Corrective Action Plans

Finding 386937 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

IL

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management § 200.303 § 200.403

Finding 2023-006 Period of Performance Condition: Northern Illinois University (the University) charged an expenditure to the grant whereby a portion of the expenditure had a service period extending beyond the grant's period of performance, and the University’s controls did not detect the error. Co...

Finding 2023-006 Period of Performance Condition: Northern Illinois University (the University) charged an expenditure to the grant whereby a portion of the expenditure had a service period extending beyond the grant's period of performance, and the University’s controls did not detect the error. Corrective Action Plan: University has taken the following corrective actions that will eliminate all material exceptions: 1) The University will provide additional training on cost allocation to staff. 2) University is taking immediate steps to resolve the questioned cost. Individual(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Sponsored Programs Staff Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

View Audit 299258 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386933 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Northern Illinois University

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.305

Finding 2023-005 Cash Management – Timeliness of Subrecipient Payments Condition: Northern Illinois University (the University) did not make certain subrecipient payments timely under the Research and Development Cluster and the Professional and Cultural Exchange Program. Corrective Action Plan: Uni...

Finding 2023-005 Cash Management – Timeliness of Subrecipient Payments Condition: Northern Illinois University (the University) did not make certain subrecipient payments timely under the Research and Development Cluster and the Professional and Cultural Exchange Program. Corrective Action Plan: University has taken the following corrective actions that will eliminate all material exceptions: 1) The University will review and update its current processes, policies and procedures to minimize the time between the transfer of federal funds to the subrecipient. Individual(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Sponsored Programs Staff Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

View Audit 299258

Finding 386932 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Western Michigan University

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Significant Deficiency § 200.305

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: Out of 20 payments to subrecipients that were tested, 3 were made after the 30 calendar day requirement. Planned Corrective Action: The University has established subrecipient monitoring procedures. Included in those procedures is the control to monitor the 30 day...

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: Out of 20 payments to subrecipients that were tested, 3 were made after the 30 calendar day requirement. Planned Corrective Action: The University has established subrecipient monitoring procedures. Included in those procedures is the control to monitor the 30 day payment requirement. 2 of the payments were during the major service disruption of the entire university network. We have now implemented weekly backups to the network folders that contain our subrecipient monitoring files. 1 of the payments was due to the department not sending us the invoice timely. We plan to do follow up trainings to educate departments and PIs on the requirement for providing payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice to assure payment is made within the 30 day requirement. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Betty McKain, Sr Director Research Administration Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024

View Audit 299251

Finding 386913 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Asian American Civic Association, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Action Taken: To correct the issues identified in finding 2023-002 related to employee time sheets and their accurate allocation among departments/programs, AACA will implement the following corrective actions: Time Tracking System Improvement: AACA will evaluate the current time tracking system t...

Action Taken: To correct the issues identified in finding 2023-002 related to employee time sheets and their accurate allocation among departments/programs, AACA will implement the following corrective actions: Time Tracking System Improvement: AACA will evaluate the current time tracking system to ensure it allows for detailed and accurate allocation of hours to specific departments or programs. Training and Guidelines: AACA will conduct training for all relevant employees on the importance of accurate time reporting and its impact on grant compliance and financial management. AACA will create written guidelines detailing how to allocate time across different departments or programs. Management Review and Oversight: All employee time sheets will be reviewed and approved by the Supervisor or Department Head to verify the accuracy of the time allocations for the employees. Documentation and Record Keeping: All adjustments to time sheets will be accompanied by written explanations, including the reason for the adjustment and the approval signature of a supervisor or manager. Employees will be notified of any changes made. Implementation Plan: AACA will develop a detailed implementation plan for these corrective actions, including specific tasks, responsible individuals, and timelines.

View Audit 299233 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386912 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Asian American Civic Association, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for the findings related to material weaknesses in the financial statement audit, particularly concerning Grant/Contract Requests for Reimbursement, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) will take the following steps: Enhance Training and Aware...

