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Finding 402722 (2023-044)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-044 Immunization Cooperative Agreements, ALN 93.268 - Control, Accountability, and Safeguarding of Vaccine and Record of Immunization Management Views MDHHS disagrees with the finding. Site visits did not resume for all Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers until the July 1, 2022 throu...
Finding 2023-044 Immunization Cooperative Agreements, ALN 93.268 - Control, Accountability, and Safeguarding of Vaccine and Record of Immunization Management Views MDHHS disagrees with the finding. Site visits did not resume for all Vaccines for Children (VFC) providers until the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 review cycle because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowed jurisdictions to temporarily suspend these visits during the COVID-19 pandemic that ended during May 2023. MDHHS previously reached out to the CDC for clarification on conducting site visits and was informed that site visit activities could be suspended based on COVID-19 activity in MDHHS’s jurisdiction and capacity within MDHHS’s organization. The site visits identified in the finding were included in the backlog of suspended site visits that MDHHS continued to work through during the audit period. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS sent reminders of the VFC program requirements and program guidelines to MDHHS field representatives and local health department (LHD) site reviewers, including those overseeing VFC providers in need of compliance site visits. In order to remain compliant with program requirements, the MDHHS VFC team issued expectation dates for completing site visits and monitored site visit progress. MDHHS communicated this information via monthly Vaccine Management Calls, training sessions, and email notifications. MDHHS sent each LHD a letter which contained a list of VFC providers that remained non-compliant after June 30, 2023, with a short extension to complete needed site visits by August 24, 2023. All overdue site visits were completed as of December 31, 2023. Anticipated Completion Date Completed Responsible Individual(s) Heather Barnes, MDHHS Heidi Loynes, MDHHS Ryan Malosh, MDHHS
Finding 402643 (2023-039)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-039 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 - Ineligible HHP Payments Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS presented the audit findings and planned corrective action to local office workers, managers, and staff at an Adult Services ...
Finding 2023-039 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 - Ineligible HHP Payments Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS presented the audit findings and planned corrective action to local office workers, managers, and staff at an Adult Services statewide meeting during March 2024. During the meeting, MDHHS reviewed recoupment policies and procedures and the importance of reviewing work for accuracy. MDHHS issued an Adult Services Notification to managers and directors during April 2024 informing them of the recent recoupment audit findings and reminding local office management of the expectation to review hospitalization reports to ensure timely and accurate action is taken. Anticipated Completion Date Completed Responsible Individual(s) Elaina Brown-Mingo, MDHHS Michelle Martin, MDHHS
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Finding 402642 (2023-038)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-038 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 - Payments on Behalf of Ineligible Beneficiaries Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS developed a prior report review process to ensure impacted records that do not get corrected with the C...
Finding 2023-038 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 - Payments on Behalf of Ineligible Beneficiaries Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS developed a prior report review process to ensure impacted records that do not get corrected with the CHAMPS retrigger are addressed. MDHHS continues to work with DTMB on the underlying issues in Bridges causing synchronization problems between Bridges and CHAMPS, as well as developing mitigation strategies to temporarily address the overpayment concerns while the more permanent system solutions are developed. MDHHS expects all remaining synchronization issues to be resolved once the remaining larger system changes are implemented in March 2025. Anticipated Completion Date March 31, 2025 Responsible Individual(s) Jamy Hengesbach, MDHHS
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Finding 402638 (2023-016)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-016 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 and Children's Health Insurance Program, ALN 93.767 - Provider Eligibility Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS will amend the managed care contracts to require that signatures are obtained...
