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Due to administrative errors and staff turnover, the drawdowns were incorrectly performed. We will ensure that all the drawdowns support is reviewed and approved by the department head before any drawdowns are made.
Due to administrative errors and staff turnover, the drawdowns were incorrectly performed. We will ensure that all the drawdowns support is reviewed and approved by the department head before any drawdowns are made.
Action Plan: We will work with our departments to ensure that controls for grants are documented with written procedures. These procedures will include the title of the positions responsible for each control (preparation, review, reconciliation, etc.) and will require that the performance of the co...
Action Plan: We will work with our departments to ensure that controls for grants are documented with written procedures. These procedures will include the title of the positions responsible for each control (preparation, review, reconciliation, etc.) and will require that the performance of the controls be documented in a clear, re-performable manner with the name of the responsible individuals, the specific control(s) they performed over compliance for the grant, and the date(s) the controls were performed. Contact Names Responsible for the plan - Marcia Saulo Anticipated completion date of the plan - September 20, 2024
Action Plan: We will work with our departments to ensure that controls for grants are documented with written procedures. These procedures will include the title of the positions responsible for each control (preparation, review, reconciliation, etc.) and will require that the performance of the co...
Action Plan: We will work with our departments to ensure that controls for grants are documented with written procedures. These procedures will include the title of the positions responsible for each control (preparation, review, reconciliation, etc.) and will require that the performance of the controls be documented in a clear, re-performable manner with the name of the responsible individuals, the specific control(s) they performed over compliance for the grant, and the date(s) the controls were performed. Contact Names Responsible for the plan - Marcia Saulo Anticipated completion date of the plan - September 20, 2024
Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Program Name: Disaster Grants ? Public Assistance Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 97.036 Finding Summary: Equipment costs were claimed for reimbursement and match that used the 2019 FEMA equipment ra...
Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Program Name: Disaster Grants ? Public Assistance Federal Financial Assistance Listing # 97.036 Finding Summary: Equipment costs were claimed for reimbursement and match that used the 2019 FEMA equipment rates for combination rate vehicles instead of the applicable 2017 FEMA equipment rates for combination rate vehicles. In addition, the Cooperative submitted equipment costs for reimbursement and match that duplicated usage of certain vehicles. Responsible Individuals: Jon Wunder, Chief Financial Officer and Jay Cleveland, Accounting Manager. Corrective Action Plan: The Cooperative met the threshold for a single audit for the first time in several years. To make the process as efficient as possible, the Cooperative developed an excel template that summarizes the Cooperative?s accounting data into formats that are summarized for FEMA submission, review and audit. Once the errors were identified by the auditors, a revised claim was calculated and submitted for reimbursement. The Cooperative used this template for two FEMA submissions in 2022 and continues to refine the output measured by input from reviewers and auditors. In addition, the Cooperative will develop a written process that details the preparation and review of the excel template and submitted costs. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023
March 30, 2023, Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Company [SVTMC] respectfully submits the corrective action plan for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. Name and address of Independent Accounting Firm: Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. 3906 Electric Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Audit Period: Ju...
