Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1191829 (2025-007)

Material Weakness 2025

MO

Cash Management Questioned Costs

We acknowledge the auditor's finding regarding the timing of federal drawdowns and the draw down of Title III funds for expenditures related to another Department of Education program. We recognize that the drawdown of $174,553 exceeded substantiated program expenditures and that $3,772 was drawn do...

We acknowledge the auditor's finding regarding the timing of federal drawdowns and the draw down of Title III funds for expenditures related to another Department of Education program. We recognize that the drawdown of $174,553 exceeded substantiated program expenditures and that $3,772 was drawn down from the Title III award for non-Title III costs. The root cause of this issue was insufficient processes and controls within the administration and finance department related to cash management and award-specific drawdown procedures. These gaps contributed to delays between drawdown and expenditure, as well as the misallocation of drawdowns to the incorrect award. To address the findings, Lincoln has implemented the following corrective measures: • Revised Cash Management Procedures: We have updated our federal drawdown procedures to ensure compliance with the requirement to minimize the time between drawdown and disbursement of funds. Drawdowns will be calculated on a reimbursement basis and tied directly to documented, allowable, and incurred expenditures. • Award-Specific Drawdown Controls: We have implemented a mandatory pre-draw review process requiring reconciliation of expenditures to the correct award prior to any drawdown request. This includes a secondary review by the Comptroller. • Staff Training: All personnel involved in grant accounting and cash management have completed refresher training on federal cash management requirements, including the distinction between awards and the importance of accurate allocation. • Monthly Internal Reconciliations: We have instituted monthly reconciliations of drawdowns to expenditures for all federal awards to ensure accuracy and timely correction of discrepancies. The corrective measures above are designed to ensure full compliance with federal cash management regulations and to prevent future occurrences of excessive or misallocated drawdowns.

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Finding 1191789 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Bloom Vernon Local School District

OH

Cash Management Eligibility Reporting

The District will add in another level of review to ensure that meals reported to DEW agree to the point-of-sale system CN-6 and CN-7 reports.

View Audit 395609

Finding 1191771 (2025-008)

Material Weakness 2025

Northeastern Illinois University

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Reporting § 200.305

Condition: Northeastern Illinois University (University) did not pay reimbursements within 30 days for certain subrecipients in the Research and Development Cluster. Planned Corrective Action: The University will explore procedures to address this issue. Contact person responsible for corrective act...

Condition: Northeastern Illinois University (University) did not pay reimbursements within 30 days for certain subrecipients in the Research and Development Cluster. Planned Corrective Action: The University will explore procedures to address this issue. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Jannica Henry, Controller’s Office Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2026

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Finding 1191750 (2025-008)

Material Weakness 2025

School District of the City of St. Louis

MO

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management

Personnel Responsible For Corrective Action: Kelly Dobell, Controller, Square Watson, Chief Operations Officer, and Spencer Winn, Director of Food and Nutrition Services Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Corrective Action Plan: Food and Nutrition Services along with Finance will implement p...

Personnel Responsible For Corrective Action: Kelly Dobell, Controller, Square Watson, Chief Operations Officer, and Spencer Winn, Director of Food and Nutrition Services Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Corrective Action Plan: Food and Nutrition Services along with Finance will implement procedures for review and reconciliation of lunch count data with claims reports in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.

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Finding 1191566 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Tasc, Inc.

IL

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.309

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS U.S. Department of Justice 2025-002 Department of Justice Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program – Assistance Listing No. 16.812 Recommendation: We recommend that TASC follow its established procedures for chargi...

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS U.S. Department of Justice 2025-002 Department of Justice Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program – Assistance Listing No. 16.812 Recommendation: We recommend that TASC follow its established procedures for charging allowable expenses to the grant during the period of performance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management will follow established procedure to make sure costs are recorded in the proper period. Management will review the procedure with all accounting staff. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Roy Fesmire, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2026

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Finding 1191503 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Western Illinois University

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Reporting § 200.303 § 200.305

Finding Number: 2025-003 - Inadequate Internal Control over Subrecipient Payments Condition: Western Illinois University (University) did not have adequate procedures in place to complete a timely disbursement of requested pass-through funds to subrecipients within the required time period. Planned ...