Finding 2023-016 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 and Children's Health Insurance Program, ALN 93.767 - Provider Eligibility Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS will amend the managed care contracts to require that signatures are obtained on the Provider Screening Information Collection Tool (PSICT) forms and returned timely when contracts and waivers are renewed and extended. MDHHS expects that signatures will be obtained on the PSICT forms effective September 2024 for the fiscal year 2025 contract cycle. MDHHS continues to send an annual reminder to the managed care entities to report any change in ownership to MDHHS within 35 days. In addition, MDHHS incorporated a review of provider agreements as part of their monitoring process conducted for all MI Choice Waiver Program (MI Choice) entities. MDHHS’s review of fiscal year 2023 provider agreements for MI Choice entities will be completed by September 30, 2024, and will be ongoing. MDHHS also added language to MI Choice contracts that requires PSICT forms to be returned by September 1 each year and reminders will be sent during August 2024 to complete the tools and submit to MDHHS by this deadline. Anticipated Completion Date September 30, 2024 Responsible Individual(s) Elizabeth Gallagher, MDHHS Latina McCausey, MDHHS
Finding 402637 (2023-015)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-015 CHAMPS Eligibility Interface Errors Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action Bridges is the system of record for eligibility and produces reports with potential duplicate records for local office staff to review. In addition, CHAMPS is currently de...
Finding 2023-015 CHAMPS Eligibility Interface Errors Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action Bridges is the system of record for eligibility and produces reports with potential duplicate records for local office staff to review. In addition, CHAMPS is currently designed to reject potential duplicate records to prevent duplicate payments for the same individuals that already exist in CHAMPS and places these records on a CHAMPS report for review. These two reports could potentially contain the same duplicate records identified by both CHAMPS and Bridges. MDHHS central office will develop a process to reconcile the rejected records identified on the CHAMPS and Bridges reports and ensure that MDHHS is appropriately reviewing those records and making any necessary corrections. Anticipated Completion Date December 2024 Responsible Individual(s) Jamy Hengesbach, MDHHS Mariah Schaefer, MDHHS
Finding 2023-013 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 and Children's Health Insurance Program, ALN 93.767 - Beneficiary Eligibility Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS continues to pursue other data sources for income verification and other s...
Finding 2023-013 Medicaid Cluster, ALN 93.775, 93.777, and 93.778 and Children's Health Insurance Program, ALN 93.767 - Beneficiary Eligibility Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS continues to pursue other data sources for income verification and other system enhancements so that all case data is available to all reviewers. In addition, MDHHS will continue to determine where additional training or enhancements to training are needed to ensure eligibility is accurately determined and documentation is properly maintained and loaded to the electronic case file. Once this is completed, MDHHS will develop mandatory training protocols for eligibility workers. Lastly, MDHHS has been working since 2018 to ensure correct eligibility classifications in Bridges at the time of payment and a system change was implemented in April 2021 to correct the issue. All new cases are being correctly routed. MDHHS originally expected to have all cases corrected at the end of the public health emergency (PHE) unwind (July 2024), however, due to some of the mitigation strategies that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed to ensure children did not lose eligibility, not all cases had their coding updated when they were renewed. MDHHS expects that all existing cases will be updated by May 2025. Anticipated Completion Date May 2025 Responsible Individual(s) Logan Dreasky, MDHHS Brant Cole, MDHHS Mariah Schaefer, MDHHS
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Finding 402632 (2023-005)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-005 CHAMPS General Controls Management Views Although MDHHS and DTMB delayed the implementation of the State of Michigan (SOM) tailored configurations, DTMB disagrees that during the audit period the system contained potentially vulnerable database configurations and disagrees that DTM...
Finding 2023-005 CHAMPS General Controls Management Views Although MDHHS and DTMB delayed the implementation of the State of Michigan (SOM) tailored configurations, DTMB disagrees that during the audit period the system contained potentially vulnerable database configurations and disagrees that DTMB cannot ensure the security of the data. DTMB has implemented and continues to implement the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding security configurations and performs regular database and operating system patching. Additionally, the databases reside in restricted trusted internal security zones, protected by firewalls, which are specific to each application and database, in conjunction with intrusion protection, antivirus software, and SOM standard security safeguards. Planned Corrective Action DTMB will implement the SOM tailored configurations by July 31, 2024. Anticipated Completion Date July 31, 2024 Responsible Individual(s) Nathan Buckwalter, DTMB
Finding 402547 (2023-026)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-026 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, ALN 21.027 - Grant Reimbursement Approval Procedures Management Views EGLE agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action EGLE’s Water Resources Division’s Administration staff reviewed the existing process with staff conducti...