March 30, 2023, Southwestern Virginia Transit Management Company [SVTMC] respectfully submits the corrective action plan for the Year Ended June 30, 2022. Name and address of Independent Accounting Firm: Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. 3906 Electric Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Audit Period: June 30, 2022 The findings from the June 30, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs [the "Schedule"] are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the Schedule. B. FINDINGS - FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT 2022-001: Segregation of Duties and Management Oversight (Material Weakness) Condition: Due to staff turnover, duties handled by the Director of Finan ce included incompatible duties such as: ? Collection of cash, post receipts to general ledger, and prepare bank deposit slips Criteria : A fundamental concept of internal controls is the separation of duties. No one employee should have access to both physical assets and the related account in g records, or to all phases of a transaction. In addition, all significant transactions and controls should involve reconciliations and supervisory, or management level, reviews of those processes. An effective and timely review process is intended to prevent and detect both fraud and errors. Cause: Turnover in key positions can result in individuals performing duties that are not appropriately segregated. In addition, turnover can also create challenges in the oversight or review function. Effect: Internal controls are designed to safeguard assets and detect losses from employees dishonesty or error. Recommendation: Steps should be taken to eliminate conflicting duties and implement compensating controls, where possible. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: In August 2022, a new Director of Finance updated procedures to remove the aforementioned duties from the position. Currently, two Accounting Associates and the Money Room Shift Leader process bus station and accounts receivable receipts. Cash fares are counted twice weekly by a minimum of three staff members, not including the Director of Finance. With minimal exceptions, all monies received are kept in a locked safe and transported to the bank by an armored cash handling company. 2022-002: Grant Management and Operating Assistance (Material Weakness) Condit ion: During 2022, various functions related to financial management were not performed timely resulting in difficulties and delays in completion of the annual audit, including the need to prepare material adjustments to both the current year financials and a restatement to prior year balances. Criteria: Internal controls related to financial management should be designed to ensure timely reconciliations are performed, including submission of reim bursement requests and reconciling grant and local revenue. Timely and effective reconciliations ensure the financials provided for the annual audit are provided based on the agreed upon sch edule with the auditors which allows timely inclusion in the City's financial report as well as to meet federal reporting deadlines. In addition, these reconciliations will ensure that financials do not require adjustments. Cause: Turnover in financial positions, increased levels of federal and state gran ts , and implementation of a new financial software caused significant delays in performance of and reduction in effectiveness of certain financial duties. Effect: Current and prior period audit adjustments were required to prepare the financials in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In addition, there were significant delays in completion of the annual audit . Recommendation: We recommend that the Company establish financial management procedures to ensure th at timely reconciliations and submissions of reimbursement request s. We would recommend these procedures be performed monthly and include tracking and reconciling grant activity by type (federal, state, and local). Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: During FY2022, a new Director of Finance and Accounting Supervisor were hired. They are in the process of reviewing operating procedures and have created a monthly close checklist to create consistency in the timing and manner of recording financial activities. Beginning in FY2024, staff will be assigned specific monthly close duties and monthly activity should be fully recorded by the 20th of the subsequent month. Members of the Accounting Team have been receiving financial system training on various topics from the system vendor and management is researching additional outside training opportunities. 2022-003: Bank Reconciliations (Material Weakness) Condition: Monthly bank reconciliations were not prepared by an account ant and reviewed and approved by a supervisor in a timely manner. Criteria: Monthly bank reconciliations should be performed by the 15th of the next month. Cause: Staff shortage and lack of cash flow management. Effect: Poor cash flow management resulting in vendor and cont ractor invoices not being paid timely . Recommendation: We recommend bank reconciliations be prepared by an accountant and reviewed by a supervisor to ensure unreconciled or unusual items, or other matters noted in the reconciliation, are detected and addressed in a timely manner. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Specific Accounting Team members have been assigned responsibility for reconciling individual bank account activity. Staff will receive the required system training and delinquent reconciliations will be completed by June 30, 2023. A new monthly close checklist has been developed, and includes preparation and review of these reconciliations. Beginning in FY2024, all monthly close items should be completed by the 20th of the subsequent month. 