Finding 1147453 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-07-10
Audit: 361959
Organization: Homeward Pikes Peak (CO)
Auditor: Biggskofford

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There was a significant deficiency in the reconciliation of grants receivable due to software changes and lack of independent review.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over financial reporting were inadequate, leading to potential misstatements in financial statements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement monthly reconciliations of the receivable ledger to the general ledger, investigate discrepancies promptly, and ensure an independent review of the reconciliation process.

Finding Text

Reconciliation of Grants Receivable Significant deficiency Condition: As a result of our audit procedures, we proposed adjustments to grants receivable, which resulted in a material change in grants receivable and revenue recognized during the period under audit. Criteria: Adequate internal control functions over the financial reporting process. Cause: The Organization changed accounting software during the year and had difficulty reconciling the account between the two software systems. Additionally, there was not an independent review of grants receivable by someone other than the preparer. Effect: Misstatement of the Organization's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. Recommendation: We recommend that the receivable ledger be reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Any differences should be investigated and resolved as soon as possible, and there should be an independent review of the reconciliation. This practice serves as a check on the accuracy of the record keeping process and maintains the accounts receivable on a more timely and accurate basis. View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 571010 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 571011 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1147452 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $1.38M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $164,501