Finding 1102128 (2023-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-03-05
Audit: 344799
Organization: Belforest Water Systems, Inc. (AL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The System failed to submit quarterly financial reports on time and with accurate information for two quarters in 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with grant criteria requiring reports within 30 days of quarter end is not being met, risking grant cancellation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should establish a control system to ensure timely and accurate reporting, with a completion target of February 28, 2025.

Finding Text

2023-003 – Delinquent and Inaccurate Quarterly Reporting to Lenders – Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance/Material Noncompliance ALN and Title: 10.760, Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities Award Year: 2018 Criteria – Grant requires submission of quarterly financial reports within 30 days of quarter end. Condition – The System did not submit quarterly reports for 2 quarters in 2023 and submitted 2 quarters after the due date. Additionally, the information that was submitted was not complete and accurate. Cause – There is no control to ensure reports are accurately and timely filed. Effect – The grantor could cancel the grant and any future awards due to lack of compliance. Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend management implement a control to ensure that reports related to their grant funding are accurately and timely filed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action – The System agrees with the finding and the Business Manager and the Board of Directors will work together to implement a control that sufficiently addresses the reporting requirements of federal awards and agreements. Responsible Officials – Business Manager, Marinda Turner. Timeline and Estimated Completion Date – February 28, 2025

Categories

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 525686 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $1.42M