Corrective Action Plans

Finding 396418 (2022-003)

None 2022

The Virgin Islands Hsg Finance Authority - Paradise Mills Apartments

FL

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

The Authority expects to issue its 2023 financial statements prior to June 2024

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Finding 396236 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Houston Regional Hiv/aids Resource Group, Inc.

TX

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

2022-003 Compliance and Internal Controls over Allowable and Allocable Costs (Significant Deficiency) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.918- Ryan White Title C Contract No. H7CHA36798-01-03, H76HA00684-22-00, and H76HA00684-23-00 Texas Department of State Health Services State HIV Serv...

2022-003 Compliance and Internal Controls over Allowable and Allocable Costs (Significant Deficiency) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 93.918- Ryan White Title C Contract No. H7CHA36798-01-03, H76HA00684-22-00, and H76HA00684-23-00 Texas Department of State Health Services State HIV Service Grants Contract No. 537-18-0097-00001 and HHS001022300002 Recommendation: The Resource Group should follow its policies regarding expense reimbursement grants and ensure support for costs submitted for reimbursement comply with 2 CFR Subpart E. Corrective Action: To ensure expense reimbursement and support of cost submitted by subrecipients comply with 2 CFR Subpart E, The Resource Group will annually verify the subrecipient’s cost allocation plan. To verify costs are allowable and allocable to the grant, The Finance Director will conduct fiscal monitoring of subrecipients. The fiscal monitoring will be conducted at least annually in accordance with all state and federal statues, regulations and terms and conditions. As a component of the monitoring, The Resource Group will verify costs submitted for reimbursement are allowable, reasonable, approved and accurately submitted. This includes verification of the cost allocation plan and underlying documentation of associated expenses. The Finance Director is responsible for oversight and administration of fiscal monitoring. The process will include desktop/remote verification of applicable financial policy and procedures and an onsite review. A standardized monitoring tool will be used to evaluate financial compliance. The fiscal monitoring observations will result in a monitoring report, disseminated to the subrecipient within 60 days of the onsite review. In the event the Finance Director position is vacant more than 90 days, The Resource Group will contract with an appropriate financial contractor to conduct annual monitoring as needed. In the event of extenuating circumstances and the subrecipient is not reviewed annually, The Resource Group will determine the appropriateness of all costs under the cost allocation plan through the submission of alternate supporting documentation. This will be verified prior to the close of the grant period. Progress to date 1. The Finance Director was hired in August 2023. To support the financial monitoring efforts, technical assistance was received on February 5-7, 2024, from the DSHS Fiscal Support and Oversight department. The primary objective of the visit was to discuss financial monitoring requirements as it allies to state and federal regulations, statues and terms and conditions. The standardized monitoring tool was also evaluated for compliance. 2. The Finance Director has developed a fiscal monitoring schedule for 2024. Onsite reviews started in February 2024. The testing period for subrecipient monitoring has been expanded to include a testing period from Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023. Responsible Party: Finance Director, Garland Thompson; Executive Director, Tiffany Shepherd, MPH Date to be Corrected: August 2024

View Audit 305880 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 396022 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Hoquiam School District No. 28

WA

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

Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs, procurement, and restricted purpose requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Keith Ounsted, Business Manager 3...

Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with allowable activities and costs, procurement, and restricted purpose requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Keith Ounsted, Business Manager 325 West Chenault Avenue, Hoquiam, WA 98550 (360) 538-8209 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The District currently has policies in place regarding procurement. In this instance the policies weren’t followed. The district will review all policies around procurement to ensure they are up to date. The District will engage in a retraining of employees that are allowed to make purchases so that all personnel understand what is required. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: 7/31/2023

View Audit 305620 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395962 (2022-006)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Allentown

PA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - COVID-19 - Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ALN 14.231) Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal control procedures to ensure compliance with allowable cost requirements and that IDIS drawdowns are performed timely and accurately....

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - COVID-19 - Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ALN 14.231) Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal control procedures to ensure compliance with allowable cost requirements and that IDIS drawdowns are performed timely and accurately. Action Taken: Grant compliance administrators will review each invoice for eligibility prior to the invoice being paid. The Grants Manager will approve the eligible activities prior to the drawdown in IDIS. This will be completed by June 30, 2024.

View Audit 305597 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395942 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Allentown

PA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster: COVID-19 - Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grants (ALN 14.218) Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal control procedures to ensure compliance with allowable cost requirements a...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster: COVID-19 - Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grants (ALN 14.218) Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal control procedures to ensure compliance with allowable cost requirements and that all relevant documentation is maintained. We also recommend the City establish monitoring procedures for the planning and program administrative costs requirement. Action Taken: The city will implement policies to ensure we have not gone over the 20% administrative cap. In addition, funds will not be drawn until all required documentation has been provided to the Grants Manager. This will be completed by June 30, 2024.

