Finding 974691 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-05-22
Audit: 306926
Auditor: Ata PLLC

AI Summary

  • Issue: Accounts receivable were not tracked or recorded properly, leading to significant deficiencies.
  • Impact: This resulted in material misstatements in revenues and receivables, requiring write-offs due to missing documentation.
  • Follow-up: A new accounts receivable tracking system is now in place, along with improved internal controls to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

2022-001, Accounts receivable not being properly tracked. Condition: Accounts receivable were not being properly tracked and recorded. Criteria: Per the Uniform Guidance, a significant deficiency exists when there is a failure to reconcile accounts receivable in a timely or accurate manner. Cause: Former finance manager had multiple events in her personal life that were preventing her from focusing on her job and was unable to properly track receivables. Effect: Material misstatement in revenues and receivables that had to be written off due to lack of documentation. Recommendation: We recommend a system of internal controls be developed and put in place to ensure adequate tracking of receivables. Management response: This has been done as of the date of the audit. Former finance manager was replaced and a new accounts receivable tracking system was put into place.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 398249 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $857,992
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $97,828
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $51,782