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for the findings related to material weaknesses in the financial statement audit, particularly concerning Grant/Contract Requests for Reimbursement, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) will take the following steps: Enhance Training and Awareness: Management will reinforce the importance of adhering to grant conditions and the necessity of charging costs to the correct grant periods. AACA will emphasize the distinction between the date costs are incurred and the date they are paid, ensuring expenses are allocated accurately in accordance with the grant's effective period. Documentation and Record Keeping: AACA will maintain supporting documentation for all expenses, including dates incurred and the purpose of the expense, to facilitate easy review and verification against grant terms. Communication with Grantors: In cases of ambiguity or uncertainty regarding allowable expenses, AACA will seek clarification from grantors to ensure compliance and prevent future discrepancies. Implementation Plan: AACA will develop a detailed implementation plan for these corrective actions, including specific tasks, responsible individuals, and timelines.

View Audit 299233 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386911 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Asian American Civic Association, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for finding 2023-004, where the payroll charged to the program exceeded what was documented in employee time sheets, AACA will undertake the following steps: Time Tracking System Improvement: AACA will evaluate the current time tracking system to ensu...

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for finding 2023-004, where the payroll charged to the program exceeded what was documented in employee time sheets, AACA will undertake the following steps: Time Tracking System Improvement: AACA will evaluate the current time tracking system to ensure it allows for detailed and accurate allocation of hours to specific departments or programs. Training and Guidelines: AACA will conduct training for all relevant employees on the importance of accurate time reporting and its impact on grant compliance and financial management. AACA will create written guidelines detailing how to allocate time across different departments or programs. Management Review and Oversight: All employee time sheets will be reviewed and approved by the Supervisor or Department Head to verify the accuracy of the time allocations for the employees. Documentation and Record Keeping: All adjustments to time sheets will be accompanied by written explanations, including the reason for the adjustment and the approval signature of a supervisor or manager. Employees will be notified of any changes made. Implementation Plan: AACA will develop a detailed implementation plan for these corrective actions, including specific tasks, responsible individuals, and timelines.

View Audit 299233 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386910 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Asian American Civic Association, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Action Taken: To address and correct the issue identified in finding 2023-003 regarding payroll incurred prior to the effective date of the grant, AACA will undertake the following corrective actions: Enhance Training and Awareness: Management will reinforce the importance of adhering to grant co...

Action Taken: To address and correct the issue identified in finding 2023-003 regarding payroll incurred prior to the effective date of the grant, AACA will undertake the following corrective actions: Enhance Training and Awareness: Management will reinforce the importance of adhering to grant conditions and the necessity of charging costs to the correct grant periods. AACA will emphasize the distinction between the date costs are incurred and the date they are paid, ensuring expenses are allocated accurately in accordance with the grant's effective period. Documentation and Record Keeping: AACA will maintain supporting documentation for all expenses, including dates incurred and the purpose of the expense, to facilitate easy review and verification against grant terms. Communication with Grantors: In cases of ambiguity or uncertainty regarding allowable expenses, AACA will seek clarification from grantors to ensure compliance and prevent future discrepancies. Implementation Plan: AACA will develop a detailed implementation plan for these corrective actions, including specific tasks, responsible individuals, and timelines.

View Audit 299233 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386909 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Wilmington

DE

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

The City of Wilmington, Real Estate and Housing Department as the HOPWA grantee remains responsible for collecting, reviewing (for accuracy and completeness), and transmitting to HUD the Consolidated APR/CAPER workbooks. Submission of the complete set of Grantee and Provider Workbooks together cons...

The City of Wilmington, Real Estate and Housing Department as the HOPWA grantee remains responsible for collecting, reviewing (for accuracy and completeness), and transmitting to HUD the Consolidated APR/CAPER workbooks. Submission of the complete set of Grantee and Provider Workbooks together constitutes the Grantee’s annual performance report to HUD. Included in this submission is the Grantee Performance Report and all of the Provider Performance Reports together. Staff in the Real Estate and Housing Department review them to the best of our ability for accuracy and completeness. The finding notes that the documentary evidence of this review was not retained other than the subsequent data validation which occurs with HUD’s Technical Assistance (TA) HOPWA Data Validation team and through Cloudburst email. In the future the Real Estate and Housing Department will note to file the email confirmation of the received report is as complete and error free as possible.

View Audit 299217

Finding 386881 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Mental Health Center of Champaign County Housing Corporation

IL

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding: Management did not remit payment to HUD for the amount in excess of $250 per unit for their fifteen units. Uniform Guidance states that controls should be implemented to ensure the Project is in compliance with special tests and provisions. As stated in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 memorand...

