Finding 386833 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-28
Audit: 299158
Organization: City of Birmingham (AL)

AI Summary

  • Answer: There is a significant deficiency in our internal controls related to compliance reporting.
  • Trend: This issue has been recurring, indicating a pattern of non-compliance that needs urgent attention.
  • List: Recommended actions include reviewing current controls, enhancing training for staff, and implementing regular compliance audits.

Finding Text

Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance with Reporting

Corrective Action Plan

The Finance Department has made several additions to its staff as a part of its reorganization

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 386834 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 963275 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 963276 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $12.49M
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $10.38M
20.933 National Infrastructure Investments $4.50M
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $1.25M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $1.21M
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $831,029
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $448,104
14.269 Hurricane Sandy Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grants (cdbg-Dr) $309,821
16.835 Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation $275,000
93.243 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_projects of Regional and National Significance $263,038
14.900 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control in Privately-Owned Housing $229,292
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant $197,512
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $57,560
95.001 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program $55,508
94.013 Volunteers in Service to America $39,808
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $31,966
15.904 Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid $10,000
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $9,431
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $8,832
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $4,148
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $2,873
81.086 Conservation Research and Development $2,125