Audit 34067

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$3.24M
Findings
4
Programs
1
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-08-14

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
33926 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
33927 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
610368 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P
610369 2022-001 Significant Deficiency Yes P

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $2.18M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
UCM6ZL7Z6LG3 Darrell Moore Auditee
5737510619 Bobbie Murray Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for the year ended December 31, 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 Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, it is not intended and does not present the cash basis financial position of changes in net position of Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Therefore, some amounts presented in the schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.

Finding Details

2022-001 Internal Control Over Preparation of Financial Statements, Related Footnote Disclosures, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: Pursuant to SAS 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit, which affected the Association for the year ended December 31, 2022, we are required to report on whether the Association is able to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. The preparation of financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) requires internal controls over preventing, detecting and correcting misstatements of the accounting data, and drafting financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA. This finding was also reported as a finding in the December 31, 2021 report.Condition: The Association?s ability to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting is based, in part, on its reliance of the external auditors, who cannot by definition be considered part of the Association?s internal controls. Context: The Association has relied on its independent external auditors to assist in the drafting of the financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Effect: With respect to ensuring that there are no misstatements or omissions that would be considered to be significant to the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA, the Association relies on its external auditors for assistance with the cash basis method of accounting. Cause of Condition: In evaluating the control environment of the Association, we considered the abilities of the Association?s accountant, and though proficient in recording daily transactions, did not demonstrate abilities we considered necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements, or the ability to draft the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Directors be aware of the internal control deficiencies over financial reporting. And, if possible, implement procedures to ensure that the Association has the expertise necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements and be capable of drafting the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Board believes it has personnel who possess suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee services the auditor provides in assisting with financial statement presentation which requires a lower level of technical knowledge than the competence required to prepare the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis of accounting.
2022-001 Internal Control Over Preparation of Financial Statements, Related Footnote Disclosures, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: Pursuant to SAS 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit, which affected the Association for the year ended December 31, 2022, we are required to report on whether the Association is able to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. The preparation of financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) requires internal controls over preventing, detecting and correcting misstatements of the accounting data, and drafting financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA. This finding was also reported as a finding in the December 31, 2021 report.Condition: The Association?s ability to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting is based, in part, on its reliance of the external auditors, who cannot by definition be considered part of the Association?s internal controls. Context: The Association has relied on its independent external auditors to assist in the drafting of the financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Effect: With respect to ensuring that there are no misstatements or omissions that would be considered to be significant to the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA, the Association relies on its external auditors for assistance with the cash basis method of accounting. Cause of Condition: In evaluating the control environment of the Association, we considered the abilities of the Association?s accountant, and though proficient in recording daily transactions, did not demonstrate abilities we considered necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements, or the ability to draft the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Directors be aware of the internal control deficiencies over financial reporting. And, if possible, implement procedures to ensure that the Association has the expertise necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements and be capable of drafting the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Board believes it has personnel who possess suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee services the auditor provides in assisting with financial statement presentation which requires a lower level of technical knowledge than the competence required to prepare the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis of accounting.
2022-001 Internal Control Over Preparation of Financial Statements, Related Footnote Disclosures, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: Pursuant to SAS 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit, which affected the Association for the year ended December 31, 2022, we are required to report on whether the Association is able to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. The preparation of financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) requires internal controls over preventing, detecting and correcting misstatements of the accounting data, and drafting financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA. This finding was also reported as a finding in the December 31, 2021 report.Condition: The Association?s ability to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting is based, in part, on its reliance of the external auditors, who cannot by definition be considered part of the Association?s internal controls. Context: The Association has relied on its independent external auditors to assist in the drafting of the financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Effect: With respect to ensuring that there are no misstatements or omissions that would be considered to be significant to the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA, the Association relies on its external auditors for assistance with the cash basis method of accounting. Cause of Condition: In evaluating the control environment of the Association, we considered the abilities of the Association?s accountant, and though proficient in recording daily transactions, did not demonstrate abilities we considered necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements, or the ability to draft the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Directors be aware of the internal control deficiencies over financial reporting. And, if possible, implement procedures to ensure that the Association has the expertise necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements and be capable of drafting the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Board believes it has personnel who possess suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee services the auditor provides in assisting with financial statement presentation which requires a lower level of technical knowledge than the competence required to prepare the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis of accounting.
2022-001 Internal Control Over Preparation of Financial Statements, Related Footnote Disclosures, and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Criteria: Pursuant to SAS 115, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit, which affected the Association for the year ended December 31, 2022, we are required to report on whether the Association is able to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. The preparation of financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) requires internal controls over preventing, detecting and correcting misstatements of the accounting data, and drafting financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA. This finding was also reported as a finding in the December 31, 2021 report.Condition: The Association?s ability to prepare financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting is based, in part, on its reliance of the external auditors, who cannot by definition be considered part of the Association?s internal controls. Context: The Association has relied on its independent external auditors to assist in the drafting of the financial statements, related footnote disclosures, and schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Effect: With respect to ensuring that there are no misstatements or omissions that would be considered to be significant to the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA, the Association relies on its external auditors for assistance with the cash basis method of accounting. Cause of Condition: In evaluating the control environment of the Association, we considered the abilities of the Association?s accountant, and though proficient in recording daily transactions, did not demonstrate abilities we considered necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements, or the ability to draft the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Recommendation: We recommend that the Board of Directors be aware of the internal control deficiencies over financial reporting. And, if possible, implement procedures to ensure that the Association has the expertise necessary to prevent, detect and correct misstatements and be capable of drafting the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis method of accounting. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Board believes it has personnel who possess suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee services the auditor provides in assisting with financial statement presentation which requires a lower level of technical knowledge than the competence required to prepare the financial statements, related footnote disclosures and SEFA in accordance with the cash basis of accounting.