Finding 575929 (2024-006)

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Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-09-09

AI Summary

  • Answer: There are gaps in the segregation of duties, increasing the risk of errors or fraud.
  • Trend: This issue has been noted in previous audits, indicating a persistent lack of compliance.
  • List: Review current roles, implement checks and balances, and provide training on proper duty segregation.

Finding Text

Segregation of Duties

Corrective Action Plan

1. Implementation of a Segregation of Duties Policy: We will develop and implement a comprehensive policy outlining specific roles and responsibilities within financial processes to ensure that no single individual has control over all aspects of a financial transaction. 2. Increasing Oversight: We will enhance monitoring and oversight of financial operations by introducing regular audits and reviews of financial transactions. This will include establishing a committee responsible for oversight to ensure compliance with the segregation of duties policy. 3. Staff Training: We will invest in targeted training programs for our staff to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively fulfill their roles while adhering to established financial controls and procedures. 4. Addressing Staffing Issues: We will evaluate our current staffing levels and make necessary adjustments to hire and retain qualified personnel. We aim to reduce turnover rates by improving employee engagement and satisfaction. 5. Continuous Evaluation: We will periodically assess our financial processes and the effectiveness of the segregation of duties. Feedback loops will be established to refine our approach and address emerging challenges promptly.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $2.20M
16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants $251,739
66.818 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements $89,768
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $26,545