Finding 2023-026 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, ALN 21.027 - Grant Reimbursement Approval Procedures Management Views EGLE agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action EGLE’s Water Resources Division’s Administration staff reviewed the existing process with staff conducting the administrative review to ensure the technical review will be completed in advance of making any payment. If Administration staff have received a request for payment without the technical review, Administration staff will forward all documents received to the project manager to obtain the technical review. Once the technical review has been completed, Administration staff will conduct the administrative review and process the payment request. Additionally, EGLE subsequently reviewed the reimbursement request noted in the finding to ensure that the cumulative totals requested have been for projects that are consistent with the grant award. Anticipated Completion Date Completed Responsible Individual(s) Phil Argiroff, EGLE Amy Hicks, EGLE
Finding 2023-058 Unemployment Insurance, ALN 17.225 See Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Unemployment Insurance Agency - Unemployment Compensation Fund, Report on Expenditure of Federal Awards, Year Ended September 30, 2023, Corrective Action Plan, Finding 2023-001.
Finding 2023-058 Unemployment Insurance, ALN 17.225 See Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Unemployment Insurance Agency - Unemployment Compensation Fund, Report on Expenditure of Federal Awards, Year Ended September 30, 2023, Corrective Action Plan, Finding 2023-001.
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Finding 2023-022 Pandemic EBT Food Benefits, ALN 10.542 - Lack of Documentation for School Modality Data Reviews Management Views MDHHS disagrees that not formally documenting the review details on the log rises to the level of a material weakness and material noncompliance. MDHHS selects a sampl...
Finding 2023-022 Pandemic EBT Food Benefits, ALN 10.542 - Lack of Documentation for School Modality Data Reviews Management Views MDHHS disagrees that not formally documenting the review details on the log rises to the level of a material weakness and material noncompliance. MDHHS selects a sample of schools that submitted data and verifies the accuracy of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) school modality data reported, documenting the schools reviewed within a log. Following the written business process, P-EBT staff first identify public information available to verify the school’s modality data such as the school’s calendar or news articles, and then reach out to school administration if public information is not available. If additional steps are required to reconcile the data, P-EBT staff document the support and results, sign off on the reconciliation, and forward to a supervisor for review. For this review period, no discrepancies were identified between what the school reported, and school websites. Since no discrepancies were noted, staff verbally communicated the review results to the manager and the log of sample items reviewed were kept within a shared drive. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS has no corrective action planned at this time as P-EBT benefit issuance ended as of May 11, 2023. No additional benefits will be issued in fiscal year 2024. Anticipated Completion Date Not applicable Responsible Individual(s) Kathy Cornell, MDHHS
Finding 2023-021 SNAP Cluster, ALN 10.551 and 10.561 - EBT Reconciliations Management Views MDHHS disagrees that a material weakness and material noncompliance exist. MDHHS federal reporting conducts a daily reconciliation of federal draws and authorizations to retailers based on vendor EBT reports...
Finding 2023-021 SNAP Cluster, ALN 10.551 and 10.561 - EBT Reconciliations Management Views MDHHS disagrees that a material weakness and material noncompliance exist. MDHHS federal reporting conducts a daily reconciliation of federal draws and authorizations to retailers based on vendor EBT reports. In addition, MDHHS conducts a monthly reconciliation between Bridges, Bridges data warehouse, and vendor EBT reports using daily data to ensure the client information in Bridges and Bridges data warehouse is accurate. The monthly reconciliation process does not impact the federal draw because the daily reconciliation of the vendor EBT report is used for this purpose. MDHHS provided detailed and accurate descriptions of MDHHS daily and monthly EBT reconciliations to the designated federal awarding agency contacts at the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Agency that are familiar with MDHHS processes and received confirmation that the current reconciliation processes in place are sufficient to comply with federal regulations. Planned Corrective Action MDHHS disagrees with the finding and does not intend to take further action. Anticipated Completion Date Not applicable Responsible Individual(s) Sara Gross, MDHHS
Finding 2023-004 Income Eligibility and Verification System Management Views MDHHS agrees with parts a., b., and d. of the finding. MDHHS disagrees with parts c. and e. of the finding. For part c., MDHHS disagrees that a process is not fully established to monitor the electronic notifications prov...