Finding: Management did not remit payment to HUD for the amount in excess of $250 per unit for their fifteen units. Uniform Guidance states that controls should be implemented to ensure the Project is in compliance with special tests and provisions. As stated in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 memorandum released by HUD, remittance of residual receipts were suspended through December 31, 2021. Residual receipts were due to HUD by the next Project Rental Assistance Contracts renewal which was October 1, 2022. Management was unaware the funds needed to be remitted back to HUD in the time frame noted. We recommend management review their processes and controls surrounding residual receipts to ensure amounts due to HUD are properly remitted. Corrective Action: Management has updated their internal controls to ensure a proper review of residual receipts is conducted quarterly. This review will be completed by an assigned staff member, with a secondary review completed by management. Residual receipts in excess of allowed amounts will be properly accounted for as a liability on the books and records of the Project. Residual receipts in excess of the allowed amounts will be remitted when due.

View Audit 299197 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386844 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Woodside Village, Inc. 042-Hd112

OH

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Response Management has completed the required deposit to the prohibited amenities escrow of $3,971 in September 2023.

View Audit 299175

Finding 386838 (2023-005)

None 2023

Williamsfield Community Unit School District No. 210

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.305

Condition - The District's expenditure report filed for June 30, 2023 included expenditures in the amount of $171,918 that were not disbursed as of June 30, 2023. These amounts were not reported as committed or obligated on the June 30, 2023 expenditure report. Plan - Management will monitor expend...

Condition - The District's expenditure report filed for June 30, 2023 included expenditures in the amount of $171,918 that were not disbursed as of June 30, 2023. These amounts were not reported as committed or obligated on the June 30, 2023 expenditure report. Plan - Management will monitor expenditure reports to ensure that amounts claimed have been disbursed prior to submitting the report or include them as obligated and file liquidation reports as needed. Anticipated Date of Completion - June 30, 2024. Name of of Contact Person - Tim Farquer, Superintendent. Management Response - There is no disagreement with this finding and management will monitor all future federal reimbursement requests. Committed or obligated expenditures will be reported appropriately. Additionally, the grant expenditures in question were liquidated within 90 days of the fiscal year end.

View Audit 299159

Finding 386832 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Cumberland Pediatric Foundation

TN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Management's Response: We concur. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: Grant budgets are prepared in advance of the funding award. The contracts are awarded based on the projected budget. CPF billed for the salary reimbursement based on the contracted budgeted salary. This resulted ...

Management's Response: We concur. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: Grant budgets are prepared in advance of the funding award. The contracts are awarded based on the projected budget. CPF billed for the salary reimbursement based on the contracted budgeted salary. This resulted in some salaries not being exact. To correct, CPF will bill the exact paid salary. Recommendation: CPF management will review and obtain documentation on each employee's payroll amount and include it in the backup documentation submitted with invoicing. This documentation will clearly support the method and amount of the calculation for all monthly reimbursement requests for salary and will ensure it matches what each employee is paid. Monthly documentation will be obtained before invoicing grants. The person responsible for implementing the corrective action plan is the accountant, Louise, Ratts, CPA. Completion Date: March 01, 2024

View Audit 299152

Finding 386795 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Yarmouth

ME

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

Management response/corrective action plan: An incorrect formula was applied to the GDI invoices for the FY23 year. The grant had sufficient overall funds and was not over spent. The current (FY24) invoices for services under the Pre-K grant are being split based on the latest grant revision.

View Audit 299077

Finding 386776 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Regional School Unit No. 10

ME

Cash Management Eligibility School Nutrition Programs

Management Response/Corrective Action Plan: Management should ensure all documentation is filed and maintained after it is received.

View Audit 299071

Finding 386772 (2023-001)

None 2023

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, Inc. & Subsidiaries

OH

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Reporting

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The Organization failed to submit monthly reimbursement requests to the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services by their due dates during the year ended June 30, 2023. Planned Corrective Action: The Organization will ensure that an appropriate staf...

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The Organization failed to submit monthly reimbursement requests to the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services by their due dates during the year ended June 30, 2023. Planned Corrective Action: The Organization will ensure that an appropriate staffing level and sufficient training will be achieved and maintained. The Organization will also implement system and process improvements to ensure timely submission. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth Martinez, President and CEO Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2024

View Audit 299048

Finding 386637 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Cabrini University

PA

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Student Financial Aid

Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.007, 84.268, 84.379 & 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend that the University ensure proper support and approval is maintained for all Title IV drawdowns. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding...

