Corrective Action Plans

Finding 499847 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

MO

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.430

Personnel Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Darlene Sowell, President/CEO Anticipated Completion Date: November 1, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: Unleashing Potential will modify its internal procedures to track actual hours devoted to the program and perform a monthly review of actual h...

Personnel Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Darlene Sowell, President/CEO Anticipated Completion Date: November 1, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: Unleashing Potential will modify its internal procedures to track actual hours devoted to the program and perform a monthly review of actual hours incurred compared to the estimated amounts by individuals assigned to federal grant programs prior to requesting reimbursement from the funding course. The review will be performed by an individual other than the preparer of the reimbursement request, with knowledge of the federal grant program and will be formally documented.

View Audit 322700 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499818 (2023-003)

None 2023

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

NY

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

REFERENCE # 2023-003 Federal Transit Cluster - Federal Transit Formula Grant (ALN # 20.507)- Deficiency-Non-Compliance Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Criteria: Allowable Costs––Direct - As stated in Uniform Grant Guidance - §200 Requirements for Allowable Costs: • Costs did not consi...

REFERENCE # 2023-003 Federal Transit Cluster - Federal Transit Formula Grant (ALN # 20.507)- Deficiency-Non-Compliance Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Criteria: Allowable Costs––Direct - As stated in Uniform Grant Guidance - §200 Requirements for Allowable Costs: • Costs did not consist of improper payments, including (1) payments that should not have been made or that were made in incorrect amounts (including overpayments and underpayments) under statutory, contractual, administrative, or other legally applicable requirements; (2) payments that do not account for credit for applicable discounts; (3) duplicate payments; (4) payments that were made to an ineligible party or for an ineligible good or service; and (5) payments for goods or services not received (except for such payments where authorized by law). Condition/Context: The MTA has Allowable Costs procedures in place. MTA has corporate policies and procedures regarding Allowable Costs. We tested the Federal Transit Cluster- Federal Transit Formula Grant’s Allowable Costs compliance. Based on our review of sixty samples related to personnel services for this cluster , we noted that one sample related to an MTA Bus Company personnel’s hourly rate which was charged at higher rate. The correct hourly rate was $46.82 and MTA Bus Company used a rate of $60.99. Recommendation: We recommend that MTA ensure that all personnel are reviewed and should be charged at the correct hourly rates as required by §200 CFR Subpart E – Allowable Costs. Corrective Action Plan: MTA BUS worked with the project team to implement the correct rate and reparations applied. MTA returned the credit to FTA on August 12, 2024. MTA will review the files thoroughly to prevent calculation errors in the future. Action Date: August 12, 2024 Final Implementation Date: August 12, 2024 Name And Phone Number Of Person Responsible For Implementation: John Decker 718-927-7776

View Audit 322673 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499805 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Luzerne, Pennsylvania

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2023-007: Reporting - Significant Deficiency/Noncompliance Recommendation: We recommend that the County revisit its policies and procedures related to reporting to ensure future reports are completed and submitted within the appropriate time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit f...

Finding 2023-007: Reporting - Significant Deficiency/Noncompliance Recommendation: We recommend that the County revisit its policies and procedures related to reporting to ensure future reports are completed and submitted within the appropriate time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The County has put safeguards in place to ensure timely filing of reports. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Budget and Finance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Completed September 2024

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Finding 499803 (2023-005)

None 2023

County of Luzerne, Pennsylvania

PA

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Finding 2023-005: Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures - Noncompliance Recommendation: We recommend that the County document, and where applicable, implement policies and procedures that are aligned with the Uniform Guidance to limit the risk for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of i...