View Audit 305597 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395859 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Boulder City Hospital, Inc.

NV

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

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing Number: #93.498 Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP Rural Distribution) Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs and Activities Finding Summary: The Hospital opte...

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing Number: #93.498 Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP Rural Distribution) Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs and Activities Finding Summary: The Hospital opted for a budget to actual comparison for the calculation of lost revenue as an alternate reasonable methodology, however the actual amounts used did not consider adjustments during the fiscal year. Responsible Individuals: Douglas B. Lewis, CFO Corrective Action Plan: Period 4 reporting was completed prior to the financial statement audit for fiscal year 2022. Management will evaluate the process for the calculation of lost revenues to incorporate any financial statement adjustments.

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Finding 395811 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Anaheim

CA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

Finding 2022-002, ALN 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Following the comprehensive audit conducted on the CWWAPP 1.0 disbursement Year Ended June 30, 2022, the following exceptions have been identified that require immediate attention. Below is a summary of the exceptions obs...

Finding 2022-002, ALN 21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Following the comprehensive audit conducted on the CWWAPP 1.0 disbursement Year Ended June 30, 2022, the following exceptions have been identified that require immediate attention. Below is a summary of the exceptions observed: Summary of Exceptions: 1.Credits applied for electric and secondary water disbursements exceeded the prescribed 60-day timeframe. 2.Recalculation of eligible credits for three out of sixty samples resulted in awarded amounts surpassing the calculated eligibility, leading to questioned costs (i.e., over award). Corrective Action Plan: 1.In order to ensure adherence to the stipulated 60-day window for credit applications, for the upcoming CWWAPP arrearage funding we have initiated immediate testing of bill notices upon receipt of the CWWAPP 2.0 disbursement check. Simultaneously, a secondary query has been implemented to validate consistency between the initial query and the present data. Should any discrepancies or technical issues arise, we will promptly seek extension from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to facilitate timely funding. 2.To mitigate the risk of over awarding eligible customers, a final query will be conducted prior to disbursement to confirm the accuracy of awarded amounts for each eligible account. We are committed to implementing these corrective measures swiftly and effectively to uphold compliance standards and improve efficiency within the framework of the SWRCB and CWWAPP. Responsible Official: Jeff Sparks Assistant Customer Service Manager Corrective Action Plan Implementation Date: May 17th, 2024

View Audit 305456 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395810 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Anaheim

CA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

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 maint...

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: 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 ongoing compliance and plans to close this finding in fiscal year 2023. Contact Person: Andy Nogal, Deputy Director Anticipated Completion Date: June 2023

View Audit 305456 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395102 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

National Federal of Families for Children's Mental Health

MD

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

Action Taken: The Organization is now aware that utilization of budget estimates is not allowed for charging payroll and will utilize proper accounting treatment going forward.

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Finding 395047 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

University Settlement Society of New York, Inc.

NY

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

The Settlement agrees with the finding. Management has implemented a number of compensating controls to mitigate the risk of any future overdraws of government contract funds. As part of the monthly process, it is required that the preparer of the invoice be separate from the reviewer and approver o...

The Settlement agrees with the finding. Management has implemented a number of compensating controls to mitigate the risk of any future overdraws of government contract funds. As part of the monthly process, it is required that the preparer of the invoice be separate from the reviewer and approver of the invoice and that the preparer provide an expense report verifying the amount submitted for payment. The contract specific monthly expense report (Direct Report generated through Sage Intacct) is reviewed for accuracy and completeness by both the preparer and reviewer. For OHS, specifically, the reviewer and approver receive both the monthly Director Report and a summary of payments received to date. The approver is either the Controller or the CFAO. Once approved, the reimbursement request with expenses and backupdocuentation is submitted to the funder, who performs a final review prior to releasing payment for reimbursement. Additionally, for year-end, the fiscal team begins the reconciliation process with previously audited yearend A/R balances by contract. They then verify that subsequent receipts substantiate the receivable previously recorded in the books. Expenses for each contract are billed monthly by recording a receivable and revenue. Implementation began July 2022. Responsible parties: Assistant Controllers, Controller, CFAO Completion date: 7/1/2022

View Audit 304979 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 395043 (2022-006)

Material Weakness 2022

University Settlement Society of New York, Inc.