2022-004: Virginia Public Procurement Act Prompt Payment Requirement Condition: As discussed in later findings, the Company did not pay cert ain contractors for the construction of the bus transfer station on a timely basis. Criteria: Section 2.2-4352 of the Code of Virginia requires that every agency of local government that acquires goods or services shall promptly pay for the completed delivered goods or services by the required payment date. The required payment date shall be either {i) the date on which payment is due under the terms of the contract for the provision of the goods or services or (ii) if a date is not established by contract, not more than forty-five days after goods or services are received or the invoice is rendered. Cause: Due to a lack of cash flow and grant management, insufficient funds were available to pay certain contractors timely. Effect: A contractor upon delay of receipt of payment within a reas onable timeframe contacted the City of Roanoke requesting payment. Recommendation: All vendors are to be paid in a timely manner as defined by the Code of Virginia. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action s: Due to technical issues, staff was unable to submit grant draw requests to the Federal Transit Authority through their Electronic Clearing House Operation [ECHO] system, significantly effecting the company's cash flow. This system access issue is now resolved and management has targeted April 30, 2023 to complete eligible drawdowns. Additionally, detailed spreadsheets tracking grant activity have been developed, which will allow staff to better monitor reimbursement requests and a specific task related to ensuring payment to the transfer station construction vendor has been added to the newly-developed monthly close list. C. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT 2022-005: Federal Transit Cluster-AL# 20.507, Cash Management- Material Noncompliance/Material Weakness in Controls over Compliance Condition: A lack of cash flow and grant management oversight resulted in contractors not being paid timely for the construction of the bus transfer station. Criteria: All grant activities should include management level oversight to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with specified grant requirements. Cause: Lack of proactive cash flow and grant management occurred when invoices received. Effect: Contractors were not paid for over 30 days after receipt of invoice. Repeated delays in payments could result in work stoppage and project delays. Recommendation: A designated management level individual should have oversight to require timely drawdowns of capital grants and timely payment of invoices. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Due to technical issues, staff was unable to submit grant draw requests to the Federal Transit Authority through their Electronic Clearing House Operation [ECHO] system, significantly effecting the company's cash flow. This system access issue is now resolved and management has targeted April 30, 2023 to complete eligible drawdowns. Additionally, detailed spreadsheets tracking grant activity have been developed, which will allow staff to better monitor reimbursement requests and a specific task related to ensuring payment to the transfer station construction vendor has been added to the newly-developed monthly close list. Greater Roanoke Transit Company P.O. Box 13247 ? Roanoke, Virginia 24032 ? Phone: 540.982.0305 ? Fax: 540.982.2703 ? www.valleymetro.com
Finding reference number: SA2022-01 Review of Required Reports Submitted To Grantor CFDA number 20.205 CFDA Title: Highway Planning and Construction Grant Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification number and year: 1. STPL-6084(206) 2016 2. CMLNI-6419(0...
Finding reference number: SA2022-01 Review of Required Reports Submitted To Grantor CFDA number 20.205 CFDA Title: Highway Planning and Construction Grant Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification number and year: 1. STPL-6084(206) 2016 2. CMLNI-6419(027) 2017 3. BRLS-5159(017) 2016 4. BRLS-5159(018) 2016 5. BPMP-5159(022) 2016 Name of pass-through Entity: Metropolitan Transportation Commission California Department of Transportation Name(s) of the contact person: Jeff Zuba, Finance & Administrative Services Director Corrective Action Plan: The Finance team and Engineering/Public Works department will implement a new procedure for preparing and reviewing reimbursement requests. Assistant Public Works Director prepares reimbursement request and Finance Director reviews it before the reimbursement request submission. Anticipated Completion Date: April 1, 2023
Finding: No. 2022-005- Cash Management Finding: An excess cash balance tolerance is allowed if that balance is less than 1% of the institution's prior-year drawdowns and is eliminated within the next seven calendar days (34 CFR 668.166(a) and (b)). The institution must return immediately any amount...
Finding: No. 2022-005- Cash Management Finding: An excess cash balance tolerance is allowed if that balance is less than 1% of the institution's prior-year drawdowns and is eliminated within the next seven calendar days (34 CFR 668.166(a) and (b)). The institution must return immediately any amount of excess cash over the one-percent tolerance and any amount of excess cash remaining in its account within the seven-day tolerance period. Condition: There was one drawdown from the G5 during the year for federal direct loans in which the College was in an excess cash position starting on June 29, 2022, through September 20, 2022. The maximum daily excess cash balance during this time was $51,701. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: Management will review and follow internal control to regularly monitor disbursements and reconcile to drawdowns to ensure applicable requirements are met. Corrective action has been taken to return any amount of excess cash, as of 09/30/2022 completed by the VP of Administration and Finance, William McDonald.
2022-003 ? Assistance Listing Number 10..558 ? Child and Adult Care Program: Provider Monitoring Performance and Documentation - Contact Person: Tavaughn Thomas, Completion Date: 3/15/23. Identified Problem: Out of nine Child Care Center and Home providers tested, the first monitoring report for one...