Finding 2023-005: Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures - Noncompliance Recommendation: We recommend that the County document, and where applicable, implement policies and procedures that are aligned with the Uniform Guidance to limit the risk for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of its federal award programs. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: This finding has been resolved. The County contracted with a private entity for oversight on the distribution of ARPA federal awards. We will continue to get guidance from auditors and other municipalities to ensure uniform guidance is followed. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Budget and Finance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Completed June 2023

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Finding 499795 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Town of Upland

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.1 § 200.303

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds- Reporting Summary of Finding: Material Weakness Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mary Fletcher Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (765) 998-7439, mfletcher@uplandindiana.com Views of R...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds- Reporting Summary of Finding: Material Weakness Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mary Fletcher Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (765) 998-7439, mfletcher@uplandindiana.com Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Explanation and Reasons for Disagreement: Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Town of Upland will implement an oversight system to review the P&E Report before submission to the Federal Government. Anticipated Completion Date: Upon the submission of our next report due April 30, 2025

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Finding 499793 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Town of Upland

IN

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds- Activities Allowed and Unallowed. Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mary Fletcher Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (765) 998-74...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds- Activities Allowed and Unallowed. Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mary Fletcher Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (765) 998-7439, mfletcher@uplandindiana.com Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: Although the funds were transferred to utilities and not paid directly from ARPA Funds, the funds were used to make necessary investments in utility infrastructure during 2023. We have been fully informed of the guidelines for the use of the ARPA funds since this transfer occurred and will use the remaining funds according to the ARPA guidelines. The Clerk-Treasurer has contacted the Department of the Treasury to get guidance on what can be done to rectify our misuse of the funds. Anticipated Completion Date: Unknown- When a resolution is reached with the Federal Government.

View Audit 322658 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499783 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Tri-County Senior Citizens and Housing, Inc.

CO

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions § 200.303

Finding 2023-002: Section 8 Project-Based Cluster Federal Assistance Number: 14.182 and 14.195 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Repeat of Finding 2022-002) Compliance Requirements: Cash Management, El...

Finding 2023-002: Section 8 Project-Based Cluster Federal Assistance Number: 14.182 and 14.195 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Repeat of Finding 2022-002) Compliance Requirements: Cash Management, Eligibility, Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions Type of finding: Internal Control Over Compliance (significant deficiency) Recommendation: The Organization should strengthen its internal controls with adopted policies and procedures to ensure a review process is established through adequate segregation of duties. The Organization should consider assessing and realigning the duties and responsibilities of administrative staff allowing the administrator to act in a more supervisory position. Action Taken: The Operation Administrator is overall responsible the operation of Tri-County Senior Center and Housing; working together with the bookkeeping staff and Executive Director as partners to maintain financial records and budgets. The Executive Director will sporadically review tenant eligibility of new certifications and re-certifications, HAP Contracts, samples of monthly HAP Assistance Payment requests, and her presence when auditors are in-house as well any other assistance requested by Administrator. To ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the residents and staff, the Administrator oversees the responsibilities and duties of all other staff in their roles, (Administration Assistant/Program Administrator-Senior Center Activities; Administration Assistant-Membership, monthly newsletters, answer phones and any other duties requested by the Administrator), to guide them in their specific roles so they understand their duties and responsibilities as administrative staff, and ensuring the facility meets all regulatory compliance standards. If there are questions regarding this plan, please call the responsible party at (719) 852-5778. Sincerely yours, Monica Wolfe Executive Director Tri-County Senior Citizens and Housing, Inc.

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Finding 499777 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. Dba Primaryone Health

OH

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.430

Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. dba PrimaryOne Health Corrective Action Plan Year Ended December 31, 2023 Contact Information: Charleta B. Tavares, Chief Executive Officer 614. 859. 1946 ctavares@primaryonehealth.org Audit period: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Finding 2023-001 –...

Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. dba PrimaryOne Health Corrective Action Plan Year Ended December 31, 2023 Contact Information: Charleta B. Tavares, Chief Executive Officer 614. 859. 1946 ctavares@primaryonehealth.org Audit period: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Finding 2023-001 – Allowable Costs (Time and Effort) Recommendation: Management should establish policies and procedures that are consistent with the Uniform Guidance administrative requirements with regards to compensation and allowable costs which includes ensuring time and effort charges are based on records that accurately reflect the work performed. Action planned/take in response to finding: 1. Implementation of Time and Effort Reporting System: The organization has begun to establish and implement a robust time and effort reporting system in compliance with 2 CFR 200.430. This system will: a. Accurately reflect the distribution of employee time across different federal grants. b. Track employee hours worked, allocate wages based on grant activities, and ensure the proper alignment of salaries to the work performed. c. Provide documentation supporting time allocation between different federal and non-federal activities. 2. Training for Payroll and Grants Management Staff: All payroll, human resources, and finance staff will undergo mandatory training on: a. Time and effort reporting requirements under federal guidelines. b. The correct procedures for allocating wages to federal grants, including compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). 3. Updating Policies and Procedures: The organization will update internal policies to reflect compliance with the Uniform Guidance, particularly regarding payroll documentation and time and effort allocation. This will include: a. Establishing written procedures on tracking employee work hours and effort reporting. b. Implementing monthly or quarterly reviews to ensure payroll costs are appropriately charged to federal awards. 4. Periodic Internal Audits: The organization will conduct periodic internal audits to ensure continued compliance with federal requirements, especially as it relates to payroll and time tracking. Any discrepancies will be promptly corrected to avoid future findings. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024

View Audit 322621 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499763 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Village Center for Care

NY

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.403

Audit Finding Number: 2023-002 Responsible Person: Carrie Smith, AVP of Regulatory Response to Findings: The Accounting Team performed an internal review and agrees with the Uniform Guidance audit findings. An adjustment was recorded as of 12/31/2023. In addition, the finding was communicated to the...

Audit Finding Number: 2023-002 Responsible Person: Carrie Smith, AVP of Regulatory Response to Findings: The Accounting Team performed an internal review and agrees with the Uniform Guidance audit findings. An adjustment was recorded as of 12/31/2023. In addition, the finding was communicated to the State auditors. Corrective Action to be Taken: 1. VillageCare will continue to utilize project ID when recording grants revenue and grants expenses. 2. Only appropriate, non-duplicative, and verified invoices will be submitted by the Accounts Payable Department for reimbursement. The AVP of Regulatory will receive and review all invoices from AP prior to submission to the funding source. 3. For material reimbursement, the Procurement Department will ensure the goods are received. 4. The Accounting Team will maintain all potential reimbursement schedules and cross check against current and past grants to ensure no prior approved expenditures are resubmitted for reimbursement. 5. The Director of Accounting and Finance and/or Controller will only approve grants receivable accrual based on allowable, confirmed, and validated invoices. Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date of the Action to be Taken: September 1, 2024.

View Audit 322588 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499755 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Global Center on Cooperative Security

DC

Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management § 200.309

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges that prior approval must be received before allocating any cost to an award that is incurred outside of the period of performance. While in this case approval was ultimately not granted, the cost was returned to the original project and removed...

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges that prior approval must be received before allocating any cost to an award that is incurred outside of the period of performance. While in this case approval was ultimately not granted, the cost was returned to the original project and removed from the affected project and subsequent drawdowns adjusted accordingly. To avoid incurring costs outside the period of performance, the following actions will be implemented:  Update the Global Center procurement guidelines to explicitly emphasize period of performance requirements when incurring expenses on grants and contracts.  Systematically confirm all purchase requests, vendor contracts, consulting agreements and subawards fall within the period of performance by including the start and end date of the grant or contract on all associated documentation. Responsible Officials: Daniel Grimshaw, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

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Finding 499753 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Lawrence

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.1 § 200.303

FINDING 2023-004 Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Humphrey Nagila Contact Phone Number: 317-542-4554 Views of Responsible Official: We agree with this finding. The City will create a policy and procedu...

FINDING 2023-004 Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Humphrey Nagila Contact Phone Number: 317-542-4554 Views of Responsible Official: We agree with this finding. The City will create a policy and procedure to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and reviews, approvals, and oversight are in place for reporting. This policy will require that two staff members from the Controller's Office prepare the quarterly Project and Expenditure report (P&E report). One staff member shall be responsible for preparing the report and the other will complete a review and submission of the report. Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2024

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Finding 499752 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Lawrence

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Suspension and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Humphrey Nagila Contact Phone Number: 317-542-4554 Views of Responsible Official: We agree with this finding. The City will create a pol...

