Finding Text
Finding 2022 – 03
Property and Equipment
Federal Program - Emergency Solutions Grant CFDA 14.231
Criteria: A physical inventory of the property must be taken, and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years (2 CFR section 200.313(d)(2)).
Condition: The Organization has not taken physical inventory of its fixed assets purchased with grant funds.
Effect: Assets purchased may be lost, damaged or stolen and could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information.
Cause: The Organization does not have procedures in place to take inventory of equipment acquired under federal awards.
Recommendation: Implement an inventory policy and procedures to verify existence and condition of assets acquired with federal awards at least every two years.
Views of responsible officials: The Organization agrees with this finding and Program Directors will perform annual inventories of equipment within their respective departments.