Pierce County

EIN: 476006497

UEI: LP9XHDGASCJ3

Data as of August 26, 2026

Pierce County2 audit years4 findings
2
Audit Years
4
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings

FY 2024-06-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 11, 2025. 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 September 11, 2025 (349 days ago).

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2024-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of expertise and knowledge was evident in the area of financial statement preparation in accordance with cash basis and other applicable standards. Additionally, numerous material audit adjustments were brought to management’s attention during the audit. Effect: Without proper personnel, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of providing training to current personnel in the areas of GAAP and financial statement preparation or hiring additional personnel with this expertise. Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified.

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Criteria: Good internal control requires entities have personnel in place to produce financial statements, which includes the notes to the financial statements, in accordance with GAAP and other applicable standards. Condition: Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of expertise and knowledge was evident in the area of financial statement preparation in accordance with cash basis and other applicable standards. Additionally, numerous material audit adjustments were brought to management’s attention during the audit. Effect: Without proper personnel, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of providing training to current personnel in the areas of GAAP and financial statement preparation or hiring additional personnel with this expertise. Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified.

Corrective Action Plan

The County has discussed the finding but must consider the cost of professional resources to complete a set of drafted county financial statements.

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2024-002
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of segregation of duties as one person could handle all phases of a transaction from beginning to end. Effect: Without proper segregation of duties, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of hiring personnel with accounting function capabilities in order to properly segregate duties. Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified.

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Criteria: Good internal control over financial reporting requires entities have proper segregation of duties in the accounting function so that no one person can authorize a transaction, record the transaction in account, and be responsible for the custody of the asset resulting from the transaction. Condition: Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of segregation of duties as one person could handle all phases of a transaction from beginning to end. Effect: Without proper segregation of duties, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of hiring personnel with accounting function capabilities in order to properly segregate duties. Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight. Questioned Costs: No questioned costs were identified.

Corrective Action Plan

The County has discussed the finding but must consider the cost of adequate segregation of duties when determining the use of tax money.

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FY 2023-06-30

FAC accepted this audit on March 29, 2024 — management decision was due September 29, 2024.

2023-001
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of expertise and knowledge was evident in the area of financial statement preparation in accordance with cash basis and other applicable standards. Additionally, numerous material audit adjustments were brought to management’s attention during the audit. Effect: Without proper personnel, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of providing training to current personnel in the areas of GAAP and financial statement preparation or hiring additional personnel with this expertise. Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel.

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Finding 2023-1 Financial Statement Preparation Criteria: Good internal control requires entities have personnel in place to produce financial statements, which includes the notes to the financial statements, in accordance with GAAP and other applicable standards. Condition: Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of expertise and knowledge was evident in the area of financial statement preparation in accordance with cash basis and other applicable standards. Additionally, numerous material audit adjustments were brought to management’s attention during the audit. Effect: Without proper personnel, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of providing training to current personnel in the areas of GAAP and financial statement preparation or hiring additional personnel with this expertise. Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel.

Corrective Action Plan

Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel.

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2023-002
Activities Allowed or Unallowed
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of segregation of duties as one person could handle all phases of a transaction from beginning to end. Effect: Without proper segregation of duties, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of hiring personnel with accounting function capabilities in order to properly segregate duties. Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight.

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Finding 2023-2 Segregation of Duties Criteria: Good internal control over financial reporting requires entities have proper segregation of duties in the accounting function so that no one person can authorize a transaction, record the transaction in account, and be responsible for the custody of the asset resulting from the transaction. Condition: Though management demonstrates the capability of running a governmental organization, we noted a lack of segregation of duties as one person could handle all phases of a transaction from beginning to end. Effect: Without proper segregation of duties, there is an increased risk the financial statements may be materially misstated. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend the County weigh the cost benefit of hiring personnel with accounting function capabilities in order to properly segregate duties. Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight.

Corrective Action Plan

Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight.

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