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"). Submission of June 30, 2023 financial statements was not
completed within specified time frame.
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.
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 a not low-risk
auditee, which may have an effect on future federal grants and program eligibility.
Recommendations
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 as
required.
Auditor Noncompliance Code:
S. Internal control deficiencies.
View 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