Finding 1175320 (2025-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-02-25
Audit: 389029
Auditor: ABDO LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Inadequate internal controls over reporting led to potential inaccuracies in submitted reports.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) for effective internal controls over federal awards was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement supervisory review and approval procedures for reports before submission to enhance accuracy.

Finding Text

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Reporting Condition: During our testing of reporting requirements, we noted that the Organization did not have adequate internal controls established to ensure the submission of complete and accurate required reports. We noted that reports were prepared by one individual without supervisory review or approval, and no other adequate internal control could be identified. Criteria: The Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires entities to establish and maintain effective internal control over federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the award. Cause: Management has not established procedures requiring review of reports prior to submission. Effect: As a result of the lack of internal controls over reporting, reports may be submitted with inaccurate information. Although no noncompliance was identified, this lack of internal controls increased the risk of inaccuracies not being detected and corrected. Context: The population subject to reporting requirements included one report. The sample size of one report was determined. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement internal control procedures over reporting, including supervisory review and approval of reports prior to submission. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action: As of September 30, 2024, SHN has implemented strengthened internal control procedures over reporting. Under the updated process, the accountant prepares all reimbursement requests, and the Consulting Controller performs a supervisory review and formal approval prior to submission. This review ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements before the accountant submits the final reports to the funding agency. Proposed completion date: Management will implement the above procedures immediately.

Categories

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1175312 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175313 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175314 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175315 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175316 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175317 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175318 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1175319 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.569 EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FOOD COMMODITIES) $4.03M
10.565 COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM $1.06M
10.568 EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS) $858,628
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $100,735