Corrective Action Plans

Finding 90906 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Anaheim

CA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

City of Anaheim, California Corrective Action Plan For Single Audit Reports For the Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding #2022-001 Eligibility Program: Home Investment Partnership Program (CFDA # 14.239) Condition: During the test work over continuing eligibility requirements for loan recipients of ...

City of Anaheim, California Corrective Action Plan For Single Audit Reports For the Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding #2022-001 Eligibility Program: Home Investment Partnership Program (CFDA # 14.239) Condition: During the test work over continuing eligibility requirements for loan recipients of the program, it was noted that the City did not have sufficient controls in place nor were adequate records maintained to verify that the property was the principal residence of the homebuyer during the period of affordability described in the finding. Corrective Action Plan: During fiscal year 2022, the Department underwent a reorganization as the City Council approved the establishment of two separate departments, Housing & Community Development and Economic Development. In April 2022, the Department contracted with Keyser Marston and Associates to train newly hired staff to assist the Department with Loan portfolio monitoring and to ensure on-going compliance. In addition, the Department will be implementing new procedures through a program called Neighborly to facilitate and streamline the process for all outstanding loans. The Neighborly program will assist with loan tracking, communicating with loan participants and obtaining annual compliance certifications. The Department will be focusing its resources to ensure on-going compliance and plans to close this finding in fiscal year 2023. Contact Person: Andy Nogal, Deputy Director Anticipated Completion Date: June 2023

View Audit 71328 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 90894 (2022-009)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Presentation College

SD

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-009 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Institutional Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of HE...

Finding 2022-009 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Institutional Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of HEERF Institutional portion, it was noted that 20 students who were to have student debt and unpaid balances discharged, did not have the proper amount discharged from accounts. In testing, it was noted that Presentation College requested the funds be drawn from G5 in January 2022 when student accounts with debt to be discharged were determined. Student accounts were not credited until April 2022 which resulted in differences between expected amounts to be forgiven and actual amounts that were forgiven. Responsible Individuals: James (Rocky) Query, Interim CFO Corrective Action Plan: The Business Office has reviewed the timing of G5 draws and posting to student accounts to address this finding. Review of this finding with the external expert review planned for this Spring may also contribute to further changes in internal control processes. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing.

View Audit 79889 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 90892 (2022-008)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Presentation College

SD

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

Finding 2022-008 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Student Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425E ? HEERF Student Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of the HEERF Stud...

Finding 2022-008 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Student Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425E ? HEERF Student Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of the HEERF Student portion, the following errors were noted: ? 1 of 60 students was not directly issued their HEERF disbursement. ? 1 of 60 students did not have a documented consent form prior to applying the grant against the student?s account. ? 6 of 60 students did not have documentation to support the criteria used to prioritize exceptional need as set forth by Presentation College. Responsible Individuals: Jessica Papa, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with this finding and we are reviewing internal processes to address the disbursement and documentation shortcomings identified. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing.

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Finding 89291 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Bethlehem Inn and Affiliate

OR

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

In Response to Findings and Questioned Costs ? Major Federal Award Program Audit for the Year Ended June 30, 2022 2022-001 Utilization of a Cost Plus a Percentage of Cost Contract Responsible Persons: ? Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director ? Darcy Justice, Executive Assistant Corrective Action Plan:...

In Response to Findings and Questioned Costs ? Major Federal Award Program Audit for the Year Ended June 30, 2022 2022-001 Utilization of a Cost Plus a Percentage of Cost Contract Responsible Persons: ? Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director ? Darcy Justice, Executive Assistant Corrective Action Plan: 1. Bethlehem Inn will modify the organization?s procurement policy so that cost plus a percentage of construction cost methods of contracting are not allowed, unless first approved by the board. 2. Bethlehem Inn will provide Deschutes County with legitimacy of the fee in question ($41,208) as evidenced by an independent third party. 3. Reach an agreement with Deschutes County on the questioned cost. Anticipated Completion Date corresponding to the #1-3 above: 1. By February 22, 2023 2. By March 3, 2023 3. By March 31, 2023

View Audit 79547 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 89251 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Williamsburg Area Improved Dwellings, Inc.

