Finding 1084874 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-11-20
Audit: 329052
Organization: Town of Livermore Falls (ME)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Town lacks a cash management policy, which is essential for safeguarding liquid assets.
  • Impacted Requirements: This finding violates 2 CFR sections 200.302(b)(6) and 200.305(b)(3), and it is a repeat issue from the previous year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Town should adopt a compliant cash management policy and establish internal controls to ensure adherence.

Finding Text

2023-006 - Cash Management Federal Program Information: ALN - 66.458 - Clean Water State Revolving Funds Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR section 200.302(b)(6)) & 2 CFR section 200.305(b) (3). Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Town did not have a cash management policy in place. Cause: The Town has experienced turnover in the Treasurer’s position over the past few years, which has delayed the policy implementation. Effect: The Town may not have adequate policy and procedures in place to safeguard its most liquid assets. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The population consisted of 6 out of 10 pay requisites deposit of reimbursements from the fiscal year were examined. Out of the 6 selections all 6 were not properly recorded. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding of 2022-007. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Town adopt a cash management policy that follows the Uniform Guidance and that the Town implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that the adopted policy is followed. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding and a version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Town of Livermore Falls.

Categories

Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 508426 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 508427 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 508428 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 508429 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 508430 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 508431 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 508432 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 508433 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 508434 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 508435 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 508436 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 508437 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 508438 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 508439 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084868 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1084869 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1084870 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1084871 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1084872 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084873 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1084875 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084876 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1084877 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1084878 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084879 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1084880 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1084881 2023-007
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $1.34M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $25,729
66.458 Clean Water State Revolving Fund $12,689