Finding 1174622 (2024-006)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-02-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Fixed asset records for the Head Start program are incomplete, with missing serial numbers for key equipment.
  • Impacted Requirements: The inability to identify items like refrigerators and stoves affects compliance and asset tracking.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure regular reconciliations are conducted and maintain updated records to prevent future discrepancies.

Finding Text

The fixed asset records for the Head Start program remain incomplete, with missing serial numbers for some larger equipment. Although updates have been made, certain items, such as refrigerators and stoves, could not be fully identified due to the inability to access serial numbers. Additionally, the physical fixed asset count, which was recommended to be conducted promptly, was not performed within the audit year. However, it has since been conducted, and future reconciliations have now been scheduled.

Corrective Action Plan

Management acknowledges the outstanding gaps in the fixed asset records. Although the physical inventory was conducted after the audit period, and reconciliations are now scheduled for regular future reviews.

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1174617 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174618 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174619 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174620 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174621 2024-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174623 2024-007
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1174624 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $1.98M
93.600 HEAD START $1.46M
93.568 LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE $436,250
10.558 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $165,767
81.042 WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS $151,620
93.569 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT $136,816
14.239 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM $44,165