Corrective Action Plans

Finding 164 (2022-102)

Material Weakness 2022

Santa Cruz County

AZ

Questioned Costs Cash Management Eligibility § 200.303

The County is in the final stages of implementing grant policies, which will cover reimbursement procedures for all departmental grants. The County will work with the pass-through grantor to repay the amounts the County received in excess. The County will work with the Health Department director a...

The County is in the final stages of implementing grant policies, which will cover reimbursement procedures for all departmental grants. The County will work with the pass-through grantor to repay the amounts the County received in excess. The County will work with the Health Department director and staff to review grant policies and procedures.

View Audit 240 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 18 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Region III Workforce Investment Board of Kanawha County, Inc.

WV

Eligibility

Participant files will be monitored and reviewed monthly by the Program Manager or others in the organization with the requisite experience and stature to guarantee consistency and content. Regular technical assistance and staff training will be conducted on both the standardized filing process and ...

Participant files will be monitored and reviewed monthly by the Program Manager or others in the organization with the requisite experience and stature to guarantee consistency and content. Regular technical assistance and staff training will be conducted on both the standardized filing process and compliance requirements. Going forward, electronic copies of all files will be digitized and stored on SharePoint and in the state database to improve efficiency and for better accessibility.

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Finding 1172424 (2021-004)

Material Weakness 2021

Housing Authority of the City of Tulsa

OK

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Section 8 Project Based Cluster – ALN #14.195 & 14.856 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their procedures for retrieving tenant information and establish a method that ensures compliance. We recommend that the Authority should review their examination policies to ensure that all ex...

Section 8 Project Based Cluster – ALN #14.195 & 14.856 Recommendation: We recommend that management review their procedures for retrieving tenant information and establish a method that ensures compliance. We recommend that the Authority should review their examination policies to ensure that all examinations are performed timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: A comprehensive audit of tenant files was completed to confirm accuracy of medical deductions, recertification timeliness, and documentation requirements. The Management Analyst now performs ongoing file audits and coordinates with property managers to correct discrepancies promptly. Recertification scheduling is now supported by workflow reminders and supervisory tracking to prevent future delays. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jason Epperson, Assistant Vice President Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2025

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Finding 1169706 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Pittsburg County

OK

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility § 200.303

The BOCC will be more diligent in their overview of grant applications to ensure that all federal grant application requests are not reimbursable through any other federal grant program. All transactions regarding federal grants will be required to be flagged with the grant information and will requ...

The BOCC will be more diligent in their overview of grant applications to ensure that all federal grant application requests are not reimbursable through any other federal grant program. All transactions regarding federal grants will be required to be flagged with the grant information and will require approval by the BOCC before any action can be taken. BOCC will determine the validity of each transaction to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

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Finding 1167846 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Northern Marianas Housing Corporation

FM

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Corrective Action for Condition 1: The MCD has been sending notices to borrowers as a reminder to update or renew their homeowner insurance policy. We have created a monitoring spreadsheet to ensure that the insurance policies are being updated and that notices to homeowners are being sent to remind...

Corrective Action for Condition 1: The MCD has been sending notices to borrowers as a reminder to update or renew their homeowner insurance policy. We have created a monitoring spreadsheet to ensure that the insurance policies are being updated and that notices to homeowners are being sent to remind them of their insurance status. Moving forward, we will be sending out demand notices to those listed accounts that were affected. Corrective Action for Condition 2: This loan account is noted and being monitored to ensure that future policy coverage accurately reflects the loan amount as cited. Corrective Action for Condition 3: Property insurance coverage for HP-367, HNC-403 and HNC-534 were subsequently renewed on 4/28/2022, 8/30/2022 and 11/16/2021, respectively. MCD will ensure that these account policies are being monitored for subsequent updates and renewals. Corrective Action for Condition 4: MCD will ensure moving forward that these accounts are carefully monitored and in compliance with required annual recertifications. Corrective Action for Condition 5: The two loan accounts, HL-178 and HL-196 were underwritten twenty years ago; therefore, corrective action regarding these two accounts would not be applicable. MCD verified and confirmed that the required document was not in the respective files. It is also possible the document was received but might have been misplaced or got lost in the process. Corrective Action for Condition 6: MCD will be unable to perform any corrective action to obtain such document as account is nearly twenty years old. It should be noted that the account has been referred for collection. Corrective Action for Condition 7: MCD will be unable to perform any corrective action to obtain such document as nearly twenty years has lapsed (possible misfiling or misplaced).

