Finding 596818 (2022-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30
Audit: 19100
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization lacks a proper internal control system for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Financial reporting standards are not being met, leading to potential inaccuracies in the Schedule.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls despite staffing limitations.

Finding Text

2022-004 Small Business Administration Financial Assistance Listing #59.008 COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Loans Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance ? Other Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) and accompanying notes to the Schedule. Condition: The Organization does not have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the Schedule. The Schedule was not reviewed and required adjustments. Cause: The Organization had turnover and limited staffing available. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Organization would not be able to draft the Schedule that is correct without the assistance of auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported Context/Sampling: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Year(s): No Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Organization?s schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the internal controls that impact financial reporting. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 20375 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 20376 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 596817 2022-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
59.008 Disaster Assistance Loans $1.90M
59.075 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program $153,008
94.006 Americorps $60,023