000
$4,000,000
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
FYE 2008 FYE 2009 FYE 2010 FYE 2011 FYE 2012
Receipts Apportioned $3,305,213 $3,726,006 $3,633,893 $3,283,375 $3,485,334
Disbursements $2,916,423 $4,552,392 $3,394,516 $3,227,157 $3,054,159
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COUNTY HIGHWAY FUND ANALYSIS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
County Highway Fund
The County receives major funding for roads and highways from a state imposed fuel tax. Taxes are
collected by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Taxes are imposed on all gasoline, diesel, and special fuel
sales statewide. The County’s share is determined on formulas based on the County population, road
miles, and land area and is remitted to the County monthly. These funds are earmarked for roads and
highways only and are accounted for in the county highway fund. The chart below summarizes receipts
and disbursements of the County’s Highway Fund for the last five fiscal years.
$3,500,000
$3,000,000
$2,500,000
$2,000,000
$1,500,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$-
FYE 2008 FYE 2009 FYE 2010 FYE 2011 FYE 2012
Receipts Apportioned $2,673,764 $2,871,912 $2,427,793 $2,674,961 $2,239,352
Disbursements $2,531,382 $2,650,765 $2,550,322 $2,737,200 $2,385,590
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FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor’s Report
TO THE OFFICERS OF
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
We have audited the combined total—all county funds on the accompanying regulatory basis Statement
of Receipts, Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances of Ottawa County, Oklahoma, as of and for
the year ended June 30, 2012, listed in the table of contents as the financial statement. This financial
statement is the responsibility of Ottawa County’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the combined total—all county funds on this financial statement based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statement is free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statement. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As described in Note 1, this financial statement was prepared using accounting practices prescribed or
permitted by Oklahoma state law, which practices differ from accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America. The differences between this regulatory basis of accounting and accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America are also described in Note 1.
In our opinion, because of the effects of the matter discussed in the preceding paragraph, the financial
statement referred to above does not present fairly, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, the financial position of Ottawa County as of June 30, 2012, or
changes in its financial position for the year then ended.
In our opinion, the financial statement referred to above presents fairly, in all material respects, the
combined total of receipts, disbursements, and changes in cash balances for all county funds of Ottawa
County, for the year ended June 30, 2012, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated April 28, 2014,
on our consideration of Ottawa County’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its
compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other
matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial
reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the internal
control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in assessing the results of our
audit.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the combined total of all county funds
on the financial statement. The Other Supplementary Information, as listed in the table of contents, is
presented for purposes of additional analysis, and is not a required part of the financial statement. Such
supplementary information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the
combined total—all county funds on the regulatory basis Statement of Receipts, Disbursements and
Changes in Cash Balances and, in our opinion, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the
combined total—all county funds. The information listed in the table of contents under Introductory
Section has not been audited by us, and accordingly, we express no opinion on it.
GARY A. JONES, CPA, CFE
OKLAHOMA STATE AUDITOR & INSPECTOR
April 28, 2014
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REGULATORY BASIS FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, AND
CHANGES IN CASH BALANCES—REGULATORY BASIS
(WITH COMBINING INFORMATION)—MAJOR FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Beginning Ending
Cash Balances Receipts Transfers Transfers Cash Balances
July 1, 2011 Apportioned In Out Disbursements June 30, 2012
Combining Information:
Major Funds:
County General Fund $ 620,443 $ 3,485,334 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 3,054,159 $ 1,051,618
County Sales Tax 1,888 - - - - 1,888
County Health 226,150 210,098 - - 170,094 266,154
BIA/Highway 4,214,627 22,679 - - 35,412 4,201,894
Highway 1,298,340 2,239,352 400,000 400,000 2,385,590 1,152,102
Highway 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 724,331 1,938,674 - - 1,591,174 1,071,831
Courthouse Building Authority Sales Tax 190,146 602,862 - - 484,670 308,338
MIDA Rawlins Sinking 34,593 18,198 - - 20,562 32,229
Firefighters Sales Tax 198,410 241,550 - - 230,551 209,409
Board of Prisoners 208,270 620,654 - - 643,955 184,969
Repetitive Flood Claims Grant (RFC) 66,325 308,595 - - 374,920 -
County Bridge and Road Improvement Fund 285,771 288,349 - - 455,189 118,931
Remaining Aggregate Funds 428,018 755,201 - - 741,139 442,080
Combined Total - All County Funds $ 8,497,312 $ 10,731,546 $ 800,000 $ 800,000 $ 10,187,415 $ 9,041,443
The notes to the financial statement are an integral part of this statement.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A. Reporting Entity
Ottawa County is a subdivision of the State of Oklahoma created by the Oklahoma Constitution
and regulated by Oklahoma Statutes.