Finding Number: 2025-003 - Inadequate Internal Control over Subrecipient Payments Condition: Western Illinois University (University) did not have adequate procedures in place to complete a timely disbursement of requested pass-through funds to subrecipients within the required time period. Planned Corrective Action: The University is committed to developing a comprehensive plan to ensure compliance with payment of pass-through funds policies and procedures. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Mary Pat Wolhford Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2026

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Finding 1191486 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Saint Mary's College of California

CA

Cash Management Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid

Corrective Action Plan for the Year Ending June 30, 2025 Finding 2025-001: Significant Deficiency – Lack of Documented Controls – Cash Management Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: various Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Award Identification...

Corrective Action Plan for the Year Ending June 30, 2025 Finding 2025-001: Significant Deficiency – Lack of Documented Controls – Cash Management Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: various Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Award Identification Number: various Federal Award Year: June 30, 2025 Repeat Finding: 2024-001 Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires recipients of federal awards to administer its federal programs with an adequate system of internal controls over applicable compliance requirements. Condition/Context: For six of eight selected G5/G6 Title IV drawdown transactions, there was no documented internal controls in place over cash management drawdowns. Despite the lack of documented controls over the cash drawdowns, there were no compliance exceptions noted. The sample was not a statistically valid sample. Cause: The College indicated the control of review was more informal/verbal and although had started documenting via email during the year, the documentation was not maintained. Questioned Costs: Not applicable Effect: The College could drawdown an incorrect amount although compensation controls/reconciliations would likely catch the error. Recommendation: The College should document controls in place to ensure cash drawdowns are complete and accurate. This should include a review by someone other than the preparer prior to the drawdown being requested in G5/G6. Action Taken: Management concurs with the finding and has taken the appropriate actions to remediate the significant deficiency. The team has made improvements to become more formal by implementing written communication among all members involved in the process. Each member of their respective roles are communicating through email presenting the step by step process of the review and approval before the drawdown of cash from G5/G6. Name(s) of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Kevin Brand, Director of Operations and Systems for Financial Aid; Laurie Klizos, Director of Student Accounts; Seong Nevins, Controller. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Signed by Charlie Faas and Jim Brooks

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Finding 1191480 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Housing Authority of the City of Westwego, Louisiana

LA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management Reporting

FINDING 2025 002 — SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY — UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) DISCREPANCY Contact Person: Cantrese Wilson Jones, Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: The Authority will continue coordinating with SAM.gov/GSA to correct the mismatch between the UEI and the legal entity name. Per...

FINDING 2025 002 — SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY — UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) DISCREPANCY Contact Person: Cantrese Wilson Jones, Executive Director Corrective Action Planned: The Authority will continue coordinating with SAM.gov/GSA to correct the mismatch between the UEI and the legal entity name. Periodic verification procedures will be implemented to ensure UEI information remains accurate across federal systems. Management will maintain correspondence records with the federal service desk until the issue is fully resolved. Anticipated Completion Date: This matter is dependent on federal agency processing timelines; however, the Authority anticipates completion by September 30, 2026, subject to SAM.gov/GSA resolution. Management Response: Management acknowledges the repeat issue and remains actively engaged with SAM.gov/GSA to finalize the correction.

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Finding 1191478 (2025-006)

Material Weakness 2025

Montcalm Community College

MI

Cash Management Student Financial Aid

Cash Management - Excess Cash on Hand Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. During our testing of cash management for campus-based aid, we noted one instance out of six drawdowns tested, that the College drew down Federal Work Study funds that were not needed for immediate disbursement, and w...