Finding 2023-004 Income Eligibility and Verification System Management Views MDHHS agrees with parts a., b., and d. of the finding. MDHHS disagrees with parts c. and e. of the finding. For part c., MDHHS disagrees that a process is not fully established to monitor the electronic notifications provided to county/district office caseworkers to ensure they utilized the Income Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) information to determine the recipients' eligibility. Although MDHHS did not implement the Bridges change to require an action comment before the county/district office caseworkers dispose of the electronic notifications until July 2023, MDHHS had policies and procedures in effect during fiscal year 2023 to help ensure monitoring of electronic notifications was taking place. Review of IEVS information is fully incorporated into the case read procedure governed by Bridges Administrative Manual 301 and detailed further in desk aids and reading guides. The Economic Stability Administration (ESA) provides regular direction and reminders of case read requirements via ESA Memos. For part e., MDHHS disagrees that IEVS information is required to be requested and obtained for modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) based recipients since eligibility is verified upon determination through the MAGI eligibility determination process and then granted for a 12-month continuous eligibility period. Requesting and obtaining IEVS information throughout the eligibility period would be irrelevant since eligibility is continuous. Planned Corrective Action For parts a. and b., MDHHS’s ESA will continue to provide training and policy support to ensure that the local office specialists appropriately utilize the IEVS interface information in determining recipients’ eligibility when applicable. ESA implemented a technical solution during July 2023 for applicable interfaces to ensure the IEVS information is being addressed timely and used correctly in eligibility determinations. For part d., MDHHS is collaborating with other work areas to facilitate the match process for the IEVS interfaces for recipients funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) adoption subsidies. For parts c., and e., MDHHS disagrees with the finding and does not intend to take further action. Anticipated Completion Date a. and b. Ongoing c. Not applicable d. September 30, 2024 e. Not applicable Responsible Individual(s) a., b., and c. Veronica Maxson, MDHHS d. Kathonya Rice, MDHHS e. Logan Dreasky, MDHHS
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Finding 2023-002 Bridges Security Management and Access Controls Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action For parts a., c., and d., MDHHS implemented the Database Security Application (DSA) on October 2, 2023, which includes documenting incompatible role exception ...
Finding 2023-002 Bridges Security Management and Access Controls Management Views MDHHS agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action For parts a., c., and d., MDHHS implemented the Database Security Application (DSA) on October 2, 2023, which includes documenting incompatible role exception requests and user access request approvals. The DSA also includes semi-annual review of privileged users and annual review for all users. For parts b. and e., MDHHS will revise internal business processes to include an additional level of monitoring and review to ensure compliance with the existing directives related to monitoring and review requirements. Anticipated Completion Date a., c., and d. Completed b. and e. August 2024 Responsible Individual(s) a., c., and d. Deon Nelson, MDHHS b. and e. Veronica Maxson, MDHHS
Finding 402471 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-001 Bridges Interface Controls Management Views DTMB agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action DTMB applied a system fix on May 11, 2024, related to the coding issue to ensure the batch summary table control totals match the exceptions table. Anticipated Completion Date Co...
Finding 2023-001 Bridges Interface Controls Management Views DTMB agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action DTMB applied a system fix on May 11, 2024, related to the coding issue to ensure the batch summary table control totals match the exceptions table. Anticipated Completion Date Completed Responsible Individual(s) Heather Frick, DTMB Nathan Buckwalter, DTMB
The two individuals determined to have incomes in excess of HOME Program limits were noted in our FY23 monitoring of properties assisted with HOME funds. The HOME Program allows for a unit to be occupied by a household who was initially eligible and whose income later increases, but requires that a ...
The two individuals determined to have incomes in excess of HOME Program limits were noted in our FY23 monitoring of properties assisted with HOME funds. The HOME Program allows for a unit to be occupied by a household who was initially eligible and whose income later increases, but requires that a comparable unit be designated as a HOME unit and leased to an eligible household when one is available. Owners of each property were made aware of the circumstance when City monitoring was completed. Each will designate comparable units to be HOME units when available and lease them to eligible households.
