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Adjusting Journal Entries and Required Disclosures to the Financial Statements Auditor?s Recommendation: Although auditors may continue to provide such assistance both now and in the future, under this pronouncement, the City should continue to review and accept both proposed adjusting journal entri...
Adjusting Journal Entries and Required Disclosures to the Financial Statements Auditor?s Recommendation: Although auditors may continue to provide such assistance both now and in the future, under this pronouncement, the City should continue to review and accept both proposed adjusting journal entries and footnote disclosures, along with the draft financial statements. City?s Response: The City Auditor, Lens Martial, has received, reviewed and approved all journal entries, footnote disclosures and draft financial statements proposed for the current year audit and will continue to review similar information for the year ending May 31, 2023 and in future years. Further, the City believes it has a thorough understanding of these financial statements and has the ability to make informed judgments based on these financial statements.
2022-001 INADEQUATE SEGREGATION OF DUTIES Actions Planned ? The Authority is not in position to hire additional staff members for the sole purpose of eliminating the ?segregation of duties? finding from our audit. The Airport Office Administrator communicates with the Executive Director and com...
2022-001 INADEQUATE SEGREGATION OF DUTIES Actions Planned ? The Authority is not in position to hire additional staff members for the sole purpose of eliminating the ?segregation of duties? finding from our audit. The Airport Office Administrator communicates with the Executive Director and commission members regarding all major account transactions, including the recording of recurring and non-recurring journal entry adjustments. The commission meets monthly and closely monitors the financial information provided to them. Official Responsible ? Airport Office Administrator Planned Completion Date ? On-going monitoring Disagreement with Finding ? None ? The Authority concurs with the finding. Plan to Monitor ? The Authority is aware of the situation and will monitor, as it deems appropriate. Monitoring will include commission member oversight for the interim and year-end reporting.
AGING CLUSTER ? Assistance Listing No. 93.AGING Recommendation: We recommend the Council review its payroll procedures over hourly employees to ensure all hours are properly accounted for by pay code in the final payroll. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with ...
AGING CLUSTER ? Assistance Listing No. 93.AGING Recommendation: We recommend the Council review its payroll procedures over hourly employees to ensure all hours are properly accounted for by pay code in the final payroll. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Fiscal staff will review timesheet formats and search for possible improvements to the existing templates. Since this incident occurred, the Council has split the former Fiscal Coordinator position into two separate roles. This allows each employee to spend additional time on a fewer number of employees during payroll and review each timesheet with a high level of detail. Fiscal staff will continue to focus on precautions to reduce risk of error and employees will be encouraged to review their paystubs after each pay period. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Becky Walter, Fiscal Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2023
Community Development Block Grants ? Assistance Listing No. 14.228 Recommendation: We recommend preparing the required reports under the CDBG program to be ready for uploading to the portal once it is accessible to ensure reporting requirements are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding...
Community Development Block Grants ? Assistance Listing No. 14.228 Recommendation: We recommend preparing the required reports under the CDBG program to be ready for uploading to the portal once it is accessible to ensure reporting requirements are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Program Director will work with the Fiscal Office to ensure all reporting requirements are met prior to the deadline, regardless of ability to submit. This plan will ensure past, current, and future reporting requirements are met. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Anita Cameron, NLF Director and Becky Walter, Fiscal Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2023
Finding 35396 (2022-004)
Significant Deficiency 2022
2022-004 Reporting Requirements for Federally Funded Projects - U.S. Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, (Assistance Listing #21.027). Name of Contact Person Responsible...
2022-004 Reporting Requirements for Federally Funded Projects - U.S. Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, (Assistance Listing #21.027). Name of Contact Person Responsible for Correction Action Plan: Sean Townsend, County Administrator Corrective Action Plan: The county has adopted a new Grant policy and procedures to ensure timely and accurate grant submissions. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2023.
2022-003 Health Centers Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: Management should consider increasing the frequency of its self-reviews of patient encounters or expanding its sample sizes in addition to providing additional training for front desk staff regarding the col...