Cash Management - Excess Cash on Hand Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. During our testing of cash management for campus-based aid, we noted one instance out of six drawdowns tested, that the College drew down Federal Work Study funds that were not needed for immediate disbursement, and was not returned timely. As a result of this condition, the College was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance cash management principles. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend the College strengthen its cash‑management controls to ensure Title IV drawdowns are limited to immediate disbursement needs, reconciled promptly, and any excess cash is identified and returned within required regulatory timeframes. Corrective Action. The College is enhancing its federal cash management practices by limiting drawdowns for campus‑based programs, including Federal Work‑Study, to immediate disbursement needs. Drawdowns are now based on a documented three‑day cash needs forecast to ensure compliance with federal requirements. A standardized drawdown checklist requires staff to reconcile all G5 activity to the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers on the same day funds are drawn or disbursed. Any excess cash identified through this process is returned to the Department of Education via G5 within one business day. Monthly management reviews monitor drawdown timing, cash balances, and reconciliation trends to ensure continued compliance. Staff have been retrained on updated cash management procedures, and quarterly monitoring reports are produced and retained as evidence of ongoing compliance with federal cash management standards. Responsible Person. Jennifer Stimson, Director of Financial Aid with support from Scott Kemmer-Slater, Director of Accounting. Anticipated Completion Date. June 30, 2026

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Finding 1191322 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Langston University

OK

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Significant Deficiency § 200.303 § 200.305

Research and Development – Assistance Listing No. 10.215 Research and Development – Assistance Listing No. 93.433 Recommendation: We recommend that the University review and update policies and procedures to allow for more timely payment to subrecipients for work the University contracts them to per...

Research and Development – Assistance Listing No. 10.215 Research and Development – Assistance Listing No. 93.433 Recommendation: We recommend that the University review and update policies and procedures to allow for more timely payment to subrecipients for work the University contracts them to perform. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: This is a repeat finding that was first presented to the University in conjunction with the release of the 2023 audit report in May 2024. The 2023 audit was completed after substantially all of Fiscal Year 2024 had elapsed, so there was not adequate time for the University to fully implement corrective action. While these corrective measures were implemented during Fiscal Year 2025, they did not fully resolve the issue. The University continues to strengthen its accounts payable processes and sign-off approvals to help ensure reimbursements to subrecipients are paid timely. Additional updates to procedures for payment processing are also being developed. Methods for more accurate tracking of invoice receipt dates are being developed to ensure the 30-day period begins on the correct day. Principal investigators and designated administrative personnel within academic departments will be reminded of the need to initiate payments to subrecipients timely. Accounts payable training has been held for such personnel and will persist. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ms. Andrea Sherwood, Assistant Director, Grants and Contracts Financial Administration at Oklahoma State University and Ms. Nykkia Harris, Controller for Fiscal and Administrative Affairs Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 2026

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Finding 1191219 (2025-006)

Material Weakness 2025

Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority

PR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding Reference 2025-06 Corrective Action Plan: To strengthen internal controls, improve monitoring, and reduce delays in the certification and payment process, the Authority will implement the following operational improvements: The Authority is using the Finance Office Dashboard to track the sta...

Finding Reference 2025-06 Corrective Action Plan: To strengthen internal controls, improve monitoring, and reduce delays in the certification and payment process, the Authority will implement the following operational improvements: The Authority is using the Finance Office Dashboard to track the status of certifications and invoices in real time, identify bottlenecks in the approval process, and support proactive management of pending payments. A standardized Construction Certification Compliance Checklist will be used to validate all required federal compliance documentation before certifications are submitted to the Finance Office. This measure is expected to reduce the number of returned submissions and prevent delays during the billing review process. The Authority will develop a Help Desk platform for certification and invoice inquiries to formally manage, document, and track inquiries or claims related to Construction Certifications and Pre- Construction invoices, improving transparency and response times. The Authority will launch the ICMM Payment Tracking Table to consolidate and monitor the payment status of certifications and invoices. Additionally, the Authority is establishing intermediate milestones to progressively reduce the payment processing cycle, with the objective of moving from the current 40-day average toward the 30-day target. As part of this initiative, the Authority is expanding the use of the Project Management Information System (PMIS) to standardize and streamline the processing of construction certifications and payment documentation. Responsible: Mr. Angel M. Felix Cruz, Acting Director, Confidential Finance Office Planned Implementation Date: In process. The first operational improvement has been implemented. The remaining three measures are pending implementation. Expected to be completed on or before June 30, 2026.

