Finding 1100530 (2024-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-02-20
Audit: 343248
Organization: Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust (ID)
Auditor: Wipfli LLP

AI Summary

  • Issue: Grant funds for easements were paid directly to the title company and not recorded in the Organization's financial records.
  • Trend: The pledge receivable is being recorded on a cash basis, which may not reflect the true financial position.
  • Recommendation: Ensure all grant funds are properly recorded in financial records and consider switching to an accrual basis for better accuracy.

Finding Text

The Organization received grants for the purchase of easements and a long-term pledge receivable. The grant funds were paid directly to the title company on behalf of the Organization and were not recorded by the Organization as part of their financial records. The pledge receivable was being recorded on the cash basis.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 524088 2024-001
    Material Weakness
  • 524089 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1100531 2024-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program $448,125
15.660 Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds $41,258
10.665 Schools and Roads - Grants to States $30,000
15.631 Partners for Fish and Wildlife $27,136