United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-01: Segregation of Duties
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately.
Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-02: Maintenance of the General Ledger
Criteria: The Organization is responsible for preparing annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The records should be kept on an accrual basis to ensure accurate financial information is being reported to prevent critical financial decisions from being made on erroneous data.
Condition: The Organization currently maintains its general ledger on the cash basis throughout the year. Failure to record accruals of revenue and expenditures distorts the financial information that is provided to management and the Board.
Effect: Misleading financial information could be presented, which could lead to financial decisions being made on erroneous data.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure records are kept on an accrual basis.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement a procedure in which records are kept on the cash basis throughout the year and accrual adjustments be made at year end.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Passed through Georgia Department of Natural Resources,
Environmental Protection Division
Water Pollution Control State, Interstate, and Tribal Program Support
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 66.419
2023-03: Approval for expenditures
Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. Approvals should be noted on all expenditures by an individual outside of the recordkeeping and custody functions to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are allowable and appropriate for the Organization.
Condition: The Organization does not consistently document an approval process on source documents for expenditure.
Effect: Activities or costs that are not allowed or allowable could potentially be paid, as well as errors or intentional fraud could occur and not be detected timely by management in the normal course of their responsibilities.
Cause: There are no procedures in place to ensure source documents are consistently approved by a member of management prior to payment.
Identification of a repeat finding: No.
Recommendation: We recommend that a member of management or the Board of Directors review and authorize all disbursements, as well as travel reimbursements. This authorization should be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. We also recommend that care be taken to ensure the payee is not approving reimbursements to themselves and that a member of the Board approves those reimbursements.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 27 in this audit report.