Audit 327114

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$1.28M
Findings
14
Programs
6
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-11-04

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
504531 2023-001 - Yes A
504532 2023-001 - Yes A
504533 2023-001 - Yes A
504534 2023-001 - Yes A
504535 2023-001 - Yes A
504536 2023-001 - Yes A
504537 2023-001 - Yes A
1080973 2023-001 - Yes A
1080974 2023-001 - Yes A
1080975 2023-001 - Yes A
1080976 2023-001 - Yes A
1080977 2023-001 - Yes A
1080978 2023-001 - Yes A
1080979 2023-001 - Yes A

Contacts

Name Title Type
HJ9FE3DNN7T9 Myrtle Nelson Auditee
6414230491 Jeremiah Nathan Schlegel Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: a Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate Unmodified opinions were issued on the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Title: b Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate A material weakness and two significant deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting were disclosed by the audit of the financial statements.
Title: c Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate The audit did not disclose any non-compliance which is material to the financial statements.
Title: d Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate A material weakness in internal control over the major programs were disclosed by the audit of the financial statements. No significant deficiencies in internal control over the major programs were disclosed by the audit of the financial statements.
Title: e Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate An unmodified opinion was issued on compliance with requirements applicable to the major programs.
Title: f Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate The audit disclosed no audit findings which were required to be reported in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.516.
Title: g Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate The major programs were: Assistance Listings Number 20.513 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities, Number 20.509 – Formula Grants for Rural Areas, and Number 11.307 – Economic Adjustment Assistance.
Title: h Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate The dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs was $750,000.
Title: i Accounting Policies: inancial statements that reflect its financial position, results of operations or changes in net assets, and, where appropriate, cash flows, Schedule of expenditures of Federal awards De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Auditee did not utilize the de minimis cost rate NIACOG did not qualify as a low-risk auditee.

Finding Details

Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.
Segregation of Duties Criteria – Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal control. A good system of internal control provides for adequate segregation of duties so no one individual handles a transaction from its inception to completion. In order to maintain proper internal control, duties should be segregated so the authorization, custody and recording of transactions are not under the control of the same employee. This segregation of duties helps prevent losses from employee error or dishonesty and maximizes the accuracy of the Agency’s financial statements. Condition – Generally, one individual has control over the following areas for the Agency: (1) Accounting system - record keeping for revenues, expenses and related reporting. (2) Receipts - collecting, depositing, journalizing and posting. (3) Payroll - changes to the master list, preparation and distribution. Cause – The Agency has a limited number of employees and procedures have not been designed to adequately segregate duties or provide compensating controls through additional oversight of transactions and processes. Effect – Inadequate segregation of duties could adversely affect the Agency’s ability to prevent or detect and correct misstatements, errors or misappropriation on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Recommendation – The Agency should review its control activities to obtain the maximum internal control possible under the circumstances utilizing currently available staff or Agency Board members to provide additional control through review of financial transactions, reconciliations and reports. Response – Due to the limited number of office employees, segregation of duties is very difficult. The fiscal officer will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible. Conclusion – Response accepted. This comment was repeated from the prior year.