FINDING 2023-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Suspension and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Humphrey Nagila Contact Phone Number: 317-542-4554 Views of Responsible Official: We agree with this finding. The City will create a policy and procedure to ensure compliance with Federal procurement laws. Additionally, our updated policy shall ensure that the City adheres to all procurement procedures outlined in Federal awards received by the City. This policy will ensure that contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering any contracts or subawards. Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2024

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Finding 499751 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Father Flanagan's Boys' Home Dba Boys Town

NE

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.430

The certification process for the year ended December 31, 2023, is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024. For the period from January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, the certification process is expected to be completed by November 15, 2024. Communication has been disseminated to employe...

The certification process for the year ended December 31, 2023, is expected to be completed by October 31, 2024. For the period from January 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024, the certification process is expected to be completed by November 15, 2024. Communication has been disseminated to employees that certifcations will occur in accordance with the policy for the remainder of 2024 and beyond. Any material differences identified in the allocation of salaries and fringes will be corrected for the year ended December 31, 2024. Cheri Sash, Director of Grants & Financial Contract Compliance Compliance will oversee the certification process.

View Audit 322569

Finding 499739 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Five Towns Community Center INC

NY

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

FTCC concurs with this finding and will make every attempt to create time studies to support salary allocations in the future.

View Audit 322561 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499726 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

NV

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

To ensure that only proper labor costs are included in grant funding requests, the invoice reported to the grant issuing agency is reviewed by the Project Manager and evidenced by his signature. This review includes reviewing the individual labor charges prior to signing the invoice. All individual...

To ensure that only proper labor costs are included in grant funding requests, the invoice reported to the grant issuing agency is reviewed by the Project Manager and evidenced by his signature. This review includes reviewing the individual labor charges prior to signing the invoice. All individuals who support the grant purpose and are funded by a grant will be separately identified and the ratio of allowable time to total time will be determined for each pay period. Allowable cost for each individual will be aggregated to the total labor cost for the period and be included in the invoice requesting fund draws. These procedures will be in effect as of the date of this writing.

View Audit 322531

Finding 499708 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

St. Vincent De Paul Village, Inc.

CA

Period of Performance Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Corrective Action: Management will update written procedures and train the Grants Accounting team regarding period of performance to ensure all requests are made within the proper period based on the period of performance. The procedures and training will include grant period close, cost allowabilit...

Corrective Action: Management will update written procedures and train the Grants Accounting team regarding period of performance to ensure all requests are made within the proper period based on the period of performance. The procedures and training will include grant period close, cost allowability, requirements for documentation, and review of charges prior to requests. In addition, Grants Accounting has initiated monthly meetings with grantors to closely monitor grant spenddown, address any processing issues, and ensure proper cut-off. These meetings will be instrumental in tracking progress and oversight in our grant management process. Name of Responsible Individual(s): Jason Brenier, Shelly Courtois, and Judy Bokhari Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024

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Finding 499667 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

St. Vincent De Paul Village, Inc.

CA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.430

Corrective Action: Management is in the process of updating its written procedures to ensure that allowable costs and cost principles comply with 2 CFR 200.403. This includes Grants Accounting implementing a manual process that empowers program employees to submit and approve Time & Allocation Exce...

Corrective Action: Management is in the process of updating its written procedures to ensure that allowable costs and cost principles comply with 2 CFR 200.403. This includes Grants Accounting implementing a manual process that empowers program employees to submit and approve Time & Allocation Excel Sheets. These sheets include attestations certifying actual labor costs monthly. This information is then taken to input by the grants accounting team into the Request for Reimbursement (RFR). This measure ensures that labor costs are accurately reflected and compliant with regulatory requirements. In addition, Management will implement policies and procedures regarding regular review of allocations for workers compensation and other similar expenses to ensure accuracy. Name of Responsible Individual(s): Jason Brenier and Judy Bokhari Anticipated Completion Date: December 2024

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Finding 499659 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

St. Vincent De Paul Village, Inc.