The accompanying financial statement presents the receipts, disbursements, and changes in cash
balances of the total of all funds under the control of the primary government. The general fund is
the county’s general operating fund, accounting for all financial resources except those required
to be accounted for in another fund, where its use is restricted for a specified purpose. Other
funds established by statute and under the control of the primary government are also presented.
The County Treasurer collects and remits material amounts of intergovernmental revenues and ad
valorem tax revenue for other budgetary entities, including emergency medical districts, school
districts and cities and towns. The cash receipts and disbursements attributable to those other
entities do not appear in funds on the County’s financial statement; those funds play no part in the
County’s operations. Any trust or agency funds maintained by the County are not included in this
presentation.
B. Fund Accounting
The County uses funds to report on receipts, disbursements, and changes in cash balances. Fund
accounting is designed to demonstrate legal compliance and to aid financial management by
segregating transactions related to certain government functions or activities.
Following are descriptions of the county funds included as combining information within the
financial statement:
County General Fund – accounts for the general operations of the government.
County Sales Tax – revenues are from interest earnings. This is the residual balance of sales
tax collected for the construction of the County jail. Disbursements are for capital
improvements to the jail.
County Health – revenues are from ad valorem taxes, miscellaneous fees charged by the
health department, and state and federal funds. Disbursements are from the operation of the
county health department.
BIA/Highway – revenues are from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for multiple county
road projects in District 2.
Highway – revenues are from state imposed fuel taxes. Disbursements are for the
maintenance and construction of county roads and bridges.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Highway ½ Cent Sales Tax – revenues are from a county sales tax. Disbursements are for the
construction of county roads and bridges.
Courthouse Building Authority Sales Tax – revenues are from a county sales tax.
Disbursements are for the County Courthouse facilities and to pay the principal and interest
on indebtedness on behalf of the County by the Ottawa County Governmental Building
Authority.
MIDA Rawlins Sinking – revenues are from ad valorem taxes and interest earnings.
Disbursements are for the payment of principal and interest on bonds and judgments against
the County.
Firefighters Sales Tax – revenues are from county sales tax. Disbursements are for general
operation, maintenance, training, and construction of new fire department buildings or
improvements to existing fire department buildings.
Board of Prisoners – revenues are from fees charged for boarding prisoners of non-county
entities in the county jail. Disbursements are for feeding and housing inmates of the county
jail.
Repetitive Flood Claims Grant (RFC) – revenues are from the County’s Hazard Mitigation
Grant. Disbursements are for qualifying participants in Ottawa County with repetitively
sustained flood damage to their property.
Count Bridge and Road Improvement Fund – accounts for state money received for
construction and/or improvement of bridges within the county.
C. Basis of Accounting
The financial statement is prepared on a basis of accounting wherein amounts are recognized
when received or disbursed. This basis of accounting differs from accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, which require revenues to be recognized
when they become available and measurable or when they are earned, and expenditures or
expenses to be recognized when the related liabilities are incurred. This regulatory basis financial
presentation is not a comprehensive measure of economic condition or changes therein.
Title 19 O.S. § 171 specifies the format and presentation for Oklahoma counties to present their
financial statement on a regulatory basis. County governments (primary only) are required to
present their financial statements on a fund basis format with, at a minimum, the general fund and
all other county funds, which represent ten percent or greater of total county revenue. All other
funds included in the audit shall be presented in the aggregate in a combining statement.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
D. Budget
Under current Oklahoma Statutes, a general fund and a county health department fund are the
only funds required to adopt a formal budget. On or before the first Monday in July of each year,
each officer or department head submits an estimate of needs to the governing body. The budget
is approved for the respective fund by office, or department and object. The County Board of
Commissioners may approve changes of appropriations within the fund by office or department
and object. To increase or decrease the budget by fund requires approval by the County Excise
Board.
For the highway funds and other funds, which are not required to adopt a formal budget,
appropriations are made on a monthly basis, according to the funds then available.
E. Cash and Investments
For the purposes of financial reporting, “Ending Cash Balances, June 30” includes cash and cash
equivalents and investments as allowed by statutes. The County pools the cash of its various
funds in maintaining its bank accounts. However, cash applicable to a particular fund is readily
identifiable on the County’s books. The balance in the pooled cash accounts is available to meet
current operating requirements.
