Finding 504322 (2024-008)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-10-31
Audit: 326872
Organization: City of Scott (LA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City’s annual report on COVID-19 funds contained inaccurate spending information.
  • Impacted Requirements: The report did not align with the required accounting standards under 31 CFR section 35.4(c), showing a discrepancy of $946,521.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The City should revise its financial policies and procedures to strengthen controls over reporting.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing # 21.027 – COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Fiscal year finding initially occurred: 2023 Criteria In accordance with 31 CFR section 35.4(c), the City should provide an annual report detailing the accounting for the use of the federal award program funds. Condition The report included inaccurate information regarding the amount spent. Cause The City does not have adequate controls and procedures over reporting. Effect The City’s annual report did not reconcile to the total amount expended since inception in the amount of $946,521. Recommendation The City should review their established policies and procedures and make any necessary changes to ensure an effective control environment. Management’s Corrective Action Plan The City of Scott will review financial policies and procedures and make any necessary changes to ensure an effective control environment.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: The City should review their established policies and procedures and make any necessary changes to ensure an effective control environment. Corrective Action Plan: The City of Scott will review financial policies and procedures and make any necessary changes to ensure an effective control environment.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 504316 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 504317 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 504318 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 504319 2024-005
    Material Weakness
  • 504320 2024-006
    Material Weakness
  • 504321 2024-007
    Material Weakness
  • 504323 2024-009
    Material Weakness
  • 1080758 2024-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1080759 2024-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1080760 2024-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080761 2024-005
    Material Weakness
  • 1080762 2024-006
    Material Weakness
  • 1080763 2024-007
    Material Weakness
  • 1080764 2024-008
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1080765 2024-009
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $620,500
97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant $133,222
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $24,315