Corrective Action Plans

Finding 560628 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles School Nutrition Programs § 200.303 § 200.403 § 200.430

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Summary of Finding: The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place over payroll disbursements charged to the food service program. Payroll disbursements were paid without evidence that the det...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Summary of Finding: The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place over payroll disbursements charged to the food service program. Payroll disbursements were paid without evidence that the detailed report of payroll disbursements was reviewed and approved by another person not involved in the original payroll process. The School Corporation paid $23,682 of administrative salaries that were allocated to the School Lunch fund based on fixed percentages. There was no supporting documentation to indicate how the percentages were determined or time records indicating time spent on the program by the applicable administrators. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 40 􀀃 “Meeting􀀃students􀀃where􀀃they􀀃are􀀃and􀀃leading􀀃them􀀃forward…every􀀃student,􀀃every􀀃day”􀀃 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Drew Cooper, Business Manager Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 765-425-7889 dcooper@shenandoah.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Currently 50% of Pam Frost’s salary is paid from the Lunch Fund. A new internal control will be created to document that 50% of her time is spent on food service work and 50% of her time is spent as the ECA treasurer for the elementary school. Anticipated Completion Date: August 31, 2024

View Audit 356534 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 560556 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Bellingham, Massachusetts

MA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criteri...

Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criteria: Grantees must provide reasonable assurance that federal awards are expended only for allowable activities and that the costs of goods and services charged to federal awards are allowable and in accordance with the applicable cost principles. Management of the Town is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with federal requirements that have a direct and material effect on a federal program. A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. Condition and Context: Control deficiencies related to disbursements were noted as a result of the testing of internal controls over payroll. Specifically, a sample of payroll disbursements charged to the major program were tested in order to determine if adequate internal controls were in place. As a result of the testing of payroll disbursements charged to the programs, the employees tested were found to not have adequately approved and or documented employee payroll rate agreements. Cause: Appointment letters for some staff tested could not be located. I believe this is due not to non-compliance but turnover within the office and not being able to locate paper files. Effect or Potential Effect: Due to the significant deficiencies and noncompliance in internal controls noted above, there is a risk of inappropriate rate of pay and/or wages being paid. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-001 Questioned Costs: Questioned costs could not be determined. Recommendation: The Town of Bellingham should improve the internal controls over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs by ensuring employee’s payroll rate agreements are approved by an appropriate level of management and in a timely manner. Responsible for Corrective Plan: Director of Finance, Schools Estimated Completion Date: December 2024 Action Taken: The Director of Finance will ensure that all employees paid have an approved and documented pay rate or salary from either an appointment letter, School Committee salary worksheet, and/or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

View Audit 356487

Finding 560537 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Elverado Community Unit School District

CO

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The District will establish policies and procedures to be followed to ensure proper review, approval and recording of federal expenditures.

View Audit 356444

Finding 560487 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Sturbridge, Massachusetts

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Department of Education Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of ...

Department of Education Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Condition: During our test of controls over compliance it was noted that an employee’s payroll charged to the Education Stabilization Fund – ESSER III major program was for services that was not included as part of the grant application/budget. Criteria: Costs charged to the major program should meet the requirements as set forth by Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles). Context: During our review of the payroll charged to the major program it was noted that one of the employees charged to the grant was for stipend pay for work as a ELL Coordinator that was charged to the Salaries budget of the grant, which does not support the services charged. Thus the payroll expense would be unallowable. Effect: Town of Sturbridge was not in compliance with the allowable costs/ cost principals requirement as set forth by the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles). Questioned Costs: $862.50 Cause: The stipend for the ELL Coordinator was considered salary by the school department. Identification as a Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: We recommend the Town of Sturbridge follow procedures to ensure that payroll expenditures charged to the grant is allowable costs as set forth by Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles) Responsible for Corrective Plan: Director of Business and Finance Estimated Completion Date: October 2024 Action Taken: Moving forward the school department bookkeepers will work to ensure expenditures are properly established, funded and within allowable cost guidelines.

View Audit 356376 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 560313 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Springboard Collaborative

PA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness

Issue Corrective Actions Responsible Party Status Springboard Collaborative did not maintain adequate time and effort reports for staff salaries and fringe benefits for all employees who spent less than 100% of their time working on this major program. Implement quarterly effort report certification...