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Finding 1164239 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review its internal controls over the waiting list process to ensure all documentation is maintained at the time each applicant enters and is pulled from the waiting list. Explanation of disagre...

Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review its internal controls over the waiting list process to ensure all documentation is maintained at the time each applicant enters and is pulled from the waiting list. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Files will not be placed in storage until after the agency audit is completed. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Keva Newsome, Director of Housing Choice Voucher Program Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/1/2025

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Finding 1162227 (2021-004)

Material Weakness 2021

Stonewall County Hospital District

TX

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility

Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2021-004 We are in receipt of the finding required to be reported by Uniform Guidance, regarding other instance of noncompliance with respect to Reporting and Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Reporting. Management agrees with the ...

Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2021-004 We are in receipt of the finding required to be reported by Uniform Guidance, regarding other instance of noncompliance with respect to Reporting and Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Reporting. Management agrees with the finding. Policies and procedures over federal grant reporting will be modified to ensure reports are prepared using complete and accurate information. We will increase compensating controls for introducing additional oversight and review for future federal funding reporting. Lewis Robbins, CFO, will be responsible to ensure this is accomplished. The District had enough lost revenues related to Period 1, as reported in the Period 4 reporting submission, that the error determined in Finding 2021-003 will not result in a conflict with funding received. The Corrective Action Plan will be implemented by September 30, 2025.

View Audit 372037 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1161493 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Bristow Housing Authority

OK

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Corrective Action Plan Finding: Finding 2021-002-Low Rent Tenant File Deficiencies-Eligibility Condition: We reviewed 18 files, 4 of which were audit year move-ins, and 14 were annual re-examinations. We noted the following exceptions: (a)-We were unable to find any annual inspections for the 14 re-...

Corrective Action Plan Finding: Finding 2021-002-Low Rent Tenant File Deficiencies-Eligibility Condition: We reviewed 18 files, 4 of which were audit year move-ins, and 14 were annual re-examinations. We noted the following exceptions: (a)-We were unable to find any annual inspections for the 14 re-examinations. We did note them for the 4 move-ins. (b)-We were unable to find the required annual review of the utility allowances. The January 27, 2020 Minutes discuss utility allowances and approve new ones. However, the minutes do not reflect for which period the new allowances covered. In addition, there was no documented analysis of whether utility rates had increased beyond the level which required revision, and whether the allowances changed or instead were a holdover from the old rates. (c)-We were unable to view the waiting list, and thus could not review whether the 4 move-ins reached the top of the list. (d)-One required Enterprise Income Verification (EIV} was not present in the proper time frame for the 18 files reviewed. (e)-Of the 14 re-examinations we reviewed, one was past-due when done. (f)-We were unable to review documentation of the review of flat rents. Corrective Action Planned As noted previously, we were not the management during this audit period. Our initial Cooperative Agreement was executed November 14, 2023. We believe we have corrected the noted deficiencies. Person responsible for corrective action: Diane Adams, Executive Director Telephone: (918) 367-5558 Housing Authority of Bristow, Oklahoma Fax: (918) 367-2341 1110 S. Chestnut Bristow, OK 74010 Anticipated Completion Date- June 30, 2026

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Finding 571922 (2021-006)

None 2021

Choctaw County

OK

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303 § 200.403

We will implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable grant requirements.

View Audit 362988 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 559157 (2021-012)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Caswell County

NC

Eligibility Significant Deficiency

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Finding: 2021-011 Inaccurate Resource Calculation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-012 Inadequate Requ...

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Finding: 2021-011 Inaccurate Resource Calculation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-012 Inadequate Request for Information Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers will be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files will include online verifications, documented resources and income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. Templates have been put in place to address request for information. All avenues available to caseworker must be exhausted before requesting information from client, unless information provided and information obtained is questionable. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs (continued) 2/28/2022 Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers should be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files must include online verifications, documented resources of income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. Resources have been readdressed at Unit Meeting. Templates have been put in place to address programs in which resources are countable. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. 128

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Finding 559156 (2021-011)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Caswell County

NC

Eligibility Significant Deficiency

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Finding: 2021-011 Inaccurate Resource Calculation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-012 Inadequate Requ...

