Audit 310186

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$27.24M
Findings
24
Programs
12
Organization: United Planning Organization (DC)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-06-26
Auditor: Sb & Company LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
403038 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403039 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403040 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403041 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403042 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403043 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403044 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403045 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403046 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403047 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403048 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
403049 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979480 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979481 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979482 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979483 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979484 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979485 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979486 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979487 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979488 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979489 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979490 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P
979491 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
PDL7UK56DB71 Andrew Harris Auditee
2022384609 Monique Booker Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: All Federal grant operations of United Planning Organization (UPO) are included in the scope of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (the Single Audit) for the year ended September 30, 2023. The Single Audit was performed in accordance with the provisions of the OMB Compliance Supplement (the Compliance Supplement). Compliance testing of all requirements, as described in the Compliance Supplement, was performed for the major grant programs noted below. The programs on the schedule of expenditures of Federal awards represent all Federal award programs for fiscal year 2023 cash or non-cash expenditure activities. For our Single Audit testing, we tested Federal award programs to ensure coverage of at least 40% of Federally granted funds. Our actual coverage was 56%. Expenditures reported on the accompanying schedule of expenditures of Federal awards (the Schedule) are reported in accordance with the cost principles contained in the Single Audit. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Management has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule includes the Federal award activity of UPO and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting

Finding Details

All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.
All Programs 2023-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Repeat Finding: No Condition: Certain asset and liability accounts were not reconciled as of September 30, 2023 prior to the start of the audit. There were 3 cash accounts and 1 accounts payable account that were not reconciled on a timely basis or not reconciled at all. An audit adjustment was made to correct the cash accounts in the general ledger. Criteria: Strong internal controls require that all accounts on the statement of financial position be reviewed and reconciled monthly and at year end. Cause: Management in the finance department did not properly review cash account reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Additionally, the year end accounts payable aging report was not properly reviewed by management of the finance department, which caused certain invoices to be improperly included in the aging reports. Effect: Financial statements generated throughout the year may not have been accurate and complete. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: We recommend that all general ledger accounts be reconciled on a monthly basis. A monthly financial close checklist should be utilized to identify and track all general ledger account reconciliations. This will reduce the occurrence of unreconciled general accounts and activity that may result in a material misstatement of the financial statements. We further recommend that management of the finance department review all reconciliations and investigate unreconciled differences. Lastly, we recommend that all system generated reports are reviewed for accuracy. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan See Schedule of Corrective Action Plan. Section III – Federal Award Findings None noted.