Finding 503890 (2024-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management lacked sufficient controls over financial reporting, leading to material adjustments needed for accurate financial statements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely submission of audited financial statements to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse was not met, affecting low-risk designation for future federal grants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls and implement timely filing procedures to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Criteria 1. Management is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 2. Management is responsible for timely submission of audited financial statements to Federal Audit Clearinghouse ("FAC"). Condition 1. The accounting records required numerous material adjustments to be proposed and recorded in order for the financial statements to be fairly presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. 2. Single Audit reports are required to be submitted to the FAC pursuant to the audit requirement of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200. Submission of June 30, 2023 financial statements was not completed within specified time frame. Cause Management did not have sufficient controls over financial reporting. Effect or Potential Effect Condition 1 may lead to inaccurate financial reporting and potential misstatement of the financial statements such that they are not in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Condition 2 results in auditee being designated as not a low-risk auditee, which may have an effect on future federal grants and program eligibility. Recommendation 1. Management should undertake a review of internal controls over financial reporting and ensure that financial data is properly recorded in the books and records of the project to prevent misstatements from occurring in the future. 2. Management should implement procedures to ensure that required filing is completed timely. Auditor Noncompliance Code S. Internal control deficiencies Views of Responsible Officials 1. Management agrees with the finding and recommendation and has implemented reviews of the financial statements by senior management prior to closing books to ensure accuracy of information. 2. Management agrees with the finding and recommendation and will ensure required filing is completed timely. Finding Resolution Status: Resolved

Corrective Action Plan

1. Management agrees with the finding and recommendation and has implemented reviews of the financial statements by senior management prior to closing books to ensure accuracy of information. 2. Management agrees with the finding and recommendation and will ensure required filing is completed timely.

Categories

Eligibility Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 503888 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 503889 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 503891 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 503892 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 503893 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 503894 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 503895 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 503896 2024-005
    Material Weakness
  • 503897 2024-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1080330 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080331 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080332 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1080333 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1080334 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1080335 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1080336 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1080337 2024-004
    Material Weakness
  • 1080338 2024-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1080339 2024-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $7.42M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly ("prac") $500,322