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Finding: 2021-011 Inaccurate Resource Calculation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-012 Inadequate Request for Information Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers will be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files will include online verifications, documented resources and income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. Templates have been put in place to address request for information. All avenues available to caseworker must be exhausted before requesting information from client, unless information provided and information obtained is questionable. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs (continued) 2/28/2022 Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers should be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files must include online verifications, documented resources of income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. Resources have been readdressed at Unit Meeting. Templates have been put in place to address programs in which resources are countable. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. 128

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Finding 559155 (2021-010)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Caswell County

NC

Eligibility Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-010 Inaccurate Information Entry Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: 2/28/2022 ...

CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-010 Inaccurate Information Entry Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: 2/28/2022 All workers have knowledge that Templates put in place are Mandatory. IV-D Referrals are addressed on template. All cases will be reviewed for IV-D Referrals or open/active I-VD cases. All children must have a referral if the parent is receiving Medical Benefits. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs (continued) Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor A refresher training will be held to review errors. Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers will be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files include online verifications, documented resources of income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. The template that has been put in place for applications and recertification address all computer checks and documentation that is needed to accurately approve/deny/continue or terminate benefits. All other cases in NCFAST are to be reviewed to ensure we have the correct information. Weekly Communications and Changes are reviewed weekly at Unit Meeting to address any changes and NCFAST issues that may require a Help Desk Ticket or an 8020 to remove benefits client may not have been eligible for. OST has provided guidance on Changes in policy to remove a client that may continue during Covid that is not eligible for NC Medicaid. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. 2/28/2022 127

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Finding 559154 (2021-009)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Caswell County

NC

Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Finding: 2021-009 IV-D Non-Cooperation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs Referrals are being keyed to Child Support Enforcement Agency (IV-D) each case with dependent children must cooperate with IV-D unless there is good cause. County...

Finding: 2021-009 IV-D Non-Cooperation Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs Referrals are being keyed to Child Support Enforcement Agency (IV-D) each case with dependent children must cooperate with IV-D unless there is good cause. County will review cases for a referral keyed or to ensure a new child support referral is keyed. On 11/15/2021 eligibility workers refreshed on IV-D policy and reviewed the job aid in NCFAST help for IVD referrals. Second Party reviews are reviewed internally to ensure proper information is in place and necessary procedures are followed after eligibility is determined and documented in case notes. Documentation will clearly state what actions were performed and the outcome of those actions. The County has developed a mandatory verification check list enforced 11/15/2021 to ensure all criteria has been meet according to policy of the state. Since template has been in place we have noticed a significant drop in IV-D referral issues in Second Party Reviews.CASWELL COUNTY 144 Court Square, Yanceyville, NC 27379 www.caswellcountync.gov 336/694‐4193 Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended June 30, 2021 Proposed Completion Date: Finding: 2021-010 Inaccurate Information Entry Name of contact person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: 2/28/2022 All workers have knowledge that Templates put in place are Mandatory. IV-D Referrals are addressed on template. All cases will be reviewed for IV-D Referrals or open/active I-VD cases. All children must have a referral if the parent is receiving Medical Benefits. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Question Costs (continued) Heather Starr Thomas, Medicaid Supervisor A refresher training will be held to review errors. Files will be reviewed internally to ensure proper documentation is in place for eligibility. Workers will be retrained on what files should contain and the importance of complete and accurate record keeping. All files include online verifications, documented resources of income and those amounts agree to information in NC FAST. The results found or documentation made in case notes should clearly indicate what actions were performed and the results of those actions. The template that has been put in place for applications and recertification address all computer checks and documentation that is needed to accurately approve/deny/continue or terminate benefits. All other cases in NCFAST are to be reviewed to ensure we have the correct information. Weekly Communications and Changes are reviewed weekly at Unit Meeting to address any changes and NCFAST issues that may require a Help Desk Ticket or an 8020 to remove benefits client may not have been eligible for. OST has provided guidance on Changes in policy to remove a client that may continue during Covid that is not eligible for NC Medicaid. We will continue to train on this issue, and it will also be addressed in new worker Trainings. Training in the learning gateway is also available. 2/28/2022 127

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Finding 558149 (2021-003)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Hill Country Community Clinic, Inc.

CA

Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Management acknowledges the finding. We will conduct mandatory training sessions for all relevant personnel to ensure a clear understanding of the Sliding Fee Discount Program requirements and policy. Training will include proper documentation practices, eligibility verification, and procedures for ...

