Finding 89250 (2022-001)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: WAID's accounting department lacks adequate segregation of duties, increasing the risk of undetected errors.
  • Impacted Requirements: Effective internal control measures are not being met due to reliance on a single staff member.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement compensating controls and monitor progress as part of the corrective action plan.

Finding Text

2022-001 Segregation of Duties Criteria: There should be adequate segregation of duties within the entity's accounting department to ensure effective internal control. Condition: There is a lack of segregation within Williamsburg Area Improved Dwellings, Inc.'s ("WAID") accounting department. Effect: Errors or misstatements may not be detected. Cause: WAID only has one staff person in its accounting department. Identification of a repeat finding: This is a repeat finding from the June 30, 2021 audit. Recommendation: Implementation of compensating controls to mitigate the lack of segregation. Management's Response: WAID agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan detailed in the following section.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001 Segregation of Duties Corrective Action Plan Compensating controls are believed to be in place to effectively mitigate risks involved with cash disbursements. WAID will also consider compensating controls to effectively mitigate the risks surrounding cash receipts and cash management. These controls will include: ? The review and reconciliation of monthly cash receipts

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 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
  • 665693 2022-002
    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