Audit 398531

Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying contract or service. Condition – Grant Draw Request #7 for $749,108 was submitted to the Cumberland Valley Area Development District for payment and approved on June 19, 2025 and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) development grant reimbursement was sent by CVADD the to the Organization’s dedicated ARC grant reimbursement bank account on July 3, 2025 and the contractor was subsequently and appropriately paid.. The ARC grant revenue and the associated capitalized expenditure were not recognized as revenue and receivable in the Organization’s accounting records. Effect – The Organization’s ARC grant revenue and capital expenditures were understated by $749,108. Recommendation – The Organization’s accountant should reconcile the dedicated ARC grant reimbursement account to the ARC draw requests submitted to Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Management’s Response – Management will consider the costs and benefits of implementing this recommendation, and with guidance from the Board of Directors proceed in the best interest of the organization.