Management acknowledges the finding. We will conduct mandatory training sessions for all relevant personnel to ensure a clear understanding of the Sliding Fee Discount Program requirements and policy. Training will include proper documentation practices, eligibility verification, and procedures for applying discounts consistently. We will review and update our sliding fee discount policy to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. We will provide an annual review and obtain board approval of the Sliding Fee Discounting Program scheduled on an annual basis. Regular internal audits will be conducted to review the application of sliding fee discounts and identify any discrepancies before external audits. Results of internal audits will be shared with management, and corrective actions will be taken as necessary. We will assess the feasibility of implementing system controls or automated alerts within our electronic health record (EHR) and billing systems to reduce errors in discount applications. Additional oversight measures may be introduced to ensure all eligible patients receive the correct discount in accordance with policy guidelines. The above corrective actions are currently being implemented.

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Finding 554366 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Kanawha Valley Collective Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-03 (Single audit submission) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will develop internal policies and procedures designed to ensure a timely annual financial statement closing which will allow the req...

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-03 (Single audit submission) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will develop internal policies and procedures designed to ensure a timely annual financial statement closing which will allow the required single audit to be completed in a timelier manner. Name of Contact Person: Traci Strickland Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 554365 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Kanawha Valley Collective Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-02 (Reporting) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will implement enhanced reconciliation and documentation procedures that timely identify and allow for the correction of differences between the ac...

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-02 (Reporting) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will implement enhanced reconciliation and documentation procedures that timely identify and allow for the correction of differences between the accounting recordkeeping and the grant reporting documentation. Name of Contact Person: Traci Strickland

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Finding 554207 (2021-009)

Material Weakness 2021

Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.

MA

Cash Management Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility § 200.307

Finding Reference Number: MW2021-009 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2021: CUAHSI used a single payment gateway for registration on CUAHSI events and was able to accurately ...

Finding Reference Number: MW2021-009 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2021: CUAHSI used a single payment gateway for registration on CUAHSI events and was able to accurately document and produce grant-specific totals for audit year 2021 program income. CUAHSI staff missed the NSF filing deadline for declaring federal fiscal year 2021 program income by one day (submitted November 16th, 2021). Corrective actions to processes and responsibilities impacting subsequent years: CUAHSI continues to use a single payment gateway for events and registration fees which supports segregation of payments per event and per grant. Program income has been reported to NSF accurately and on time beginning in 2023 and appropriate staff and policies are in place to ensure future compliance. Name of Contact Person: 􀁸 Maureen S. Ako, Director of Finance 􀁸 Telephone: (339)221-5400 􀁸 Email: msabino@cuahsi.org Projected Completion Date: NA; is complete

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Finding 528192 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency 2021

American Society for Engineering Education

DC

Eligibility

ASEE is working with the Program directors to ensure that proper and sufficient documentation is stored and retained for all federal awards. In addition, the organization is providing the proper tools to assist the Program Directors store and retain all documents safely for a long time.

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Finding 526799 (2021-012)

Material Weakness 2021

Muskogee County

OK

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility § 200.303 § 200.403

Assistance Listing Number 21.019 Noncompliance Over Major Federal Program Coronavirus Relief Fund Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Chairman Board of County Commissioners: Muskogee County has hired an internal grant administrator to assist in keeping the county comp...

Assistance Listing Number 21.019 Noncompliance Over Major Federal Program Coronavirus Relief Fund Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Chairman Board of County Commissioners: Muskogee County has hired an internal grant administrator to assist in keeping the county compliant with all local, state, and federal requirements. Efforts will be made going forward to ensure that all grant funds are properly expended within the allowable period of performance. It should be noted that OMES did not review any of the submitted information to determine eligibility prior to sending reimbursements for items that have now been determined questionable. County Clerk: Documentation was scanned into the Purchase Order's images and once the Purchase Order was paid, the images were then deleted by the Board of County Commissioners secretary. Images were later recovered by the software system and since the incident, restrictions have been implemented to no longer allow deletions.

View Audit 345861 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 523531 (2021-001)

None 2021

National Council for Preservation Education

KY

Questioned Costs Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Recommendation: NCPE should have internal controls in place for the retention of federal program records. NCPE should also have procedures in place to allow for the review of an individual’s eligibility to receive a federal award. Response: NCPE’s Executive Committee hired a new manager in 2017 to ...

