Finding 502714 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
CEGHLM
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: General ledger accounts, except cash, were not reconciled, leading to substantial adjusting entries.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly reconciliations are necessary for proper control over financial accounts.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement monthly reconciliations for all general ledger accounts to strengthen internal controls.

Finding Text

Condition There were substantial adjusting entries that had to be made to accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and payroll tax liability general ledger accounts. All of the general ledger accounts were out of balance for the year ended June 30, 2024 except the cash accounts. Criteria The general ledger accounts should be reconciled to their correct balances on a monthly basis to have proper control. Cause There is an outside contracted service providing accounting service and the balance sheet accounts, except cash, were not reconciled to their proper balance at June 30, 2024. Effect There is a weakness in internal control over all general ledger accounts when they are not reconciled to their proper balance on a monthly basis. Recommendation We recommend that all accounts in the general ledger be reconciled to their proper balance on a monthly basis. -

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action It was decided that we were going to use an external payroll service prior to the Finance Director leaving the agency. After multiple times of trying to work with the company for them to produce a correct general ledger for us, it was decided that we stop using the company. We only utilized the company for October, November, and December of 2023 and went back to completing payroll out of QuickBooks starting in January 2024. We are no longer entering the receivables until we receive the funds and invoices are paid upon receipt. Upong program/fiscal year end, invoices will be entered as bills appropriately. Agency Response Does the agency agree with the finding? -x-Yes --No Additional Comments N/A Agency Contact Responsible for Correction Action Name: Lisa Hann - Board President Address: 2301 Beale Ave Altoona, PA 16601 Phone Number: (814) 944-3583 Email: Ihann@familyservicesinc.net

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 502713 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1079155 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1079156 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1.85M
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $591,173
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $557,452
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $301,887
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $163,835