Finding 89253 (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.

Categories

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
  • 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