Finding 1055129 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
ABGHILM
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-17
Audit: 315322
Organization: Township of Berkeley (NJ)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Township's general ledger was not maintained on time, leading to potential inaccuracies in financial reporting.
  • Impacted Requirements: Effective internal controls are necessary to prevent misstatements and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement internal control policies to ensure timely and accurate maintenance of the general ledger.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 Information on the State Program: 􀁸 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria or Specific Requirement: In accordance with maintaining an internal control environment that is effective in prevention and/or identification of potential financial statement misstatement and/or misclassification, the Township should maintain a complete and accurate general ledger system. Condition: The general ledger was not timely maintained in the Townships financial reporting system. Questioned Costs: None Noted. Context: During our testing we noted several material journal entries were required to bring the accounts into compliance with the regulatory basis of accounting. Effect: The Township did not have timely support for general ledger balances and transactions. Cause: The Township did not timely maintain accurate subsidiary records. Recommendation: That internal control policies and procedures should be developed to properly maintain a timely and accurate general ledger system. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The responsible officials will address the matter as part of their corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 478687 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.03M
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $347,138
97.029 Flood Mitigation Assistance $120,148
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $26,263
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (safer) $21,500