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RES 2014-0708 - Financial statements from land reutilization commission LAND REUTILIZATION COMMISSION Serving Douglas, Sarpy and Otoe = Counties of Nebraska IJI .,# Board Members—Chris Rodgers•Ben Gray•Lacey MericaA 141,01 ,..�, .. >,..MMay 29, 2014 City Clerk Buster Brown LC-1 Civic Center Omaha,NE 68183 Dear Mr. Brown: Enclosed please find the General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Independent Auditor's Report for the Land Reutilization Commission(LRC) of Douglas County. This report is sent to you because of the tax dollars generated by the sale of tax-foreclosed property. We appreciate the service of Ben Gray to our Board of Commissioners and hope that you will present this report in a public meeting in order to thank him for his work. If you have any questions, please contact me at our office. Thank you. Sincerely, David G. Schreiner Director TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY SALES 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 910,Omaha,NE 68183 Phone: (402) 111-7913 • www.lrcnebraska.com David G.Schreiner,Director NNAPE Land Reutilization Commission Serving Douglas, Sarpy, and Otoe Counties FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT For the year ended December 31, 2013 0. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 2 - 3 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 4 - 6 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Statement of net position 7 Statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position 8 Statement of cash flows 9 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10 - 15 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Schedule of administrative expenditures -budget and actual 17 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS 18— 19 SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES 20—21 „� SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR AUDIT FINDINGS 22 kk HAYES e &ASSOCIATES,L.L.C. Certified Public Accountants Consultants INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Board of Commissioners PO. Land Reutilization Commission Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Land Reutilization Commission(the Commission),as of and for the year ended December 31,2013,and the related notes to the financial statements,which comprise the Commission's financial statements as listed in the table of contents. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design,implementation,and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation PPM and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America.Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment,including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,whether due to fraud or error.In making those risk assessments,the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control.Accordingly,we express no such opinion.An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management,as well as evaluating the overall presentation pout of the financial statements. Westroads Pointe 11015 N.98th St. I Suite 200 I Omaha,NE 68114 I T 402.390.2480 I F 402.390.0885 www.hayes-cpa.com We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion,the financial statements referred to above present fairly,in all material respects,the respective financial position of the Commission, as of December 31, 2013, and the changes in respective financial position and, where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Other-Matters Required Supplementary Information Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management's Discussion and Analysis on pages 4 — 6 and the Schedule of Administrative Expenditures — Budget and Actual on page 17 are presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information,although not a part of the basic financial statements,is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance. Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with the Government Auditing Standards,we have also issued our report dated April 15,2014 on our consideration of the Commission's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,regulations,contacts,and grant agreement t and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing,and not to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or compliance.That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government auditing Standards in considering the Commission's internal control over financial reporting and compliance. Hayes & Associates, L.L.C. Omaha,Nebraska """AA April 15, 2014 - 3 - Land Reutilization Commission MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 ° ' The Land Reutilization Commission (LRC) provides this MD&A of its financial statements. This overview and analysis of the financial activities is for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013. Readers are encouraged to use this information in conjunction with the LRC Audit. Basic Financial Statements The LRC receives revenue from the sale of tax foreclosed real estate. In 2013 the LRC had total operating revenue, sales less refunds and miscellaneous operating revenues of $59,425. This represents a slight decrease compared to 2012 when operating revenue was $65,107. Sales in 2013 were 47 properties compared to 77 in 2012. The expenditures in 2013 totaled$54,062 which was $36,590 lower than 2012. This was due to the Director working part time for the first full year. This figure includes selling costs such as appraisals, title searches and deed filing fees of$6,716, all paid by the purchaser as a part of their closing costs. The Interlocal Agreement signed during mid-2006 with Douglas County, the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools continues to financially benefit the LRC. Government-Wide Financial Analysis The following is a summary of the LRC's net position for year-end 2013 compared to 2012. As can be seen by the ending net position, the LRC moved in a very positive direction during 2013. -- Expenses were kept in check and revenues were close to last year. 2013 2012 Change Current assets (cash and cash equivalents) $ 114,178 $ 58,870 $ 55,308 Noncurrent assets (equipment less depreciation) 53 111 (58) "` Liabilities(accrued salaries and 2,126 2,239 (113) compensated absences) Revenues (net proceeds less refunds) 59,425 65,107 (5,682) Total expenses (selling &administrative) 54,062 90,652 (36,590) Ending