State statutes require financial institutions with which the County maintains funds to deposit
collateral securities to secure the County’s deposits. The amount of collateral securities to be
pledged is established by the County Treasurer; this amount must be at least the amount of the
deposit to be secured, less the amount insured (by, for example, the FDIC).
The County Treasurer has been authorized by the County’s governing board to make investments.
Allowable investments are outlined in statutes 62 O.S. § 348.1 and § 348.3.
All investments must be backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government, the
Oklahoma State Government, fully collateralized, or fully insured. All investments as classified
by state statute are nonnegotiable certificates of deposit. Nonnegotiable certificates of deposit are
not subject to interest rate risk or credit risk.
2. Ad Valorem Tax
The County's property tax is levied each October 1 on the assessed value listed as of January 1 of
the same year for all real and personal property located in the County, except certain exempt
property. Assessed values are established by the County Assessor within the prescribed
guidelines established by the Oklahoma Tax Commission and the State Equalization Board. Title
68 O.S. § 2820.A. states, ". . . Each assessor shall thereafter maintain an active and systematic
program of visual inspection on a continuous basis and shall establish an inspection schedule
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
which will result in the individual visual inspection of all taxable property within the county at
least once each four (4) years."
Taxes are due on November 1 following the levy date, although they may be paid in two equal
installments. If the first half is paid prior to January 1, the second half is not delinquent until
April 1. Unpaid real property taxes become a lien upon said property on October 1 of each year.
3. Other Information
A. Pension Plan
Plan Description. The County contributes to the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement Plan
(the Plan), a cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan administered by the
Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Benefit provisions are established
and amended by the Oklahoma Legislature. The Plan provides retirement, disability, and death
benefits to Plan members and beneficiaries. Title 74, Sections 901 through 943, as amended,
establishes the provisions of the Plan. OPERS issues a publicly available financial report that
includes financial statements and supplementary information. That report may be obtained by
writing OPERS, P.O. Box 53007, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 or by calling 1-800-733-
9008.
Funding Policy. The contribution rates for each member category are established by the
Oklahoma Legislature and are based on an actuarial calculation which is performed to determine
the adequacy of contribution rates.
B. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB)
In addition to the pension benefits described in the Pension Plan note, OPERS provides post-
retirement health care benefits of up to $105 each for retirees who are members of an eligible
group plan. These benefits are funded on a pay-as-you-go basis as part of the overall retirement
benefit. OPEB expenditure and participant information is available for the state as a whole;
however, information specific to the County is not available nor can it be reasonably estimated.
C. Contingent Liabilities
Amounts received or receivable from grantor agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by
grantor agencies, primarily the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts
already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable fund. The amount, if any, of
expenditures which may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time; although,
the County expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
As of the end of the fiscal year, there were no claims or judgments that would have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition of the County; however, the outcome of any lawsuit
would not be determinable.
D. Long Term Obligations
1. General Obligation Bonds
The government issues general obligation bonds to provide for the acquisition and
construction of major capital facilities.
County General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds of 1987 – bonds in the amount of
$400,000 were issued July 1, 1987, to provide funds for the purpose of securing and
developing industry within Ottawa County.
General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the
government. These bonds are required to be fully paid within 25 years from the date of
issue. General obligation bonds currently outstanding are as follows:
Original
Purpose Interest Rate
Amount
Ottawa County General Obligation
6.00% $400,000
Bonds of 1987
Amount
Beginning Ending due within
Balance Additions Reductions Balance one year
$100,000 $ -0- $15,000 $85,000 $15,000
During fiscal year 2012, payments included $15,000 for principal and $5,562 for interest.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for general obligation bonds, including
interest of 6.00%, are as follows:
Fiscal Year
Ending
June 30, Principal Interest Total
2013 $15,000 $ 5,100 $ 20,100
2014 15,000 4,200 19,200
2015 15,000 3,300 18,300
2016 15,000 2,400 17,400
2017-2018 25,000 2,100 27,100
Total $85,000 $17,100 $102,100
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
E. Sales Tax
On September, 15, 1992, Ottawa County voters approved a permanent one-half cent sales tax.
The purpose of the tax is the construction, maintenance, and operation of a modern jail facility
and operation of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department. The one-half cent sales tax is
apportioned to the County General Fund for the operation of the Sheriff’s Department.
On November 3, 1998, Ottawa County voters approved a permanent on-half cent sales tax
effective January 1, 1999, for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the county road and
bridge system of Ottawa County, Oklahoma. The one-half cent sales tax is apportioned to the
Highway ½ Cent Sales Tax fund for the designated purpose.