NY

Cash Management Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The Settlement agrees with the finding. The review and approval process were improved in FY23 by assigning a junior accountant to review and collect the claim information from each site, and then having the Grants and Claims Manager review the reconciliation and submit the invoice to CACFP. In the a...

The Settlement agrees with the finding. The review and approval process were improved in FY23 by assigning a junior accountant to review and collect the claim information from each site, and then having the Grants and Claims Manager review the reconciliation and submit the invoice to CACFP. In the absence of the Grants and Claims Manager, the Assistant Controller reviews and approves the reconciliation. Implementation began July 2022. Responsible parties: Junior Accountant, Grants and Claims Manager, Assistant Controllers Completion date: 7/1/2022

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Finding 394975 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

City of Turlock

CA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.430

Finding Reference Number: SA2022-004 Documenting Payroll Costs Charged to Grant Assistance Listing Numbers: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Cluster - Formula Grants (Urbanized Area Formula Program) Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Aw...

Finding Reference Number: SA2022-004 Documenting Payroll Costs Charged to Grant Assistance Listing Numbers: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Cluster - Formula Grants (Urbanized Area Formula Program) Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification Number: CA-2019-111-01, CA-2020-141-00 • Fiscal Year of Initial Finding: 2022 • Name(s) of the contact person: Isaac Moreno, Finance Director • Corrective Action Plan: The City of Turlock will immediately begin to perform time studies of those individuals whose time is charged to grants and use the results of the time study to determine the allocation percentage, in order to address this finding. • Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2024

View Audit 304861 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394926 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

St. Francis Center

CO

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

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Block Grants for Community mental Health Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing: #93.958 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate internal controls to ensure costs requested for reim...

Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Block Grants for Community mental Health Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing: #93.958 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate internal controls to ensure costs requested for reimbursement were eligible under program requirements. Time incurred on a different program was included in error when summarizing payroll costs. Responsible Individuals: Nancy Burke, CEO Corrective Action Plan: We will implement controls and processes to review reimbursement requests to ensure allowable costs are being reimbursed through the grant. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2023

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Finding 394924 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

St. Francis Center

CO

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.303

Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Block Grants for Community mental Health Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing: #93.958 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate internal controls to ensure matching expenses were a...

Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Block Grants for Community mental Health Services Federal Financial Assistance Listing: #93.958 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate internal controls to ensure matching expenses were appropriately tracked to meet award requirements. In addition, it was identified that all expenses did not have adequate documentation supporting the review and approval of the amounts meeting the matching requirements. Additionally, select payroll allocations did not have supporting documentation for the amounts allocated to the program. Responsible Individuals: Nancy Burke, CEO Corrective Action Plan: We will implement controls and processes to appropriately track and monitor matching requirements in each period for all awards. In addition, we will implement approval processes to ensure proper qualification for the match requirements and allocations. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2023

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Finding 394649 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Center for the Future of Arizona

AZ

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

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Governor’s Emergency Education Relief CFDA #84.425C Finding Summary: One out of 15 payroll expenditures tested allocated more time to the program than what was actually spent. Seven out of 15 payroll expenditures tested were improperly applied to the grant. Re...

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Governor’s Emergency Education Relief CFDA #84.425C Finding Summary: One out of 15 payroll expenditures tested allocated more time to the program than what was actually spent. Seven out of 15 payroll expenditures tested were improperly applied to the grant. Responsible Individuals: Lona Teague, Jessi Black Corrective Action Plan: The finance department will ensure retention of all personnel activity reports to support hours applied to the grant. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024

View Audit 304557 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394648 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Center for the Future of Arizona

AZ

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

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Governor’s Emergency Education Relief CFDA #84.425C Finding Summary: One out of 15 payroll expenditures tested lacked the required support to show that hours billed by program employees were allocated in accordance with actual time spent rather than predetermin...

U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 Governor’s Emergency Education Relief CFDA #84.425C Finding Summary: One out of 15 payroll expenditures tested lacked the required support to show that hours billed by program employees were allocated in accordance with actual time spent rather than predetermined budgeted amounts. Responsible Individuals: Lona Teague, Jessi Black Corrective Action Plan: The finance department will ensure retention of all personnel activity reports to support hours billed by program employees. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024

View Audit 304557 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394647 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Center for the Future of Arizona

AZ

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

U.S. Department of Education Education Innovation and Research CFDA #84.411C Finding Summary: A complete system of internal controls requires all expenditures to be properly approved and supported by appropriate documentation. In addition, all expenditures charged to the federal programs are requir...