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management § 200.303 § 200.430

Corrective Action: Management will review all cost allocations and implement documented policies and procedures to ensure sufficient support of any allocations of costs is maintained as required by 2 CFR §200.403. In addition, Management has developed a cost allocation worksheet and framework and is...

Corrective Action: Management will review all cost allocations and implement documented policies and procedures to ensure sufficient support of any allocations of costs is maintained as required by 2 CFR §200.403. In addition, Management has developed a cost allocation worksheet and framework and is in the process of implementing a new procedure to ensure it is reviewed by accounting and grant managers to ensure accurate reporting. Name of Responsible Individual(s): Jason Brenier, Judy Bokhari, and Luz Gonzales-Toscano Anticipated Completion Date: December 2025

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Finding 499644 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

St. Vincent De Paul Village, Inc.

CA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.430

Corrective Action: Management, in the immediate term, will review its oversight and controls on the manual process Grants Accounting implemented for obtaining Time & Allocation Excel Sheet and calculating payroll and benefits costs accurately onto the Request for Reimbursement (RFR). Furthermore, ma...

Corrective Action: Management, in the immediate term, will review its oversight and controls on the manual process Grants Accounting implemented for obtaining Time & Allocation Excel Sheet and calculating payroll and benefits costs accurately onto the Request for Reimbursement (RFR). Furthermore, management plans to collaborate with its Payroll Service Provider to capitalize on software upgrades, aiming to enhance the accuracy of Time & Allocation to grants and reduce errors by designing straight-through-process improvements. Name of Responsible Individual(s): Jason Brenier, Judy Bokhari, and Luz Gonzales-Toscano Anticipated Completion Date: October 2024 – immediate term and December 2025 - software implementation.

View Audit 322528 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499643 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

City of New Castle

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY REPORTING Summary of Finding: There were deficiencies in the internal control system of the City over the grant’s reporting requirements. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Ashley Huffman Contact Phone Number a...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY REPORTING Summary of Finding: There were deficiencies in the internal control system of the City over the grant’s reporting requirements. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Ashley Huffman Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 765-521-6803 nccityclerk@gmail.com Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Beginning Sept. 1, 2024, procedures put in place include the Clerk Treasurer and Deputy Clerk Treasurer verifying each other with the reporting. Internal controls are the Clerk Treasurer will review and include the information to prepare the required reports. Monthly receipt detail and disbursement detail reports will be included, with the Deputy reviewing that. Both will sign off after reviews and communication. Additionally, the monthly detail reports will be provided to the City's Finance Committee and Council who oversees the ARP funds. Anticipated completion date: September 1, 2024

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Finding 499642 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

City of New Castle

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY - PROCUREMENT AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT. Summary of Finding: There were deficiencies in the internal control system of the City resulting in noncompliance with the grant’s procurement and suspension and debarme...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY - PROCUREMENT AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT. Summary of Finding: There were deficiencies in the internal control system of the City resulting in noncompliance with the grant’s procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Ashley Huffman Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 765-521-6803 nccityclerk@gmail.com Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The City Attorney will include certification language in contracts. The Clerk Treasurer will be overseeing by reviewing the contracts and checking SAM.gov. The Deputy Clerk Treasurer will be verifying. Anticipated completion date: September 1, 2024

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Finding 499634 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Floyd County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.1 § 200.303