On November 18, 2003, Ottawa County voters approved a one-tenth of one percent (1/10 of 1%)
county sales tax in perpetuity and effective on or after April 1, 2004 which is to be used to fund
the fire departments in Ottawa County, for purposes including, but not limited to equipment,
general operations, maintenance, training and the construction of new fire department buildings
or improvements to existing fire department buildings. The one-tenth of one percent sales tax is
apportioned to the Firefighters Sales Tax fund for the designated purpose.
On December 13, 2005, Ottawa County voters approved a one-fourth of one percent (1/4 of 1%)
county sales tax for the sole purpose to pay for acquiring, constructing, equipping, repairing,
renovating, operating, and maintaining County Courthouse facilities for Ottawa County,
Oklahoma; and to pay the principal and interest on indebtedness incurred on behalf of the County
by the Ottawa County Governmental Building Authority for such purposes. The effective date of
this tax is April 1, 2006, and shall expire and cease to be collected when sufficient funds have
been collected from said levy to retire such indebtedness or on April 1, 2036, whichever shall be
earlier. The one-fourth of one percent sales tax is apportioned to the Courthouse Building
Authority fund for the designated purpose.
F. Interfund Transfers
During the fiscal year, the County made the following transfer between cash funds:
The Highway fund made an interfund loan to the General Fund in the amount of
$400,000. As in accordance with 68 O.S. § 3021, the interfund loan was repaid by the
General Fund within the current year.
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OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN CASH BALANCES—BUDGET AND ACTUAL—BUDGETARY BASIS—
GENERAL FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
General Fund
Budget Actual Variance
Beginning Cash Balances $ 620,443 $ 620,443 $ -
Less: Prior Year Outstanding Warrants (122,357) (122,357) -
Less: Prior Year Reserves (13,066) (10,904) 2,162
Beginning Cash Balances, Budgetary Basis 485,020 487,182 2,162
Receipts:
Ad Valorem Taxes 1,243,373 1,289,074 45,701
Charges for Services 74,838 306,440 231,602
Intergovernmental Revenues 771,770 663,036 (108,734)
Sales Tax 982,792 1,203,934 221,142
Miscellaneous Revenues 21,033 22,850 1,817
Total Receipts, Budgetary Basis 3,093,806 3,485,334 391,528
Expenditures:
District Attorney 4,000 3,299 701
County Sheriff 1,090,555 1,089,982 573
County Treasurer 151,433 116,584 34,849
County Commissioners 78,272 71,259 7,013
OSU Extension 42,940 24,051 18,889
County Clerk 291,888 290,459 1,429
Court Clerk 436,834 430,315 6,519
County Assessor 177,072 175,644 1,428
Revaluation of Real Property 118,355 118,355 -
General Government 496,666 483,975 12,691
Capital Outlay 413,893 30,000 383,893
Excise-Equalization Board 2,438 2,133 305
County Election Board 131,845 130,621 1,224
Capital Outlay 1,710 1,710 -
Emergency Management 75,678 72,324 3,354
Capital Outlay 12,050 6,543 5,507
County Cemetary 1,250 750 500
Free Fair 9,500 9,500 -
County Audit Budget Account 40,447 - 40,447
Provisions for interest on warrants 2,000 29 1,971
Total Expenditures, Budgetary Basis 3,578,826 3,057,533 521,293
Continued on next page
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN CASH BALANCES—BUDGET AND ACTUAL—BUDGETARY BASIS—
GENERAL FUND - CONTINUED
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
General Fund
Continued from previous page Budget Actual Variance
Excess of Receipts and Beginning Cash
Balances Over Expenditures, Budgetary Basis $ - 914,983 $ 914,983
Operating Transfers:
Interfund Transfers In 400,000
Interfund Transfers out (400,000)
Net Interfund Transfers -
Reconciliation to Statement of Receipts,
Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances
Add: Current Year Reserves 21,444
Add: Current Year Outstanding Warrants 115,191
Ending Cash Balance $ 1,051,618
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COMPARATIVE SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN CASH BALANCES—BUDGET AND ACTUAL—BUDGETARY BASIS—
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
County Health Department Fund
Budget Actual Variance
Beginning Cash Balances $ 226,150 $ 226,150 $ -
Less: Prior Year Outstanding Warrants (7,258) (7,258) -
Less: Prior Year Encumbrances (23,980) (23,980) -
Beginning Cash Balances, Budgetary Basis 194,912 194,912 -
Receipts:
Ad Valorem Taxes 186,341 193,865 7,524
Miscellaneous Revenues 12,817 16,233 3,416
Total Receipts, Budgetary Basis 199,158 210,098 10,940
Expenditures:
Health and Welfare 281,390 128,828 152,562
Capital Outlay 112,680 18,784 93,896