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-002 Inadequate Documentation of the Components of Internal Control Corrective Action Plan WAID management will consider documenting its policies and procedures in the event duties need to be transitioned.

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Finding 88927 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness

AK

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Finding 2022-002 Lack of Internal Control over Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Name of Contact Person: Meg Zaletel, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Management?s corrective action plan is to immediately begin implementing personnel action forms for all...

Finding 2022-002 Lack of Internal Control over Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Name of Contact Person: Meg Zaletel, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Management?s corrective action plan is to immediately begin implementing personnel action forms for all personnel-related changes (including hiring, position changes, terminations, etc.). A copy of this form is attached to this plan. This comprehensive personnel action form will capture all necessary information that may come up during an employee?s time at the Coalition. These forms will be signed by the Executive Director, or their designee, and by the employee. Management will also update the policy regarding signature authority that was last approved by the Board in 2021 to reflect this policy and to update the signature designees as necessary. Management will also be drafting two new policies to be added to ACEH?s Policies & Procedure document to ensure organization-wide compliance. The first would be explaining the policy around required documentation and archiving of personnel-related documents and the new rules around personnel-related actions and the action forms. The policies would include information on the required documentation to include in an employee?s personnel folder during the pre- and post-hiring process; including, but not limited to: ACEH employment application, resume w/references and cover letter for job applicants, interview notes, confirmed/documented info for reference/checks/employment verification, etc. Additionally, management is in the process of completing an internal audit of all personnel files to determine what additional documents are needed to bring the files into compliance by the end of FY23. Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2023.

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Finding 88181 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Presentation College

SD

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2022-007 Special Tests and Provisions ? Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students ? Lack of Documentation for Disbursement Notices. Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA # 84.033 ? Federal Work Study Program CFDA # 84.268 ? Federal Dire...

Finding 2022-007 Special Tests and Provisions ? Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students ? Lack of Documentation for Disbursement Notices. Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster CFDA # 84.033 ? Federal Work Study Program CFDA # 84.268 ? Federal Direct Student Loans CFDA # 84.007 ? Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG) CFDA # 84.063 ? Federal Pell Grant Program Finding Summary: During 2022, out of the total of 60 students tested, 9 students did not receive proper notification of the loan disbursement required under the CFR. Responsible Individuals: James (Rocky) Query, Interim CFO and Jessica Papa, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: Management has initiated a review of its student notification process for loan disbursement. Corrective actions are planned for the Spring term. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing.

View Audit 79889

Finding 84722 (2022-013)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.403 § 200.404

FINDING 2022-013 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: Supporting documentation and a second approval is now required within the local financ...

FINDING 2022-013 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: Supporting documentation and a second approval is now required within the local financial management system for transfers and journal entries. Relevant notes and uploaded documents will be housed within the financial management system so future audits shall have ease of access to the documentation in order to properly test allowable activities and costs. Anticipated Completion Date: March 2023.

View Audit 90090 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 84712 (2022-005)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303 § 200.333 § 200.334 § 200.403

FINDING 2022-005 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Instead of utilizing journal entries for corrections or adjustments in generic form, ...

FINDING 2022-005 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Instead of utilizing journal entries for corrections or adjustments in generic form, corrections to large or for multiple disbursements or receipts should be completed by reversing the action within the financial software and then correctly processing the disbursements or receipts. The on-going training and the related corrective actions which ensure more frequent and more in-depth reviews of reports on a monthly basis will also reduce the need for corrections in general. However, in the event there must be journal entries for corrections, documentation supporting and related to any journal entry will be input into the financial management software, as will any related notes, and any journal entry will have documented approval contained in that software, all completed by separate people ? the Treasurer and CFO. Additional, related training will also be sought to ensure related processes and controls are understood and followed. Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023

View Audit 90090 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 84346 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

United Way of Greater Toledo

OH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

2022-003 - Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. Although the Organization has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies for payments and allowability of costs charged to ...