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Finding 1191103 (2025-016)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Eligibility Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should provide the necessary resources and institute procedures to ensure that it uses all information from eligibility, income, and death matches to ensure that it correctly issues benefits to or on behalf of eligible clients. DSS should return fede...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should provide the necessary resources and institute procedures to ensure that it uses all information from eligibility, income, and death matches to ensure that it correctly issues benefits to or on behalf of eligible clients. DSS should return federal reimbursements for unallowable expenditures claimed under Medicaid and SNAP. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. DSS staff is in the development phase of implementing new automated procedures to ensure timely and accurate action is taken to discontinue benefits of deceased clients when date of death information is received and matched to the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s State Vital Records Office. Action has been taken to correct the errors cited, including discontinuing the benefits of the individuals that were verified as deceased, and recouping the overpayments as appropriate. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Dan Giacomi, Program Division Director (860) 424-5080

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Finding 1191102 (2025-015)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should amend the contract with its Medicaid recovery audit contractor to comply with federal regulations. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department will review the...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should amend the contract with its Medicaid recovery audit contractor to comply with federal regulations. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department will review the payment methodology at the next contract renewal. Anticipated Completion Date: October 1, 2027 Department of Social Services Contact Person: John Jakubowski, Director of Quality Assurance (860) 424-5855

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Finding 1191099 (2025-012)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Reporting Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it accurately reports and adequately reviews revenues, expenditures, collections, and contingency fees prior to submitting Form CMS 64. The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal co...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it accurately reports and adequately reviews revenues, expenditures, collections, and contingency fees prior to submitting Form CMS 64. The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it tracks, reports, and returns the federal share of overpayments to corresponding federal and state medical assistance programs. The Department of Social Services should resolve the issues affecting the Medicaid receivable balances and file the proper adjustment to correct the errors, unsupported amounts, and corresponding federal reimbursements on Form CMS 64. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department will review internal controls to identify possible corrective actions. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Briana Mitchell, Chief Officer Fiscal Administrative Services 1 (860) 424-5471

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Finding 1191098 (2025-011)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Eligibility Questioned Costs Cash Management § 200.303

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that only eligible recipients receive Medicaid services in accordance with federal laws and the Medicaid State Plan. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that only eligible recipients receive Medicaid services in accordance with federal laws and the Medicaid State Plan. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department identified cases where overrides that were applied during the public health emergency were not removed. This resulted in individuals remaining enrolled inappropriately. Our Business Systems Division is implementing a tiered resolution approach, beginning with individuals enrolled in the Medicare Savings Program and HUSKY-C coverage. Please note: The Department will not be returning the questioned costs associated with this finding. According to federal regulations, recoveries based on eligibility errors can only be pursued when identified by programs operating under CMS’ Payment Error Rate Measurement program, per section 1903(u) of the Social Security Act and regulations at Title 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart Q. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Dan Giacomi, Program Division Director (860) 424-5080

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Finding 1191089 (2025-802)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Cash Management

Recommendation: The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services should strengthen internal controls over cash management to ensure federal funds it draws down for the Block Grant for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use program are supported by expenditures. Corrective Action Plan as Rep...

