Audit 316494

FY End
2023-11-30
Total Expended
$1.04M
Findings
36
Programs
11
Organization: Hancock County, Illinois (IL)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-08-01

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
480265 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480266 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480267 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480268 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480269 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480270 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480271 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480272 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480273 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480274 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480275 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480276 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480277 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480278 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480279 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480280 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480281 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
480282 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056707 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056708 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056709 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056710 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056711 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056712 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056713 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056714 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056715 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056716 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056717 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056718 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056719 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056720 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056721 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056722 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056723 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1056724 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
N2KQN5N98PQ8 Kris Pilkington Auditee
2173573986 Kamryn Schrepfer Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

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

Finding Details

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