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Finding 571810 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Correction Action Plan – Finding 2023-001 “Document Policies and Procedures Over Federal Awards” Correction Action to be taken: We have been updating and developing written policies and procedures related to Federal awards as required under Uniform Guidance. Expected Completion Date: We anticipate t...
Correction Action Plan – Finding 2023-001 “Document Policies and Procedures Over Federal Awards” Correction Action to be taken: We have been updating and developing written policies and procedures related to Federal awards as required under Uniform Guidance. Expected Completion Date: We anticipate that the policies and procedures will be completed and approved by June 30, 2026. Contact Person: Julie Hebert, Finance Director
Finding 2023-003 Name of Responsible Individual: Carolina Liriano, Grant Manager; Holly Forester, Controller; Sheri Brady, VP and Chief Program Officer Corrective Action: CDF hired an Outsourced Grant Manager starting January 2025 who will assume comprehensive oversight of all facets of grant adm...
Finding 2023-003 Name of Responsible Individual: Carolina Liriano, Grant Manager; Holly Forester, Controller; Sheri Brady, VP and Chief Program Officer Corrective Action: CDF hired an Outsourced Grant Manager starting January 2025 who will assume comprehensive oversight of all facets of grant administration and compliance. The grant manager's duties will include ensuring that all reimbursement requests are substantiated by adequate documentation, such as actual invoices, payroll registers, and payment records. Key actions include:  Establishing a systematic process for the collection, organization, and retention of all requisite documents.  Implementing internal review and approval procedures to guarantee that every reimbursement request undergoes thorough vetting and receives approval prior to submission, with explicit documentation of the review process.  Instructing both existing and new personnel on these newly instituted procedures to prevent future inconsistencies. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025.
Finding No. 2023-006 CDBG Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number #14.218 Uniform Guidance Compliance Requirement Code: A-Allowable Costs Criteria Owners must use CDBG funded portion of programs to fund minor rehabilitation services to approved recipients /address' in accordanc...
Finding No. 2023-006 CDBG Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number #14.218 Uniform Guidance Compliance Requirement Code: A-Allowable Costs Criteria Owners must use CDBG funded portion of programs to fund minor rehabilitation services to approved recipients /address' in accordance with the Rehabilitation and Preservation Activities (570.202(b)(2) and/or (11)). Condition The owner paid 1 vendor invoice of 79 tested, that were not listed on the CDBG Address List as reported to Portland Housing Bureau (“PHB”) and charged through to and was reimbursed by PHB under their CDBG Grant. Cause REACH's Community Builders Program Manager did not ensure that the invoices were for an approved CDBG property. Effect or Potential Effect CDBG funds may be spent inappropriately and REACH may be required to repay the grants and it may also result in a possible loss of future grants. Questioned Costs: $40. Context In connection with the procedures applied to compliance testing, there was 1 vendor invoice of 79 tested that was not for an approved CDBG property. Repeat Finding: Yes – Finding 2022-007 Recommendation REACH Community Builders Program Manager should follow procedures to match each vendor invoice to the approved CDBG property listing prior to coding to CDBG and passing through for reimbursement from this grant. Views of Responsible Officials This instance was $40 that was in fact allocated incorrectly and the $40 spend was paid back to PHB in October 2024.
View Audit 362297 Questioned Costs: $1
We will implement policies or procedures to ensure requests for reimbursement are made only after an eligible expenditure has been incurred.
We will implement policies or procedures to ensure requests for reimbursement are made only after an eligible expenditure has been incurred.
Description of Finding: Payroll charges for grants were based on a percentage of time reported by employees. The percentage was based on management’s decision and set when budgeting and not based on actual hours worked. There was not sufficient documentation to provide the basis for an appropriate a...
