Finding Text
Condition: Seventeen closing entries and audit adjustments were posted during the audit to report the District?s financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Criteria: Internal controls over financial reporting should exist to ensure the financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and limit the opportunity for errors and fraud occurring. Cause: The District?s staff did not have enough time to fully close the District?s books before the start of the audit, due to delays caused by the system conversion and staff turnover. Effect: The adjustments and closing entries posted during the audit increased the likelihood of an error being made in the District?s financial statements. Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure all balance sheet accounts are reviewed for proper cut-off and income statement accounts are reviewed for proper classification during the closing process, focusing on accounts affected by audit adjustments provided to the Finance Department. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management?s response and planned corrective action is included in the Corrective Action Plan included at the end of the report.