Management agrees with the finding and has implemented several corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes. Porchlight implemented new accounting software in 2025, Sage Intacct, which includes a grants dimension that allows the organization to track financial...
Management agrees with the finding and has implemented several corrective actions to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes. Porchlight implemented new accounting software in 2025, Sage Intacct, which includes a grants dimension that allows the organization to track financial activity by individual grant and sub‐grant at the transaction level. This system enables the preparation of detailed grant‐level financial reports, including profit and loss statements for individual grants. Internal accounting working papers further document detailed line‐item tracking instructions of grant revenues and expenditures. These processes provide improved transparency and audit support for grant expenditures. Indirect costs are now allocated using a nights‐of‐shelter allocation methodology, which is consistent with guidance provided by Porchlight’s government partner organizations. This methodology has been documented and is applied consistently across applicable programs. Monthly reconciliations of significant general ledger accounts are now performed and documented on a regular basis. These reconciliations are reviewed by the Executive Director, who is currently completing additional training in our new accounting processes to further support this oversight function. Management will continue monitoring the reconciliation process to ensure it is completed in a timely and consistent manner. Journal entries will be reviewed on a monthly basis during scheduled meetings between the Executive Director and the Finance Director to ensure proper documentation and approval. Cash disbursement controls have also been strengthened. Accounts Payable staff prepare a weekly payment list, which is reviewed and approved by the Finance Director. The Executive Director then performs a secondary review and signs checks or approves payments. ACH transactions are submitted to the bank by the AP accountant, and require final authorization through the bank’s online system by either the Executive Director, or the Finance Director when the Executive Director is unavailable. These procedures provide documented authorization of cash disbursements. Consistent financial reporting to the Board is in the final processes. The reporting component of the Sage Intacct implementation has required additional refinement, and we are working with outside consultants who are familiar with our specific system setup to ensure reporting processes operate effectively. Financial reports will be presented to the Board of Directors Finance Committee, which meets with the Executive Director and Finance Director every two months to review financial performance and discuss financial results. Financial statements will be prepared internally prior to the audit, which improves management oversight and reduces the need for audit adjustments. Additionally, Porchlight has significantly strengthened its finance department staffing. A new Finance Director began full‐time employment in June 2024. New Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accountants, as well as accounting assistants, have been hired and trained on Porchlight’s financial procedures and Sage Intacct. External accounting consultants have also been engaged to assist with audit preparation, reconciliations, and other accounting functions when additional capacity is needed. Management will continue to evaluate internal controls and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting and grant requirements. Person(s) Responsible: Halle Pollay Timing for Implementation: In Process