Department of Education Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.007, 84.268, 84.379 & 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend that the University ensure proper support and approval is maintained for all Title IV drawdowns. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Approval is documented via email and retained in department files prior to completion of a Title IV drawdown. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lynda Buzzard, Vice President, Finance & Administration Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Corrective action plan has already been implemented.

View Audit 298971

Finding 386544 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

M.c. Preparatory School of Wisconsin, Inc.

WI

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN February 27, 2024 M.C. College Preparatory School of Wisconsin, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30,2023. Walkowicz, Boczkiewicz & Co., S.C. 1800 East Main Street, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53186 Audit period: June 30, 2023 Th...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN February 27, 2024 M.C. College Preparatory School of Wisconsin, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30,2023. Walkowicz, Boczkiewicz & Co., S.C. 1800 East Main Street, Suite 100 Waukesha, WI 53186 Audit period: June 30, 2023 The findings from the June 30, 2023 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS-FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2023-001 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund - COVID 19 – CFDA No. 84.425 Condition: Claims are not reviewed by management prior to requesting reimbursement. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place to ensure the claims are reviewed prior to requesting reimbursement. Auditor’s recommendation: Internal controls procedures should be established to ensure the claims are properly completed prior to requesting reimbursement. Action Taken: M.C. College Preparatory School of Wisconsin, Inc.’s current procedures controlling the qualification, classification, and documentation of grant claims will be augmented by adding the following requirement of a formal review and recorded acknowledgment by the CEO of each claim prior to submission. “Final Review and Approval: All claims and documentation will be compiled by the Controller into a final submission package and presented to the CFO and CEO for final approval prior to submitting the claim to the appropriate agency. A record of such approval by both officers should be maintained in the permanent archive file for the claim.” If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Alfred Keith IV at 414-264-6000. Sincerely yours, Alfred Keith IV Chief Education Officer

View Audit 298849

Finding 386494 (2023-030)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Eligibility Special Tests & Provisions

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs with the finding. Effective May 31, 2019, DMS established and implemented new procedures to improve the following areas of provider enrollment: maintenance of provider application documents, provider revalidation, site visit...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs with the finding. Effective May 31, 2019, DMS established and implemented new procedures to improve the following areas of provider enrollment: maintenance of provider application documents, provider revalidation, site visits and fingerprint background requirements. The deficiency noted for the provider referenced in sample item 21 relates to non-compliance with site visit requirements pre-dating May 31, 2019 and CMS’s approval of the agency’s corrective action plan. A site visit was performed for this provider on 8/31/2023. The agency has created system controls that require site visits before a moderate or high-risk provider may enroll with Arkansas Medicaid. The provider noted in sample item 29 began the revalidation process in December of 2019 and their application was set to terminate at the end of February 2020. The provider was not terminated before beginning of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) with their revalidation date being reset to 9/5/2023 when the CMS 1135 waiver flexibilities were implemented. The provider has since timely completed the revalidation process. The provider noted in sample item 32 did not keep its certification up to date for the audit period. During the PHE, many licensing and certification agencies were not processing new requests or renewals for extended periods of time. A review of this provider’s information revealed that it is likely that they would have been able to maintain continued certification. The agency has automated its certification verification process to terminate providers if a certification lapses for any reason. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Name: Elizabeth Pitman Title: Director, Division of Medical Services Agency: Department of Human Services Address: 700 Main Street City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone Number: 501-244-3944 Email Address: Elizabeth.Pitman@dhs.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386490 (2023-026)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Eligibility Special Tests & Provisions

