Audit 362373

FY End
2024-11-30
Total Expended
$3.78M
Findings
30
Programs
10
Organization: Hancock County, Illinois (IL)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-07-16

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
571439 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571440 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571441 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571442 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571443 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571444 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571445 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571446 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571447 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571448 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571449 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571450 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571451 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571452 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
571453 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147881 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147882 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147883 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147884 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147885 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147886 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147887 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147888 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147889 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147890 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147891 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147892 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147893 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147894 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P
1147895 2024-001 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

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

Title: Federal Insurance and Loans Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Hancock County, Illinois and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Hancock County, Illinois has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate for the year ended November 30, 2024. Hancock County, Illinois did not have any federal insurance, loans or federal loan guarantees in effect during the year ended November 30, 2024.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Hancock County, Illinois and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Hancock County, Illinois has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate for the year ended November 30, 2024. Hancock County, Illinois did not disburse any federal funds to subrecipients 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: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk
Condition :The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. The limited number of employees allows for a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria: Accounting duties of authorization, recording, and custodian should be segregated between employees to prevent financial misstatements and the opportunity for fraudulent behavior. Effect: With a limited number of employees and a lack of segregation of duties, the County is at a higher risk for errors or misappropriations. Cause: The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation: When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties: Mark Menn, County Board Chairman; Kris Pilkington, County Treasurer; Holly Wilde-Tillman, County Clerk