Recommendation: The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services should strengthen internal controls over cash management to ensure federal funds it draws down for the Block Grant for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use program are supported by expenditures. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services: To address this issue and prevent its recurrence, management is implementing the following corrective actions: 1. Enhanced Reconciliation Procedures: The Department will strengthen the monthly and pre-drawdown reconciliation process to ensure that all draw requests are fully supported by corresponding program expenditures before submission. This revised process will help prevent errors in future drawdowns and ensure compliance with cash handling requirements. 2. Updated Written Procedures: Written procedures for drawdowns will be updated to clearly define drawdown eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and approval responsibilities. These revisions will provide clear guidance to staff involved in the drawdown process. 3. Training and Staff Development: Management will conduct training for all relevant staff members involved in the drawdown and reconciliation process. This training will focus on the importance of compliance with federal requirements, internal controls, and the proper documentation needed for drawdowns. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Contact Person: Maureen Goff, Assistant Chief of Fiscal & Administrative Services Maureen.Goff@ct.gov (959) 276-1627

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Finding 1191087 (2025-200)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs § 200.303

Recommendation: The Department of Public Health should strengthen internal controls over cash management to ensure that federal drawdowns align with the immediate cash needs to administer the program. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Public Health: Management Assurance and Fis...

Recommendation: The Department of Public Health should strengthen internal controls over cash management to ensure that federal drawdowns align with the immediate cash needs to administer the program. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Public Health: Management Assurance and Fiscal have worked together to identify gaps and inefficiencies in the drawdown tool. Management Assurance will periodically evaluate the drawdown tool’s usefulness and effectiveness as a cash management internal control. Fiscal will continue to monitor grant draws through the use of the improved drawdown tool. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing Department of Public Health Contact Person: Chuma Amechi, Fiscal Administrative Manager chukwuma.amechi@ct.gov (860) 509-7233 Ryan Wenzel, Supervising Accounts Examiner ryan.wenzel@ct.gov (860) 509-7822

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Finding 1191085 (2025-025)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs § 200.303 § 200.403

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that only eligible recipients receive Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration services in accordance with federal laws, award terms and conditions, and the Money Follows the Person Operational ...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that only eligible recipients receive Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration services in accordance with federal laws, award terms and conditions, and the Money Follows the Person Operational Protocol. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees in part with this finding. Condition #1: DSS agrees that participation end dates were not updated timely due to cross-system manual entry limitations. Reconciliation procedures and supervisory oversight will be strengthened. Condition #2: DSS agrees that participation suspensions were not consistently reflected across systems due to timing delays. Monitoring and real-time reconciliation controls will be enhanced. Condition #3: DSS agrees approved costs exceeded institutional thresholds in limited cases. Variances were clinically justified, reviewed, and authorized. DSS will strengthen documentation and internal protocols to ensure clearer policy alignment. Condition #4: DSS agrees that the documentation was incomplete in one instance. Internal review standards will be reinforced to ensure comparative cost analyses are consistently documented. Please note, the Department will not be returning the questioned costs associated with this finding. According to federal regulations, recoveries based on eligibility errors can only be pursued when identified by programs operating under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Payment Error Rate Measurement program, per section 1903(u) of the Social Security Act and regulations at Title 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart Q. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Christine Weston, Program Division Director (860) 424-5012

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Finding 1191084 (2025-024)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Cash Management § 200.303 § 200.403

Recommendation: The Department of Developmental Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure it obtains the required signatures for the individual plan for all Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration recipients. The Department of Social Services should conduct an audit of the me...

Recommendation: The Department of Developmental Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure it obtains the required signatures for the individual plan for all Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration recipients. The Department of Social Services should conduct an audit of the medical provider in accordance with Section 17b-99 of the Connecticut General Statutes to ensure integrity of the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration program. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Developmental Services: DDS agrees with the finding. The errors were attributed to current manual processes and case management oversight regarding documenting signatures when individual plan (IP) meetings are held remotely rather than in-person. Most of the deficiencies (5 of 6) were isolated to one case manager. The MFP division is small with 3-4 case managers, causing a higher error rate when extrapolated against the sample size. The missing support service records have been forwarded to the Department of Administrative Services for research. There are plans to improve the individual plan process to enhance internal controls through automation. In the interim, case managers and case manager supervisors will be reminded of the IP signature requirements. Department of Developmental Services Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Department of Developmental Services Contact Person: Krista Ostaszeski, Health Management Administrator (860) 418-6066 Wayne Siedel, Director of Service Development and Support (860) 418-6041 Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding and the response provided by the Department of Developmental Services. Additional research is needed to determine whether the missing documentation was the provider's responsibility or was due to a billing issue. The Department of Developmental Services is coordinating with the Department of Administrative Services to research this further. Department of Social Services Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Christine Weston, Program Division Director (860) 424-5012

