Finding 59775 (2022-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-05
Audit: 54513
Organization: City of North English, Ia (IA)
Auditor: Bergankdv

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The City lacks internal controls for procurement compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects adherence to procurement compliance requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement internal controls to ensure procurement compliance.

Finding Text

Audit Finding 2022-002 ? Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities (CFDA 10.760); Grant Period ? Year Ended June 30, 2022; Department of Agriculture Criteria or Specific Requirement: Internal control that assures compliance with procurement requirements. Condition: During our audit, we noted the City did not have internal controls in place to ensure compliance with procurement compliance requirements. Questioned Costs: None Context: The City could be purchasing items that are not in line with prevailing rates. Effect: The City could be out of compliance with procurement compliance requirements. Cause: City personnel did not design or implement internal controls over procurement compliance requirements. Recommendation: Design and implement internal controls to ensure compliance with procurement compliance requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding The City agrees with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding The City will ensure internal controls over compliance with procurement compliance requirements are designed and implemented. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Tara Heyne, City Clerk, is the official responsible for ensuring the corrective action of the deficiency. 4. Planned Completion Date for CAP The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2023. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP The City Council will be monitoring this CAP.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 636217 2022-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.760 Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities $4.76M