2022-003 ? Assistance Listing Number 10..558 ? Child and Adult Care Program: Provider Monitoring Performance and Documentation - Contact Person: Tavaughn Thomas, Completion Date: 3/15/23. Identified Problem: Out of nine Child Care Center and Home providers tested, the first monitoring report for one provider was not completed and monitoring report for one provider was not completed, and monitoring reviews for two providers were not performed timely causing a gap between reviews to be more than six months. Action: Creation of a master calendar that shows scheduled monitoring for each center and home that is approved by the Director of the program. All staff within program are tasked with ensuring that 100% of monitoring is completed within the required timeframes Director is to report to CEO each quarter compliance with monitoring timelines.
The District will review their current needs for equipment, charges for student meals, etc. and develop a plan for the reduction of cash balances in the lunchroom fund during the current year ended August 31, 2023.
The District will review their current needs for equipment, charges for student meals, etc. and develop a plan for the reduction of cash balances in the lunchroom fund during the current year ended August 31, 2023.
Finding 25869 (2022-001)
Material Weakness 2022
June 21, 2023 Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2022-001 Condition: The Organization charged costs to the grant which were associated with individuals who were subsequently discovered to have insurance. In addition, the Organization did not timely refund private pay patients for payments that w...
June 21, 2023 Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2022-001 Condition: The Organization charged costs to the grant which were associated with individuals who were subsequently discovered to have insurance. In addition, the Organization did not timely refund private pay patients for payments that were paid by HRSA funding. Planned Corrective Action: Management has allocated for staff to review and process credit balances. Additionally, Management has contracted with an outside vendor to expedite these reviews and processing of credit balances in a timely manner. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Dudley Harrington, VP of Patient Financial Services Anticipated Completion Date: 7/31/2023
2022-03: Approval for expenditures Name of contact person: J.R. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Corrective Action: A member of management of the Board of Directors will review and authorize all disbursements. This authorization will be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. ...
2022-03: Approval for expenditures Name of contact person: J.R. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Corrective Action: A member of management of the Board of Directors will review and authorize all disbursements. This authorization will be evidenced by the initialing of each disbursement reviewed. Proposed completion date: The Board will implement the above procedure immediately.
2022-01: Segregation of Duties Name of contact person: J.R. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Corrective Action: Duties and functions will be reviewed to determine where segregation needs to occur. The duties will be separated as much as possible and alternative controls will be implemented to co...
2022-01: Segregation of Duties Name of contact person: J.R. Davis, Chief Executive Officer Corrective Action: Duties and functions will be reviewed to determine where segregation needs to occur. The duties will be separated as much as possible and alternative controls will be implemented to compensate for lack of segregation. However, the risk of not segregated certain duties are not worth the additional costs. Nonfinancial employees will be trained and provide some assistance. Proposed completion date: The Board will implement the above procedure immediately.
Finding 25818 (2022-005)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Item 2022-005 Condition: During the process of identifying expenses and capital costs that were incurred to prevent, prepare for or respond to the coronavirus pandemic, management included capital items for which there was a lack of supporting documentation. Planned Corrective Action: Management...
Item 2022-005 Condition: During the process of identifying expenses and capital costs that were incurred to prevent, prepare for or respond to the coronavirus pandemic, management included capital items for which there was a lack of supporting documentation. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the noted finding. However, the Hospital had also incurred sufficient unreimbursed expenses that if the noted questioned costs had not been reported, the Hospital would have satisfactorily incurred eligible expenses in excess of the PRF funds received, including interest earned on such funds. Management will continue to refine processes to more diligently review expenses to ensure that expenses are not being utilized for reimbursement from multiple sources. Contact Person: Amanda Davidson, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
View Audit 27397 Questioned Costs: $1
Item 2022-004 Condition: During the process of identifying expenses that were incurred to prevent, prepare for or respond to the coronavirus pandemic, certain expenses that were reported in the PRF submission were not reduced by amounts reimbursed by other sources. Planned Corrective Action: Man...