net position 112,105 56,742 55,363 MOM Sift -4 - Land Reutilization Commission MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - CONTINUED Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 Analysis of Financial Position and Results of Operations Sales in 2013 were close to the same as 2012. Net sales (sales less refunds due to redemptions, multiple bids, etc.) were $59,425. Net sales in 2012 were $65,107. The LRC, through the aforementioned Interlocal Agreement, receives in-kind services from Douglas County which saves the LRC a large amount of money on expenses. The LRC also receives $25,000 each from Omaha Public Schools and the City of Omaha. Analysis of Balances and Transactions of Individual Funds The 2013 year end balance increased significantly compared to 2012. This can also be attributed to decreased expenditures. The income account can be thought of as the LRC's reserve account. The LRC is keeping a tight hold on expenses. The table below shows the balance in the income account for the past seven years and the fluctuations to the account. Date Income Change from Account Previous Year Balance December 31, 2007 52,897 28,828 December 31, 2008 39,478 (13,419) December 31, 2009 42,797 3,319 4,401. December 31, 2010 44,764 1,967 December 31, 2011 26,874 (17,890) December 31, 2012 47,586 20,712 December 31, 2013 102,871 55,285 If the Interlocal Agreement with Douglas County, the City of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools continues, it will help the LRC to stay in existence. As previously stated, the retirement and .�. subsequent part time status of the Director continues to have a positive impact on the expenditures that the LRC incurs. If the Interlocal Agreement does not continue, a more permanent solution would be necessary to guarantee the continued existence of the agency. The LRC benefits the «d. public, and the three aforementioned entities, by returning tax delinquent, non-revenue producing real estate, back to the tax rolls. Without the LRC, delinquent property that is not sold at the Sheriff's Sale would just languish. �. - 5 - Land Reutilization Commission MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - CONTINUED Fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 Budgetary Analysis The LRC's budget for 2013 was $47,400. Total expenses were $47,346. Total expenses include depreciation of $58, which is not an actual expenditure. The budget will increase just a small amount for 2014. S Capital Asset and Long-term Debt Activity The LRC did not make any major purchases during 2013. There was only one (1) item that is still depreciable in 2013. The LRC has no debt and has no plans for any major purchases in 2014. There was no litigation in 2013 and there is no pending litigation concerning the LRC or its Director. Currently Known Facts,Decisions or Conditions 2013 net sales were similar as compared to 2012, but the income account ending balance increased by $55,285. The LRC continues to operate on a very strict budget. The tight budget, the Director working part time and the Interlocal payments will help to insure that the LRC will continue it's purpose of returning non-revenue producing property back to the tax rolls. ARM MOO - 6 - Land Reutilization Commission STATEMENT OF NET POSITION December 31,2013 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 114,178 Noncurrent assets Equipment and leasehold improvements 19,108 Less accumulated depreciation (19,055) Total noncurrent assets 53 Total assets $ 114,231 F- LIABILITIES AND NET POSITION Current liabilities AMA Accrued payroll $ 2,126 Net position Net investment in capital assets 53 Unrestricted 112,052 Total net position 112,105 Total liabilities and net position $ 114,231 S. WOW 00.r See accompanying notes and independent auditor's report. - 7- F. Land Reutilization Commission STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION For the year ended December 31,2013 OPERATING REVENUES Proceeds from sales of and deposits on property-Douglas County $ 67,020 Less refunds (7,862) Net proceeds 59,158 Miscellaneous operating revenues 267 Total operating revenues 59,425 OPERATING EXPENSES Selling expenses Tax disbursements, special assessments,and related closing costs 2,511 Title and deed expenses 4,205 Total selling expenses 6,716 Administrative Salaries,payroll taxes, and fringe benefits 40,185 Legal fees 219 Accounting fees 4,500 Postage 267 Supplies 267 Insurance 1,469 Maintenance 310 Other Expenses 71 Depreciation expense 58 Total administrative expenses 47,346 Total operating expenses 54,062 INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 5,363 NON-OPERATING REVENUES Interlocal agreement 50,000 CHANGE IN NET POSITION 55,363 NET POSITION,BEGINNING OF YEAR 56,742 NET POSITION,END OF YEAR $ 112,105 See accompanying notes and independent auditor's report. - 8 - Land Reutilization Commission STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31,2013 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sales of and deposits of property $ 59,158 Proceeds from sales of books 267 Cash paid for tax disbursements, special assessments,and related closing costs (2,511) Cash paid for title and deeds (4,205) Cash paid to employees (40,298) Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services (7,103) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 5,308 CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Interlocal agreement 50,000 CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 55,308 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,BEGINNING OF YEAR 58,870 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,END OF YEAR $ 114,178 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING LOSS TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Income from operations $ 5,363 Adjustment to reconcile income from operations to net cash from operating activities Depreciation 58 Change in accrued payroll (113) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 5,308 See accompanying notes and independent auditor's report. - 9- Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Land Reutilization Commission: 1. Organization The Land Reutilization Commission (the Commission) is a governmental entity, which was established under Nebraska State Statute 77-3201 as a political subdivision of the State,for the purpose of returning tax delinquent real property to revenue producing status by selling such property to the public. The Commission is exempt from state and federal income taxes. Interlocal agreements among Douglas, Sarpy, and Otoe Counties, Nebraska were signed allowing the Commission to perform marketing and management activities related to the sale of tax delinquent real property in the respective Counties, consistent with activities currently in place in Douglas County. .,.. 2. Basic Financial Statements The Commission's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). The Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)is responsible for establishing GAAP for state and local governments. The Commission applies all applicable GASB pronouncements. On January 1, 2012, the Commission implemented the provisions of GASB Statement No. 62, Codification of Accounting and Financial Reporting Guidance Contained in Pre-November 30, 1989 FASB and AICPA Pronouncements(GASBS No.62). GASB No.62 incorporates into the GASB's authoritative literature certain accounting and financial reporting guidance that is included in the following pronouncements issued on or before November 30, 1989, which does not conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements: Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)Statements and Interpretations,Accounting Principles Board Opinions and M Accounting Research Bulletins of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) Committee on Accounting Procedure. -- The Commission's accounts are maintained as enterprise fund type. Enterprise fund financial statements include a statement of net assets, a statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets,and a statement of cash flows for the enterprise fund. The statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net assets presents increases and decreases in total net assets. — - 10 - Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES—CONTINUED 3. Basis of Accounting Enterprise funds are accounted for on the economic resources measurement focus using the accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities are included on the statement of net assets. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the period in which they are earned while expenses are recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. Operating revenues in the proprietary funds are those revenues that are generated from the primary operations of the fund and all other revenues are reported as non-operating revenues. Operating expenses are those expenses that are essential to the primary operations of the fund. All other expenses are reported as non-operating expenses. 4. Estimates The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from these estimates. 5. Budgets The Board of Commissioners approves an annual budget for administrative expenditures prior to December 31 each year. 6. Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows,cash equivalents are defined as short- term investments which are carried at cost and have an original maturity when purchased of less than 90 days. 7. Capital Assets Equipment with a useful life of more than one year are capitalized at historical cost. Other capital outlays that significantly extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized. Costs incurred for repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method. The estimated useful �- lives of the capital assets are between 5-7 years. - 11 - Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES —CONTINUED 8. Administrative Fees/Proceeds from Sales The Commission retains an administrative service fee in the amount equal to an agreed upon percentage of property sale proceeds. During the year ended December 31,2013,the Commission retained a fee of 100%from the property sale proceeds. This allowed Commission to retain 100% of the proceeds from all property sales during the year ended December 31, 2013. The Commission receives property by default at the Sheriff's auction. No funds or liabilities are incurred when the property is obtained in the Commission's inventory. The Commission obtains title only when the intended purchasers are unable to close the purchase. The Commission currently holds title to two (2) properties located in Douglas County. If the Commission discontinued its existence, these properties would be remitted back to their respective county. NOTE B. CASH AND INVESTMENTS The Douglas,Sarpy,and Otoe County treasurer each serve as ex-officio for the Commission and, accordingly, funds of the Commission are held by these Treasurers. Receipts from property sales in Sarpy and Otoe Counties are held by the respective County Treasurer until sales are closed at which time,the funds are transferred to the Douglas County Treasurer. The Douglas County Treasurer receipts all funds from property sales in Douglas County and disburses funds for operating expenditures as directed by the Commission. Cash deposits are covered by federal depository insurance or collateral held by the Counties' agent banks in the Counties' names. - 12 - Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE C. CAPITAL ASSETS Capital asset and related accumulated depreciation balances at December 31, 2013 are as follows: Beginning Ending balance Additions Deletions balance Equipment $ 19,108 $ - $ - $ 19,108 Less accumulated depreciation (18,997) (58) - (19,055) $ 111 $ (58) $ - $ 53 Equipment with an original cost of$1,430 is idle at year end and is held in storage by the Commission. This equipment is fully depreciated. NOTE D. ACCRUED SALARIES Salaries, payroll taxes, and fringe benefits expense includes $2,126 of accrued salaries 444. for time worked during the year ended December 31, 2013,but not paid until the next fiscal year. NOTE E. RETIREMENT PLAN The Commission participates in the Douglas County Employees'Retirement Plan(the Plan). The County maintains a single - employer defined benefit pension plan which provides retirement,disability,death,and termination benefits to substantially all employees on their first day of continuous employment. 4.6 The general membership and administration of the Plan, as well as carrying out the provisions of the Plan,are the responsibility of the Retirement Committee of the County(the Committee),which consists of at least one County Commissioner and other employees of the County,as appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.The Committee is responsible for determining the entitlement of members to benefits and establishing policies regarding obligations of members and the Commission to contribute to the Plan. Cost-of-living adjustments determined by the Committee are paid by the County after Board of Commissioner approval. No additional salary is paid to Committee members. The Plan has no legally required reserves. 