Audit of VA’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022

The VA OIG contracted with the independent public accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to audit VA’s financial statements as of the end of fiscal years (FYs) 2023 and 2022. CLA provided an unmodified opinion and noted material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in internal controls and instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations. Regarding internal controls, CLA identified three material weaknesses. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting 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. CLA also identified three significant deficiencies. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal controls over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. CLA is responsible for the attached audit report dated November 15, 2023, and the conclusions expressed in the report. The OIG does not express opinions on VA’s financial statements, internal controls, or compliance with FFMIA, nor does the OIG express conclusions on VA’s compliance with laws and regulations. The independent auditors will follow up on these internal controls and compliance findings and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken during the FY 2024 audit of VA’s financial statements.