Finding 400670 (2023-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-12

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Inadequate review processes led to deficiencies in transaction oversight and financial reporting.
  • Impacted Requirements: Controls must be designed to prevent or detect noncompliance as per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement consistent reviews of expenses and reports, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

Finding Text

Criteria Per Part 6 of the Compliance Supplement, controls need to be designed such that they would prevent or detect potential noncompliance. Management should implement control activities through policies. Condition In testing performed over several accounts, the Auditors identified multiple deficiencies that were the result of missing review processes over transactions and financial statement close procedures. Refer to finding 2023-001 for more details. Cause The Organization’s policies and processes regarding review of underlying detail of program expenses and reporting were not consistently applied. Effect Material errors may not be detected or corrected in a timely manner. Questioned Costs None reported. Context The condition noted above was identified during our procedures related to Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Reporting. Identification as a Repeat Finding Yes. Recommendation We recommend that the Organization detail review, and consistently follow, established policies and processes of detail review, including vouching to supporting documents, of expenses and reports.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the assessment and has implemented steps at the beginning of the fiscal year 2023-2024 to address this issue. The organization has transitioned its accounting software to QuickBooks Online to enhance efficiency and streamline processes within the accounting department. Additionally, a thorough review of procedures has been conducted, and measures have been implemented to mitigate the previous impact of employee turnover. These strategic initiatives are expected to rectify the identified deficiency and contribute to improved effectiveness and efficiency within the accounting department.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400669 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 400671 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 400672 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 977111 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 977112 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 977113 2023-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 977114 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.658 Foster Care Title IV-E $420,175
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $180,449
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $113,083
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $94,234
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families - Family Visitations $26,429
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $24,990