Audit 307800

FY End
2023-11-30
Total Expended
$3.54M
Findings
40
Programs
19
Organization: Fulton County, Illinois (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-05-31

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
399282 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399283 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399284 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399285 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399286 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399287 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399288 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399289 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399290 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399291 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399292 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399293 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399294 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399295 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399296 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399297 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399298 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399299 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399300 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
399301 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975724 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975725 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975726 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975727 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975728 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975729 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975730 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975731 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975732 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975733 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975734 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975735 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975736 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975737 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975738 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975739 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975740 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975741 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975742 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
975743 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
WBZ4F5PFSZN4 Audra Miles Auditee
3095470901 Christina J. Robb Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Federal Insurance and Loans Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Fulton County, Illinois and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: Fulton County, Illinois has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate for the year ended November 30, 2023. Fulton County, Illinois did not have any federal insurance, loans or federal loan guarantees in effect during the year ended November 30, 2023.

Finding Details

Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk
Condition The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk