Finding 613002 (2022-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-20
Audit: 27371
Organization: Lewisburg Borough (PA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Borough is relying on auditors to draft financial statements instead of hiring a qualified accountant.
  • Impacted Requirements: This approach may compromise the quality and accuracy of the financial statements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should take responsibility for preparing financial statements and notes, as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

Finding Text

2022-004 General - Financial Statement Preparation In connection with the audit of the Borough's financial statements, like most smaller local governmental entities, management has requested that the auditors assist in the drafting of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Effect: Borough management has determined that it is more cost-beneficial to utilize the services of its auditors to assist in drafting financial statements, as opposed to hiring a professional accountant trained in such matters. Population and Items Tested: N/A; Finding is based upon the understanding and review of the internal control system. Auditor's Recommendation: Management should prepare the financial statements and related notes. The Borough's planned corrective action is in its Corrective Action Plan at the end of this report.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 36552 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 36553 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36554 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 36555 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36556 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 36557 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36558 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 36559 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 36560 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 36561 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612994 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 612995 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612996 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 612997 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 612998 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 612999 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 613000 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 613001 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency
  • 613003 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $406,000
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $309,343
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $284,291