Finding 403501 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-06-27
Audit: 310590
Auditor: Chw LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls over financial reporting were not effectively maintained, leading to delays in year-end reconciliations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely review of reconciliations was not achieved during fiscal year 2022, affecting the integrity of financial reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance staffing and implement additional controls to ensure accurate and complete financial records.

Finding Text

Criteria: Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting. Condition: Preparations and reconciliations for year end independent audit was not occurring as designed during the fiscal year. Effect: Internal control design testing identified reconciliations that were not reviewed timely during the fiscal year 2022. Cause: Inadequate turnover and staffing constraints, specifically within finance, contributed to delays in reconciliation completion and review. Recommendation: We recommend management work to ensure accurate and complete financial and accounting records. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: The Center agrees with the finding and will implement additional controls to ensure that this does not recur. Please refer to the corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

The Center has established month end and annual reporting calendars with due dates. With significant turnover within executive and finance departments, this responsibility has been reassigned and monitored by the CFO.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 403502 2022-002
    - Repeat
  • 979943 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 979944 2022-002
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $3.22M
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $396,490