Finding 2023 - 001: Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files - Eligibility - Internal Control over Tenant Files - Noncompliance and Material Weakness Corrective Action Plan: Training: Currently, we are having all HCV staff trained and refreshed on rent calculations through Nan McKay. Staff will also be...
Finding 2023 - 001: Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files - Eligibility - Internal Control over Tenant Files - Noncompliance and Material Weakness Corrective Action Plan: Training: Currently, we are having all HCV staff trained and refreshed on rent calculations through Nan McKay. Staff will also be trained in best practices for properly obtaining verification and following the verification hierarchy process. Also, we are hiring a Training and Development Specialist. Once filled, we will conduct monthly and quarterly training. We anticipate filling the position by July 2024. Quality Control: We conduct 100% quality control on all new hires', completed action files and 100% quality control on all contract files. Quality Control of 25% of all annuals and 25% of all interims completed monthly by all non­ provisional employees. Department Structure: The supervisors will quality-control any caseworkers with an error rate of 80% of their files. Once we fill all staff vacancies and complete the provisional period for all our new staff, we will audit up to 40% of all completed files. Anticipated Completion Date: The current staff is attending Nan McKay's rent calculations training on June 4-6, 2024. We anticipate completion of the plan by 12/31/2024. Person Responsible: Ms. Rhonda Jackson, Housing Program Manager II, and Ms. Malandria Watson, Housing Program Manager I, will review the Quality Control Report and error ratios monthly.
Finding No. 2023-002 Tenant Files: Eligibility Program: U.S. Department of HUD: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (CFDA 14.871) Type of Finding: Material non-compliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-002 from September 30, 2022 (Origi...
Finding No. 2023-002 Tenant Files: Eligibility Program: U.S. Department of HUD: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (CFDA 14.871) Type of Finding: Material non-compliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance This is a repeat finding of 2022-002 from September 30, 2022 (Originally reported as finding 2019-001 from September 30, 2019) Statement of Condition: Out of a total tenant population of approximately 1,142 vouchers, 25 files were selected for testing, and the following errors were discovered. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The utility allowance was miscalculated by $32 (overstatement). The two-bedroom column utility rates were used when the 1-bedroom column utility rates should have been used. Correcting this error would cause which the HAP rent to decrease from $762 to $731. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o An EIV form was either not run or has been misplaced for the tenant’s annual recertification period. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The utility allowance was miscalculated by $23 (understatement). The 2022 utility allowance schedule was used when the 2023 utility allowance schedule should have been used. Correcting this error would cause the HAP rent to increase from $494 to $517. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The tenant did not check the checkbox on the 214-affidavit form indicating that they are a U.S. Citizen. However, based on the birth certificate the tenant is a U.S. citizen. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o An EIV form was either not run or has been misplaced for the tenant’s annual recertification period. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The tenant’s asset income was miscalculated. Correcting this error would increase the HAP rent by $4. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The 50058-form reported childcare income support of $6,000, however, the support for the childcare income showed $5,800. Correcting this error had no effect on the HAP rent. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o No support for the tenant’s wage income of $23,296 on the 50058 form. Appears to be reported correctly, since the EIV shows an amount that approximates the tenant’s wage income of $23,296. Nonetheless, there needs to be support in the tenant file for the wage income. o Missing HAP contract. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The utility allowance was miscalculated by $19 (understatement). Correcting this error would cause the HAP rent to increase from $924 to $943. In addition to the above, we noted the following during our new admissions testing (out of a total of 161 new admissions, 17 files were selected for testing.): • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The tenant did not check the checkbox on the 214-affidavit form indicating that they are a U.S. Citizen. However, based on the birth certificate the tenant is a U.S. citizen. