Audit 315374

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$12.92M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Organization: Nek Broadband (VT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-17

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478705 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - A
478706 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1055147 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - A
1055148 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - A

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.85M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
Z5EAK6ESNMF5 Christa Shute Auditee
8027937077 Connie Fellion Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: See notes to the FS De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A The schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of NEK Broadband under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2023. 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, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of NEK Broadband, it is not intended to, and does not, present the net position, changes in net position, or cash flows of NEK Broadband.
Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: See notes to the FS De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: N/A Expenditures 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, where in certain types of expenditures are not allowable or limited as to reimbursement. NEK Broadband has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as covered in 200.414 Indirect (F&A) costs.

Finding Details

Criteria: A strong control environment, establishes and maintains authorization limits by personnel levels over the approval and recording of journal entries. This control should include review and approval of changes to original journal entries when material. Conditions Found: During our audit, we noted the District did not have authorization limits by personnel over journal entries. Approval was noted for all journal entries tested, however, there was an instance where a material journal entry was changed and not approved. Cause: The District lacks authorization limits on journal entry review and approval. Effect: The lack of approval and establishment of authorization limits around general journal entries could result in errors and misrepresentations in the financial statements. The condition found appears to be systemic in nature and is considered to be a significant deficiency in internal controls around journal entry approval. Recommendation: We recommend that polices regarding journal entry review and approval be reviewed to determine that individuals at the appropriate level are assigned this important responsibility. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this recommendation and has implemented a policy in 2024.
Criteria: A strong control environment, establishes and maintains authorization limits by personnel levels over the approval and recording of journal entries. This control should include review and approval of changes to original journal entries when material. Conditions Found: During our audit, we noted the District did not have authorization limits by personnel over journal entries. Approval was noted for all journal entries tested, however, there was an instance where a material journal entry was changed and not approved. Cause: The District lacks authorization limits on journal entry review and approval. Effect: The lack of approval and establishment of authorization limits around general journal entries could result in errors and misrepresentations in the financial statements. The condition found appears to be systemic in nature and is considered to be a significant deficiency in internal controls around journal entry approval. Recommendation: We recommend that polices regarding journal entry review and approval be reviewed to determine that individuals at the appropriate level are assigned this important responsibility. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this recommendation and has implemented a policy in 2024.
Criteria: A strong control environment, establishes and maintains authorization limits by personnel levels over the approval and recording of journal entries. This control should include review and approval of changes to original journal entries when material. Conditions Found: During our audit, we noted the District did not have authorization limits by personnel over journal entries. Approval was noted for all journal entries tested, however, there was an instance where a material journal entry was changed and not approved. Cause: The District lacks authorization limits on journal entry review and approval. Effect: The lack of approval and establishment of authorization limits around general journal entries could result in errors and misrepresentations in the financial statements. The condition found appears to be systemic in nature and is considered to be a significant deficiency in internal controls around journal entry approval. Recommendation: We recommend that polices regarding journal entry review and approval be reviewed to determine that individuals at the appropriate level are assigned this important responsibility. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this recommendation and has implemented a policy in 2024.
Criteria: A strong control environment, establishes and maintains authorization limits by personnel levels over the approval and recording of journal entries. This control should include review and approval of changes to original journal entries when material. Conditions Found: During our audit, we noted the District did not have authorization limits by personnel over journal entries. Approval was noted for all journal entries tested, however, there was an instance where a material journal entry was changed and not approved. Cause: The District lacks authorization limits on journal entry review and approval. Effect: The lack of approval and establishment of authorization limits around general journal entries could result in errors and misrepresentations in the financial statements. The condition found appears to be systemic in nature and is considered to be a significant deficiency in internal controls around journal entry approval. Recommendation: We recommend that polices regarding journal entry review and approval be reviewed to determine that individuals at the appropriate level are assigned this important responsibility. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with this recommendation and has implemented a policy in 2024.