Finding 46104 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-04

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Significant adjusting journal entries were proposed by Johnson Block and Company, indicating a material weakness in the District's internal controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely recording and reporting of financial information is compromised, leading to potential inaccuracies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies and procedures to ensure timely recording of account balances and reduce future adjustments.

Finding Text

Finding #2022-003- Material Adjustments Condition: Johnson Block and Company, Inc. proposed numerous adjusting journal entries. We deem these entries to be significant in relation to the financial statements. Since the District did not make these adjustments in its accounting system prior to the audit, a material weakness exists in the District?s internal controls. Effect: This means that the proper recording and reporting of financial information may not occur within a timely manner. Cause: Financial information was not recorded in a timely manner and material adjustments were needed in order to correct various transactions. Criteria: Material adjusting journal entries not prepared by the District before the audit are considered an internal control weakness. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure account balances are properly recorded in a timely manner. Response: The District will work to establish policies and procedures to reduce the number of adjusting journal entries proposed by the auditor.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-003- Material Adjustments Condition: Johnson Block and Company, Inc. proposed numerous adjusting journal entries. We deem these entries to be significant in relation to the financial statements. Since the District did not make these adjustments in its accounting system prior to the audit, a material weakness exists in the District?s internal controls. Effect: This means that the proper recording and reporting of financial information may not occur within a timely manner. Cause: Financial information was not recorded in a timely manner and material adjustments were needed in order to correct various transactions. Criteria: Material adjusting journal entries not prepared by the District before the audit are considered an internal control weakness. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be implemented to ensure account balances are properly recorded in a timely manner. Response: The District will work to establish policies and procedures to reduce the number of adjusting journal entries proposed by the auditor. Contact Person: John Costello Anticipated Completion: June 30, 2023

Categories

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 46103 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 46105 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 46106 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 46107 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 46108 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 622545 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 622546 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 622547 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 622548 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 622549 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 622550 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
32.009 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program $105,806
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $99,117
10.553 School Breakfast Program $83,883
84.010 Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies $67,295
84.358 Rural Education $40,928
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $35,538
10.555 National School Lunch Program $31,247
84.027 Special Education_grants to States $28,351
84.367 Improving Teacher Quality State Grants $16,293
84.173 Special Education_preschool Grants $10,718
84.048 Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States $3,803
84.424 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program $2,122
10.649 Pandemic Ebt Administrative Costs $614