Audit 262592

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$9.37M
Findings
20
Programs
10
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-24
Auditor: Mahoney

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
270209 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270210 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270211 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270212 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270213 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270214 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270215 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270216 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270217 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
270218 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846651 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846652 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846653 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846654 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846655 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846656 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846657 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846658 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846659 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
846660 2022-001 Material Weakness - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
P115UAFV4DQ3 Joe Ahrens Auditee
6124555177 Marc Kotsonas Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Loan/loan guarantee outstanding balances Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the Schedule) includes the federal grant activity of Project for Pride in Living, Inc. (PPL) and certain affiliates under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. PPL's consolidated financial statements include the operations of various for profit entities and nonprofit entities. Certain of these entities receive federal awards which were excluded from the Schedule for the year ended December 31, 2022. The for profit affiliates were excluded from the Schedule because for profit entities are not required to follow Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Uniform Guidance). Such entities followed the requirements of the Consolidated Audit Guide for Audits of HUD Programs (the Guide) when required. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of PPL, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Project for Pride in Living, Inc. and affiliates. (1) Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting, except for the loan balances as discussed below. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.(2) Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: PPL utilizes an indirect cost rate that was negotiated and approved in 2018 for most federal awards. Some federal awards that were already in progress continued to have the 10% de minimis rate applied in 2021 as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Federal expenditures for the Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs include $7,127,164 of loans outstanding from previous years for which the grantor imposes continuing compliance requirements. The loan balances are as of December 31, 2021. At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the loans funded by Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants had a balance of $5,077,164 and $5,002,164, and the loans funded by the HOME Investment Partnerships Program had a balance of $2,050,000 and $2,100,000.

Finding Details

FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations
FINDING 2022-001: Audit Adjustments Material Weakness Criteria ? The Organization?s management has the responsibility to record, process, and summarize the accounting data to ensure that uses of the data have complete and accurate accounting records. Nonprofit organizations are also required to prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Condition ? A correction was made to the financial statements to record a donated bank building and land of $4,150,000. Context - Management is responsible for the recording, processing, summarizing, and review of the accounting data (i.e. maintaining books and records) and for making the necessary adjustments to those books and records before the audit and preparation of the financial statements. Cause ? The organization does not normally receive noncash contributions and does not have an established history of recording such transactions. In addition, the organization experienced a change in its Controller position. The combination of the transition and the new or out of the ordinary transactions contributed to them not being recorded properly. Effect - Members of management and the Board of Directors using the Organization?s internal books and records did not have complete and accurate information. Recommendation - We recommend the Organization establish procedures to regularly new or out of the ordinary activities to ensure its accounting is complete and accurate. Auditee's comments and response - During 2022, PPL experienced turnover in its Corporate Controller position. Transfer of knowledge regarding the acceptance of the donated property and communication regarding the timing of its recording were not properly executed during the transition. Additionally, the nature of the contribution (noncash/property) is unique to our organization and the omission of its recording was not identified within the established internal controls for cash transactions. As such, recording of the donated property was inadvertently overlooked. The Organization is instituting a correction plan that includes updating financial policies regarding treatment of non-cash donations of property and formalizing a mid-year check-in with our external auditors to reflect on takeaways from the previous audit, provide updates on the current year, and begin preliminary preparations for the upcoming audit process. Responsible party for corrective action: Scott Cordes ? Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President of Operations