Audit 311954

FY End
2022-06-30
Total Expended
$3.07M
Findings
8
Programs
3
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-01-23

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
409869 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
409870 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
409871 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
409872 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
986311 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
986312 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
986313 2022-001 Material Weakness - P
986314 2022-001 Material Weakness - P

Contacts

Name Title Type
TBJEPJ59QZ73 Jeff Rogers Auditee
3048232800 William Behrens, CPA Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: Note 1.Basis of PresentationThe accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Belington Community Medical Services Association, Inc. (Organization) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2022. The information in this Schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Organization, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets or cash flows of the Organization. Additionally, due to the different reporting requirements of the financial statements from those of the above schedule, some amounts presented may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the financial statements.Note 2.Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesExpenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Note 3.Indirect CostsThe Organization does not seek reimbursement of indirect costs under its federal programs. Additionally, the Organization has never negotiated an indirect cost rate with its cognizant agency. Therefore, the Organization has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.
Finding number: 2022-001Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting are critical to ensuring that the financial statements and related footnotes are reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).Condition: During the audit, we noted that the Organization has not been accounting for construction in progress and the related note payable when payments to the contractor were made by the bank on behalf of the Organization. Additionally, the Organization accounted for the purchase of land as construction in progress.Cause: The contractor submitted certifications directly to the bank for payment on behalf of the Organization. The Organization also received a copy of the certification and notice that the bank released the payment to the contractor. However, the Organization failed to record the liability and asset in their internal financial statements.Effect: As a result, the land, fixed assets and the related note payable were understated.Recommendation: Construction assets and the related note payable should be recorded as construction is completed and the funds are released by the bank to the contractor.Management?s Response: The Organization will record future disbursements from the bank in the appropriate accounts in the period that the construction is completed and the loan is disbursed, as well as recording land purchases appropriately.