Finding 503674 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-10-24
Audit: 325884
Organization: California Mobility Center (CA)
Auditor: Mun CPAS LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal controls for closing and reporting financial activity were ineffective, leading to significant documentation gaps.
  • Impacted Requirements: Missing documentation for personnel and payroll processes, cash receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger documentation practices and ensure proper recording of accruals before future audits.

Finding Text

During the performance of the audit, we noted internal controls and processes utilized for closing and reporting of financial activity for the fiscal year were not effective. Items noted include the following: Lack of documentation for personnell and payroll processes for the first three quarters of the fiscal year. Lack of documentation for review and approval of cash receipts, journal entries and bank reconciliations. Accruals for grant receivables, accounts payables, and accrued payroll were not properly recorded prior to the start of the audit.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with the finding and will implement controls and processes to improve the financial reporting of the Organization.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1080116 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.289 Community Project Funding/congressionally Directed Spending $1.15M