Mason County, Illinois

EIN: 376001498

UEI: CRNSBL4XX2K9

Data as of August 25, 2026

Mason County, Illinois4 audit years8 findings6 repeat
4
Audit Years
8
Total Findings
6
Repeat Findings

FY 2023-11-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on July 18, 2024. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by January 18, 2025 (585 days ago).

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2023-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

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Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management’s and the County Board’s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to hire additional employees. The increased monitoring has already begun. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator 1002 East Laurel Ave. Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)210-0110

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2022-001

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2023-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County’s internal controls. Finding 2023-002 – Financial Statement Preparation (Continued) Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

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Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County’s internal controls. Finding 2023-002 – Financial Statement Preparation (Continued) Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. However, the County will continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to provide additional training or hire additional employees. Management’s annual review and approval of the financial statements has already begun. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359

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2022-002

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FY 2022-11-30

FAC accepted this audit on June 26, 2023 — management decision was due December 26, 2023.

2022-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

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Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to hire additional employees. The increased monitoring has already begun. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator 1002 East Laurel Ave. Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)210-0110

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2021-001

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2022-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

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Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. However, the County will continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to provide additional training or hire additional employees. Management?s annual review and approval of the financial statements has already begun. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359

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2021-002

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FY 2021-11-30

FAC accepted this audit on August 29, 2022 — management decision was due March 1, 2023.

2021-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

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Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to hire additional employees. The increased monitoring has already begun. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator 1002 East Laurel Ave. Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)210-0110

Prior Finding References

2020-001

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2021-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

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Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. However, the County will continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to provide additional training or hire additional employees. Management?s annual review and approval of the financial statements has already begun. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359

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2020-002

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FY 2020-11-30

FAC accepted this audit on August 15, 2021 — management decision was due February 15, 2022.

2020-001
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

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Condition Due to the limited number of personnel performing accounting functions in the County offices, there is a lack of segregation of duties over accounting transactions. Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Effect As a result of the lack of segregation of duties, due to the limited number of personnel involved in accounting transactions, there is a higher risk that errors or misappropriation could occur and not be detected within a timely period. Cause The County departments are comprised of a limited number of employees. Recommendation When a lack of segregation of duties exists, management?s and the County Board?s close supervision and review of accounting information are the best means of preventing or detecting errors and irregularities. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman Cari Meeker, County Treasurer Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan To the extent possible, monitoring of monthly financial results and compliance information will continue in the County Courthouse offices and the County Health Department. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to hire additional employees. The increased monitoring has already begun. Responsible Parties Kenneth Walker, Mason County Board Chairman 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359 Curt Jibben, County Health Department Administrator 1002 East Laurel Ave. Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)210-0110

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2020-002
Other
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

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Condition The County does not have an internal control policy in place over annual financial statement reporting that would enable management to prepare its annual financial statements including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and ensure related footnote disclosures are complete and presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Criteria Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls and for the fair presentation of the financial statements including the related disclosures, in conformity with GAAP. Effect The potential exists that a material misstatement of the annual financial statements and SEFA could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County?s internal controls. Cause The County relies on the audit firm to prepare the annual financial statements including the SEFA footnote disclosures. However, they have reviewed and approved the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Recommendation Management should continue to evaluate their internal staff capacity to determine if an internal control policy over the annual financial reporting is beneficial. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan The County does not deem it cost effective to send designated employees to training classes nor to hire an individual with the proper qualifications. However, the County will continue to review and approve the annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures. Anticipated Completion Date The County is not in a financial position to provide additional training or hire additional employees. Management?s annual review and approval of the financial statements has already begun. Responsible Parties Cari Meeker, County Treasurer 125 North Plum Havana, Illinois 62644 (309)543-3359

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