2022-003 - Written Policies Required by the Uniform Grant Guidance Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. Although the Organization has processes in place to cover these areas, there are no formal written policies for payments and allowability of costs charged to federal programs. As a result of this condition, the Organization did not fully comply with the Uniform Grant Guidance applicable to its federal programs. Auditor Recommendation. Formal written policies should be prepared to comply with the Uniform Guidance. Corrective Action. Management concurs with the finding. The Organization will prepare formal written policies to fully comply with the Uniform Grant Guidance applicable to its federal programs. Responsible Person. Matt Morris, Chief Finance & Operations Officer Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

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Finding 84345 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

United Way of Greater Toledo

OH

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility

2022-002 - Activities Allowed/Allowable Cost Principles and Eligibility Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. The Organization utilized 2-1-1, a nonprofit organization, to review and assess applicants for eligibility of the TANF program. During our audit, we sele...

2022-002 - Activities Allowed/Allowable Cost Principles and Eligibility Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. The Organization utilized 2-1-1, a nonprofit organization, to review and assess applicants for eligibility of the TANF program. During our audit, we selected a sample of 40 individuals receiving assistance under the TANF program. Of this sample, two files lacked evidence of eligibility. As a result of this condition, the Organization does not have appropriate documentation to support eligibility and are unable to properly verify the eligibility of two recipients. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the Organization work with 2-1-1 to ensure the proper documentation is obtained and filed. Corrective Action. Management concurs with the finding. The Organization will ensure appropriate documentation is retained for all recipients to support eligibility through enhancement of current review processes and incorporation of reviews additional program levels. Responsible Person. Jill Bunge, Vice President, Impact & Outreach Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

View Audit 90377 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 84293 (2022-012)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2022-012 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 69 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Refresher training will be completed by staff, inc...

FINDING 2022-012 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 69 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Refresher training will be completed by staff, including the Director of Special Education in the area of IDEA Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking/MOE requirements with follow-up collaboration with the CFO. Additional training and implementation of controls to verify compliance internally is being developed and will include a monthly and quarterly checklist that requires documentation at the time of the review and it shall also remain on file for inspection during a future audit. This comprehensive checklist includes items beyond those addressed in this written plan and has also been referenced within other actions of this plan. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2023

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Finding 84292 (2022-011)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.207 § 200.208 § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.305

FINDING 2022-011 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Additional training related to grant budgets entered into and monitored within the fi...

FINDING 2022-011 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Additional training related to grant budgets entered into and monitored within the financial software will occur, as will the new practice of having the program directors initiating monthly reimbursement requests informed by the accurate reports from the software (ledger), with documented review by the Treasurer or CFO. Additional training over the reporting requirements is taking place with the Treasurer, CFO and Directors overseeing federal funds provide accurate reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2023

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Finding 84291 (2022-010)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.1 § 200.210 § 200.211 § 200.303 § 200.308

FINDING 2022-010 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Instead of utilizing journal entries for corrections or adjustments in generic form, ...

FINDING 2022-010 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Casey Brewster Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8935 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Instead of utilizing journal entries for corrections or adjustments in generic form, corrections to large or for multiple disbursements or receipts should be completed by reversing the action within the financial software and then correctly processing the disbursements or receipts. The on-going training and the related corrective actions which ensure more frequent and more in-depth reviews of reports on a monthly basis will also reduce the need for corrections in general. However, in the event there must be journal entries for corrections, documentation supporting and related to any journal entry will be input into the financial management software, as will any related notes, and any journal entry will have documented approval contained in that software, all completed by separate people ? the Treasurer and CFO. Additional, related training will also be sought to ensure related processes and controls are understood and followed. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2023

View Audit 90090 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 84273 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Scott County School District 2

IN

School Nutrition Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Sue Hart Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8921 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: If the district is a member of, and purchases through, a purchasing cooperative for food an...

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Sue Hart Contact Phone Number: 812-752-8921 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: If the district is a member of, and purchases through, a purchasing cooperative for food and/or supplies, at least one invoice per month from a vendor/cooperative will be reviewed by the Director of Food Services and compared to the approved price lists. A copy of those documents shall be made and shall include any notes/markings made as a part of the review. If discrepancies are identified, the Director of Food Services will communicate the need for correction to the vendor/cooperative and the district Treasurer and CFO. In addition, another invoice will be pulled and reviewed using the same process, continuing until a subsequent invoice is determined to have no discrepancies when compared to the approved price lists. Documentation showing evidence of these reviews will be filed appropriately by the Director of Food Services for easy access throughout the year and for examination during audits. Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023

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Finding 84041 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Quitman School District

AR

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

Formal Findings: 1. The district had an unauthorized withdrawal from their operating fund. 2. The district had unallowable costs paid from Covid-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. The following corrective action plan will be taken: 1. The district will try to ensure no u...

