Finding 16319 (2022-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-10-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District relies on the auditor to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, indicating a lack of internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls should ensure that any misstatements in the schedule are prevented or detected.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The auditor will provide ongoing training to District personnel to enhance their understanding and management of the schedule.

Finding Text

2022-004 Drafting Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Related Notes Condition: Like other entities of similar size, the District requires the assistance of the auditor to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Criteria: Internal controls over preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards should be in place to provide reasonable assurance that a misstatement in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards would be prevented or detected. Cause: Management relies on the auditor to assist with the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The District's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct misstatements in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Auditor's Recommendation: The auditor will continue to work with the District, providing information and training when necessary, to make the District?s personnel more knowledgeable about its responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Management Response: The control deficiency has been discussed with the District's Board and they acknowledge their responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The District accepts responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Due to the technical nature of preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and due to limited resources, the District does not anticipate the need for this assistance to change in the foreseeable future.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-004 Drafting Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Related Notes Condition: Like other entities of similar size, the District requires the assistance of the auditor to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards in accordance with the Uniform Guidance. Criteria: Internal controls over preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards should be in place to provide reasonable assurance that a misstatement in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards would be prevented or detected. Cause: Management relies on the auditor to assist with the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: The District's system of internal control may not prevent, detect, or correct misstatements in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Auditor's Recommendation: The auditor will continue to work with the District, providing information and training when necessary, to make the District?s personnel more knowledgeable about its responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Management Response: The control deficiency has been discussed with the District?s Board and they acknowledge their responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The District accepts responsibility for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Due to the technical nature of preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and due to limited resources, the District does not anticipate the need for this assistance to change in the foreseeable future. Contact Person: Dawn Bauer Anticipated Completion: Not Applicable

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $1.33M