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o HAP contract was not executed timely (within 60 days). • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The voucher extension date was not documented on the voucher. • 1 tenant file had the following error: o The request for tenancy addendum was executed (dated) two days after the voucher extended due date. o The unit size on the voucher did not agree to the family voucher size on the 50058 and the wrong payment standard was applied to the tenant. Recommendation: The Authority should correct the deficiencies noted in the tested files and utilize an ongoing quality control review process on the entire tenant population to ensure proper compliance with the requirements related to tenant eligibility. Ongoing staff training and timely management reviews should be utilized to ensure staff is aware of acceptable procedures. In addition, the Authority should review staffing levels, skill sets and case load. Action Taken: The Authority concurs with this finding. The Authority has an established review, oversight and training process and will continue to improve its review, oversight, and training process to ensure proper procedures are being followed. All audit findings of the files tested have been corrected. The Authority has implemented a quality control system so that every file receives a quality review for appropriate third-party verification and upfront income, and assistance is determined. The agency has created a Family Worksheet and an HCV Computation Worksheet to help staff identify errors in calculations and to check for accuracy prior to completing Annual Reexaminations and Interim Recertifications. The agency has changed its filing system to enable staff to thoroughly review all forms prior to admission and during regular recertification and interim adjustment processing. The agency created an “Other Adult” packet to ensure 214 forms and other pertinent are completed for all adult household members. The HCV Counselor caseloads have been distributed equitably amongst Counselors to promote efficiency and accuracy while working on each HCV participant's file. The Counselor's caseload is divided alphabetically and assigned by multifamily developments to track and monitor counselors' strength and weaknesses and to determine if additional training and/or monitoring is needed. A Counselor has been assigned to only handle specialty vouchers (EHV, VASH, Homeownership, and FUP). The FSS Coordinator is responsible for the full management of HCV FSS participants. The Authority has hired an Intake Housing Counselor/Portability Specialist to focus on determining eligibility of new applicants pulled from the waitlist and to manage the waitlist. This Counselor also determines eligibility and compiles document packet for portability clients. Internal file reviews are being completed and management will continue to conduct a 10% review for each Counselor's processing of annual recertifications. This percentage may increase if work product indicates a need for more stringent review. To further ensure compliance and accuracy, the HCV Program Manager will review at least 1 out of every 5 intake files. All new admissions move-in files are now being to the Housing Programs Director for review prior to approval. A sample size of 15% is now being reviewed at the end of month by the Compliance Director and Housing Programs Director for compliance. The Authority has had a significant turnover in the HCV department over the past 24 months. All HCV Counselors, except the new Intake Counselor, have attended Voucher Specialist training and Nan McKay HCV Rental Calculation Certification training and successfully passed the certification exam. Effective Date: June 21, 2024 Contact Information Gwendolyn B. Dawson, CEO Ocala Housing Authority 1629 NW 4th Street Ocala, Florida 34475 (352) 369-2636
Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Sara Potts, Executive Director Corrective Action: We concur. Management will rev...
Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended September 30, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Sara Potts, Executive Director Corrective Action: We concur. Management will review the internal control procedures as they relate to eligiblity and will implement procedures to ensure all documents are obtained during intake. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.
Finding Reference Number: 2023-001 – Significant Deficiency – Lack of Documentation of Verification of Vendors Description of Finding: APA verified vendor was neither suspended nor debarred and staff confirmed as such in writing. However, they did not print and/or maintain a copy of the screenshot f...
Finding Reference Number: 2023-001 – Significant Deficiency – Lack of Documentation of Verification of Vendors Description of Finding: APA verified vendor was neither suspended nor debarred and staff confirmed as such in writing. However, they did not print and/or maintain a copy of the screenshot for files. This was inconsistent with APA written procedures. Statement of Concurrence (or Nonconcurrence): Management concurs that there was one instance wherein it did not print and maintain the verification screenshot for its files. Corrective Action: Management will review and update its procurement procedures to include a contract review checklist to be signed and dated by the preparer and approved by the contract signer (General Counsel, COO or CEO). Said checklist will include a specific reference to the date suspension and debarment were checked and will serve as primary documentary support which will be included in the vendor contract files. Contact Information: For further details or questions regarding this corrective action plan, please contact: Name: Steven Naugle
• Finding 2023-001 – The FEMA submission request was submitted by management in 2021, which occurred prior to management’s implementation of its corrective action plan to address Finding 2022-004. Management performed an independent review of the expenditure for FEMA eligibility as part of an iterat...
