Finding 619358 (2022-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-22

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Center lacks a proper internal control system for preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: This affects compliance with financial reporting standards, increasing the risk of inaccuracies in the schedule.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance internal controls to ensure accurate preparation of financial reports, acknowledging the staffing limitations.

Finding Text

2022-002 Department of Agriculture Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #10.766 Communities Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance - Other Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include a system designed to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and the accompanying notes to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Condition: The Center does not have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. As auditors, we were requested to assist with the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is not unusual in an organization the size of the Center. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Center would not be able to draft a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes, 2021-002 Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, it is important that the Center is aware of this condition for financial reporting requirements relating to the Center?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

  • 42913 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 42914 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42915 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 42916 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 42917 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 42918 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 619355 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 619356 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 619357 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 619359 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 619360 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $3.73M
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $221,241
93.461 Covid-19 Testing for the Uninsured $37,484
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $15,254