LAC VIEUX DESERT BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS: Single Audit Reports and Findings
LAC VIEUX DESERT BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS's most recent single audit in the Federal Audit Clearinghouse covers fiscal year 2018, accepted February 2, 2020; the auditor observed on that filing is Wipfli LLP. It reported 4 findings, including a material weakness, with a qualified opinion on the financial statements. Data as of 2026-11-06.
Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (public data)
Single audits by year
One row per audit year as the Federal Audit Clearinghouse accepted it. The auditor named is the one observed on that filing; LAC VIEUX DESERT BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS is recorded in WATERSMEET, Michigan under EIN 382629283, and the Clearinghouse records it as a tribal government. Each report opens on the Clearinghouse itself; how to search the Federal Audit Clearinghouse explains the rest of the reporting package.
| Audit year | Fiscal year end | Federal expended | Threshold applied | Auditor observed | Opinion | Findings | MW / SD | FAC report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018-12-31 | $5,239,940 | $750,000 | Wipfli LLP | Unmodified / Qualified | 4 | MW / SD | 2018-12-CENSUS-0000188012 |
When is the next single audit due?
If LAC VIEUX DESERT BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS is again required to have a single audit for the fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2019, the reporting package is due to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by Sep 30, 2020 at the latest.
No filing for that fiscal year appears in the Clearinghouse data as of Nov 6, 2026. The data does not show why: an organization below the threshold is not required to file, and a filing can be accepted after the due date.
Whether an audit is required depends on federal awards expended in that year (the single audit threshold). The rule, 2 CFR 200.512(a): the reporting package is due within 30 calendar days after the auditee receives the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period, whichever is earlier; the date above is the nine-month date, moved to Monday when it falls on a weekend. Last verified: 2026-11-15.
Which federal programs did this organization report?
From the most recent accepted report, as listed on its schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA). "Major" is the designation the auditor made under 2 CFR 200.518, not ours.
| ALN | Program | Expended | Major |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93.441 | INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION | $2,261,703 | Yes |
| 15.030 | INDIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT | $566,391 | No |
| 15.021 | CONSOLIDATED TRIBAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM | $486,558 | No |
| 14.867 | INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS | $284,150 | No |
| 66.605 | PERFORMANCE PARTNERSHIP GRANTS | $181,094 | No |
| 15.024 | INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION CONTRACT SUPPORT | $150,398 | No |
| 15.228 | NATIONAL FIRE PLAN - WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE COMMUNITY FIRE ASSISTANCE | $147,870 | No |
| 16.587 | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN DISCRETIONARY GRANTS FOR INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS | $137,614 | No |
| 20.205 | HIGHWAY PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION | $117,361 | No |
| 93.926 | HEALTHY START INITIATIVE | $100,390 | No |
| 15.029 | TRIBAL COURTS | $77,476 | No |
| 66.469 | GREAT LAKES PROGRAM | $70,308 | No |
| 15.904 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS-IN-AID | $66,104 | No |
| 16.608 | TRIBAL COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $64,943 | No |
| 93.508 | AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) TRIBAL MATERNAL, INFANT, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING PROGRAM | $55,044 | No |
| 93.596 | CHILD CARE MANDATORY AND MATCHING FUNDS OF THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND | $44,475 | No |
| 93.283 | CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION_INVESTIGATIONS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | $44,104 | No |
| 93.237 | SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS_DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROJECTS | $42,850 | No |
| 93.047 | SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING_TITLE VI, PART A, GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBES_PART B, GRANTS TO NATIVE HAWAIIANS | $41,951 | No |
| 15.036 | INDIAN RIGHTS PROTECTION | $41,761 | No |
| 17.265 | NATIVE AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING | $36,275 | No |
| 15.036 | INDIAN RIGHTS PROTECTION | $36,234 | No |
| 15.034 | AGRICULTURE ON INDIAN LANDS | $27,250 | No |
| 93.788 | OPIOID STR | $25,072 | No |
| 16.588 | VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN FORMULA GRANTS | $23,831 | No |
What findings did the auditor report?
The reference is the auditor’s; the requirement is the Compliance Supplement category the auditor selected. The finding text itself is not reproduced here; the FAC report linked above carries it in full. What the two severity levels mean: material weakness vs significant deficiency.
| Reference | Requirement | Severity | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-005 | Activities allowed or unallowed (A); Allowable costs / cost principles (B) | Significant deficiency | No |
| 2018-006 | Allowable costs / cost principles (B); Procurement and suspension and debarment (I) | Significant deficiency | Yes |
| 2018-007 | Procurement and suspension and debarment (I) | Significant deficiency | Yes |
| 2018-008 | Reporting (L) | Material weakness | No |
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How we computed this
Every row comes from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse record named beside it, one report per audit year, with a resubmission superseding the filing it replaces. The auditor is the one named on that filing — it is not a statement about who audits LAC VIEUX DESERT BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS now. Form 990 figures come from the IRS e-filed return named by its object id. This page exists because the organization filed at least two single audits, or one with a finding.
Cite this page
AuditRadar. “Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Single Audit FY2018 (MI).” https://getauditradar.com/single-audits/mi/lac-vieux-desert-band-of-lake-superior-chippewa-indians-382629283/. Data as of 2026-11-06.