Finding 49902 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-06
Audit: 43086
Organization: Midas Council of Governments (IA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Material audit adjustments were needed to align financial statements with U.S. accounting standards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls failed to catch misstatements due to management and accounting turnover.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure monthly account reconciliations and promptly correct any variances.

Finding Text

2022-003 Material Audit Adjustments ? Material audit adjustments were necessary in order to prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including the recording of federal awards. Criteria ?A proper system of internal control is designed to identify and correct misstatements prior to being identified through audit procedures. Cause ? There was turnover in management and in the accounting department. Effect ? Material adjustments were identified and necessary. Recommendation ? Make sure to reconcile all accounts monthly and when variances are identified, make the necessary corrections. Response ? We will implement your recommendation. Conclusion ? Response accepted

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Corrective Action Planned Responsible Official Completion Date 2022-001 We have taken steps to include as many office personnel as possible in segregating incompatible duties. We have added a full-time fiscal officer during the year ended June 30, 2022 in order to address this finding. Shirley Helgevold ? Executive Director 5/31/23 2022-002 and 2022-003 We have hired an experienced full time fiscal officer and provided professional training so as to address this finding moving forward. Shiley Helgevold ? Executive Director 5/31/23

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 49903 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 49904 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 49905 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 49906 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 626344 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 626345 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 626346 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 626347 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 626348 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $542,910
20.526 Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low Or No Emissions Programs $216,540
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $39,472
11.302 Economic Development_support for Planning Organizations $34,108
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $24,192
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $15,692