Finding 89251 (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.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Inadequate Documentation of the Components of Internal Control Corrective Action Plan WAID management will consider documenting its policies and procedures in the event duties need to be transitioned.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 89250 2022-001
    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