Finding 1162179 (2022-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2025-11-10
Audit: 371990
Auditor: FROST PLLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization lacks an effective review and reconciliation process in its accounting practices.
  • Impacted Requirements: Transactions like revenue and expenses are not recognized in the correct periods, and accounts receivable should not be included.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop a standardized system for transaction recognition and ensure proper documentation for all recorded transactions.

Finding Text

We recommend the organization establish a more effective review and reconciliation process as a customary part of its accounting process. The organization should develop a standardized system that recognizes transactions such as revenue and expenses in the proper period. The organization should not have accounts receivable in its chart of accounts since it only recognizes revenue when received. It is also important for the organization to maintain support for these transactions and be able to support the period the transaction was recorded.

Corrective Action Plan

Management has reviewed the recommendation of its auditors to establish a more effective review and reconciliation process as a customary part of its accounting system that recognized transactions such as revenue and expenses in the proper period. It is also recommended that accounts receivable should not have accounts receivable in its chart of accounts since it only recognizes revenue when received. It was also suggested that the general ledger is reconciled on a quarterly basis to the supporting schedules. Management understands the recommendations set forth. Due to the nature of the business, USAPEEC will continue to use accounts receivables for reimbursable and invoiced transactions throughout the year, those accounts will be zeroed out at year end to accurately record the revenues for the year. Furthermore, Management will no longer record prepaid expenses but will expense them when invoices are paid. Examples of this are insurances, taxes, computer support, etc. Management also plans to reconcile on a quarterly basis for ease of reporting. New software is being implemented to help with the work load for existing employees in an effort to help streamline procedures and report more accurately.

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Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.601 MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM $4.29M
10.600 FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT COOPERATOR PROGRAM $1.07M
10.618 REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION PROGRAM $135,372