Finding 46634 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-27
Audit: 41367
Organization: Klawock Cooperative Association (AK)
Auditor: Lisa Taylor CPA

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Klawock Cooperative Association failed to collateralize federal funds at their new banking institution, repeating a previous compliance deficiency.
  • Impacted Requirements: This situation violates 2 CFR part 200 subpart -D section 200.305(b)(7)(ii), which mandates that federal funds be kept in insured accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The Association should ensure immediate collateralization of funds with the new bank to mitigate risks and achieve compliance.

Finding Text

2022-004 Significant Deficiency in Compliance ? Special Tests ? Collateralization, repeat of 2022-002 Identification of federal programs: 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recover Funds 2022-002 Collateralization ? Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Controls over Compliance ? Special Tests Criteria: 2 CFR part 200 subpart -D section 200.305(b)(7)(ii) states that ?Advance payments of Federal funds must be deposited and maintained in insured accounts whenever possible.? Condition: The accounts at the banking institution were not collateralized. Cause: Klawock Cooperative Association has changed banking institution and has not set up the collateralization at the new bank. Effect or potential effect: The Association was not in compliance with Federal compliance requirements. Additionally, if the bank fails, federal funds would be put at risk. Recommendation: Klawock Cooperative should immediately have the bank provide collateralization. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees. See Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan

2022-004 Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance - Collateralization Special Tests Same as 2022-002 above. 2022-002 Significant Deficiency in Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance ? Collateralization Special Tests Name and Contact Person: Janelle Friday, Tribal Administrator Corrective Action: Klawock Cooperative Association has switched banks and will collateralize the accounts. Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2023

Categories

Cash Management Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 46628 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46629 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46630 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46631 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46632 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46633 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46635 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 46636 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 47323 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 47324 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623070 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623071 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623072 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623073 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623074 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623075 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623076 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 623077 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623078 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623765 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 623766 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $1.56M
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $935,936
14.862 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program $267,826
81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development $175,237
15.022 Tribal Self-Governance $155,417
66.926 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (gap) $109,910
15.156 Cooperative Landscape Conservation $65,770
97.047 Pre-Disaster Mitigation $54,278
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $49,895
10.567 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations $34,681
93.047 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vi, Part A, Grants to Indian Tribes_part B, Grants to Native Hawaiians $13,656
93.054 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Vi, Part C, Grants to Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiians $3,412
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $1,611