Item 2022-004 Condition: During the process of identifying expenses that were incurred to prevent, prepare for or respond to the coronavirus pandemic, certain expenses that were reported in the PRF submission were not reduced by amounts reimbursed by other sources. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the noted finding. However, the Hospital had also incurred sufficiency lost revenue that if the noted questioned costs had not been reported, the Hospital would have satisfactorily incurred eligible expenses in excess of the PRF funds received, including interest earned on such funds. Management will continue to refine processes to more diligently review expenses to ensure that expenses are not being utilized for reimbursement from multiple sources. Contact Person: Amanda Davidson, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
View Audit 27397 Questioned Costs: $1
Reporting views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions Management will ensure that security deposits are tracked so they can be recorded accordingly when there is a move in and/or move out. Management is also in the process of opening a new account for this HUD entity. Moving forwar...
Reporting views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions Management will ensure that security deposits are tracked so they can be recorded accordingly when there is a move in and/or move out. Management is also in the process of opening a new account for this HUD entity. Moving forward management will put in place controls to ensure that the calculation is done at the end of the fiscal year.
Finding Summary: CFDA 93.224: Valle del Sol, Inc. and Subsidiary submitted and received reimbursement for an expenditure for one program within another. The error was subsequently corrected within the same fiscal year. CFDA 93.829: One of four cash drawdowns tested lacked supporting documentation of...
Finding Summary: CFDA 93.224: Valle del Sol, Inc. and Subsidiary submitted and received reimbursement for an expenditure for one program within another. The error was subsequently corrected within the same fiscal year. CFDA 93.829: One of four cash drawdowns tested lacked supporting documentation of management?s review prior to submission. Responsible Individuals: CFO and Director of Management Reporting Corrective Action Plan: Cash drawdown requests and approvals will be documented via E-mail between the CFO and Director of Management Reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed. December 2022.
The following corrective action is regarding the reserve for replacements required deposits not deposited monthly as stated in the operation budget for FY 2021-2022. The required $552 monthly payments as stated in the operating budget for FY 2022-2023 will be deposited monthly. Flinn Place, Inc. ...
The following corrective action is regarding the reserve for replacements required deposits not deposited monthly as stated in the operation budget for FY 2021-2022. The required $552 monthly payments as stated in the operating budget for FY 2022-2023 will be deposited monthly. Flinn Place, Inc. will continue to build an operating reserve to enable us to continue required operations should unusual circumstances arise again. Proposed completion date December 16, 2022.
Finding 2022-001 - Based on the 2021 computation of surplus cash, a deposit of $7,473 was required to be made into the residual receipts account. Recommendation: The Company should make the required deposit of $7,473 into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Policies should be implemen...
Finding 2022-001 - Based on the 2021 computation of surplus cash, a deposit of $7,473 was required to be made into the residual receipts account. Recommendation: The Company should make the required deposit of $7,473 into the residual receipts account as soon as possible. Policies should be implemented that ensure the required deposits are made in a timely manner. Action Taken: The required deposit will be made as soon as possible.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? Assistance Listing No. 84.425D Recommendation: Recommend that the implement a process that requires receipt of the certified payrolls for contractors and subcontractors prior to requesting reimbursement from federal assistance for construction ...
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? Assistance Listing No. 84.425D Recommendation: Recommend that the implement a process that requires receipt of the certified payrolls for contractors and subcontractors prior to requesting reimbursement from federal assistance for construction costs. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District will require certified payrolls be received from contractors and subcontractors prior to requesting reimbursement of construction costs using Federal assistance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Meggan Sponsler, Chief Financial Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
Provider files will be reviewed to ensure that files are complete and enrollment forms should be obtained for those not located.
Provider files will be reviewed to ensure that files are complete and enrollment forms should be obtained for those not located.
All employees paid by Cost Allocation will be charged to the programs based on time sheets, this was fully implemented June 15, 2022
All employees paid by Cost Allocation will be charged to the programs based on time sheets, this was fully implemented June 15, 2022
View Audit 23836 Questioned Costs: $1
March 2, 2023 Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. 1909 Financial Drive Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 Audit period: S...
