Finding 1089291 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-12-03

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a lack of segregation of duties in the accounting function at the Decatur - Morgan County Port Authority.
  • Impacted Requirements: This condition prevents adequate separation of accounting tasks, which is a professional standard requirement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Disclose this control weakness to the Board of Directors as required by professional standards.

Finding Text

Context: During our consideration of the design and implementation of internal controls for the Decatur - Morgan County Port Authority, we noted that there is a lack of segregation of duties. Effect: This condition does not allow for the adequate separation of accounting tasks. Cause: This is typical for an organization of the size and complexity of the Decatur-Morgan Co. Port Authority. Recommendation: Professional standards require us to report that there is a lack of segregation of duties for the Authority’s accounting function. This lack of segregation is typical for an organization the size and complexity of the Authority. However, professional standards require that this control weakness be disclosed to the Board of Directors. Views of Management: Management agrees with the finding and recognizes that due to the size and complexity of the organization this weakness exists.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 512849 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 512850 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1089292 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
23.002 Appalachian Area Development $768,857