/**
  * Checks if the parameter is a valid adjustment id
  * @param $id int
  * @return Adjustment object if $id is found, otherwise false
  */
 private function __checkExistence($id)
 {
     if (!is_null($id) && $id != '') {
         $adjustment = Adjustment::find($id);
         if (is_null($adjustment)) {
             return false;
         }
         return $adjustment;
     }
     return false;
 }