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS disputes the finding. The revalidation date for the provider noted in sample item 28 was 7/20/2022. Per CMS guidance, revalidations, site visits, and fingerprint background checks were paused during the COVID Public Health Emergency ...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS disputes the finding. The revalidation date for the provider noted in sample item 28 was 7/20/2022. Per CMS guidance, revalidations, site visits, and fingerprint background checks were paused during the COVID Public Health Emergency (PHE) (3/1/2020-5/11/2023) and states were given until 11/11/2023 to complete revalidations due during the PHE. As this provider’s revalidation and site visit were completed on 10/12/2023, the agency is in compliance with all provider revalidation requirements. Based on research conducted by DMS, the provider noted in sample item 36 was not enrolled until 9/16/2018. Therefore, the revalidation date for this provider is 9/16/2023 as opposed to 6/12/2023 and there would be no questioned cost for the audit period. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Name: Elizabeth Pitman Title: Director, Division of Medical Services Agency: Department of Human Services Address: 700 Main Street City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone Number: 501-244-3944 Email Address: Elizabeth.Pitman@dhs.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386482 (2023-021)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS disputes this finding. All funds used as match for administrative and program expenditures were from an allowable funding source. The agency confirmed that the Arkansas Medicaid Program Trust Fund, which funds all bank accounts used ...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS disputes this finding. All funds used as match for administrative and program expenditures were from an allowable funding source. The agency confirmed that the Arkansas Medicaid Program Trust Fund, which funds all bank accounts used for administrative and program expenditures for Medicaid and CHIP, is only funded with statutorily allowed revenues. The complex nature of Medicaid and CHIP finance and frequency of transactions necessitates paying accounts be sufficiently funded to pay all costs associated with administering the programs. This often results in accounts carrying a fund balance that does not require the agency to draw down additional state general revenue or other non-federal funds to meet its state match obligation. While the agency disagrees that a dollar-for-dollar reconciliation of funding draws is the appropriate way to confirm program expenditures are from an allowable source, we continue to update our general ledger system to improve the ability to monitor state general revenues and other non-federal federal revenue sources used to match federal funding. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Name: Misty Eubanks Title: Deputy Secretary for Operations and Budget and Interim Chief Financial Officer Agency: Department of Human Services Address: P.O. Box 1437, Slot S201 City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR, 72203-1437 Phone Number: 501-320-6327 Email Address: misty.eubanks@dhs.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386478 (2023-019)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs, in part, and disputes, in part, this finding. The noted MLR remittance was submitted for collection on December 12, 2023. The agency has developed and implemented a process to collect all MLR rebates through monthly capitati...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs, in part, and disputes, in part, this finding. The noted MLR remittance was submitted for collection on December 12, 2023. The agency has developed and implemented a process to collect all MLR rebates through monthly capitation payments. The agency will amend its Dental Managed Care contract to address this recoupment process. The agency has provided its actuary with the audited financial statements for all Dental Managed Care and PASSE entities dating back to the beginning of these programs and will update its internal control to clarify the process for calculating the three years of reports that must be submitted to the actuary. The agency disagrees that approved contracted rates were not being used for calendar year 2022. 42 CFR § 438.4(b) only requires that capitation rates be set at an actuarially sound rate for a specified time period. The requirement to receive approval for capitated rates does not mean that states are required to use previously approved rates from a prior year until a new one is approved. Actuarial best practices dictate that it is not appropriate to pay actuarial rates developed for a prior time period because there may be material differences in trend rates, covered benefits, provider reimbursement, and covered populations. Instead, it is optimal to use rates specifically developed for the applicable time limit even if CMS has not approved the rates. By using this approach, the agency ensures that it is paying MCO’s and PASSE’s capitation rates developed to be consistent with their financial responsibilities. Continued adherence to this practice is necessary as CMS consistently approves rates well after the beginning of the contract year. While CMS approval is beyond the agency’s control, agency controls and contracts have been updated to ensure rates and contracts are submitted 90 days prior to the start of the contract year. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Name: Elizabeth Pitman Title: Director, Division of Medical Services Agency: Department of Human Services Address: 700 Main Street City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone Number: 501-244-3944 Email Address: Elizabeth.Pitman@dhs.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386475 (2023-016)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs with the finding. The agency has updated its internal controls procedures to require enhanced review of payments made after the death of a provider or a client and enhanced monitoring of when a client is removed from an adopt...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: DHS concurs with the finding. The agency has updated its internal controls procedures to require enhanced review of payments made after the death of a provider or a client and enhanced monitoring of when a client is removed from an adoptive parent’s home. The Accounts Receivable Unit in the Office of Finance has implemented systems changes that ensures all claims will generate a collections notice with the correct claims data. The noted outstanding collection notices have been sent and data entry errors have been corrected. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Name: Tiffany Wright Title: Director, Division of Children and Family Services Agency: Department of Human Services Address: 700 Main Street City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone Number: 501-396-6477 Email Address: Tiffany.Wright@dhs.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386473 (2023-014)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

