Finding 1206485 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-04-13
Audit: 398531
Auditor: 611374365

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization did not recognize $749,108 in ARC grant revenue and related expenses in its financial records.
  • Impacted Requirements: Standard accounting practices require revenue to be recognized in the period when the service is performed.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The accountant should reconcile the ARC grant reimbursement account with the submitted draw requests to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Finding Text

Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying contract or service. Condition – Grant Draw Request #7 for $749,108 was submitted to the Cumberland Valley Area Development District for payment and approved on June 19, 2025 and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) development grant reimbursement was sent by CVADD the to the Organization’s dedicated ARC grant reimbursement bank account on July 3, 2025 and the contractor was subsequently and appropriately paid.. The ARC grant revenue and the associated capitalized expenditure were not recognized as revenue and receivable in the Organization’s accounting records. Effect – The Organization’s ARC grant revenue and capital expenditures were understated by $749,108. Recommendation – The Organization’s accountant should reconcile the dedicated ARC grant reimbursement account to the ARC draw requests submitted to Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Management’s Response – Management will consider the costs and benefits of implementing this recommendation, and with guidance from the Board of Directors proceed in the best interest of the organization.

Corrective Action Plan

AUDIT FINDINGS Finding Reference Number: 2025-001 Description of Finding: Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying contract or service. Condition – Grant Draw Request #7 for $749,108 was submitted to the Cumberland Valley Area Development District for payment and approved on June 19, 2025 and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) development grant reimbursement was sent by CVADD the to the Organization’s dedicated ARC grant reimbursement bank account on July 3, 2025 and the contractor was subsequently and appropriately paid.. The ARC grant revenue and the associated capitalized expenditure were not recognized as revenue and receivable in the Organization’s accounting records. Effect – The Organization’s ARC grant revenue and capital expenditures were understated by $749,108. Recommendation – The Organization’s accountant should reconcile the dedicated ARC grant reimbursement account to the ARC draw requests submitted to Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management agrees with this finding Corrective Action: The Organization will work with its consultant accountants to verify federal funds expended at the end of the fiscal year and to account for any potential receivables. Name of Contact Person: Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Fallen@cms501c.com Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Sincerely yours, Frank Allen Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Appalachian Wildlife Foundation

Categories

Cash Management Period of Performance Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
23.002 APPALACHIAN AREA DEVELOPMENT $2.50M