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and records that are implemented leading to management's authorization of transaction. This <br />authorization is directly associated with achieving the objectives of LHA and is the starting point <br />for establishing the accounting controls. Accounting control consists of organization, guidelines <br />and records that are concerned with the safeguarding of assets and ensuring the reliability of <br />financial records. The transactions are executed in accordance with management's authorization. <br />The transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in <br />conformity with General Accepted Accounting Principles and maintain accountability for assets. <br />Accounts Receivables consist of invoicing, and contributions. Invoicing consists of ensuring <br />that invoices are prepared at the time of rendering the service and accurately recording on a <br />timely basis. When LHA enters into an agreement and services are rendered or the requirements <br />stipulated on the contract are met, an invoice is prepared by the accounting manager and mailed. <br />Invoices are posted to the General Ledger on a monthly basis. LHA also minimizes the time for <br />transfer of funds from the US Treasury and disbursement for project activities; authorization to <br />request for cash draw -downs are obtained when needed. Accounts Payable consists of accounts <br />payable, purchasing, and expense reimbursement, and ensures that invoices are accurately <br />recorded, paid and approved on a timely basis. Incentives totaling less than $600 per participant <br />(e.g., Community Stewardship Board member) are tracked by recipient name, contact <br />information, date, and supervising staff, and confirmed through recipient signature. Cost <br />allocations ensure that expenses are properly recorded amongst the programs including properly <br />classifying direct and indirect costs. LHA's accounting department receives copy of all approved <br />grants and contracts entered into by LHA, including the budgets and budget narratives. The <br />approved budgets are entered into the accounting system for comparison to actual expenses to <br />assure proper recording. Indirect costs are administrative and common costs allocated using an <br />