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Reporting Summary of Finding: The County submitted four P&E reports during the audit period; however, the errors as identified below were noted on all four reports.  Quarterly Report: October 1, 2022 to...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Reporting Summary of Finding: The County submitted four P&E reports during the audit period; however, the errors as identified below were noted on all four reports.  Quarterly Report: October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Current period expenditures reported 7 projects with errors totaling $77,234. Cumulative expenditures reported 22 projects with errors totaling $3,955,669.  Quarterly Report: January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023 Current period expenditures reported 7 projects with errors totaling $173,169. Cumulative expenditures reported 25 projects with errors totaling $2,633,217.  Quarterly Report: April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 Current period expenditures reported 2 projects with errors totaling $0, since expenditures were posted to the incorrect project. Cumulative expenditures reported 24 projects with errors totaling $2,372,744.  Quarterly Report: July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 Current period expenditures reported 3 projects with errors totaling $13,412. Cumulative expenditures reported 26 projects with errors totaling $2,273,749. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Don Lopp, Director of Operations and County Planning Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-948-4110 and dlopp@floydcounty.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: As Director of Operations and Planning, the American Rescue Plan quarterly reports are submitted through the office. During the last two audit, it appears data input errors have occurred with the reporting of total expenditures. The initial corrective action of review was not sufficient to correct the data input errors. During the recent July 2024 quarterly report, staff reviewed the items on line and believe that all reporting has been corrected. Starting with the September reporting, two staff members will review the data input Anticipated Completion Date: September 2024 – For the third quarter reporting period.

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Finding 499630 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation

IN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Cash Management § 200.303

Condition: During our testing, we noted that expenses submitted on forms for reimbursement were allocated to the wrong budget category line items and did not agree to the underlying accounting records. Response: The Organization’s Board, CEO, and key HCEDC staG acknowledge the importance of refining...

Condition: During our testing, we noted that expenses submitted on forms for reimbursement were allocated to the wrong budget category line items and did not agree to the underlying accounting records. Response: The Organization’s Board, CEO, and key HCEDC staG acknowledge the importance of refining internal controls to ensure expenses are used as approved. In this case, the funding agency, Indiana Department of Education, classified some expenses in ways that the auditor and organization leadership felt did not align with the approved final use. This use was reiterated by organization leadership in the grant submission to the funding agency. The funding agency indicated that the response was forwarded to their finance team but provided no further instructions for amending budget categories within the project. All expenditures under the grant project complied with allowable uses within the approved grant submission scope. Organization leadership continued to request reimbursement according to the categories assigned by the funding agency while achieving the project objectives and operating within the established framework. Moving forward, organizational leadership has implemented additional checks and balances through the onboarding of a Grants Management System engagement of CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to better align assigned categories with approved use. Timeline for Implementation: • Grant Management Software – October 2024 • CliftonLarsonAllen LLP engaged – March 2024

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Finding 499629 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Condition: During our testing of federal expenditures, we noted that certain expenses were submitted twice for reimbursement. Response: The Organizations’ Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and key HCEDC Staff recognize the need to further refine internal controls. Management recognized one ins...

Condition: During our testing of federal expenditures, we noted that certain expenses were submitted twice for reimbursement. Response: The Organizations’ Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and key HCEDC Staff recognize the need to further refine internal controls. Management recognized one instance in which duplicate reimbursement occurred. The duplication was reported to the funding agency (Indiana Department of Education) upon discovery and reconciled in order to place grant expenditures in good standing. Corrective Actions Taken: HCEDC staff has been working with CliftonLarsonAllen since March 2024 to design and implement new controls to prevent these types of errors occurring in the future. HCEDC is also onboarding a Grants Management Software to provide additional tracking and reporting transparency for funders and audit purposes. Timeline for Implementation: • Grant Management Software – October 2024 • CliftonLarsonAllen LLP engaged – March 2024

View Audit 322512 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 499620 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Hampton

NH

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Audit Finding Reference: 2023-002 Management’s Response and Planned Corrective Action: It is my understanding from talking with Ethan Blevins that this is something that is being discovered across many municipalities and school districts. I am awaiting a sample of this type of policy from Ethan...

Audit Finding Reference: 2023-002 Management’s Response and Planned Corrective Action: It is my understanding from talking with Ethan Blevins that this is something that is being discovered across many municipalities and school districts. I am awaiting a sample of this type of policy from Ethan Blevins. Once I have the sample, I will draft a policy and have it approved by the board prior to end of year. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date: Name 1: Kristi Pulliam Name 2: Anticipated Completion Date – 12/31/24

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