Finding 1225601 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
ABC
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-08-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization recorded grant revenue for funds not yet earned, violating accounting principles.
  • Impact: This led to a decrease of $195,245 in both grants receivable and grant revenue.
  • Follow-Up: Review all grant agreements to ensure proper recording of receivables based on agreement terms.

Finding Text

Criteria: Generally accepted accounting principles prohibit recording revenue for grant funds that have not yet been earned. Condition: The Organization recorded within grant revenue and accounts receivable, grant funds that had notyet been earned in accordance with the grant terms.Effect: The adjustment to accounts receivable had the effect of decreasing grants receivable by $195,245 and decreasing grant revenue by $195,245. Cause: The improper recording of accounts receivable was identified during audit procedures conducted over revenue recognition for the major programs.Recommendation: The Organization should review all grant agreements related to grant payments receivedand based upon the terms of the agreement determine if recording a receivable is appropriate.Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with finding and will follow prescribed recommendation.

Corrective Action Plan

Criteria: Generally accepted accounting principles prohibit recording revenue for grant funds that have not yet been earned. Condition: The Organization recorded within grant revenue and accounts receivable, grant funds that had notyet been earned in accordance with the grant terms.Effect: The adjustment to accounts receivable had the effect of decreasing grants receivable by $195,245 and decreasing grant revenue by $195,245. Cause: The improper recording of accounts receivable was identified during audit procedures conducted over revenue recognition for the major programs.Recommendation: The Organization should review all grant agreements related to grant payments receivedand based upon the terms of the agreement determine if recording a receivable is appropriate.Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with finding and will follow prescribed recommendation.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1225602 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.493 Senior Services Capacity Expansion in Atlanta, GA $1.41M
14.218 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS $526,832
21.027 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS $310,917