Total Expenditures, Budgetary Basis 394,070 147,612 246,458
Excess of Receipts and Beginning Cash
Balances Over Expenditures,
Budgetary Basis $ - 257,398 $ 257,398
Reconciliation to Statement of Receipts,
Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances
Add: Current Year Encumbrances 6,558
Add: Current Year Outstanding Warrants 2,198
Ending Cash Balance $ 266,154
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, AND
CHANGES IN CASH BALANCES—REGULATORY BASIS—
REMAINING AGGREGATE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Beginning Ending
Cash Balances Receipts Cash Balances
July 1, 2011 Apportioned Disbursements June 30, 2012
Remaining Aggregate Funds:
Resale $ 116,990 $ 154,616 $ 115,571 $ 156,035
Sheriff Service Fee 187,779 375,206 363,013 199,972
Sheriff DARE 161 - - 161
Sheriff DFCF 63 - - 63
County Clerk Lien Fee 16,897 17,079 19,967 14,009
County Treasurer Mortgage Certificate Fee 2,458 4,535 5,755 1,238
County Clerk Records Preservation 15,564 28,556 34,883 9,237
Sheriff Commissary 9,522 89,796 75,929 23,389
Sheriff Bond Fee 17,782 25,593 23,508 19,867
Child Abuse Prevention 7,223 27 - 7,250
County Assessor Revolving 14,301 5,995 9,704 10,592
Insurance Recovery Cash Fund 8 - - 8
Hazard Mitigation - 15,900 15,900 -
Severe Repetitive Loss Grant 39,270 37,640 76,909 1
Littering Reward - 258 - 258
Combined Total - Remaining Aggregate Funds $ 428,018 $ 755,201 $ 741,139 $ 442,080
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
NOTES TO OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
1. Budgetary Schedules
The Comparative Schedules of Receipts, Expenditures, and Changes in Cash Balances—Budget
and Actual—Budgetary Basis for the General Fund and the County Health Department Fund
present comparisons of the legally adopted budget with actual data. The "actual" data, as
presented in the comparison of budget and actual, will differ from the data as presented in the
Combined Statement of Receipts, Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances with Combining
Information because of adopting certain aspects of the budgetary basis of accounting and the
adjusting of encumbrances and outstanding warrants to their related budget year.
Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts, and other commitments for the
expenditure of monies are recorded in order to reserve that portion of the applicable
appropriation, is employed as an extension of formal budgetary integration in these funds. At the
end of the year unencumbered appropriations lapse.
2. Remaining County Funds
Remaining aggregate funds as presented on the financial statement are as follows:
Resale – revenues are from interest and penalties on ad valorem taxes paid late plus sale of
county property. Disbursements are to offset the expense of collection of delinquent ad
valorem taxes.
Sheriff Service Fee – revenues are from fees charged for serving summons and notices.
Disbursements are for any lawful expense of the Sheriff’s office.
Sheriff DARE – revenues are from donations for drug education. Disbursements are for
payroll of officers who go into schools and teach Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
Sheriff DFCF – revenues are from monies seized and forfeited to the Sheriff’s office.
Disbursements are for the maintenance and operation of the Sheriff’s Drug Task Force.
County Clerk Lien Fee – revenues are from a fee charged by the County Clerk for filing liens.
Disbursements are for any lawful expense of the County Clerk’s office.
County Treasurer Mortgage Certificate Fee – revenues are from a fee for certifying
mortgages. Disbursements are for any lawful expense of the County Treasurer’s office.
County Clerk Records Preservation – revenues are from a fee charged by the County Clerk
for recording instruments. Disbursements are for the maintenance and preservation of public
records.
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NOTES TO OTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Sheriff Commissary – revenues are from profits of commissary sales in the County jail.
Disbursements are for jail improvements.
Sheriff Bond Fee – revenues are from a fee charged to all persons who post a surety bond and
are subsequently incarcerated. Disbursements are for any legal expense of the jail.
Child Abuse Prevention – revenues are from jury donations and interest earnings.
Disbursements are for child abuse prevention.
County Assessor Revolving – revenues are from any and all fees collected by the County
Assessor plus interest earnings. Disbursements are to maintain electronic databases and
geographic information systems in the Assessor’s office.
Insurance Recovery Cash Fund – revenues are from insurance claims filed by the County.