• Finding 2023-001 – The FEMA submission request was submitted by management in 2021, which occurred prior to management’s implementation of its corrective action plan to address Finding 2022-004. Management performed an independent review of the expenditure for FEMA eligibility as part of an iterative review process with its FEMA consultants and FEMA representatives. This review was also documented in management’s representation on the FEMA online portal when the submission was made. However, management’s process did not include internal documentation to evidence an independent review had occurred prior to submission. The process has been corrected for any future FEMA submissions in October 2022. o Responsible Party: Amanda Zentefis
Corrective Action Plan The University will establish processes and policies to pull attendance reports after census date of each term/semester for any students who receive Title IV aid and are identified as non-attendance. We will use this information to recalculate Federal Pell Grant and Federal Di...
Corrective Action Plan The University will establish processes and policies to pull attendance reports after census date of each term/semester for any students who receive Title IV aid and are identified as non-attendance. We will use this information to recalculate Federal Pell Grant and Federal Direct Student Loan awards based on enrollment or change in enrollment status. At the end of each term/semester, the University will review F/FA grades for any student who receives Title IV aid and will adjust their aid accordingly to comply with Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 690.80. In addition, we are currently reviewing F/FA grades for the 2023-2024 academic year. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024 Contact Person(s): Alicia Bookout Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Aid
View Audit 309623 Questioned Costs: $1
Eligibility – Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: CLA recommends management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month. The purpose of the review is to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordanc...
Eligibility – Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: CLA recommends management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month. The purpose of the review is to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordance with internal policies and verify the compliance deficiencies have been corrected. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: : Following CLA’s recommendation, SVP of Housing Choice will audit a random sample of 10 files on a monthly basis. Agency working with Human Resources contractor to fill open staff positions Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023
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Special Tests – Top of the Waiting List – Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure requests for informal reviews are granted and notified to the applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the ...
Special Tests – Top of the Waiting List – Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews their standard procedures to ensure requests for informal reviews are granted and notified to the applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the request. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Agency hired a dedicated Hearing Officer following last year’s audit. Unfortunately, during the period in question, the Hearing Officer went on maternity leave and then subsequently left the position resulting in a delay in completing hearings and reviews. The Agency has since contracted with a 3rd party to conduct hearings and reviews in a timely manner. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Janie Anderson, VP Housing Voucher Cluster Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023
Finding 2023-003 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate controls to document the review and approval of qualified invoices prior to payment. Responsible Individuals: CFO (Amanda Moon), CEO (Karen McCandless) Corrective Action Plan: Ensure that all invoices are approved as eligible p...
Finding 2023-003 Finding Summary: The Organization did not have adequate controls to document the review and approval of qualified invoices prior to payment. Responsible Individuals: CFO (Amanda Moon), CEO (Karen McCandless) Corrective Action Plan: Ensure that all invoices are approved as eligible program costs prior to issuing payment. Anticipated Completion Date: 7/1/2024
The University concurs with the auditors' finding. We are implementing measures to timely report student enrollment status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). The University of Alabama in Huntsville maintains records for each student’s enrollment status (full-time, three-quar...
The University concurs with the auditors' finding. We are implementing measures to timely report student enrollment status changes to the National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”). The University of Alabama in Huntsville maintains records for each student’s enrollment status (full-time, three-quarter time, etc.) within our student information system. Each month, UAH transmits a data file containing updated enrollment statuses for all students to the National Student Clearinghouse (“Clearinghouse”). The Clearinghouse then reports the updated enrollment status to “NSLDS". Retirements of key personnel within the Registrar's Office impacted the ability to maintain consistent review of enrollment reporting. A new Registrar was hired on November 13. Additionally, a comprehensive procedural guide detailing the process for reviewing Clearinghouse errors and warning reports will be developed. This documentation will enable cross-training of other personnel to maintain the review process during staff absences or vacancies, upholding standardized practices and ensuring student enrollment status changes are reported timely. The University expects to complete this corrective action plan by December 2024. For follow-up questions or if you need any additional information, please feel free to contact, contact Patrick James, Associate VP for Student Affairs, at pgj0002@uah.edu who is responsible for this corrective action.
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