Strengthen internal controls over year-end financial reporting to ensure timely completion of the audit by establishing a comprehensive audit timeline with milestone deadlines by February 28, 2026. Implement a detailed closing schedule and tracking process to monitor deadlines, beginning with monthl...
Strengthen internal controls over year-end financial reporting to ensure timely completion of the audit by establishing a comprehensive audit timeline with milestone deadlines by February 28, 2026. Implement a detailed closing schedule and tracking process to monitor deadlines, beginning with monthly financial close procedures and year-end close preparation by March 31, 2026. Ensure adequate staffing or external support during the financial statement preparation and audit process, including retention of qualified accounting consultant by April 30, 2026. Conduct periodic reviews to confirm compliance with federal Single Audit submission deadlines, with Executive Director oversight of audit progress reports by May 31, 2026. Prioritize completion of outstanding audit reports for fiscal years 2021-2024 with aggressive timeline: 2021 audit by June 30, 2026; 2022-2023 audits by September 30, 2026; 2024 audit by December 31, 2026. Establish year-round audit preparation procedures, including monthly reconciliations, quarterly financial reviews, and ongoing documentation organization to prevent delays.