Finding 499915 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Key duties are not properly segregated, increasing the risk of errors or fraud in financial transactions.
  • Impacted Requirements: Segregation of duties is essential for cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement better segregation of duties and enhance board oversight to mitigate risks.

Finding Text

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funding – American Rescue Plan (ARP) Passed through the Boys and Girls Club Alliance Education Stabilization Fund Federal Assistant Listing Number 84.425 2022-01: Segregation of Duties Criteria: The assignment of responsibilities should be segregated so that one person is not responsible for the authorization and recording of a transaction and the custody of the related asset. There needs to be a reconciliation or control activity to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are handled appropriately. Condition: Key duties and functions are not segregated among Organization personnel. This is especially a concern in the cash management, account receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions. Effect: Transaction could be mishandled, due to errors or fraud, that could lead to loss of assets or the reporting of misleading financial information. Cause: There are a limited number of personnel for certain functions and lack of board oversight. Identification of a repeat finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend that duties be segregated as best as possible with the people available. The Board should oversee these areas as much as possible. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Organization agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 37 in this audit report.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-01: Segregation of Duties Name of contact person: J.R. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Corrective Action: Duties and functions will be reviewed to determine where segregation needs to occur. The duties will be separated as much as possible and alternative controls will be implemented to compensate for lack of segregation. However, the risk of not segregated certain duties are not worth the additional costs. Nonfinancial employees will be trained and provide some assistance. Proposed completion date: The Board will implement the above procedure immediately.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 499916 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499917 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499918 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499919 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499920 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499921 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499922 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499923 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499924 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499925 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 499926 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076357 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076358 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076359 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076360 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076361 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076362 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076363 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076364 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076365 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076366 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076367 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1076368 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $45,277
84.425 Education Stabilization Fund $30,940
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $6,674
16.726 Juvenile Mentoring Program $5,816