Formal Findings: 1. The district had an unauthorized withdrawal from their operating fund. 2. The district had unallowable costs paid from Covid-19 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. The following corrective action plan will be taken: 1. The district will try to ensure no unauthorized withdrawals are made. 2. The district will ensure guidance regarding proper controls over program expenditures. Dennis Truxler, Superintendent

View Audit 81450 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 83025 (2022-005)

Material Weakness 2022

El Paso County School District #22

CO

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

2022-005 Activities Allowed or Unallowed, and Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for Education Stabilization Fund Federal program: ALN 84.425U&D Education Stabilization Fund Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through entity: Colorado Department of Education Criteria: A...

2022-005 Activities Allowed or Unallowed, and Allowable Costs and Cost Principles for Education Stabilization Fund Federal program: ALN 84.425U&D Education Stabilization Fund Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through entity: Colorado Department of Education Criteria: A non-federal grant recipient should set reasonable budgets for programs to minimize incentives to miscode expenses. The recipient should compare budgeted and actual allowable costs and investigate variances where applicable. Condition: While the Organization created a budget for overall activities, they did not input the budget into their accounting system or create an outside tool to track actual grant expenditures with the budget. Management Response and Planned Corrective Actions Criteria: Management agrees with this finding and is working on implementing a budget to actual reporting process. Responsibility for Corrective Action: Christina Vetromile, Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2023

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Finding 79241 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Mount Nittany Health System and Affiliates D/b/a Mount Nittany Health

PA

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

Finding 2022-001 Condition/Context The Corporation included expenses in their Period 3 submission for Mount Nittany Medical Center, TIN .24-0795682, (the Center) that were previously allocated to the federal program and reported in the Period 1 submission, which resulted in $3,073,785 of questioned ...

Finding 2022-001 Condition/Context The Corporation included expenses in their Period 3 submission for Mount Nittany Medical Center, TIN .24-0795682, (the Center) that were previously allocated to the federal program and reported in the Period 1 submission, which resulted in $3,073,785 of questioned costs. Corrective Action Plan Corrective Action Planned: As Mount Nittany Medical Center has a significant amount of available lost revenues, Management has adjusted the previously reported lost revenues to adjust for the questioned costs in the reporting period 4 filing. In addition, we have added steps to our PRF reporting policy to include preparation of a waterfall file which shows the total amount of COVID eligible expenses and the period in which they were allocated for PRF reporting to ensure we do not have a duplication of costs in the future. Beginning with reporting period 4, we also utilized the portal worksheets provided by HRSA to assist with preparing the filing. Finally, the preparation of the PRF filing for reporting period 4 (and future periods, if needed) has transitioned to the Assistant Controller to include an additional level of review by the Controller. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Karen Keys, Assistant Controller Scott Kaufman, Director, System Controller Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective action plan described above was implemented and completed as of March 24, 2023, which is the date the period 4 filing was submitted.

View Audit 73863 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 79130 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District

LA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The District will create policies and procedures specific to the compliance requirements as stated by the Uniform Guidance. Additionally, the District will meet to determine the most effective way to document time and effort on COVID-19 initiatives.

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Finding 77945 (2022-003)

None 2022

Jackson County Commission

WV

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance

Finding # 2022-003 Title of Finding Allowable Costs/Costs Principles Contact Person Julia Gump Anticipated Completion Date June 30, 2023 Corrective Action planned to be taken: Management will review regulations and implement controls to prevent noncompliance to grant agreements.

View Audit 56407 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 75524 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Portland State University

OR

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

Recommendation: We recommend that the University increase the time and effort certification process to be more timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action in Response to Finding: Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) will decrease...

