Finding 384397 (2023-001)

Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Condition: There is minimal segregation of duties among personnel involved in the accounting function. Criteria or Specific Requirement: A proper segregation of duties is an important component of a system of strong internal controls and should be implemented if possible. Cause: There are a small number of personnel to whom to allocate responsibilities in accounting functions. Effect: A lack of segregation of duties increase the risk that errors may occur and not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Repeat Finding: Yes, Prior year finding 2022-001. Recommendation: Responsibilities and duties should be segregated whenever possible. When this condition exists, management's and the board's close supervision and review of accounting information can help to prevent or detect errors and irregularities.