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Specialty License Plates Division of Motorist Services Bureau of Issuance Oversight September 26, 2013. Meeting Objectives. Welcome Department Introductions Specialty License Plate Update/Overview Legislative Changes Attestations/Auditing Office of Inspector General Redesign Process - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Specialty License PlatesSpecialty License PlatesDivision of Motorist ServicesBureau of Issuance Oversight
September 26, 2013
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1. Welcome2. Department Introductions3. Specialty License Plate Update/Overview4. Legislative Changes5. Attestations/Auditing6. Office of Inspector General7. Redesign Process8. Specialty License Plates Online9. Questions and Answers
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Meeting ObjectivesMeeting Objectives
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Providing highway safety and security through excellence in service, education and enforcement.
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WelcomeWelcome
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IntroductionsIntroductions
• Julie Baker, Chief, Bureau of Issuance Oversight• Alan Busenbark, Bureau of Issuance Oversight• Paula Stanfield, Bureau of Issuance Oversight• Jeanette Collins, Bureau of Issuance Oversight• David Ulewicz, Office of the Inspector General• Cindy Fernald, Office of the Inspector General
• 120 Specialty License Plates Currently Available
• Moratorium ends July 1, 2014
• Division Policy RS-20– Under revision
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Florida Specialty License PlatesFlorida Specialty License Plates
Pre-Sale Vouchers•Organization has 24 months to record a minimum of 1,000 voucher sales•Pre-sales of 1,000 meet the requirement of a survey
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Florida Specialty License PlatesFlorida Specialty License Plates
2012 Legislation (Ch. 2012-181, Laws of Florida):Amended section 320.08056, F.S., to prohibit annual use fees from the sale of specialty license plates to be used for lobbying an elected member or employee of the Legislature.2013 Legislation added:• American Legion• Big Brothers Big Sisters• Lauren’s Kids• Freemasonry
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Florida Specialty License PlatesFlorida Specialty License Plates
Florida Florida SpecialtySpecialty License Plates (SLP) Website License Plates (SLP) Website
http://www.flhsmv.gov/specialtytags/SLP.html
Affidavit Forms and Instructions
USE OF FUNDS – allowable expenses
Florida Specialty License Plates (SLP) WebsiteFlorida Specialty License Plates (SLP) Websitehttp://www.flhsmv.gov/specialtytags/ ReportingRequirementsTrainingAid.pdf
USE OF FUNDS – Allowable expenses
Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• All Organizations must ensure proceeds are used in accordance with law
• Procedures & Requirements– Definitions– Procedures– Statutes & Resources– Contact Information
• Review Statutes (specific and general) and these Procedures & Requirements annually as a reminder
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Allowable Expenditures– Start-up costs– Program and project costs– Administrative costs– Promotion and marketing costs– Annual audit or compliance affidavit costs
• If NOT specified in law, it is disallowable. If the percentage is exceeded, it is disallowable.
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Start-up Costs– Expenses for “starting-up” a specialty license plate
– Start up expenses can only be considered an allowable expense prior to the sale of the first specialty license plate
– Reminder that all lobbying expenses prohibited as of January 1, 2013.
– Record and maintain an itemized list of all start-up costs
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Program Expenses - incurred solely for purposes provided in law. Generally include:– Salaries of employees and officers• time sheets – active participation in programs
– Office supplies, equipment, travel, paper, printing, postage, internet site, contracted goods and services if directly associated with program purpose
– Grants - solicitation and award process per law
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Administrative Costs – operating costs of entity– Permitted only if specifically stated– Permitted up to the percentage specified in law– Examples include bookkeeping and support
services, and other payroll and expenses not directly related to programs
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Promotion and Marketing Expense – Permitted only if specifically stated– Permitted up to the percentage specified in law– Examples include • Website• Mass media advertisements• Mail-outs and postage
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
Annual Audit or Compliance Affidavit Costs•Audit fees for Florida Single Audit (F.S. 215.97) – permitted in the ratio of expenditures of SLP fees
to all other state financial assistance expenditures for the fiscal year (F.S.215.97(8)(k))
•Compliance Affidavit preparation fees– Permitted for the actual preparation costs (does
not include normal accounting function expenses)
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Disallowed Expenses– Any expenditure of SLP fees that does not comply
with Florida Statutes– Any expenditure, whether authorized or not, that
cannot be substantiated with a detailed employee time sheet, or a receipt and cancelled check.• Receipts (or invoices) should include relevant details of
services provided, dates, etc.
