Finding 394874 (2023-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-04-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks a proper internal control system for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, leading to potential inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with financial reporting standards is compromised, as the Schedule must be complete and accurate to meet federal guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls to ensure accurate preparation of the Schedule.

Finding Text

Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Financial Assistance Listing #14.128 Section 242 – Mortgage Insurance – Hospitals Department of Health and Human Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 COVID‐19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Applicable Federal Award Number and Year – Period 4 TIN #370645239 Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance ‐ Other Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the consolidated Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) and accompanying notes to the Schedule. Condition: The Organization does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. We were requested to draft the Schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the Schedule is not unusual as the Schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required when the Organization meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Organization would not be able to draft the Schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes, Finding 2022‐003. Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Organization’s Schedule and the internal controls that impact financial reporting. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Reporting HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 394873 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 394875 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 394876 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 394877 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 971315 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 971316 2023-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 971317 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 971318 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 971319 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.128 Mortgage Insurance_hospitals $12.75M
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $940,628