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Finding 1191083 (2025-023)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Questioned Costs Cash Management § 200.403

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should conduct an audit of the medical provider in accordance with Section 17b-99 of the Connecticut General Statutes to ensure integrity of the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration program. The Department of Social Services should reco...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should conduct an audit of the medical provider in accordance with Section 17b-99 of the Connecticut General Statutes to ensure integrity of the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration program. The Department of Social Services should recoup any improper payments issued to medical providers and refund the corresponding federal reimbursements to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with the finding. The improper payment has been recouped and the DSS Audit Division will open an audit of the provider. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Cathie Bussolotta, Director of Internal Audit (860) 424-5548

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Finding 1191067 (2025-029)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Connecticut Drinking Water Fund - State Revolving Fund

CT

Eligibility Questioned Costs Cash Management

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that each Children’s Health Insurance Program recipient is eligible for the program according to the state plan and federal regulations. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Serv...

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that each Children’s Health Insurance Program recipient is eligible for the program according to the state plan and federal regulations. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. Condition #1: This was a processing error and was independently addressed. Condition #2: The findings were for cases that were granted prior to the implementation of the Department’s manual review process, which includes updating third-party information in the Health Insurance Exchange (HIX) system after verifying policy information. This process was officially started in May 2025. It is a post-enrollment function since it is permissible for clients to self-attest to having third-party liability (TPL) at the time of application. We expect to see a reduction in this type of error in future audits. There is an inevitable delay in DSS being notified of any discrepancies with TPL details due to the timing of that information being updated from carriers and then provided to DSS. With our new process, we can close these cases as soon as that information is available to us. Condition #3: There are multiple root causes related to this finding, including Premium Payment Module file transaction issues, reversing system functionality that was temporarily implemented during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency which resulted in lingering enrollment issues, and staff processing errors. DSS regularly reviews age-out cases to take the necessary actions to close. Please note, the Department will not be returning the questioned costs associated with this finding. According to federal regulations, recoveries based on eligibility errors can only be pursued when identified by programs operating under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Payment Error Rate Measurement program, per section 1903(u) of the Social Security Act and regulations at Title 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart Q. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Dan Giacomi, Program Division Director (860) 424-5080

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Finding 1190972 (2025-004)

Material Weakness 2025

State of Delaware

DE

Cash Management Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Reference Number: 2025-004 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services State Department Name: Department of Health and Social Services State Division: Division of Public Health Federal Program: WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and...

Reference Number: 2025-004 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services State Department Name: Department of Health and Social Services State Division: Division of Public Health Federal Program: WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Assistance Listing Number: 10.557 Award Number and Year: 241DE701W1003 (10/1/2023 – 9/30/2024) Compliance Requirement: Cash Management Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Recommendation: The Division should enhance procedures and controls to ensure that drawdown requests are reviewed and approved prior to submission. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Division confirmed the drawdown transaction was accurate and appropriate. The Division reiterated the Cash Management procedure to all staff and confirmed their understanding. In addition, the Division has in place a review process for new stsaff regarding procedures with confirmation of completion. There is an established training manual which has been reviewed to ensure it contains the most update to date process. Manuals and procedures will be reviewed regularly and updated, as needed. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Gary Owens – primary Deborah Fisher and Jennifer Heesh – backups Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2026.

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Finding 1190966 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Baylor College of Medicine

TX

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management § 200.303 § 200.305

2025-001 Cash Management ALN: Research and Development Cluster (R&D) - Various ALNs Finding: The College did not provide evidence of effectively designed internal controls to ensure subrecipients are paid by the College within 30 days of requests for reimbursements received by the College. Correctiv...

