Fifth District PTA

Preparation for the Year-end Audit that covers all PTA activities from January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018, can mean the difference between a fairly quick audit and a lengthy audit.  If the Treasurer and Secretary are organized, then there should be no reason the material cannot be given to the auditor any later than the first week of July. Below is a list of materials to give to your auditor. Check your bylaws for the date the audit report, checklist and findings are presented to the PTA board and association.

Collect all financial books, records, and reports from the treasurer, including:

• A copy of the last audit report;
• Current bylaws and standing rules;
• Originals of checkbook register, whether handwritten or computer generated, and canceled checks (including voided checks);
• Originals of bank statements, bank book for each bank or savings account;
• Deposits and supporting documents for the cash receipts;
• Authorizations for payment with attached receipts;
• Itemized statements and receipts of bills paid;
• Monthly Treasurer’s Reports;
• Original treasurer’s books/ledgers including backup files (external storage device) if books are kept on a computer;
• Financial Report by category for the period of the audit with or without budget comparison;
• Copies of the board, executive committee and association minutes, including an adopted budget, any amendments that were approved during the year, approval of expenditures, and ratification of payments;
• Committee reports from chairmen (e.g., fundraising, membership, etc.);
• Any other information requested by the auditor;
• Copy of PTA-required Workers’ Compensation Annual Payroll Report form;
• Copies of all required state and federal report forms if PTA hires an employee(s);
• Copies of all required federal report forms if PTA hires an independent contractor(s);
• Copies of the most recently filed IRS Form 990;
• Copies of the applicable State Form 199 and RRF-1.