Disbursements are for the replacement of items damaged in the courthouse.
Hazard Mitigation – accounts for grant funds received from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency. Disbursements are made to individuals for safe room projects and for
the County hazard mitigation plan.
Severe Repetitive Loss Grant – revenues are from a Hazard Mitigation grant. Disbursements
are used to buyout subdivision for flooding loss.
Littering Reward – revenues are from court clerk fees. Disbursements are for rewards paid to
individuals providing information that leads to conviction of littering violators.
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INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE SECTION
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters
Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance With
Government Auditing Standards
TO THE OFFICERS OF
OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
We have audited the combined totals—all funds of the accompanying Combined Statement of Receipts,
Disbursements, and Changes in Cash Balances of Ottawa County, Oklahoma, as of and for the year ended
June 30, 2012, which comprises Ottawa County’s basic financial statement, prepared using accounting
practices prescribed or permitted by Oklahoma state law, and have issued our report thereon dated
April 28, 2014. Our report on the basic financial statement was adverse because the statement is not a
presentation in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
However, our report also included our opinion that the financial statement does present fairly, in all
material respects, the receipts, disbursements, and changes in cash balances – regulatory basis of the
County for the year ended June 30, 2012, on the basis of accounting prescribed by Oklahoma state law,
described in Note 1. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government
Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered Ottawa County’s internal control over financial
reporting as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the
financial statement, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the County’s
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness
of Ottawa County’s internal control over financial reporting.
Our consideration of internal control over financial reporting was for the limited purpose described in the
preceding paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over financial
reporting that might be significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, and therefore, there can be no
assurance that all deficiencies, significant deficiencies, or material weaknesses have been identified.
However, as described in the accompanying schedule of findings and responses, we identified certain
deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that we consider to be material weaknesses.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or
detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of
deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of
the entity’s financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. We
consider the deficiencies in internal control described in the accompanying schedule of findings and
responses to be material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting. 2012-01 and 2012-02.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Ottawa County’s financial statement is free of
material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations,
contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the
determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The
results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be
reported under Government Auditing Standards.
We noted certain matters that we reported to the management of Ottawa County, which are included in
Section 2 of the schedule of findings and responses contained in this report.
Ottawa County’s responses to the findings identified in our audit are described in the accompanying
schedule of findings and responses. We did not audit Ottawa County’s responses and, accordingly, we
express no opinion on the responses.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of management, those charged with governance,
others within the entity, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than the
specified parties. This report is also a public document pursuant to the Oklahoma Open Records Act (51
O.S. § 24A.1 et seq.), and shall be open to any person for inspection and copying.
GARY A. JONES, CPA, CFE
OKLAHOMA STATE AUDITOR & INSPECTOR
April, 28, 2014
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OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
SECTION 1—Findings related to the Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance With Government Auditing Standards
Finding 2012-01 – Inadequate Internal Controls Over the Payroll Process (Repeat Finding)
Condition: We noted the following weaknesses regarding the payroll process:
The duties of processing payroll are not adequately segregated. The Payroll Clerk enrolls new
employees, reviews the payroll claims, calculates amounts to be paid to the employees and
payroll related agencies, reviews amounts issued to the employees and payroll related agencies,
updates the master payroll file, issues payroll, prints payroll warrants and removes terminated
employees from the system.
Cause of Condition: Procedures with regard to segregating the duties over the payroll process has not
been designed due to the officials being unaware of the necessity of such procedures.
Effect of Condition: A single person having responsibility for more than area of recording, authorization,
custody of assets, and execution of transactions could result in unrecorded transactions, misstated
financial reports, clerical errors, or misappropriations of funds not being detected in a timely manner.
Recommendation: The Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector’s Office (OSAI) recommends management
be aware of these conditions and determine if duties can be properly segregated. In the event that
segregation of duties is not possible due to limited personnel, OSAI recommends implementing
compensating controls to mitigate the risks involved with a concentration of duties. Compensating
controls would include separating key processes and/or critical functions of the office, and having
management review and approve accounting functions.
Management Response:
County Clerk: It is the desire of the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office to perform all duties as prescribed by
the Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector. However, due to lack of funds, it is not possible to totally
segregate all the duties. We are cognizant of the problem and will manage it to the best of our ability.
