Findings 2023-001 through 2023-008
Since 2020, the Organization had gone through a significant amount of turnover at the management level and in the Finance department. These changes have resulted in the identification of a significant lack of internal controls as well as a lack of resources. The Organization has gone through a process of hiring new Finance positions and engaging outside consultants as needed. With a change in leadership and an increase in resources, the Organization is in the process of implementing a system of internal controls that will focus on segregation of duties related to all significant transaction cycles (including monthly close procedures), increasing communication and transparency of transactions within the Organization, and a heightened sense of documentation to support all transactions, including grant funded activity. The goal of implementing this system of controls is to mitigate the risk of any wrongdoing, intentional or unintentional, at the Organization and to allow for proper compliance with restrictions set forth by government agencies.
Responsible party: Bill Kelly; Executive Director; (978) 853-7013
Anticipated completion date: December 31, 2024