Description of Finding: Payroll charges for grants were based on a percentage of time reported by employees. The percentage was based on management’s decision and set when budgeting and not based on actual hours worked. There was not sufficient documentation to provide the basis for an appropriate allocation of payroll charges to the federal program. Planned Corrective Action: To ensure accurate payroll allocation to federal programs, YWCA New Hampshire will implement the following: 1. Time and Effort Reporting: Implement a time and effort reporting system by August 31, 2025, requiring employees to track actual hours worked on grant-funded activities weekly. 2. Policy Update: Revise the Payroll Allocation Policy to mandate that payroll charges to grants be based on actual hours worked, supported by time and effort reports. 3. Training: Train all grant-funded employees and supervisors on the time and effort reporting system by September 15, 2025. 4. Certification Process: Require employees and supervisors to certify time and effort reports monthly, with certifications retained for audit purposes. 36 5. Monitoring: The Finance Manager will review time and effort reports quarterly to ensure accurate allocation, with findings reported to the Executive Director. Responsible Party: Finance Manager, overseen by Caroline Catlender, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025
View Audit 361880 Questioned Costs: $1
Description of Finding: A payment made for food for an event was submitted for reimbursement under the VOCA program, and VOCA specifically prohibits the use of federal funds for food and beverages for conferences. Planned Corrective Action: The organization has ceased offering the services related t...
Description of Finding: A payment made for food for an event was submitted for reimbursement under the VOCA program, and VOCA specifically prohibits the use of federal funds for food and beverages for conferences. Planned Corrective Action: The organization has ceased offering the services related to the VOCA grant. That being said, the organization will implement a policy that will prevent unallowed costs under the VOCA program or a similar program by implementing the following: 1. Policy Update: Revise the Grant Compliance Policy to include a clear list of unallowed costs under VOCA and other federal programs, with specific reference to food and beverage restrictions. 2. Pre-Approval Process: Require all VOCA-related expenses to be pre-approved by the Grant Manager, who will verify compliance with VOCA guidelines. 3. Training: Conduct training for all staff involved in VOCA program spending on allowable and unallowed costs by June 30, 2025. 4. Repayment: Reimburse the VOCA program for the unallowed food expense from nonfederal funds by June 15, 2025, and document the transaction. 5. Monitoring: The Grant Manager will perform quarterly reviews of VOCA expenditures to ensure compliance, with results reported to the Executive Director. Responsible Party: Grant Manager, overseen by Caroline Catlender, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: July 15, 2025
View Audit 361880 Questioned Costs: $1
Description of Finding: The monthly narrative reports and beneficiary reports required to be submitted under the CDBG program were unable to be located, and therefore it cannot be determined if the reports were at all submitted as required. Planned Corrective Action: The organization has ceased offe...
Description of Finding: The monthly narrative reports and beneficiary reports required to be submitted under the CDBG program were unable to be located, and therefore it cannot be determined if the reports were at all submitted as required. Planned Corrective Action: The organization has ceased offering the services related to this grant. That being said, the organization will ensure timely and accurate report filing for all the grant programs that they participate in going forward. The YWCA New Hampshire will implement the following: 1. Report Tracking System: Develop a centralized report tracking system by July 15, 2025, to log all required reports, submission dates, and confirmation of receipt. 2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Create SOPs for report preparation and submission, specifying responsible staff, deadlines, and documentation requirements. 3. Training: Train program staff on the SOPs and tracking system by July 31, 2025. 4. Backup Documentation: Store all reports and submission confirmations in a secure digital repository, accessible for audits. 5. Monthly Compliance Checks: The Program Manager will review the tracking system monthly to ensure all reports are submitted on time, with findings reported to the Executive Director. Responsible Party: Program Manager, overseen by Caroline Catlender, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: August 15, 2025
View Audit 361880 Questioned Costs: $1
The organization agrees with the finding. The organization will implement a method to ensure accrued vacation is appropriately adjusted and vacation costs are accurately recorded and allocated to grants. Completed in FY2023-2024
The organization agrees with the finding. The organization will implement a method to ensure accrued vacation is appropriately adjusted and vacation costs are accurately recorded and allocated to grants. Completed in FY2023-2024
Finding Number: 2023-008 Condition: The County did not have controls in place to ensure the subrecipient was paid within 30 calendar days after request for reimbursement was received. Planned Corrective Action: Chief Engineer – WRC, Evans Bantios, will review department processes regarding invoice d...