2022-003 Health Centers Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: Management should consider increasing the frequency of its self-reviews of patient encounters or expanding its sample sizes in addition to providing additional training for front desk staff regarding the collection and verification of patient information for each patient. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: 1) Expired sliding fee application Design, implement, and review a monthly report to ensure that the appropriate employees are making the Financial Assistance (FA) and Sliding Fee Discount Program adjustments. Every 2 months ? internal audits of FA and Self Pay patient accounts will be completed and documented. Additional training will be completed and documented for all Revenue Cycle Team members. We will review Discount Program along with Financial Assistance policies and procedures and discuss our financial policy related to ? Sliding Fee Scale. 2) Incorrectly assigned discount due to brief variation in sliding fee tables to expand the number of patients eligible to receive discounts. Heartland?s policies and procedures clearly reflect that the sliding fee scale discount program will only be extended to eligible patients up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The Revenue Cycle Manager and CFO will ensure on a every 2-month basis that no slides will be given to ineligible patients based on income and family size. This monthly review will be documented, approved, and filed by fiscal year. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Michael Cohlman, CFO and Katie Saucedo, Revenue Cycle Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 4/1/23
The District?s finding for not having adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements was solely because the district did not know about the federal requirement to monitor all certified payrolls paid by the contractors who provided the portable to the vendor the Distri...
The District?s finding for not having adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements was solely because the district did not know about the federal requirement to monitor all certified payrolls paid by the contractors who provided the portable to the vendor the District purchased from. Upon learning that the District is required to monitor certified payrolls paid by contractors and subcontractors who provide products to our vendors, the District will request certified payrolls from our vendors ensuring prevailing wages are paid from any corresponding contractor and subcontractor prior to final payment.
We plan to hire a new individual in the Finance Department who is a level below myself and give the responsibility of the preparation of the PRF, so that I can be the reviewer of the PRF report to ensure that it is accurate.
We plan to hire a new individual in the Finance Department who is a level below myself and give the responsibility of the preparation of the PRF, so that I can be the reviewer of the PRF report to ensure that it is accurate.
Finding 35377 (2022-005)
Significant Deficiency 2022
ELIGIBILITY Recommendation: The County should implement additional procedures to provide reasonable assurance that necessary documentation is properly input in MAXIS. Case file reviews should be performed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit findin...
ELIGIBILITY Recommendation: The County should implement additional procedures to provide reasonable assurance that necessary documentation is properly input in MAXIS. Case file reviews should be performed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: Supervisor will sample and perform a quality review on a quarterly basis to ensure case workers are accurately assessing eligibility. Review will be documented. Supervisor will review at least 1 casefile for each caseworker per quarter and randomly pull additional cases from new caseworkers. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: LoAnn Shepard, Eligibility Supervisor Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2023
2022-004 Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Full-Service Community Schools; and Promise Neighborhoods ? Assistance Listing No. 84.215J Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review their policies and procedures surrounding federal grants administration and ensure a review process is in p...
2022-004 Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Full-Service Community Schools; and Promise Neighborhoods ? Assistance Listing No. 84.215J Recommendation: We recommend that the organization review their policies and procedures surrounding federal grants administration and ensure a review process is in place to ensure that all necessary compliance requirements are met and the organization?s records are complete to support all reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Grant Manager utilizes fluxx grant management system which documents all submission of grant reports and maintains documentation support. Finance as well has organized a filing system organized by department and then list accounting function as well as report assistance for grants. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Anthony Conley Grant Manager / Compliance Specialist Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023
2022-002 Segregation of Duties Recommendation: The organization should evaluate their financial reporting processes and controls, including the segregation of duties among its internal staff (including the number of internal staff), to determine whether additional controls over the financial reporti...
2022-002 Segregation of Duties Recommendation: The organization should evaluate their financial reporting processes and controls, including the segregation of duties among its internal staff (including the number of internal staff), to determine whether additional controls over the financial reporting function can be implemented to provide reasonable assurance that financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Assemble a finance team and identify finance function roles for staffing and personnel. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sam Jones, Outsourced CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023
2022-001 Financial Statement Preparation and Adjusting Journal Entries Recommendation: The organization should evaluate their financial reporting processes and controls, including the expertise of its internal staff, to determine whether additional controls over the preparation of annual financial s...