Issue Corrective Actions Responsible Party Status Springboard Collaborative did not maintain adequate time and effort reports for staff salaries and fringe benefits for all employees who spent less than 100% of their time working on this major program. Implement quarterly effort report certification process, which requires eligible employees, their managers, and the grant management staff to review and certify effort charged to grant funding during the applicable reporting period. **The effort report certification process was fully enabled and completed in response to Single Audit review during the FY23 audit process and in preparation for FY24 audit. Grant management staff (Associate Director, Fiscal Grant Management) Completed Corrective Action

View Audit 356226 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 560269 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Benton Franklin Community Action Committee

WA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

BFCAC made a change in personnel during 2024. Subsequently BFCAC has emphasized the need to maintain supporting documentation for all charges, including changes to timesheets, and supporting documentation for manual adjustments. The Executive Director and the Finance Manager are responsible for this...

BFCAC made a change in personnel during 2024. Subsequently BFCAC has emphasized the need to maintain supporting documentation for all charges, including changes to timesheets, and supporting documentation for manual adjustments. The Executive Director and the Finance Manager are responsible for this corrective action.

View Audit 356210 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 560111 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Enfield

NH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

We will implement more internal training with the Accounts Payable department to ensure manifests are signed.

View Audit 356131

Finding 560078 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Marlborough

CT

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Suspension and Debarment over COVID-19 America Rescue Plan Act Recommendation: We recommend that the Town design controls to ensure an adequate review process in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The...

Suspension and Debarment over COVID-19 America Rescue Plan Act Recommendation: We recommend that the Town design controls to ensure an adequate review process in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Town has a system in place to review contractors. A written process will be prepared to record and maintain appropriate documentation. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Town Manager and Finance Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Since this report is overdue, the estimated date is before the start of the FY 24 audit.

View Audit 356034

Finding 560055 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Commonwealth Ports Authority

MP

Special Tests & Provisions Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Finding No 2023-004 “ALN #20.106 Special Tests and Provisions – Revenue Diversion” Name of Contact Person(s): Sheryl Sizemore, Comptroller Ida S. De Brum, Accounting Manager Zack A. Diaz, Internal Auditor Corrective Action: CPA disagrees with this finding. Condition 1: A...

Finding No 2023-004 “ALN #20.106 Special Tests and Provisions – Revenue Diversion” Name of Contact Person(s): Sheryl Sizemore, Comptroller Ida S. De Brum, Accounting Manager Zack A. Diaz, Internal Auditor Corrective Action: CPA disagrees with this finding. Condition 1: All costs incurred by the Seaport paid initially by the Airport are reimbursed in a timely manner. For purposes of efficiency, this method is used as to reduce the number of payments to vendors being made. The Airport Division has been fully reimbursed. CPA will be seeking grantor approval for the use of this method even though this practice of recordkeeping has been in place for more than 20 years. Condition 2: CPA believes that the costs incurred pertain to the operational costs of the airport. Per the Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 30, “Operating costs for an airport may be both direct and indirect and may include all of the expenses and costs that are recognized under the generally accepted accounting principles and practices that apply to the airport enterprise funds of state and local government entities.” Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2025

View Audit 355992

Finding 560044 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Comments on findings and recommendations Management should implement a process to evaluate and allocate expenses on a regular basis. Actions taken or planned Management implemented a process to evaluate and allocate expenses based on employee estimates of time spent by function and proportion of th...

Comments on findings and recommendations Management should implement a process to evaluate and allocate expenses on a regular basis. Actions taken or planned Management implemented a process to evaluate and allocate expenses based on employee estimates of time spent by function and proportion of the association’s floor space utilized by each employee during the year. Anticipated completion date July 1, 2023

View Audit 355972

Finding 559992 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District

AZ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.508 § 200.510

COVID-1 9 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds — Assistance Listing No. 21 .027 Recommendation: We recommend the District design controls to ensure an adequate review process over the invoices recorded and presented on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to determine complian...

COVID-1 9 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds — Assistance Listing No. 21 .027 Recommendation: We recommend the District design controls to ensure an adequate review process over the invoices recorded and presented on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to determine compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District’s policies will be updated and approved if needed to conform to federal guidance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ron McEachern, General Manager or Delia Stoor, Accounting Manger Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2024

View Audit 355902

Finding 559904 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Organized Parents Make A Difference, Inc.

CT

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The Organization implemented procedures to ensure invoices and payroll are approved including the use of bill.com and a cash report approval of all payments. Payroll is prepared by the CFO and is reviewed by the Executive Director. It is then entered into Quickbooks by our outsourced accountants.