Finding Number: 2023-008 Condition: The County did not have controls in place to ensure the subrecipient was paid within 30 calendar days after request for reimbursement was received. Planned Corrective Action: Chief Engineer – WRC, Evans Bantios, will review department processes regarding invoice due dates and acquire approval documentation from the vendor if a payment is beyond the due date. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Chief Engineer – WRC, Evans Bantios Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2025
Statement of Condition #2023-005: At March 31, 2023, the Partnership's residual receipts account was not invested in an interest bearing account. Recommendation: The Agent should transfer the residual receipts account to an interest bearing account. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Agre...
Statement of Condition #2023-005: At March 31, 2023, the Partnership's residual receipts account was not invested in an interest bearing account. Recommendation: The Agent should transfer the residual receipts account to an interest bearing account. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Agreed. The Agent concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. The Partnership will transfer the residual receipts account to an interest bearing account.
16.575 - U.S. Department of Justice - Crime Victim Assistance Grant. This grant provides the salary and expenses for the Prosecuting Attorney's Victim Advocate. The County Clerk utilized the year-end expenses for the Victim Advocate grant effort which included salary, office expenses, mileage and tr...
16.575 - U.S. Department of Justice - Crime Victim Assistance Grant. This grant provides the salary and expenses for the Prosecuting Attorney's Victim Advocate. The County Clerk utilized the year-end expenses for the Victim Advocate grant effort which included salary, office expenses, mileage and training expenses. Our records show that a grant reimbursement of $34,583 was received for 2023. In the future, the County Clerk will ensure the total grant reimbursement amounts are utilized. 16.738 - U.S. Department of Justice - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Our research revealed that this grant was received by our Sheriff's Office. However, the grant application and approval was not provided to the County Clerk's office. Therefore, she was unable to reflect this grant in the budget document. We have asked the Sheriff's Office to send us their grant applications so we are able to set-up a tracking system in the future. 20.205 - U.S. Department of Transportation - Highway Planning and Construction. These funds are pass-through grants from the federal government to the Missouri Department of Transportation to fund bridge replacement projects under the BRO Program. The financial audit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, (finding 2022-003) cited Benton County for improperly accounting for these SEFA grants. The original SEFA amount in 2022 was $428,993 and was corrected to show $343,194. The difference was the 20% local match for these grants. The 2023 audit indicates that the County should report 100% of the grant, not just the 80% that will represent the federal/state funds. The County utilized the guidance from the 2022 to report for the 2023 projects, however, this was incorrect due the source of the funds used for matching. Benton County will ensure that 100% of the federal grants will be reflected in the financial documents moving forward for projects that are funded with soft match credit from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
For recipients and subrecipients other than States, payment methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the Federal agency or the pass-through entity and the disbursement of funds by the recipient or subrecipient regardless of whether the payment is made by electronic ...
For recipients and subrecipients other than States, payment methods must minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from the Federal agency or the pass-through entity and the disbursement of funds by the recipient or subrecipient regardless of whether the payment is made by electronic funds transfer or by other means. See § 200.302(b)(6). Except as noted in this part, the Federal agency must require recipients to use only OMB approved, government-wide information collections to request payment. The management of the Instuitution should reinforce its cash management procedures and internal controls to ensure the disbursement of funds in the required tme frame. Advance payment requests are done under the advance method to cover anticipated cash needs. The Federal drawdowns are requested by the Finance Office on a monthly basis and Drawdowns are based on budget forecasting and subrecipient encumbrances. All procedures for drawdowns were handled most efficiently and with proper accounting standards. However, there are instances that took more than five days to make the payments to some vendors because of invoices being received late, missing information, management resolved the issues with the vendors but the time it takes is longer than the five days. The finance department now is monitoring the upcoming expenditures and making the reimbursement request closely to the date of payments due to the vendors. Yusein Durakov (CFO) Brenda Ortiz (Business Specialist) Procedures have been implemented
Finding 570524 (2023-004)
Material Weakness 2023
The Organization has engaged a management consulting firm with expertise in financial accounting and reporting to implement additional review and oversight procedures in its financial policies.
The Organization has engaged a management consulting firm with expertise in financial accounting and reporting to implement additional review and oversight procedures in its financial policies.
