Views of Responsible Officials: Thank you for bringing these findings to our attention, as they clarify some issues we have faced in our internal controls. The following 3-step approach has been implemented to rectify these concerns. 1. Personnel Changes: In Q2 of 2024, the CEO began significant sta...
Views of Responsible Officials: Thank you for bringing these findings to our attention, as they clarify some issues we have faced in our internal controls. The following 3-step approach has been implemented to rectify these concerns. 1. Personnel Changes: In Q2 of 2024, the CEO began significant staffing changes within the accounting and finance department. First, the former internal CFO position was replaced by an external fractional CFO team following a thorough vetting process. The selected CFO team is led by a CPA and former auditor who understands internal control matters, processes, and procedures. As a part of a large national firm, the team has ample resources and has developed procedures for the monthly financial statement close to address the issues raised in this audit. Secondly, following the transition of the former Accounting Manager, we began recruiting for a Director of Finance position. This role will serve as the organization’s controller. We anticipate completing this recruitment effort and welcoming the new employee by Q3 2025. 2. Executive Oversight: Since Q2 2024, the COO and CEO have been more actively involved in the financial management of the organization. This has included effectively engaging department directors in the development and oversight of their respective budgets, reviewing financial reports monthly, and keeping the Board of Directors informed of fiscal matters on a regular basis. 3. Process Improvements: During the staffing changes mentioned above, it became clear that the organization lacked or had outdated protocols for many accounting functions. We are working to update/develop policies and procedures for the respective business processes. The updated financial manual will be available for staff to reference to ensure standard processes are followed in the future.