2025-001 Cash Management ALN: Research and Development Cluster (R&D) - Various ALNs Finding: The College did not provide evidence of effectively designed internal controls to ensure subrecipients are paid by the College within 30 days of requests for reimbursements received by the College. Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges that some of the payments to subrecipients selected for audit were not made within 30 days of receipt. We value the relationships with our subrecipient partners and endeavor to pay all of them timely. Substantially all subrecipient payments are made by the College within the prescribed timeline subject to the underlying transactions being properly approved. This includes the approval by principal investigators and approval of supply chain personnel after the performance of standard controls surrounding disbursements. Management will continue to identify root causes around identiﬁed delayed payments and evaluate go-forward process improvements with supply chain services, treasury and academic department personnel. Person(s) Responsible: Rob Falivene, Vice President, Supply Chain Services, and Oswaldo Ramirez, Vice President, Treasurer Expected Completion: December 2026

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Finding 1190928 (2025-004)

Material Weakness 2025

Wilberforce University

OH

Cash Management Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring

COMMENT #2025-004 PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RECONCILIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS SHOULD BE IMPROVED. CONNECTING MINORITY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID STRENGTHENING MINORITY-SERVICING INSTITUTIONS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCAT...

COMMENT #2025-004 PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RECONCILIATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS SHOULD BE IMPROVED. CONNECTING MINORITY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL AID STRENGTHENING MINORITY-SERVICING INSTITUTIONS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ALN# 84.031 (B, E), 84.382G, 84.425T U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ALN# 11.028 (Questioned Costs –None )(Repeat) Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The university will implement formal reconciliation procedures between federal financial aid systems and institutional accounting records. Reconciliation will occur between Banner, PowerFAIDS, G5 drawdown reports, and federal reporting systems including COD. These reconciliation procedures will be incorporated into the monthly financial closing process and will include review and participation from Financial Aid, the Business Office, and other appropriate administrative units. Documentation of reconciliation activity and supervisory review will be maintained to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Date to be implemented: On-going and completed by June 1, 2026. Persons responsible: Vice President of Business & Finance and Director of Financial Aid.

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Finding 1190919 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Fort Scott Community College

KS

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management

Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds Condition: During the testing of the return of Title IV funds, it was noted that one (1) of eight (8) tested calculation of funds to be returned had no documentation to determine if returns were completed timely as the College did not retain th...

Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds Condition: During the testing of the return of Title IV funds, it was noted that one (1) of eight (8) tested calculation of funds to be returned had no documentation to determine if returns were completed timely as the College did not retain the lists of students associated with drawdowns and/or returns and one (1) of eight (8) tested. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be written to provide internal control over the documentation used to complete the drawdowns, including returns, from the Department of Education. We recommend the College establish a communication and record retention process that allows for the notification of students withdrawing and a control in place that allows the financial aid department to know that the student financial aid was returned to the Department of Education within the required timeframe. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Areas of focus will be to put in place written policies and procedures for the Financial Aid office, including the area of disbursements that includes additional controls and documentation of such. Our objectives will be that all current and incoming Financial Aid staff will be required to maintain documentation of any drawdowns of funds related to student financial aid. We have put in place a shared an electronic folder with restricted access to provide confidentiality and provide documentation of the shared communication between offices. Documentation of drawdowns and/or returns will be maintained within this folder. Staff will be trained on using the daily generated reports from J1 to watch for students who have withdrawal on their records so that this can be updated and proper calculations done. Measurable targets will be achieved by documenting the records within a shared secure electronic drive between the Financial Aid Office and the Business Office. The Financial Aid Office utilizes system-generated reports to identify student withdrawals on a biweekly basis, or as needed ensuring timely processing of R2T4 calculations. The Business Office processes all returns of funds, and a specific general ledger account has been designated to track R2T4 transactions

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