Finding 614414 (2022-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization lacks a proper internal control system for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, leading to potential inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with financial reporting standards is compromised, as the Schedule must be complete and accurate to meet federal guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls related to the Schedule preparation process.

Finding Text

2022-003 Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Financial Assistance Listing #14.128 Section 242 ? Mortgage Insurance - Hospitals 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 consolidated 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 a complete and accurate 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 when the Organization meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Organization would not be able to draft the Schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes, Finding 2021-003. 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 HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 37972 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 37973 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 37974 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 37975 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 37976 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency
  • 614415 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 614416 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 614417 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 614418 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.128 Mortgage Insurance_hospitals $13.44M
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $256,978
93.697 Covid-19 Testing for Rural Health Clinics $200,000
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $105,606