Acknowledgment of Additional Findings
We recognize the critical importance of accurately reporting transactions within the appropriate
accounting periods and acknowledge the internal control weaknesses that contributed to
Findings 2023-002 (Federal Audit Clearinghouse Filing - Prior Period Restatement) and 2023-
003 (Prior Period Restatement).
Actions Taken and Planned
1. Staffing Assessment
Our organization has undergone changes within our grant leadership team. A new Grant
Director was appointed in May 2023, who was not involved in the 2022 federal grant
concerns . We have full confidence in our grant team's ability to report transactions in a
timely and accurate manner.
2. Documentation of Processes
The grants team is currently reviewing its processes and internal controls to ensure they
are up to date. Moreover, we are implementing new grant reporting measures that will
provide a comprehensive overview of all grants and their respective dates of receipt,
thereby enhancing our understanding of the overall grant environment.
3. Alvis Staff Responsible: Angela Thompson, Grants Director and Jacqueline Neal, VP
of Finance.