2022-001 Financial Statement Preparation and Adjusting Journal Entries Recommendation: The organization should evaluate their financial reporting processes and controls, including the expertise of its internal staff, to determine whether additional controls over the preparation of annual financial statements can be implemented to provide reasonable assurance that financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Assemble an accounting team with designated roles including expert experience and perform policy written period ending procedures on time to assure accuracy in the financial. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sam Jones, Outsourced CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023
Finding No. 2022-001: Financial Statement and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Preparation Responsible Individuals: Fran White, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: The Organization has accepted the risk associated with the finding regarding the preparation of the financial st...
Finding No. 2022-001: Financial Statement and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Preparation Responsible Individuals: Fran White, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: The Organization has accepted the risk associated with the finding regarding the preparation of the financial statements, and will continue to have the independent auditor prepare the annual financial statements. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
2022-006 Controls Over Reporting See Internal Control finding 2022-004.
2022-006 Controls Over Reporting See Internal Control finding 2022-004.
2022-005 Controls Over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs See Internal Control finding 2022-003.
2022-005 Controls Over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs See Internal Control finding 2022-003.
2022-003 Controls Over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Recommendation: The Organization should review their established policies and procedures for effectiveness and ensure all employees adhere to all established procedures. Additionally, management should ensure all costs charged to the progr...
2022-003 Controls Over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Recommendation: The Organization should review their established policies and procedures for effectiveness and ensure all employees adhere to all established procedures. Additionally, management should ensure all costs charged to the program are allowable under the grant guidelines. Corrective Action Plan: United Way of Acadiana has welcomed a new Finance Director with experience in establishing internal controls. We are committed to implementing comprehensive internal controls that encompass enhancing financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory standards; budget oversight, risk management and expenditure and cash flow management.
Management is in agreement with this finding and was aware of the Organization?s manual process to approve and store physical copies of pay rate approval, which could potentially create risk of losing physical copies. In September 2022, the Organization has modified this process to allow managers to...
Management is in agreement with this finding and was aware of the Organization?s manual process to approve and store physical copies of pay rate approval, which could potentially create risk of losing physical copies. In September 2022, the Organization has modified this process to allow managers to virtually approve and store digital copies of pay rate documentation.
Material Adjustments Description of Finding: The auditor found that The Entity relied on auditors to propose entries after audit procedures and had not recorded entries needed at the time of the audit. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management concurs with this finding. Corrective ...
Material Adjustments Description of Finding: The auditor found that The Entity relied on auditors to propose entries after audit procedures and had not recorded entries needed at the time of the audit. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management concurs with this finding. Corrective Action: During the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, the Entity employed the services of an experienced contract accountant. Performance was evaluated regularly and the decision was made to terminate her services for inadequate performance and a new accountant was hired internally. Management has provided training to the new accountant and has coordinate processes with external auditor to insure accurate interim reporting in the future. The Entity will continue to incorporate financial reporting internal controls to detect material adjustments, prevent materially misstated financial statements, and increase the accuracy of interim financial reports used by management.
Segregation of Duties: Description of Finding: The auditor found that duties were not segregated in a number of areas where small adjustments to the policies of the Entity could help to further facilitate this important control. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management concurs with...
Segregation of Duties: Description of Finding: The auditor found that duties were not segregated in a number of areas where small adjustments to the policies of the Entity could help to further facilitate this important control. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management concurs with this finding. Corrective Action: Management has issued written policies and required training of all employees that handle financial transactions and will continually evaluate processes to find ways to segregate duties where possible. Management and the board of directors will continue to oversee operations closely requiring approvals for all transactions.
Finding 2022-002 Name of Contact Person: Debra Hansen, Accounting Manager ? Grants and Gifts Corrective Action Plan: Effective May 2023, MMC ? Dickinson converted to the MCHS, Inc accounting systems and its accounting staff fully joined the MCHS, Inc centralized accounting team by August 2023, su...