U.S. Department of Education Education Innovation and Research CFDA #84.411C Finding Summary: A complete system of internal controls requires all expenditures to be properly approved and supported by appropriate documentation. In addition, all expenditures charged to the federal programs are required to be allowable costs under the program and allocated in accordance with CFA’s cost allocation plan. Responsible Individuals: Lona Teague, Jessi Black, All Staff Corrective Action Plan: Staff will ensure that all expenditures are supported by appropriate documentation and allowable under the program it is allocated to. The finance department will ensure all expenditures are properly approved before payment. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024

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Finding 394589 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

SC

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Reporting

ALN: 14.871 - Housing Choice Voucher Cluster - Reporting Management acknowledged the finding and will follow the Auditor's recommendations as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. Angela Childers, Chief Executive Officer Projected ...

ALN: 14.871 - Housing Choice Voucher Cluster - Reporting Management acknowledged the finding and will follow the Auditor's recommendations as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. Angela Childers, Chief Executive Officer Projected Completion Date: March 31, 2025

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Finding 394586 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

SC

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs

ALN: 14.850 & 14.872 – Public & Indian Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Allowable Costs Management acknowledged the finding and will follow the Auditor's recommendations as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. Angela C...

ALN: 14.850 & 14.872 – Public & Indian Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Allowable Costs Management acknowledged the finding and will follow the Auditor's recommendations as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. Angela Childers, Chief Executive Officer Projected Completion Date: March 31, 2025

View Audit 304477 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394338 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Leominster

MA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.430

Audit Finding Reference: 2022-001 Improve Time and Effort Documentation Planned Corrective Action: We understand the importance and requirement regarding this finding. Semi-Annual certification of all staff funded fully out of grants will be completed. Monthly Time and Effort certifications will ...

Audit Finding Reference: 2022-001 Improve Time and Effort Documentation Planned Corrective Action: We understand the importance and requirement regarding this finding. Semi-Annual certification of all staff funded fully out of grants will be completed. Monthly Time and Effort certifications will be completed for all staff funded out of multiple accounts, grant or local. Stipend and Payment for additional work forms will be completed for all staff supporting grant funded activities outside of contractual time. These forms will be re viewed and maintained by Grant administrators. The district will use forms created and recommended for use by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Sample forms are attached. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date: Laureen Cipolla, Accountability and Student Achievement, laureen.cipolla@leominsterschools.org 978-537-7700 x l345 Anticipated date of completion - 6/30/23

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Finding 394336 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Williston Basin Public School District #7

ND

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

2022-007 – TITLE I – INADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION– ALN 84.010 – SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY & OTHER NONCOMPLIANCE FINDING TYPE: SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY & OTHER NONCOMPLIANCE Finding 2022-007 Federal Program: Title I ALN: 84.010 Federal Award Number(s) and Year(s): S010A200034, 2022 Federal Agency:...

2022-007 – TITLE I – INADEQUATE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION– ALN 84.010 – SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY & OTHER NONCOMPLIANCE FINDING TYPE: SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY & OTHER NONCOMPLIANCE Finding 2022-007 Federal Program: Title I ALN: 84.010 Federal Award Number(s) and Year(s): S010A200034, 2022 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Questioned Cost: $7,591 Condition: We were unable to verify whether 6 of 60 expenditures totaling $7,591 were for costs allowed under the Title I grant. When projected against the total population of $1,628,283, the total projected error is $15,939. Corrective Action Plan: Agreed. WBSD#7 created a new Grants Coordinator position in July 2023 with one of the specific responsibilities for that position being oversight of all Federal Title programs. This oversight responsibility includes monitoring expenditures to ensure all expenditures are allowable within the parameters of each program and also that proper documentation for those expenditures has been maintained. Anticipated Completion Date: • Fiscal Year 2024

View Audit 304345 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394292 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of the Treasury - Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.565; 10.568; 93.569; 21.020 During our testing of payroll transactions for the major federal programs tested, we were unable review approved timesheets for ...