View Audit 361514 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 570523 (2023-003)
Material Weakness 2023
The Organization has engaged a management consulting firm with expertise in financial accounting and reporting to implement additional review and oversight procedures in its financial policies.
The Organization has engaged a management consulting firm with expertise in financial accounting and reporting to implement additional review and oversight procedures in its financial policies.
View Audit 361514 Questioned Costs: $1
Cash Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation...
Cash Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and follow policies and procedures that are in effect at the University. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has implemented new procedures surrounding reconciling drawdown requests and approvals. The Director of Financial Aid meets monthly with Finance and Grants Accounting to review reconciliations. Finance now submits drawdown requests to the CFO for prior‐approval and keeps them documented. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2024
THE ORGANIZATION WILL IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO ENHANCE INTERNAL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TIMELY TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE REPORTING OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. THE ORGANIZATION WIL...
THE ORGANIZATION WILL IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO ENHANCE INTERNAL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TIMELY TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE REPORTING OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE EXPENDITURE REPORTS BY CLASS TO SUPPORT EXPENDITURES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. KAREN SHARPNACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KJS@IDAHOIMMUNE.ORG AND NEW CPA FIRM TO BE DETERMINED. THE ORGANIZATION WILL TERMINATE THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CPA AND MOVE TO ANOTHER CPA FIRM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN A PROFESSIONAL, QUALIFIED AND TIMELY MANNER. MOVE TO ANOTHER CPA FIRM BY NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CREATE A “FINANCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE” WHICH WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO WORK WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE NEW CPA TO OUTLINE AND CREATE NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES, ALONG WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IMMEDIATELY, THE PROCESS WILL BEGIN TO RECRUIT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON JUNE 25, 2025.
View Audit 361194 Questioned Costs: $1
Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2023-006 Cash Management Condition: The CMHSP has established internal controls relating to approvals of cash requests. However, during testing we noted that cash requests did not contain evidence of required approvals. Planned Cor...
Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2023-006 Cash Management Condition: The CMHSP has established internal controls relating to approvals of cash requests. However, during testing we noted that cash requests did not contain evidence of required approvals. Planned Corrective Action: The CFO or Finance Manager will ensure that all cash requests are approved by the proper individuals. Contact Person: Kevin Hartley, CFO 231.633.2171 Kevin.hartley@nlcmh.org Anticipated Completion Date: 10-1-24
Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2023-005 Reporting Condition: The CMHSP did not reconcile financial expenditures shown in the Federal Financial Report to the total disbursement and charges in PMS. Planned Corrective Action: The CFO or Finance Manager will ensure ...
Fiscal Year 2023 Single Audit Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2023-005 Reporting Condition: The CMHSP did not reconcile financial expenditures shown in the Federal Financial Report to the total disbursement and charges in PMS. Planned Corrective Action: The CFO or Finance Manager will ensure that the financial expenditures shown in the Federal Financial Report reconciles to the total disbursement and charges in PMS. Contact Person: Kevin Hartley, CFO 231.633.2171 Kevin.hartley@nlcmh.org Anticipated Completion Date: 10-1-24
1. Enhance Document Retention Procedures: *We will update our document retention policy to clearly define retention periods for payroll-related records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This will include retaining all necessary documentation such as payroll reports, tax fi...
1. Enhance Document Retention Procedures: *We will update our document retention policy to clearly define retention periods for payroll-related records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This will include retaining all necessary documentation such as payroll reports, tax filings, and third-party payroll contracts. *A secure, organized system will be implemented for storing payroll-related documents, whether physical or digital. This will include utilizing secure cloud storage or an enterprise document management system with restricted access controls. *We will conduct a quarterly review to ensure that documents are being retained for the appropriate time frame and securely disposed of when no longer required. 2. Implement Stronger Controls During Payroll Provider Transitions: *We will formalize and document the process for changing third-party payroll providers. This process will include detailed steps for due diligence, transition planning, data transfer procedures, and ensuring continuous payroll processing during the transition period. *A project team will be assigned for every payroll provider change to ensure proper planning, including backup and contingency plans, data verification, and communication with both internal and external stakeholders. *A comprehensive review of the transition will be conducted after each change, including a reconciliation of payroll records to ensure that all data is accurately transferred, and all systems are functioning properly. 3. Vendor Oversight and Service Level Agreements (SLAs): *We will ensure that future contracts with third-party payroll providers include clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs) outlining the provider's responsibilities in terms of document retention, data security, and transition procedures. This will ensure that providers maintain the necessary standards and practices for managing payroll-related documents.
