Finding 627821 (2022-002)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-02
Audit: 45158
Organization: The Naples Players, Inc. (FL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a material weakness in internal controls due to inadequate segregation of duties.
  • Impacted Requirements: The company fails to properly separate accounting functions, increasing the risk of undetected errors.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop and implement internal control policies to improve segregation of duties where feasible.

Finding Text

2022 ? 002 Type of Finding: ? Material Weakness in Internal Control over Segregation of Duties Condition: The internal control system does not allow for proper segregation of duties. Criteria or specific requirement: A good system of internal control provides for a proper segregation of the accounting functions. The Company does not have the proper segregation of duties over cash receipts and disbursements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, and reconciliations. Effect: The bookkeeper has the ability to make deposits, reconcile accounts, and enter transactions. This could result in errors being made and going undetected. Cause: Proper segregation is not always possible in a small organization, but limited segregation to the extent possible can and should be implemented to reduce the risk of errors or fraud. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the Organization develop internal control policies to implement segregation of duties to the extent possible. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 51378 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 51379 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 51380 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 51381 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 627820 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 627822 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 627823 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
59.075 Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program $818,071