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Specialty License Plates Use of FundsSpecialty License Plates Use of Funds
• Always unallowable–FS 320.08056 (10 and 11)– Commercial or for-profit activities– General or administrative expenses unless
specifically allowed by FS 320.08058 (or for certain audit or attestation costs)
– Lobbying• if a ‘lobbying’ firm provides other allowable
services, invoices need to adequately describe the ‘non-lobbying’ services
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• If expended less than $500,000 in any type of State financial assistance from any State agency or not-for-profit entity File an Attestation (Affidavit Form) with DHSMV within 9 months of entity’s fiscal year end
• Otherwise, CPA audit in accordance with F.S. 215.97 (Florida Single Audit). Filed with DHSMV and Auditor General within 9 months of entity’s fiscal year end.
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Specialty License Plate Audit or AttestationSpecialty License Plate Audit or Attestation
Specialty License Plate AttestationSpecialty License Plate Attestation
• Annually attest, under penalties of perjury, proceeds were expended in compliance with law
• Within 90 days of receipt – Department will determine compliance
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Florida Specialty License Plates (SLP) WebsiteFlorida Specialty License Plates (SLP) Website
• Affidavits Forms and Instructions
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All about affidavitsAll about affidavits
http://www.flhsmv.gov/specialtytags/slpaudit.html
Office of the Inspector GeneralOffice of the Inspector General
• Is an office within the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and reports directly to the executive director.
• Section 20.055, Florida Statutes establishes an Office of Inspector General in each state agency.
• The Inspector General is responsible for promoting accountability, integrity, and efficiency in government.
• Audits are conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as published by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
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• May be required by entity by-laws or policy or other funding agencies– Financial Statement Audit– Federal Single Audit
• Required by F.S. 215.97, F.S. (related rules – Ch. 69I-5,FAC)– Florida Single Audit (FSAA) if entity expends a total amount
of state financial assistance (SFA), of $500,000 or greater, during the entity’s fiscal year from ANY source
• Various audit types above will be consolidated by the CPA if multiple types are needed
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Audit Types conducted by CPA firmsAudit Types conducted by CPA firms for Specialty License Plate (SLP) recipients for Specialty License Plate (SLP) recipients
FSAA - Schedule of Expenditures of Federal FSAA - Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Financial AssistanceAwards and State Financial Assistance
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FFWCCFFWCC
FED
FED
DHSMV DirectDHSMV Direct
SLP Pass-throughSLP Pass-through
DACSDACS
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FSAA – Summary of Audit ResultsFSAA – Summary of Audit Results
MAJORMAJOR
• Statutory Authority – F.S. 320.08062(3)• Purpose - Determine compliance with use of SLP funds– statutes, DHSMV website guidance, good business practices
• Scope – generally most recent 2 years of data – will go back further in certain circumstances
• Methodology– Preliminary (planning)– Fieldwork (in Tallahassee and at your office)– Reporting
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Audits by DHSMV Inspector General (IG)Audits by DHSMV Inspector General (IG)
DHSMV IG Audit MethodologyDHSMV IG Audit Methodology
• Preliminary – Initial contact – phone call– Written engagement letter (email)– Entrance conference (usually by phone)• CEO, accountant, person familiar with use of SLP fees• Identify contact person• Request records (electronic) – general ledger
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DHSMV IG Audit MethodologyDHSMV IG Audit Methodology
• Fieldwork– After off-site review of preliminary records:• Schedule an office visit• Review supporting documentation– Consider additional written and verbal information – Communicate any known issues before leaving site
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DHSMV IG Audit MethodologyDHSMV IG Audit Methodology
• Reporting– Auditor’s work reviewed by supervisor; findings and
recommendations discussed with Motorist Services– Exit Conference (by phone)– Written ‘preliminary findings’ (email)– Entity response due in 20 working days; will be
included in audit report– Final report provided to entity, and available to
interested parties
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DHSMV IG Audit MethodologyDHSMV IG Audit Methodology
• On-site coordination goal:
– Work on two entities in same geographic area– Will be in the area 2-3 days– Key to success – knowledgeable contact person
with sufficient authority committed to finalizing all outstanding issues
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Efficient on-site review for your entity and DHSMV IGMinimize time – Maximize Information
Efficient on-site review for your entity and DHSMV IGMinimize time – Maximize Information
DHSMV IG – Recent Audit Findings DHSMV IG – Recent Audit Findings related to Specialty License Platesrelated to Specialty License Plates
• The organization did not maintain detailed supporting documentation for expenditures funded with specialty license plate fees.