View Audit 360384 Questioned Costs: $1
2023-002 Utilities Allowance Calculation – RF (2022-004) In June of 2022 new utility allowance schedules were adopted by the board, however the new schedule was not entered into the Housing Management Software. With annuals starting in November the new utility allowance schedule has been adhered.
2023-002 Utilities Allowance Calculation – RF (2022-004) In June of 2022 new utility allowance schedules were adopted by the board, however the new schedule was not entered into the Housing Management Software. With annuals starting in November the new utility allowance schedule has been adhered.
Finding 2023-102 - Grants and contracts - Identification of expenses and reconciliation and analysis Determination - Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance Responsible Party: Ervin Reed, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Planned Action: Designed a ...
Finding 2023-102 - Grants and contracts - Identification of expenses and reconciliation and analysis Determination - Material Weakness in Internal Controls over Compliance Responsible Party: Ervin Reed, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Planned Action: Designed a cost center structure where program direct and indirect costs are tagged. Additionally, identify all relevant funding sources for each program. Configure the accounting system (Quickbooks for FY24 and NetSuite for FY25) to use multiple segments to track both revenue and expenses - one segment for program, one segment for funding source. An 'unfunded' code will be used to capture costs not billable to specific grants.
Finding 2023-101 - Grants and Contracts - Identification of expenses and reconciliation Determination - Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance & Allowable CostsResponsible Party: Ervin Reed, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Planned Action: Des...
Finding 2023-101 - Grants and Contracts - Identification of expenses and reconciliation Determination - Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance & Allowable CostsResponsible Party: Ervin Reed, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Planned Action: Designed a cost center structure where program direct and indirect costs are tagged. Additionally, identify all relevant funding sources for each program. Configure the accounting system (Quickbooks for FY24 and NetSuite for FY25) to use multiple segments to track both revenue and expenses - one segment for program, one segment for funding source. An 'unfunded' code will be used to capture costs not billable to specific grants.
Planned Corrective Action: Review and Update: Accoutning and Personnel Policies and Procedures and update to follow OMB's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG). Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action: 07/01/2025. Person Res...
Planned Corrective Action: Review and Update: Accoutning and Personnel Policies and Procedures and update to follow OMB's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (UG). Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action: 07/01/2025. Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jane Bizeur, Business Manager; Dawn Reams, Executive Director
Condition: Certain underlying support related to the VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant did not agree to amounts charged to the grant. Supporting information and records indicated more funds were spent by the Organization than were charged to the grant. Planned Corrective Action: Management will ...
Condition: Certain underlying support related to the VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant did not agree to amounts charged to the grant. Supporting information and records indicated more funds were spent by the Organization than were charged to the grant. Planned Corrective Action: Management will review its processes, procedures and controls to ensure that reconciliation and review of grant reimbursement requests and supporting underlying documentation occurs in future periods. Planned Completion Date: Ongoing Person Responsible: Kim Reed, VP of Finance
Finding 564256 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding #SA2023-001 Cash Management and Accuracy of Federal Financial Reports Assistance Listing Number: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Formula Grants Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification Number: CA-2020-212-00 and CA-2022-083...
Finding #SA2023-001 Cash Management and Accuracy of Federal Financial Reports Assistance Listing Number: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Formula Grants Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification Number: CA-2020-212-00 and CA-2022-083-00 • Name(s) of the contact person: Shay Narayan, Director of Finance • Corrective Action Plan: There was significant turn-over in the Finance Department during the periods where accounting and spending of COVID-19 related grants occurred. There was a lack of monitoring reimbursement claim activities and coordination with the Transit Division on its activities. With the Finance Department being fully staffed with competent talent, these issues should not occur in the future. • Anticipated Completion Date: 08/31/2025
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