View Audit 355829

Finding 559858 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Washington County

OR

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.208 § 200.328

Finding Number: 2023-002 Planned Corrective Action: The Chief Financial Administrator will ensure all ARPA expenditures are included on the Project and Expenditure Reports. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025 Responsible Contact Person: Ben Cowdery, Chief Financial Administrator

View Audit 355799

Finding 559783 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc.

OR

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.502 § 200.510

While PCRI does have systems in place to adequately track federal expenditures, the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures was delayed in large part due to the deficiencies outlined in Finding 2023-001, which led to delays in accurately compiling the information required for the schedul...

While PCRI does have systems in place to adequately track federal expenditures, the preparation of the schedule of federal expenditures was delayed in large part due to the deficiencies outlined in Finding 2023-001, which led to delays in accurately compiling the information required for the schedule of federal expenditures, and that the transition of relevant accounting processes to the outsourced accounting firm will resolve this deficiency going forward. The timeline for full transition of relevant accounting processes to the outsourced accounting firm which started in January of 2025 is approximately seven months due to the complexities of PCRI’s operations. PCRI anticipates this transition being complete in July of 2025.

View Audit 355753

Finding 559264 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Oklahoma City Innovation District, Inc.

OK

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.305

Identifying Number: 2023-001; Lack of Written Policies and Procedures Recommendation: The Organization should develop and implement comprehensive written policies and procedures in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Action Taken: In response to the finding, management will t...

Identifying Number: 2023-001; Lack of Written Policies and Procedures Recommendation: The Organization should develop and implement comprehensive written policies and procedures in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Action Taken: In response to the finding, management will take action to develop and implement the necessary written policies and procedures. Comprehensive training will be provided to all relevant staff to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2025 Name of contact person and title: Jeffrey Seymour, President / CEO

View Audit 355490

Finding 559163 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Ozarks Regional YMCA

MO

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management § 200.302

Management agrees with the finding and has developed and implemented the appropriate policies and procedures effective September 2024.

View Audit 355391

Finding 559143 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The Enola Group, Inc.

NC

Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Name of Contact Person: Terri Brown, Director of Finance Corrective Action: Due to the extreme turnover within the Finance Director position in FY 22-23, there were more than normal accounting errors that were corrected by journal entries in the FY22 audit. The Executive Director addressed the turno...

Name of Contact Person: Terri Brown, Director of Finance Corrective Action: Due to the extreme turnover within the Finance Director position in FY 22-23, there were more than normal accounting errors that were corrected by journal entries in the FY22 audit. The Executive Director addressed the turnover by hiring a Finance Director with extensive non-profit finance and operation experience. In addition, training was provided on the accounting software. The Finance Director role has been occupied by one individual for multiple years. A Bookkeeping position was also created and filled which now allows for more separation of duties. A system of checks and balances have been established between the Bookkeeper, Administrative Assistant, Finance Director and Executive Director. This system includes the enhancement of protocols such as cash receipts, disbursements process and journal vouchers, monthly one on one in depth review of financials with Program Directors and Finance Director, and monthly Finance Director and Executive Director meetings. In addition, the Executive Director, Finance Director and Bookkeeper are now using the secured server to file digital copies of most financial documents. The Finance Director has monthly finance meetings with each Program Director to review their monthly actuals against budget. In addition, the accounting system is now remote which allows for access based on role for the Bookkeeper and Executive Director. The organization has created a third position, Accounts Receivable Coordinator to process all AR related duties. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

View Audit 355382

Finding 556167 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

North Central Fire Protection District

CA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

As soon as this recommendation was verbally made to staff in 2024, staff implemented a procedure to have all journal entries reviewed and approved by a member of management. Staff has reviewed all 2022-23 journal entries to ensure the appropriate initials/signatures reflect review and approval by a ...

As soon as this recommendation was verbally made to staff in 2024, staff implemented a procedure to have all journal entries reviewed and approved by a member of management. Staff has reviewed all 2022-23 journal entries to ensure the appropriate initials/signatures reflect review and approval by a member of management.

View Audit 354842

Finding 556098 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Black Community Provider Network, INC

IL

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.318 § 200.331 § 200.403 § 200.405

Plan: Contracts are reviewed and updated annually by the compliance officer. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/28/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Michael Holmes Management Response: Due to the repeated extensions of certain government grants and contracts, there were delays in securing contract re...

Plan: Contracts are reviewed and updated annually by the compliance officer. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/28/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Michael Holmes Management Response: Due to the repeated extensions of certain government grants and contracts, there were delays in securing contract renewals with updated budget allocations. This issue has now been addressed with the completion and submission of revised budgets and grants.