• The organization did not maintain detailed timesheets for employee salary expenses funded with specialty license plate fees.
• The organization used specialty license plate fees for program expenses not authorized by statute.
• The organization used specialty license plate fees for unallowable audit expenses not authorized by statute.
• The organization used specialty license plate fees for unallowable startup or establishment expenses.
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DHSMV IG - Recent Audit Findings DHSMV IG - Recent Audit Findings related to Specialty License Platesrelated to Specialty License Plates
• The organization used specialty license plate fees for administrative expenses not authorized by statute.
• The organization exceeded the percentage of specialty license plate fees that is authorized for annual administrative expenses.
• The organization engaged in related party transactions.• The organization used specialty license plate fees for
unallowable education and advocacy, educational consulting, or government relations expenses (lobbying).
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Specialty License PlatesSpecialty License PlatesKeys to Maximizing ComplianceKeys to Maximizing Compliance
• Ensure key staff:– Review Statutes and DHSMV Guidance regularly– Review FSAA Catalog and Compliance Supplement• All laws regarding use of funds apply even if your entity
does NOT hit the $500,000 threshold (all state funds)• https://apps.fldfs.com/fsaa/index.aspx
– Discuss with your CPA if they are familiar with State compliance auditing
– Talk to Motorist Services Staff
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Specialty License Plates - Keys to Ensuring Specialty License Plates - Keys to Ensuring the Trust of Donors and the Publicthe Trust of Donors and the Public
• Current knowledge of regulatory requirements• Continued familiarity of SLP compliance when staffing
changes occur• Work Environment with high regard for compliance and
integrity• Accounting System -separate identification and reporting
of SLP revenues and expenditures• Adequate records retention• Adequate (clear and complete) invoice descriptions• Willingness to contact DHSMV staff with questions
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DHSMV IG --- 2013-14 AuditsDHSMV IG --- 2013-14 Audits• Entities which received more than $100,000
and have not been audited by the DHSMV IG or had a F.S. 215.97 single audit recently
• Proposed “pool” of entities – can change throughout the year.
Contact: Cindy Fernald [email protected]
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……..ALL ENTITIES…....ALL ENTITIES…..Data Collection and Data Collection and
Preliminary Survey Site VisitsPreliminary Survey Site Visits
……..ALL ENTITIES…....ALL ENTITIES…..Data Collection and Data Collection and
Preliminary Survey Site VisitsPreliminary Survey Site Visits
Organization may not request a redesign of the specialty plate unless:
• The inventory of those plates has been depleted
• The organization purchases the remaining inventory of the specialty license plates from the department at cost
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Redesign ProcessRedesign Process
• Submit letter of intent to redesign, agree to purchase remaining stock and artwork
• Counties issue their current stock• Electronic and metal plates will be submitted to
organization for approval• Metal plates are reviewed by Florida Highway Patrol for
legibility
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Redesign ProcessRedesign Process
• Once approved by organization, an order for plates will be sent to PRIDE
• PRIDE notifies Department of final stock and invoice• Department notifies organization of final buyout amount -
stock at PRIDE and tax collector offices• Buyout check MUST be received before new design is sent to
county offices• Redesign process is approximately 6 – 9 months
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Redesign ProcessRedesign Process
Agreement with Tax Collectors Association was terminated earlier this yearDeveloping new functions at www.GoRenew.com to allow purchasing specialty license plates• During renewal• Outside of renewal• Personalized
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Specialty License Plates OnlineSpecialty License Plates Online
Thank You
Division of Motorist ServicesBureau of Issuance Oversight(850) [email protected]
Audits/Attestations(850) [email protected]
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Specialty License PlatesSpecialty License Plates