Finding 204811 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization has a combined negative net assets of ($891,761), indicating ongoing financial weakness despite some improvement.
  • Impacted Requirements: Continued negative net assets reflect deficiencies in internal controls and limited funding sources, affecting financial stability.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Increase Board oversight to develop a clear vision for securing additional funding from both governmental and non-governmental sources.

Finding Text

SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESS 2022 ? 001 Financial Statements Criteria: The Organization?s financial statements showed a combined negative net assets in several funds during the year ended June 30, 2022 (Repeat finding). Condition: The Organization?s financial statements showed a combined negative net assets of ($891,761) in several funds during the year ended June 30, 2022. While this figure represents a reduction in the combined negative net assets from the prior fiscal year, this represents a continuing financial weakness in the Organization, though the Organization does appear to have stabilized and begun to reverse the negative net assets. The Organization also has experienced diminishment of fundings in the past decade, primarily due to reductions in federal funding to both the Organization and certain of its public agency funders. Effect: The resulting cash flow situation has led in prior years to staff layoffs, furloughs, and other cost-cutting measures. Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and deficiency in internal control systems. Recommendation: There is a need for more Board oversight in providing short and long-term vision for the agency in seeking additional sources of governmental and non-governmental support.

Corrective Action Plan

SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESS 2022 ? 001 Financial Statements Name of contact person: Raymond Lankford, CEO Corrective Action: OPIC hired a new CEO, Chief Fiscal Officer, and a new Fund Development Consultant, to meet both short and long-term goals of sustained financial and program stability via development of new funding streams. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 204812 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 781253 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 781254 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.278 Wia Dislocated Worker Formula Grants $785,240
17.277 Workforce Investment Act (wia) National Emergency Grants $510,906
17.259 Wia Youth Activities $154,002
17.258 Wia Adult Program $49,099