Audit 357044

FY End
2024-11-30
Total Expended
$3.94M
Findings
38
Programs
18
Organization: Fulton County, Illinois (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-05-23

Organization Exclusion Status:

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
561447 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561448 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561449 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561450 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561451 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561452 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561453 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561454 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561455 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561456 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561457 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561458 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561459 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561460 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561461 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561462 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561463 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561464 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
561465 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137889 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137890 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137891 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137892 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137893 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137894 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137895 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137896 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137897 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137898 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137899 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137900 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137901 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137902 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137903 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137904 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137905 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137906 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1137907 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
WBZ4F5PFSZN4 Audra Miles Auditee
3095470901 Christina Robb, CPA 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 Fulton 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: Y Rate Explanation: Fulton County, Illinois has elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate for the year ended November 30, 2024. Fulton County, Illinois did not have any federal insurance, loans or federal loan guarantees in effect during the year ended November 30, 2024.

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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, 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 John Spangler, Fulton County Board Chairman Staci Mayall, County Treasurer Patrick O’Brian, County Clerk