Finding 1241183 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-10-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization's financial statements needed significant adjustments to comply with accounting principles due to timing errors in recording transactions.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls were lacking, particularly during the transition of the Executive Director, affecting the accuracy of revenue and receivable recording.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement robust controls to ensure all transactions are recorded in the correct period, aligning with both accounting standards and grant agreements.

Finding Text

Criteria: The Organization should have internal controls in place to ensure that all transactions are recorded in the proper period in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition: The financial statements required material adjustments to be in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that were identified by our audit procedures. Context: There was turnover in the Executive Director position at the Organization halfway through the year. While the new Executive Director is extremely knowledgeable, he is still obtaining an understanding of all of the different grants held by the Organization. Effect: There were material adjustments required to correct the financial statements. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization implement controls to ensure that revenues and receivables are recorded in the correct period in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as their grant agreements. Responsible Official’s Response: Management agrees and will implement procedures to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Corrective Action Plan

The Organization will implement controls and procedures to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1241174 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241175 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241176 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241177 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241178 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241179 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241180 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241181 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1241182 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
12.420 MILITARY MEDICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT $520,305
93.279 DRUG USE AND ADDICTION RESEARCH PROGRAMS $226,714
93.847 DIABETES, DIGESTIVE, AND KIDNEY DISEASES EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH $67,692
93.213 RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH $10,033
93.855 ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH $3,935
93.866 AGING RESEARCH $1,725