Finding 2022-002 Name of Contact Person: Debra Hansen, Accounting Manager ? Grants and Gifts Corrective Action Plan: Effective May 2023, MMC ? Dickinson converted to the MCHS, Inc accounting systems and its accounting staff fully joined the MCHS, Inc centralized accounting team by August 2023, such that the MCHS system of controls now extend to MMC-Dickinson. Specifically with these changes, grant accounting duties are also transitioning to the MCHS grant accounting team which extends MCHS system of controls over grant accounting to MMC-Dickinson to ensure accurate and timely completion of the Schedule. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2023
Finding 2022-003 Name of Contact Person: Debra Hansen, Accounting Manager ? Grants and Gifts Corrective Action Plan: Effective May 2023, MMC ? Dickinson converted to the MCHS, Inc accounting systems and its accounting staff fully joined the MCHS, Inc centralized accounting team by August 2023, such...
Finding 2022-003 Name of Contact Person: Debra Hansen, Accounting Manager ? Grants and Gifts Corrective Action Plan: Effective May 2023, MMC ? Dickinson converted to the MCHS, Inc accounting systems and its accounting staff fully joined the MCHS, Inc centralized accounting team by August 2023, such that the MCHS system of controls now extend to MMC-Dickinson. With these changes, the MCHS Treasury department will include MMC-Dickinson and this debt in their system of controls and processes which includes monitoring the debt and related reserve accounts for compliance with debt service reserve requirements. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2023
Finding 2022-004 Name of Contact Person: Dan Fischer, Internal Consultant (former Controller) Corrective Action Plan: In early 2022, the team calculating physician compensation costs eligible for reporting in the HRSA portal experienced turnover of staff and thorough review of new staff?s work wa...
Finding 2022-004 Name of Contact Person: Dan Fischer, Internal Consultant (former Controller) Corrective Action Plan: In early 2022, the team calculating physician compensation costs eligible for reporting in the HRSA portal experienced turnover of staff and thorough review of new staff?s work was not completed for several months. Although expenses were overstated in the portal, the grant was not overcharged as lower expenses reported for physician compensation costs would have been replaced by increasing the amount related to additional eligible lost revenues. Management will implement review procedures for eligible physician compensation costs to ensure expenditures to the portal are accurate. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2023
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Planned Corrective Actions: We will re-enforce the use of the mov in/recertification file checklist as a tool for project managers to utilize. We will also conduct at a minimum, semiannual in-house refresher sessions. In addition, we will conduct file reviews for move ins and perform random file aud...
Planned Corrective Actions: We will re-enforce the use of the mov in/recertification file checklist as a tool for project managers to utilize. We will also conduct at a minimum, semiannual in-house refresher sessions. In addition, we will conduct file reviews for move ins and perform random file audits on annual recertifications.
We are in receipt of the findings required to be reported by the single audit for Period 2 and Period 3 reporting for payments received from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), specifically, regarding discrepancies in the reporting requirements and auditing for the above period for the PRF. Management d...
We are in receipt of the findings required to be reported by the single audit for Period 2 and Period 3 reporting for payments received from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), specifically, regarding discrepancies in the reporting requirements and auditing for the above period for the PRF. Management does not dispute the finding. Subsequent to the completion of the FY 2021 single audit and the completion of reporting for periods 2 and 3, the district has prioritized the development of policies over financial reporting processes for all future periods of PRF reporting and auditing. The district will perform detailed analysis of the reporting requirements in accordance with the guidelines set forth by HRSA. The hospital CEO, Kelly Park, will oversee this to ensure that this is accomplished. The district will also provide its? consultants and information to be submitted to HRSA for accuracy. The district has already implemented these new procedures for period 4 reporting, and is confident that all future submissions will be correct. The Corrective Action Plan will be implemented by September 30, 2023.
Planned Corrective Action: It is cost prohibitive for the City of Kearney to hire sufficient personnel in order to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different portions of a transaction. However, the City of Kearney will evaluate the distribution of duties to cur...
Planned Corrective Action: It is cost prohibitive for the City of Kearney to hire sufficient personnel in order to assign responsibilities in such a way that different employees handle different portions of a transaction. However, the City of Kearney will evaluate the distribution of duties to current employees and closely monitor all accounting functions.
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