U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Department of the Treasury - Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.565; 10.568; 93.569; 21.020 During our testing of payroll transactions for the major federal programs tested, we were unable review approved timesheets for any employees with payroll periods tested prior to April 2, 2022. It was noted there were proper approvals in place for the transactions selected that were processed by the new payroll provider. Recommendation: The Organization should ensure when there are changes in the Organizations service providers, there are procedures in place to ensure all necessary documentation is retained to support the controls in place for federal spending. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: A comprehensive data migration plan must be developed, outlining steps to securely transfer data from the old system to the new one while safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. During the transfer process, it is crucial to verify the completeness and accuracy of all transferred documentation through audits or spot-checks. Clear communication with employees about the transition, including any changes in payroll processes or documentation requirements, is essential to maintain transparency and trust. Training should be provided to relevant staff members on how to use the new payroll system and adhere to organizational policies for maintaining documentation. Compliance with regulatory requirements regarding document retention, data security, and privacy must be assured by the new payroll service provider. Regular audits of payroll processes and documentation should be conducted to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement. Establishing secure storage and backup procedures for payroll documentation is paramount to ensure records remain accessible and protected from loss or unauthorized access. Periodic review and updates of procedures for document retention and payroll processing are necessary to adapt to changes in regulations, technology, or business practices. By following these steps, the organization can ensure a smooth transition between payroll service providers while maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of its controls and compliance efforts. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: The new Payroll provider, iSolve, was implemented on April 2, 2022.

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Finding 394282 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness

Community Service Block Grant– Assistance Listing No. 93.569 During our testing, we noted there was a lack of supporting documentation for four out of forty transactions tested charged to the federal program totaling $1,165. There were also seventeen out of the forty transactions tested that docume...

Community Service Block Grant– Assistance Listing No. 93.569 During our testing, we noted there was a lack of supporting documentation for four out of forty transactions tested charged to the federal program totaling $1,165. There were also seventeen out of the forty transactions tested that documentation of approval for the transaction was not present. Recommendation: The organization should review its internal controls and procedures to ensure all supporting documentation is retained for federally funded purchases. Also, management should implement an approval control for purchases incurred on the Organizations credit cards. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: Organizations collaborating with federal agencies must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure financial documentation and compliance. In cases where expenses require further explanation or justification, it is imperative for the organization to promptly provide any necessary additional documentation, such as receipts or contracts, to substantiate these expenses. Moreover, if expenditures surpass the approved budget or funding limits, collaboration with the federal agency is essential to adjust these parameters accordingly. This may involve renegotiating the budget or seeking additional funding where necessary. It's also crucial to address any discrepancies between the approved period for project execution and the actual expenditure of funds, known as period of performance findings, as swiftly as possible. By providing explanations for any delays or discrepancies and taking corrective action as needed, organizations can avoid potential penalties or repayment obligations. Additionally, ensuring that invoices are accurately entered into the accounting software is vital for maintaining precise financial records. Therefore, reviewing and refining the process for entering invoices can help prevent errors and ensure that expenses are correctly allocated to the appropriate period. Overall, adhering to these guidelines promotes financial diligence and compliance, facilitating smooth collaboration with federal agencies and minimizing potential risks. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Planned completion date is October 1, 2023.

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Finding 394271 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Eligibility Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Food Distribution Cluster– Assistance Listing No. 10.569 During our testing, we identified there was no monitoring performed for 9 out of the 21 agencies tested which distributed TEFAP commodities during fiscal year 2022. Recommendation: The Organization should prioritize the timely monitoring of p...

Food Distribution Cluster– Assistance Listing No. 10.569 During our testing, we identified there was no monitoring performed for 9 out of the 21 agencies tested which distributed TEFAP commodities during fiscal year 2022. Recommendation: The Organization should prioritize the timely monitoring of participating agencies to allow for changes in food distributions if any ineligible participants are discovered. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: 1. Create a new folder checklist indicating all mandatory items that should be included in each agency folder for compliance. 2. Review all current documentation and assure each item has been properly placed in the appropriate folder. 3. Create a schedule to complete all outstanding monitoring. We are 10% complete to date. 4. Schedule 3-5 monitoring visits per week over the timeframe of January – March 2023. 5. File all monitoring reports in the appropriate folder. 6. Weekly Agency Relations check-ins scheduled beginning January 9th 2023. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Planned completion date is May 2024.

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Finding 394145 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

U.s. Civilian Research and Development Foundation

VA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness § 200.460

CRDF Global will take the following actions to address this finding: • Update CRDF’s timekeeping policy to specifically address direct vs. indirect activities. • Train leadership and all staff in timekeeping compliance with a special emphasis on 2 CFR 200.460, Proposal Costs. • Coach all employees o...

CRDF Global will take the following actions to address this finding: • Update CRDF’s timekeeping policy to specifically address direct vs. indirect activities. • Train leadership and all staff in timekeeping compliance with a special emphasis on 2 CFR 200.460, Proposal Costs. • Coach all employees on CRDF Global’s issue escalation opportunities. • Will implement correction(s) and have already communicated with impacted stakeholders.

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