41.11 - 13 - Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE E. RETIREMENT PLAN—CONTINUED The Plan is not subject to either the minimum funding standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or the maximum funding limitations. Funding standards are actuarially determined using the projected unit credit cost method. Actuarial reviews are only required on a biennial basis, the most recent being as of June 30, 2013. a. Basis of Accounting The Plan's financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting and are presented as a pension trust fund in the basic financial statements of the County. Plan member and employer contributions are recognized in the period in which the contributions are due. Benefits are provided based on a percentage of the member's final average compensation and are recognized when due and payable. b. Method Used to Value Investments ONO Plan assets are invested in readily marketable securities and are carried at fair value. Investments in securities traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the latest quoted market prices. For investments where no readily available market value exists, County management, in consultation with their investment advisors, values those investments in good faith based upon audited fmancial statements or other information provided by the underlying investment advisor. c. Contributions and Retirements During the year ended December 31,2012,the Commission's only employee retired. The employee now works 20 hours or less per week and began earning his retirement benefits. The Commission paid zero contributions to the plan for the year ended December 31, 2013. Additional plan information,including trend information and the net pension obligation,is 164. available in the County's financial statements and can be obtained from the Douglas County Clerk's office, located at 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha,Nebraska 68102. - 14 - Land Reutilization Commission NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 NOTE F. RISK MANAGEMENT The Commission is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts,theft of,damage to,or destruction of assets, error or omissions, injuries to employees and natural disasters. The Commission carries commercial insurance for these risks. The Commission contracts with reputable carriers and utilizes various deductibles. There were no claims filed during the year ended December 31, 2013. MOO NOTE G. ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY The Commission has an economic dependency on Douglas County,the City of Omaha and the School District of Omaha. Under an interlocal agreement, the Commission receives $25,000 each from the City of Omaha and the School District of Omaha. The Commission received 45.7% of its revenue from these entities for the year ended December 31, 2013. Douglas County pays for IT services from the Douglas Omaha Technology Commission (DOT.Comm), web hosting, office space, and provide legal counsel. No provisions for Fteil these in-kind contributions from Douglas County have been made in the accompanying financial statements. PIMA 6.41 0.41 - 15 — Land Reutilization Commission SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL For the year ended December 31, 2013 Variances Positive Budget Actual (Negative) EXPENSES Salaries,payroll taxes,and fringe benefits $ 40,377 $ 40,185 $ 192 Maintenance contracts 170 310 (140) *�- Legal fees 250 219 31 Accounting fees 4,500 4,500 - Postage 375 267 108 Supplies 278 267 11 Insurance 1,450 1,469 (19) Other exense - 71 (71) Depreciation expense - 58 (58) Total expenses $ 47,400 $ 47,346 $ 54 See accompanying notes and independent auditor's report. - 17- HAYES &ASSOCIATES,L.L.C. Certified Public Accountants I Consultants INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS To the Board of Commissioners Land Reutilization Commission tb.h We have audited,in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States,the financial statements of Land Sala Reutilization Commission(the Commission),as of and for the year ended December 31,2013,and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the Commission's basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated April 15, 2014. Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements,we considered the Commission's internal control over financial reporting(internal control)to determine the audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Commission's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the Commission's internal control. 150146 A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees,in the normal course of performing their assigned functions,to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis.A significant deficiency is a deficiency,or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. OWN Westroads Pointe 11015 N.98th St. I Suite 200 I Omaha,NE 68114 I T 402.390.2480 I F 402.390.0885 w w w.h a y e s-c p a.corn Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be 4,130 material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified.Given these limitations,during our audit we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.We did identify a deficiency in internal control,described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs as 2013.1 that we consider to be a significant deficiency. Compliance and Other Matters As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Commission's financial statements are free from material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct 0.11 and material effect on the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit,and accordingly,we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. The Commission's Response to Findings The Commission's response to the findings identified in our audit is described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. The Commission's response was not subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and,accordingly,we express no opinion on it. Purpose of this Report The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the entity's internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose. Hayes&Associates, L.L.C. Omaha Nebraska 4.11 April 15, 2014 - 19 - Land Reutilization Commission SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES For the year ended December 31, 2013 VABil Finding 2013.1: Accrual Journal Entries and Financial Reporting Condition: As part of our engagement,we were asked to prepare and record certain accrual and depreciation journal entries. Management reviewed, approved, and accepted responsibility for the financial statements, footnotes, and journal entries prior to their issuance. The Commission's unadjusted accounting records did not contain necessary accrual and depreciation journal entries. As a result, as part of the audit, management requested us to prepare accrual adjustments. Criteria: Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring, and for the fair presentation in the financial statements of financial position,results of operations,and cash flows,including the notes to financial statements,in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Cause: Management did not record appropriate accrual and depreciation entries to present the unadjusted accounting records in accordance with GAAP. Management did not possess the appropriate skill,knowledge or experience to perform a detailed review of the financial statements and related footnotes. Effect: At times,management may choose to outsource certain accounting functions due to cost or training considerations. Such accounting functions and service providers must be governed by the control policies and procedures of the entity. Management is as responsible for outsourced functions performed by a service provider as it would be for such functions performed internally. Specifically, management is responsible for management decisions and functions;for designating an individual with suitable skill,knowledge,or experience to oversee any outsourced services; and for evaluating the adequacy and results of those services and accepting responsibility for them. Recommendation: The Commission's accrual and depreciation adjustments are typically similar from year-to-year. We recommend that the Commission prepare and propose required adjustments to the auditor at the beginning of each audit engagement. The Commission should review accrual adjustments proposed during prior audits as a guide to prepare and propose the required accrual and depreciation adjustments. ONO 0.1414 -20 - Land Reutilization Commission SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND RESPONSES—CONTINUED For the year ended December 31, 2013 Finding 2013.1: Accrual Journal Entries and Financial Reporting—Continued Recommendation -Continued: The financial statements and footnotes for the Commission do not substantially change from year to year. The Commission should implement adequate internal controls to review the financial statements and footnotes. The Commission should understand where amounts and information presented in the financial statements and footnotes are derived to facilitate this review. Internal controls should include a reconciliation of the financial statements and footnotes prepared by the auditor to Commission's accounting records. Management Response: Although the Director does not have the accounting background to produce the financial statements contained in this audit,the Director certainly has enough knowledge of the Commission's income, expenses, budget, etc. to review and take responsibility of the auditor's findings. It is not realistic or economically feasible for the Commission to utilize additional resources for this process due to the size and budget of the organization. -21 - Land Reutilization Commission SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR AUDIT FINDINGS For the year ended December 31, 2013 Finding 2012.01: Accrual Journal Entries and Financial Reporting Condition: As part of our engagement,we were asked to prepare and record certain accrual and depreciation journal entries. Management reviewed, approved, and accepted responsibility for those financial statements, footnotes, and journal entries prior to their issuance. The Commission's unadjusted accounting records did not contain necessary accrual and depreciation journal entries. As a result, as part of the audit, management requested us to prepare accrual adjustments. Recommendation: The Commission's accrual and depreciation adjustments are typically similar from year-to-year. We recommend that the Commission prepare and propose required adjustments to the auditor at the beginning of each audit engagement. The Commission should review accrual adjustments proposed during prior audits as a guide to prepare and propose the required accrual and depreciation adjustments. The financial statements and footnotes for the Commission do not substantially change from year to year. The Commission should implement adequate internal controls to review the financial statements and footnotes. The Commission should understand where amounts and information presented in the financial statements and footnotes are derived to facilitate this review. Internal controls should include a reconciliation of the financial statements and footnotes prepared by the auditor to Commission's accounting records. Management Response: Although the Director does not have the accounting background to produce the financial statements contained in this audit,the Director certainly has enough knowledge of the Commission's income, expenses, budget, etc. to review and take responsibility of the auditor's findings. It is not realistic or economically feasible for the Commission to utilize additional resources for this process due to the size and budget of the organization. However, in 2013 the Director will implement the adjusted accounting records regarding unrecorded accrual adjustments. This is in regards to payroll hours worked in one year but paid in another year. This will not be recorded on the normal expense spread sheets because if the Commission does that, the Commission will not balance with the County Clerk's records. Follow Up: This finding was updated and repeated as 2013.01 -22 - No. 7)( Land Reutilization Commission transmits their General Purpose Financial Statements for year ended December 31, 2013 and Independent Auditor's Report. clk:001 slm RECEIVED Presented to Counj, �, Mott May 20, 2014 - j receive and Oce,tifik Buster Brown City Clerk 3