Criteria: Accountability and stewardship are overall goals of management in the accounting of funds. To
help ensure a proper accounting of funds, key duties and responsibilities should be segregated among
different individuals to reduce the risk of error or fraud and accurate time and payroll records should be
maintained, reviewed, and retained. No one individual should have the ability to authorize transactions,
have physical custody of assets, and record transactions.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Finding 2012-02 – Inadequate Segregation of Duties Over the Collection Process – County
Treasurer (Repeat Finding)
Condition: The following weaknesses were noted regarding the collection process:
The duties of issuing receipts, voiding receipts, accepting cash, reconciling the cash drawer
and preparing the deposit were not adequately segregated within the County Treasurer’s
office which is the office primarily responsible for safeguarding collections.
Cause of Condition: Procedures have not been designed and implemented with regard to segregating the
duties over all aspects of the receipting process and cash balances process due to officials being unaware
of the need for such procedures.
Effect of Condition: A single person having responsibility for more than area of recording, authorization,
custody of assets, and execution of transactions could result in unrecorded transactions, misstated
financial reports, clerical errors, or misappropriations of funds not being detected in a timely manner.
Recommendation: OSAI recommends management be aware of these conditions and realize that a
concentration of duties and responsibility in a limited number of individuals is not desired from a control
point of view. The most effective procedures lie in managements overseeing of office operations and a
periodic review of operations. OSAI recommends management provide segregation of duties so that one
employee is unable to perform all accounting functions. In the event that segregation of duties is not
possible due to limited personnel, OSAI recommends implementing compensating procedures to mitigate
the risks involved with a concentration of duties. Compensating procedures would include separating key
processes and/or critical functions of the office, and having management review and approval of
accounting functions.
Management Response:
County Treasurer: The County does not have enough funding to properly segregate all functions within
the Treasurer’s office. We will implement compensating controls to mitigate the risks involved with a
concentration of duties. This will include maintaining documentation where receipts are reconciled to
deposits, and an independent verification of all reconciliations.
Criteria: Accountability and stewardship are overall goals of management in the accounting of funds. To
help ensure a proper accounting of funds, key duties and responsibilities should be segregated among
different individuals to reduce the risk of error or fraud. No one individual should have the ability to
authorize transactions, have physical custody of assets, and record transactions.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
SECTION 2—This section contains certain matters not required to be reported in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards. However, we believe these matters are significant enough to bring
to management’s attention. We recommend that management consider these matters and take
appropriate corrective action.
Finding 2012-03 – Finding 2010-05—Signature Stamps – Court Clerk (Repeat Finding)
Condition: Upon inquiry and observation, it was noted that the Ottawa County District Judge’s signature
stamp is maintained and used by the Court Clerk’s office.
Cause of Condition: Procedures have not been designed to ensure signature stamps are used only by the
owner.
Effect of Condition: This condition could result in clerical errors that are not detected in a timely
manner, and/or misappropriation of funds. In addition, unauthorized use of the signature stamps could
result in improper authorizations, and checks being fraudulently issued.
Recommendation: OSAI recommends signature stamps be used only by the official. Officials who
utilize signature stamps should ensure that signature stamps are adequately safeguarded from
unauthorized use.
Management Response:
Court Clerk: We only use the Judge’s stamp when the original documents are signed by the Judge. The
stamp is used on the Attorney’s copies only. The Judge does not sign the copies because at times there are
too many copies. To resolve this matter we are giving the Judge’s signature stamp to the bailiff.
Auditor Response: Signature stamps should be used only by the official and adequately safeguarded
from unauthorized use.
Criteria: An aspect of internal controls is the safeguarding of assets. Internal controls over safeguarding
of assets constitute a process, affected by an entity’s governing body, management, and other personnel,
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
access, authorization, acquisition, use, or disposition of the entity’s assets and safeguard assets from loss,
damage, or misappropriation.
Finding 2012-04 – Inadequate Internal Controls and Noncompliance Over Fixed Assets
Condition: Upon inquiry and observation, the following weaknesses over fixed asset inventories were
noted:
The County has not designed internal controls to provide for adequate segregation of duties over
the fixed assets inventory process.
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
The County has not designed procedures to perform and document an annual physical inventory
of all fixed assets.
Additionally, our test of fixed assets reflected the following exceptions:
District 1
Thirty-nine instances where the inventory list provided did not include the serial number for
the item listed.
One item had been sold to another district barn but had not been removed from the inventory
list.
One item on the inventory listing that was included twice.
One disposition of equipment could not be traced to Board Resolutions or Board of County
Commissioner minutes.
District 2
Thirteen instances where the inventory list provided did not include the serial number for the
item listed.
Thirteen instances where the asset number (ID#) was either different than the number
indicated on the inventory listing or missing altogether.