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

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The agency agrees with the finding. We found an error in the formula of the worksheet used for the preparation and submission of the quarterly expenditure report. The error resulted in not properly reporting the CARES Act reimbursement. ...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The agency agrees with the finding. We found an error in the formula of the worksheet used for the preparation and submission of the quarterly expenditure report. The error resulted in not properly reporting the CARES Act reimbursement. The agency will report to the federal Child Support Services program to account for the over-reimbursement of federal share of expenditures. The error in the specific worksheet that resulted in the over-reporting of allowed expenditures has been corrected. Further, the agency will perform a review of all other subsidiary reports and worksheets that are used in preparation of the federal expenditure reports. This will be done in order to ensure that the federal reports are prepared accurately. Additionally, procedures for review of report preparation will be enhanced to further strengthen internal controls. Anticipated Completion Date: Correction of the specific worksheet deficiency has been completed. Corrections to the federal reports to account for the over-reimbursement will be completed in the next federal reporting cycle due on May 15, 2024. Review of all other subsidiary reports and worksheets and the enhanced report preparation review is part of an ongoing project to be completed no later than August 15, 2024. Contact Person: Name: Robert Hallmark Title: Agency Controller II Agency: Department of Finance and Administration-Office of Child Support Enforcement Address: 322 S Main St, Suite 100 City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone Number: 501-682-6306 Email Address: Robert.hallmark@ocse.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386469 (2023-012)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Arkansas Department of Education recognizes this finding. The ADE Finance unit utilized data extracted from the statewide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) system, APSCN, for the majority of parameters reported. However, APSCN does not h...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Arkansas Department of Education recognizes this finding. The ADE Finance unit utilized data extracted from the statewide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) system, APSCN, for the majority of parameters reported. However, APSCN does not have the ability to cross-reference financial expenses with Local Educational Agency’s (LEAs) personnel data, which led to the creation of the survey. LEAs were expected to report data during a subsequent school year post COVID-19 Pandemic. ADE gathered state total expenses for requested categories from the system compiled with the requested breakdowns by position type obtained in the manual survey. The two data sets did not align, thus seen in Questioned Costs which reflects the difference between the two datasets. LEA actual expenses, associated drawdowns, and disbursements were not affected by the amounts reported in the annual ESSER data. ADE Finance is currently working with APSCN personnel to explore options for assembling data without manual input from LEAs. When implemented, discrepancies in the state data reported to federal systems and LEAs data should not exist. ADE has the goal of utilizing this method for FY23 reporting in May 2024. Anticipated Completion Date: ADE Finance will revise its uploaded FY22 ESSER data template during the allowable period of July 29, 2024, through August 15, 2024. Contact Person: Name: Amy Thomas Title: Accounting Operations Manager Agency: Arkansas Department of Education Address: Four Capitol Mall, Room 204 City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR, 72201 Phone Number: 501-682-3636 Email Address: Amy.Thomas@ade.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386468 (2023-011)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Arkansas

AR

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Arkansas Department of Education recognizes this finding. ADE Finance completed the named report which contained a subtotal error that overstated the totals when provided to Legislative Auditors. However, logic verifications built into t...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Arkansas Department of Education recognizes this finding. ADE Finance completed the named report which contained a subtotal error that overstated the totals when provided to Legislative Auditors. However, logic verifications built into the Federal System disallowed the items mentioned to be submitted. Therefore, the data reflected in Federal reporting for Arkansas was not overstated nor actual expenses and associated drawdowns completed erroneously. This information was confirmed with the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on February 21, 2024. ADE Finance assures that revisions to the FY23 ESSER data template will be made and uploaded to the Federal Reporting System during the allowable period of July 29, 2024, and August 15, 2024. Anticipated Completion Date: Data was effectively corrected at the time of reporting within the Federal System. ADE Finance will revise its uploaded FY23 ESSER data template during the allowable period of July 29, 2024, through August 15, 2024. Contact Person: Name: Amy Thomas Title: Accounting Operations Manager Agency: Arkansas Department of Education Address: Four Capitol Mall, Room 204 City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR, 72201 Phone Number: 501-682-3636 Email Address: Amy.Thomas@ade.arkansas.gov

View Audit 298801 Questioned Costs: $1

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