Recommendation: We recommend that the University increase the time and effort certification process to be more timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action in Response to Finding: Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) will decrease the amount of the time between the end of the semi-annual reporting periods and distribution of the Personnel Activity Reports (PARs). Deadlines for either certifying that the charges to sponsored awards reported on the PARs reasonably reflects the work activities for those projects or notifying SPA that salary adjustments are required. SPA will send reminder notices periodically prior to the deadline. After the deadline for the reporting period, past due notices will be sent repeatedly after the deadline until certification or notification of adjustments is received. SPA will establish a system for accepting change notifications and closely monitor the status of retroactive labor adjustments so that updated PARs can be issued, reviewed, and certified in a timely manner. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Dawn Boatman, Assistant Vice President for Research Administration Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2023

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Finding 75488 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Portland State University

OR

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

Recommendation: We recommend that the University increase the time and effort certification process to be more timely Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action in Response to Finding: Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) will decrease ...

Recommendation: We recommend that the University increase the time and effort certification process to be more timely Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action in Response to Finding: Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) will decrease the amount of the time between the end of the semi-annual reporting periods and distribution of the Personnel Activity Reports (PARs). Deadlines for either certifying that the charges to sponsored awards reported on the PARs reasonably reflects the work activities for those projects or notifying SPA that salary adjustments are required. SPA will send reminder notices periodically prior to the deadline. After the deadline for the reporting period, past due notices will be sent repeatedly after the deadline until certification or notification of adjustments is received. SPA will establish a system for accepting change notifications and closely monitor the status of retroactive labor adjustments so that updated PARs can be issued, reviewed, and certified in a timely manner. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Dawn Boatman, Assistant Vice President for Research Administration Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2023

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Finding 72361 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Town of Stoneham, Massachusetts

MA

Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.309

2022-001 Special Education Cluster ? CFDA No. 84.027 and 84.173 Recommendation: We recommend procedures be implemented to ensure that all costs charged to the grant are incurred within the grant period of performance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: None. Action taken in response...

2022-001 Special Education Cluster ? CFDA No. 84.027 and 84.173 Recommendation: We recommend procedures be implemented to ensure that all costs charged to the grant are incurred within the grant period of performance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: None. Action taken in response to finding: The School district paid for goods/services after the performance period of the grant. All purchase orders and invoices for payment are reviewed by the Town Wide Budget director before posting or processing. This review is to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: David Ljungberg, Superintendent and Leia Secor, and Town Wide Budget Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Procedure currently in place.

View Audit 64380

Finding 71815 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Shawnee State University

OH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Finding Number: 2022-003 Condition: The University charged unallowable payroll expenditures to the grant as they were for payroll costs and related employee benefits that were not for costs newly associated with coronavirus or to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus. Planned Corrective Ac...

Finding Number: 2022-003 Condition: The University charged unallowable payroll expenditures to the grant as they were for payroll costs and related employee benefits that were not for costs newly associated with coronavirus or to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus. Planned Corrective Action: Shawnee State University has discontinued charging salaries to the HEERF award. Any potential new salaries or payments for services will be reviewed and evaluated by the Program Director to certify that the expenses are costs newly associated with coronavirus or to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Greg A Ballengee, Controller Anticipated Completion Date: 10/6/2022

View Audit 64280

Finding 71670 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Marbles Kids Museum

NC

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.406

2022-001 Shuttered Venue Operations Grant ? Assistance Listing No. 59.075 Recommendation: We recommend management implement a process to ensure expenditures applied to the grant are net of applicable credits. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit fin...

2022-001 Shuttered Venue Operations Grant ? Assistance Listing No. 59.075 Recommendation: We recommend management implement a process to ensure expenditures applied to the grant are net of applicable credits. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Federal grants awarded to Marbles Kids Museum are typically monitored by a team ? including individuals from accounting, development, and the learning & exhibits department ? which meets regularly to discuss progress on the grant and review expenses which are recorded under a unique account in the general ledger system. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant differed from our usual federal grants in several respects: It allowed expenses that were incurred up to 15 months prior to the date of the award; the grant was not for a specific program but to cover specific operational costs to sustain the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic; and the grant was managed by the accounting department. Going forward all federal grants will be reviewed by a group consisting of at least 2 departments familiar with the expenses, with one department being the accounting department. In addition, all credits from vendors that are used for federal grants will be reviewed to confirm they are not related to items originally purchased for a federal grant. If the credit is related to an expense allocated to a federal grant the credit will be netted against the expense. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: April Ward, VP of Finance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2023

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