Finding 665693 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Internal control components are not documented, despite existing controls.
  • Impacted Requirements: Lack of documentation increases the risk of ineffective controls due to staff changes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all control policies and procedures are documented as per the corrective action plan.

Finding Text

2022-002 Inadequate Documentation of the Components of Internal Control Criteria: The components of internal control and the related processes should be clearly documented and all employees should be aware of them. Condition: Although functioning controls are in place they have not been documented. Effect: There is a risk that G;ontrols may become ineffective due to staff turnover or deterioration of processes. Cause: The limited staff of WAID has precluded them from documenting control procedures. Identification of a repeat finding: This is a repeat finding from the June 30, 2021 audit. Recommendation: Document existing control policies and procedures. Management's Response: WAID agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan detailed in the following section.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 89250 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 89251 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 89252 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 89253 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 89254 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 89255 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 665692 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 665694 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 665695 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 665696 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 665697 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $1.41M
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $230,199