View Audit 354800 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 556097 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Black Community Provider Network, INC

IL

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.403 § 200.404 § 200.405 § 200.414

Plan: BCPN confirms that indirect costs are calculated in accordance with government guidelines outlined in 2 CFR Part 200. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/26/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Ieesha Jones Management Response: Due to adopting to use a calendar year instead of a fiscal year, BCPN's ...

Plan: BCPN confirms that indirect costs are calculated in accordance with government guidelines outlined in 2 CFR Part 200. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/26/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Ieesha Jones Management Response: Due to adopting to use a calendar year instead of a fiscal year, BCPN's indirect costs for FY24 will be reflected in the financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2024, rather than December 31, 2023. We confirm that the indirect costs are being billed and spent in compliance with the guidelines outlined in the government contract and there is no need for funds to be returned.

View Audit 354800 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 556096 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Black Community Provider Network, INC

IL

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Plan: The cost allocation policy has been implemented and submitted to outsourced auditing firms for review and approval by funders as of 2024. This policy is now actively in use. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/26/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Ieesha Jones Management Response: BCPN successfull...

Plan: The cost allocation policy has been implemented and submitted to outsourced auditing firms for review and approval by funders as of 2024. This policy is now actively in use. Anticipated Date of Completion: 4/26/2025 Name of Contact Persons: Ieesha Jones Management Response: BCPN successfully implemented a new allocation policy for the year 2024.

View Audit 354800

Finding 556084 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, Inc.

DE

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring

Fraud was identified by board members of the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) in November 2023 with respect to the Emergency Housing and Health programs, and an internal investigation ensued. Prior to this finding, a committee of the board reviewed the Executive Director’s (ED) financial ...

Fraud was identified by board members of the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) in November 2023 with respect to the Emergency Housing and Health programs, and an internal investigation ensued. Prior to this finding, a committee of the board reviewed the Executive Director’s (ED) financial reporting and were confident in her documentation, which was also approved by the City of Dover manager of the Emergency Housing and Health programs. Briefly, the ED had invented invoices from motels and landlords along with applications from individuals and families who did not exist. In both programs, DIMH provided funds to cover motel stays and landlord payments and was reimbursed by the City of Dover. In practice, the ED simply took DIMH funds, deposited them into a personal account, and provided invented documents to the City that resulted in reimbursement to DIMH. This clever ruse had eluded both board and city personnel monitoring the expenditures and reimbursements. Once there was suspicion of fraud, board members not involved in prior program oversight actively reviewed files with the City’s program manager to ascertain its extent. A meeting was held between the board chair and the city’s program manager to review all files in order to determine the approximate extent of the fraud, which was clearly limited to these two grant programs. In early January 2024, DIMH board members arranged to meet with the Dover Police Department to provide an overview of the fraud. This led to police contact with local FBI and HUD inspector general offices along with the US attorney for Delaware, with the same board members providing all files and in-person descriptions of the scam. On February 28, 2025, the former ED met with federal officials to determine whether to endeavor to resolve the matter or to engage in litigation. She was given March 14, 2025 as a deadline for her decision. At that date, she agreed to work towards a settlement of resolution of the case and not to go to court. The details of this agreement are pending as of March 14, 2025. In early 2024, the DIMH board engaged a new external accounting firm and created a new control environment with significant internal controls and separation of duties developed in collaboration with the contracted CPA firm.

View Audit 354781 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 556083 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, Inc.

DE

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring

Fraud was identified by board members of the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) in November 2023 with respect to the Emergency Housing and Health programs, and an internal investigation ensued. Prior to this finding, a committee of the board reviewed the Executive Director’s (ED) financial ...

Fraud was identified by board members of the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing (DIMH) in November 2023 with respect to the Emergency Housing and Health programs, and an internal investigation ensued. Prior to this finding, a committee of the board reviewed the Executive Director’s (ED) financial reporting and were confident in her documentation, which was also approved by the City of Dover manager of the Emergency Housing and Health programs. Briefly, the ED had invented invoices from motels and landlords along with applications from individuals and families who did not exist. In both programs, DIMH provided funds to cover motel stays and landlord payments and was reimbursed by the City of Dover. In practice, the ED simply took DIMH funds, deposited them into a personal account, and provided invented documents to the City that resulted in reimbursement to DIMH. This clever ruse had eluded both board and city personnel monitoring the expenditures and reimbursements. Once there was suspicion of fraud, board members not involved in prior program oversight actively reviewed files with the City’s program manager to ascertain its extent. A meeting was held between the board chair and the city’s program manager to review all files in order to determine the approximate extent of the fraud, which was clearly limited to these two grant programs. In early January 2024, DIMH board members arranged to meet with the Dover Police Department to provide an overview of the fraud. This led to police contact with local FBI and HUD inspector general offices along with the US attorney for Delaware, with the same board members providing all files and in-person descriptions of the scam. On February 28, 2025, the former ED met with federal officials to determine whether to endeavor to resolve the matter or to engage in litigation. She was given March 14, 2025 as a deadline for her decision. At that date, she agreed to work towards a settlement of resolution of the case and not to go to court. The details of this agreement are pending as of March 14, 2025. In early 2024, the DIMH board engaged a new external accounting firm and created a new control environment with significant internal controls and separation of duties developed in collaboration with the contracted CPA firm.