March 2, 2023 Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. 1909 Financial Drive Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 Audit period: September 30, 2022 The findings from the September 30, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (the "Schedule") are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the Schedule. FINDINGS - FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT 2022-004: Authorized Signer for Bank Accounts Condition: Four bank confirmations signed by the executive director were sent to financial institutions holding SAAA assets as part of our audit were denied due to being signed by an unauthorized individual. Criteria: As part of management's responsibility to safeguard assets, the authorized signer for bank accounts should be documented. Cause: Management was unaware the listing of authorized check signers had not been updated by the bank as requested. Effect: It is critical for an entity to be able to access its cash deposits held by financial institutions. When a listing of authorized signers is not updated, the entity opens itself to opportunities for loss. Terminated employees may still have access to organizational assets or the organization may be prohibited from accessing their accounts at financial institutions if there is no perceived authority to access the funds. FINDINGS-FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT (Continued) 2022-004: Authorized Signer for Bank Accounts (Continued) Recommendation: Management or governance should determine who has access to bank accounts and ensure only the appropriate parties maintain ongoing access for the safekeeping of the organization's assets. Planned Corrective Action: This finding was caused by the bank not updating its signature cards as requested by the Agency. This finding was immediately corrected once identified by the auditors. 2022-005: Material Audit Adjustments Condition: During the audit, we detected one material misstatement in the trial balance presented to us to begin our audit that was considered a material audit correction. Criteria: Generally accepted auditing standards dictates that detection of errors in an audit is a strong indicator of a significant deficiency or material weakness. Accordingly, we are required to communicate this finding as such. Cause: Financial information was missing or inaccurate. Effect: Assets and liabilities were overstated. Recommendation: We recommend that management implement a process to ensure accuracy of balance sheet and statement of activity accounts. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. During the last quarter of the fiscal year, the finance department experienced a vacancy. As a result, we were short-handed. There was one account that was not reconciled in a timely manner. After the year end, the position has since been filled. All significant balance sheets will be reconciled in a timely manner as in previous years. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT 2022-001: Cost Sharing Fees, ALN 93.045 Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part Cl - Nutrition services and Special Programs for the Aging-Title III, Part C2 - Nutrition services, Program income Condition: Individuals receiving Title III-C funded services for home delivered meals were charged cost sharing fees. Criteria: Agencies providing services funded under the Title III-C programs may not charge cost sharing fees for the Title 111-C services under Title III-C per 42 U.S. Code? 3030 c-2(a)(2). Cause: No controls or processes were in place to prevent cost sharing fees being charged to individuals receiving services provided under Title III-C programs. Effect: The cost sharing fees for Title III-C services are not allowed under federal guidelines and therefore these fees are considered a questioned cost. Questioned Cost Amount: $4,400 Perspective Information: Noted two fees were charged for Title 111-C services out of a sample of twenty-five cost sharing fees. Recommendation: Cost sharing fees are not allowed to be charged for Title III-C services provided to individuals. Only voluntary contributions may be made for these services. Management should implement procedures to ensure these fees do not continue to be charged. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. As noted in finding 2022-005, the vacant position, which has now been filled, was responsible for compliance review. Additional procedural reviews and corrected report formatting have been implemented to prohibit cost-sharing fees from being charged to the program. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS - MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT (Continued) 2022-002: Unallowable Costs, ALN 93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program, Allowable Costs Condition: Administrative expenditures were improperly classified as expenditures funded by the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP). Criteria: NSIP funds may only be used to purchase domestic foods as outlined under Title 7 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 250.68, Nutrition Services Incentive Program. Grant funding received through NSIP may not be used to pay for administration or other services. Cause: Unallowable costs were improperly classified to the financial records supporting NSIP expenditures and allowable costs were improperly allocated to other projects. Effect: Financial records supporting costs expensed under the NSIP award do not reflect the nature of the expenditures requested for reimbursement. Expenditures were misclassified within the financial records to improper programs and thus are considered a questioned cost. Questioned Cost Amount: $98,327 Perspective Information: Noted in one out of a sample of twenty-five expenditures charged to the Aging Cluster. Two of the items in the sample were expenditures charged to NSIP. We reviewed the list of the remaining expenditures charged to NSIP and confirmed the sample was representative of the entire population. Recommendation: It is critical for the underlying financial records to support an organization's claims for costs reimbursements under federal award programs with adequate documentation. Staff must allocate costs appropriately for allowable costs under each federal program and ensure expenditures charged to the federal programs are for appropriate purposes and are properly classified in the records to avoid noncompliance with federal regulations and program requirements. Planned Corrective Action: Management partially agrees with the finding. We agree that certain amounts were misapplied to the NSIP account. However, the funds did purchase food as required by the grant. We believe this to be a reporting error and not a misuse of grant funds. With the vacant position recently filled, we have added additional review procedures to prevent any reoccurrence of misapplication. