Finding 964678 (2023-002)

Statement of Condition: A significant deficiency in the Organization’s internal control over the major federal program. Criteria: In our consideration of internal control over the major federal program, we noted that the size of The Haven, Inc.’s staff administering the major federal program preclude an adequate segregation of duties and other features of an adequate system of internal control. Effects of Condition: The internal control, in our judgment, could adversely affect the entity’s ability to administer the major federal program in accordance with program guidelines. Cause of Condition: The size of The Haven, Inc.’s program administration staff preclude an adequate segregation of duties and other features of an adequate system of internal control. Recommendation: The Board of Directors of The Haven, Inc. should closely monitor the day-to-day activities of the major federal program and implement other control procedures until it is cost beneficial to hire additional staff. Response: The management of The Haven, Inc. agrees with this finding.