Finding 609469 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30
Audit: 29750
Organization: Hill Top Home of Comfort, Inc. (ND)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Home lacks a proper internal control system for preparing the consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards, which may lead to inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Financial reporting standards require accurate preparation of the Schedule and accompanying notes, which are currently not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls related to the Schedule preparation.

Finding Text

2022-003 Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance Listing #10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Preparation of Consolidated 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 consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) and accompanying notes to the Schedule. Condition: The Home does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. We were requested to draft the Schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the Schedule is not unusual, as the Schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required with the Home meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Home would not be able to draft a Schedule that is correct without assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: 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 Home?s consolidated schedule of expenditures of federal awards and 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

  • 33027 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 33028 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 609470 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $5.58M
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $174,470