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS- MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT (Continued) 2022-003: Annual Reporting to VDARS, ALN 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging- Title III, Part B- Grants for Supporting Services and Senior Centers, ALN 93.045 Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part Cl - Nutrition Services, ALN 93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program, Reporting Condition: The 13th Aging Monthly Report required by the pass through agency, Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (VDARS) was not submitted timely and contained inaccurate revenue and expenditure data. Criteria: VDARS requires the annual I3th Month Aging Monthly Report to be submitted by November 15t?h The report must contain complete and accurate information as a restating of the monthly reporting for the fiscal year. Cause: The 131 Aging Monthly Report was not reconciled to underlying financial records, resulting in unexplained differences between the report and trial balance provided as part of the audit. Additionally, the report was not submitted by November 15, 2022. Effect: The submission of the 13th AMR was not performed timely and included data that did not agree to underlying financial records. This should have been caught during the course of a review process before submission. Therefore, it is considered a significant deficiency of internal controls over compliance. Recommendation: Ensure reporting is submitted timely by the deadline stated by VDARS. Implement a review process for each monthly submission, including documentation of the review. Reconcile the federal, state and local totals reported in the Aging Monthly Report to the underlying financial records as stated in the financial system to ensure accuracy before submission to VDARS. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. The AMR report was not filed in a timely manner. As noted in finding 2022-0005, the vacated position during the last quarter of the year was responsible for submittals. We note that the report has since been filed. With the position being filled, we believe the 13th AMR will be filed in a timely and accurate manner as in previous years. If the Federal Audit Clearinghouse has questions regarding this plan, please call Cindy Donaldson, Director of Finance at 540-635-7141. Sincerely yours,
View Audit 22882 Questioned Costs: $1
2022-002 DOCUMENTATION OF REPORT REVIEW Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Foster Care Title IV-E Program Assistance Listing Number: 93.658 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2201MNFOST Award P...
2022-002 DOCUMENTATION OF REPORT REVIEW Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Foster Care Title IV-E Program Assistance Listing Number: 93.658 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2201MNFOST Award Period: Year-Ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Recommendation: It is recommended the County implement procedures to ensure that reporting policies are being performed as required by federal standards, including having another member of staff review quarterly reports after they have been prepared, and document this review. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The County is going to plan a training and informational session with those involved reporting to ensure policies and procedures are followed around reporting. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action plan: Joua Yang, Deputy Director Accounting and Finance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2023.
2022-004 Unmet Need Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program, Assistance Listing #32.009 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests ? Unmet Need Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Response and Corrective Action Plan: The Technology Services team did ...
2022-004 Unmet Need Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program, Assistance Listing #32.009 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests ? Unmet Need Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Response and Corrective Action Plan: The Technology Services team did determine the unmet need for the devices utilizing a parent survey but did not have additional documentation to support that a control was in place to ensure unmet need before requesting reimbursement. We will ensure we have documentation that the unmet need still exists with any future requests for federal reimbursement Responsible Individuals: Christy Fisher, Chief Technology Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
Finding 25371 (2022-008)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Finding Reference 2022-008 Contact Person: Emily Matis Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Adjustments have been made to drawdowns in April and June of 2022 in order to correct for these overdraws. However, even after these corrections, $694.47 was still overdrawn from FY22...
Finding Reference 2022-008 Contact Person: Emily Matis Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Adjustments have been made to drawdowns in April and June of 2022 in order to correct for these overdraws. However, even after these corrections, $694.47 was still overdrawn from FY22. This amount will be corrected in a future Title V draw for this amount. Salary drawdowns will be required to have backup payroll documentation for each draw in the future. Anticipated Completion Date: January 2023
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