District 3
Four instances where the inventory list provided did not include the serial number for the
item listed.
Three working computers in the office were noted but only one computer appeared on the
inventory listing.
One item was replaced in 2009 but never removed from the inventory listing.
A Sterling vehicle, referred to by the County as #8 truck, was visually verified but could not
be traced to the inventory listing.
Two chippers were located at the district barn while only one chipper was noted on the
inventory listing. Only one of the two chippers had a serial number noted. The serial
number on the listing did not match the number on the chipper.
One item on the inventory listing that was included twice.
One disposition of equipment could not be traced to Board Resolutions or Board of County
Commissioner minutes.
Inventory items are not identified with the asset number assigned to them on the inventory
listing. It was further noted most assets did not prominently display "Property of Ottawa
County" on the asset.
Cause of Condition: Policies and procedures have not been designed to ensure compliance with state
statute regarding the identification and accounting of fixed assets.
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
Effect of Condition: These conditions resulted in noncompliance with state statutes. Opportunities for
loss and misappropriation of county assets may be more likely to occur when the County does not have
procedures in place to account for fixed assets.
Recommendation: OSAI recommends the County implement internal controls to ensure compliance with
19 O.S. § 178.1, 69 O.S. § 645, and 19 O.S. § 1502(A)(1), by properly marking assets with county
identification numbers, and performing and documenting a periodic inventory of fixed assets. The
verification should be performed by an individual independent of the fixed asset recordkeeping process.
Management Response:
District 1 County Commissioner: My office is working on correcting these items.
District 2 County Commissioner: Ottawa County District 2 Barn agrees with your finding and is
currently taking the necessary steps to address this matter.
District 3 County Commissioner: Ottawa County District 3 Barn agrees with the findings and took the
appropriate steps to correct the findings.
Criteria: Accountability and stewardship are overall goals of management in the accounting of funds. An
important aspect of internal controls is the safeguarding of assets. Internal controls over safeguarding of
assets constitute a process, affected by an entity’s governing body, management, and other personnel,
designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
transactions and safeguarding assets from misappropriation.
Finding 2012-05 – Inadequate Internal Controls and Noncompliance Over Consumable Inventories
Condition: Upon inquiry and observation of consumable inventory records, the following weaknesses
were noted:
District 1, 2, and 3: The consumable inventory process is not adequately segregated. One
individual verifies the goods received, records the items on the inventory cards, and performs a
visual verification of the items on hand.
Also, of the twenty-four consumable items tested, the following was noted:
District Amount on Amount Visually
Office Description Inventory Verified Variance
District 1 11R22 Recapped Tires 7 12 5
District 1 11R225 Dunlop Tires 2 5 3
District 2 Diesel Fuel 848 Gallons 774 Gallons <74> Gallons
District 2 Unleaded Fuel 353 Gallons 297 Gallons <56> Gallons
District 3 11R22 Con HDR Tires 4 6 2
District 3 20” Steel Pipe 160’ 80’ 80’
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012
District Amount on Amount Visually
Office Description Inventory Verified Variance
District 3 24” Steel Pipe 160’ 20’ 140’
District 3 Stop Signs 1 8 7
District 3 XHD31C Battery 2 3 1
District 3 Diesel Fuel 284.4 Gallons 392 Gallons 107.6 Gallons
District 3 Unleaded Fuel 146 Gallons 77 Gallons <69> Gallons
Cause of Condition: Procedures have not been implemented for the accurate reporting of consumable
inventories.
Effect of Condition: These conditions resulted in noncompliance with state statute and inaccurate
records, and could result in unauthorized use of consumable inventories, or loss of consumable
inventories.
Recommendation: OSAI recommends management implement internal controls to ensure
compliance with 19 O.S. § 1504A. These controls would include:
Performing and documenting a periodic physical count of inventory.
Separating the key functions of receiving, maintaining, and verifying consumable inventories.
Maintaining a fuel log with all pertinent information including a current balance.
Reconciling fuel log periodically to fuel on hand and explain any variance or adjustments.
Management Response:
District 1 County Commissioner: My office is working on correcting these items.
District 2 County Commissioner: Ottawa County District 2 Barn agrees with your finding and is
currently taking the necessary steps to address this matter.
District 3 County Commissioner: Ottawa County District 3 Barn agrees with the findings and took the
appropriate steps to correct the findings.
Criteria: Effective internal controls include designing and implementing procedures to ensure that all
supplies, materials, and equipment received, disbursed, stored and consumed by their department
comply with 19 O.S. § 1504A.
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