Recommendation: NCPE should have internal controls in place for the retention of federal program records. NCPE should also have procedures in place to allow for the review of an individual’s eligibility to receive a federal award. Response: NCPE’s Executive Committee hired a new manager in 2017 to create, track, and retain important records to comply with the terms and conditions of federal agreements. In addition to the application form completed by all interns, an award letter was introduced in 2019. The Award Letter is sent by the National Park Service (NPS) site supervisor to the successful candidate, with NCPE copied, to confirm their appointment and provide essential details about the internship like duration, rate of pay, location, paid time off, etc. This letter with the completed application form documents an intern's eligibility to participate in the program for a specific duration and rate of pay. For the current audit, applications or resumes were missing for 1 of the interns sampled and an award letter was missing for 1 intern. It was this lack of documentation that resulted in the questioned costs. Requiring a completed application has been a standard practice for several years but this wasn’t always the case when students applied directly to a site supervisor and not through the online application at PreserveNet (NCPE’s website for preservationists and preservation resources). Site supervisors are now regularly reminded about the program’s eligibility requirement, however, and management is confident that these interns, and all future interns, met the criteria for participation in the program. Nevertheless, in the future efforts will be intensified to improve record keeping. If NPS has any questions concerning these responses, please contact me or NCPE’s Treasurer, Doug Appler.

View Audit 342824 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 522453 (2021-003)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Monticello Housing Authority

NY

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

The Board of Commissioners has recently hired an Executive Director (ED) who will actively oversee all financial aspects of the agency. Additionally, it is the intent of the ED to hire a CPA as fee accountant, as soon as financially feasible, to keep finances current and accurate monthly. With the a...

The Board of Commissioners has recently hired an Executive Director (ED) who will actively oversee all financial aspects of the agency. Additionally, it is the intent of the ED to hire a CPA as fee accountant, as soon as financially feasible, to keep finances current and accurate monthly. With the added assistance of the existing bookkeeper, all financial systems should be operable and accurate going forward. Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action: December 31, 2024 Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Pat Croslan, Executive Director

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Finding 519948 (2021-008)

Material Weakness 2021

Health & Education Housing Service, INC

MA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Material Weakness

2021-008- Special Tests and Provisions - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should establish procedures and monitor compliance with those procedures to ensure that tenant eligibility is correctly determined and that the tenant lease files are properly maintained in accordance with the re...

2021-008- Special Tests and Provisions - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should establish procedures and monitor compliance with those procedures to ensure that tenant eligibility is correctly determined and that the tenant lease files are properly maintained in accordance with the requirements of HUD Handbook 4350.3, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs. Action Taken: Management will establish procedures to ensure that tenant eligibility is correctly determined and that all the tenant lease files are properly maintained in accordance with the requirements of HUD handbook 4350.3, Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs.

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Finding 513238 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Republic of Palau

PW

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

2021-004 Program concurs and working with MOF management to correct the finding On-going Glendalynn Ngirmeriil Executive Director Palau WIOA Office Contact: 680-488-2513 Email: gngirmeriil.wioa@gmail.com

View Audit 331185 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 512305 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

American Indian Community Center Association

WA

Eligibility Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

FINDING 2021-003 – Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance – Eligibility Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and will implement a regular training program to review grant requirements and uniform guidance. Management will also implem...

FINDING 2021-003 – Material Weakness and Material Noncompliance – Eligibility Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding and will implement a regular training program to review grant requirements and uniform guidance. Management will also implement the following policies: •Related party transaction involving staff, or an immediate relative of a staff member will require a majority approval of the board •Implementing an eligibility questionnaire/form that will be required for any assistance payouts. •Review grant requirements and uniform guidance with staff and implement a annual training/review program Timeline: Updated policies and reviews have been completed. Responsible parties: Linda Lauch

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Finding 512107 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Urban Strategies, Inc.

MO

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Material Weakness

Finding: 2021-002 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Rachel Webb, Controller at Urban Strategies, Inc. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: Urban Strategies, Inc. acknowledges the lack of record retention after an employee left the organization. After a thorou...

Finding: 2021-002 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Rachel Webb, Controller at Urban Strategies, Inc. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: Urban Strategies, Inc. acknowledges the lack of record retention after an employee left the organization. After a thorough review of allowable costs, all were deemed materially correct. Urban Strategies, Inc. communicated to the departments involved the necessary improvements to the internal controls that were agreed upon in order to prevent the deficiencies from occurring in the future. Urban Strategies, Inc. is refining procedures to ensure all reviews and communications are performed, reviewed and documented timely and accurately, as well as ensuring all review documentation is properly retained.

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