View Audit 354781 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 556042 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Joseph's House and Shelter, Inc.

NY

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

Finding 2023-003--General Oversight--Significant Deficiency Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization create policies and procedures to ensure proper oversight of the financial reporting function. In addition, we would recommend the Organization to consider the costs and benefits of restr...

Finding 2023-003--General Oversight--Significant Deficiency Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization create policies and procedures to ensure proper oversight of the financial reporting function. In addition, we would recommend the Organization to consider the costs and benefits of restructuring the finance department. This could include allocating additional resources to hire additional employees, reallocation of responsibilities within the organization and less reliance on the contracted accounting services. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Executive Director has worked to reduce the reliance on outside contracted accounting services. Beginning in Q1 2022, agency leadership took necessary action to begin restructuring the Finance Department following a change in staffing with the contracted accounting service. In Q2 2022, the agency promoted a long-tenured staff member to the newly-created Director of Grants and Finance position, which separated and removed all finance duties from the Director of Administration. To support the Director of Grants and Finance, a full-time Grants and Finance Specialist staff position was created in Q3 of 2022 To further strengthen financial oversight and ensure timely access to grant funds, the organization implemented a structured monthly grant billing schedule. This process ensures that vouchering is completed on time, reducing delays in reimbursements and mitigating cash flow disruptions. As a result, grant reimbursements have been received more consistently, alleviating financial strain and improving overall fiscal stability. Joseph’s House has created a 21-page Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual to ensure proper oversight of all fiscal functions. Changes are currently in process and will be sent for review by the Board’s Finance Committee followed by a final review and approval of the full Board of Directors. The organization has scaled back reliance on the contracted accounting service and has ensured that all claims, with the implementation of personnel time-tracking systems, are submitted through our Finance Department. We continue to use a contracted accounting service for higher-level accounting duties and for on-going advisement that supplements, instead of replaces, the work of internal staff. We are confident these changes have improved the agency’s ability to provide adequate management oversight in the financial reporting process. This was completed in Q2 of 2023.

View Audit 354774

Finding 556009 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Dekalb County Board of Education

GA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-004 Allowable Costs Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.553 and 10.555 Pass-Through Agency: Georgia Department of Education Criteria: In accordance with the terms of the Child Nutrition Grant and 2 CFR 200, Cost Principles for States, Local Governments, and India...

2023-004 Allowable Costs Program Name: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.553 and 10.555 Pass-Through Agency: Georgia Department of Education Criteria: In accordance with the terms of the Child Nutrition Grant and 2 CFR 200, Cost Principles for States, Local Governments, and Indian Tribes, specific documentation must be maintained to support salaries and wages charged to the federal program. Where employees are expected to work solely on a single Federal award or cost objective, charges for their salaries and wages will be supported by periodic certifications that the employees worked solely on that program for the period covered by the certification. These certifications will be prepared at least semi-annually and will be signed by the employee or supervisory official having first-hand knowledge of the work performed by the employee. Where employees work on multiple activities or cost objectives, a distribution of their salaries or wages will be supported by personnel activity reports or equivalent documentation. Corrective Action Plan: We concur with this finding. The District is developing corrective actions to strengthen Child Nutrition Cluster Department internal controls, policies, and procedures and ensure adherence through improved monitoring. Through collaboration, the Finance Division and the School Nutrition Department will review payroll detail reports and ensure periodic certifications for all employees are completed timely. Estimated Completion Date: Fiscal Year 2025 Contact Person: Dr. Connie Walker, School Nutrition Executive Director Telephone: 678-676-1200 E-mail: Connie_R_Walker@dekalbschoolsga.org

View Audit 354728 Questioned Costs: $1

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