Finding 384831 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal control components are not documented, risking their effectiveness.
  • Impacted Requirements: All employees must be aware of documented internal control processes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure documentation of control policies and procedures is completed as per the corrective action plan.

Finding Text

2023-002 Inadequate Documentation of the Components of Internal Control Criteria: The components of internal control and the related processes should be clearly documented and all employees should be aware of them. Condition: Although functioning controls are in place they have not been documented. Effect: There is a risk that G;ontrols may become ineffective due to staff turnover or deterioration of processes. Cause: The limited staff of WAID has precluded them from documenting control procedures. Identification of a repeat finding: This is a repeat finding from the June 30, 2021 audit. Recommendation: Document existing control policies and procedures. Management's Response: WAID agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan detailed in the following section.

Corrective Action Plan

WAID management will consider documenting its policies and procedures in the event duties need to be transitioned.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 384830 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384832 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384833 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384834 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384835 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961272 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961273 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961274 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961275 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961276 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961277 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $1.38M
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $250,572