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Finding #2022-004 ? Material Adjustments (Prior Year Finding #2021-004) Condition: The auditor recorded numerous adjusting journal entries to adjust District account balances. We deem these entries to be significant in relation to the financial statements. Since the District did not make these adjustments in its accounting system prior to the audit, a material weakness was determined to exist in the District?s internal controls. Criteria: Material adjusting journal entries not prepared by the District before the audit are considered an internal control weakness. Cause: The District did not have procedures in place to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger prior to the audit. Effect: This means that the proper recording and reporting of financial information may not occur within a timely manner. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure account balances are properly recorded in a timely manner. Response: The District will work to establish policies and procedures to reduce the number of adjusting journal entries proposed by the auditor.