Corrective Action Plans

Finding 573967 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

AZ

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

The Director of Finance will re-train authorized check signers on the process and importance of reviewing back of the checks being signed by September 2025. A qualified Accountant will be hired by December 2025 to add another level of review in the cash management process.

View Audit 364575

Finding 573782 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service

TX

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding #2024-001 – Significant Deficiency and Other Noncompliance. Applicable federal program: U. S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster, Assistance Listing #84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program, Assistance Listing #84.268, Federal Direct Student Loans, Contracts #...

Finding #2024-001 – Significant Deficiency and Other Noncompliance. Applicable federal program: U. S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Programs Cluster, Assistance Listing #84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program, Assistance Listing #84.268, Federal Direct Student Loans, Contracts #003556 and G03556, Contract years: 05/05/21 – 12/31/26. Recommendation: Emphasize the importance of accurately reporting enrollment status. Planned corrective action: Management agrees with audit finding #2024-001. The Financial Aid Coordinator is responsible for reporting enrollment status changes, certifying enrollment every 60 days, and responding to NSLDS Roster files within 15 days, all through the NSLDSFAP website. To enhance the accuracy of these enrollment reports, the Institute is implementing a new double-check process. Henceforth, the Financial Aid Coordinator will print all enrollment status changes or enrollment report rosters prior to making any online updates or certifications. These printed reports will then be given to the Director of Operations for verification. Only after this verification will the Financial Aid Coordinator proceed with the necessary changes or certifications on the NSLDSFAP website. All printed reports will be retained by the Financial Aid Coordinator for documentation. Responsible officer: Cody Lopasky, President. Estimated completion date: June 1, 2025.

View Audit 364456

Finding 573777 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Pilgrim Towers, Inc.

CT

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

We will continue to follow up with our HUD fuekd representative to determine the next steps for determining the repayment of the Flexible Subsidy Loan.

View Audit 364442

Finding 573761 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

City of Thornton, Colorado

CO

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs § 200.303

Federal Awards Finding 2024-003: Reporting Finding: The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). During the year, the Cash on Hand & FFATA reporting did not have proper approval and review documentation. C...

Federal Awards Finding 2024-003: Reporting Finding: The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). During the year, the Cash on Hand & FFATA reporting did not have proper approval and review documentation. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: The Senior Accountant works with the Grant and Housing Supervisor to manage these funds. They will work together so that one employee completes the Cash on Hand or FFATA report and the other reviews, approves, and documents the approval. Anticipated Date of Implementation/Completion: July 31, 2025 Name of contact person responsible for correction action: Pam Goodwin, Senior Accountant

View Audit 364417

Finding 573696 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

New Community Urban Renewal Corporation

NJ

HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

New Community Urban Renewal Corporation (“NCURC”, “the Corporation” or “the Project”) agreed to a HUD proposal for repayment of the funds and adopted a resolution by the Board indicating such acceptance which was submitted to HUD and includes the following: 1. An acknowledgement of the obligations s...

New Community Urban Renewal Corporation (“NCURC”, “the Corporation” or “the Project”) agreed to a HUD proposal for repayment of the funds and adopted a resolution by the Board indicating such acceptance which was submitted to HUD and includes the following: 1. An acknowledgement of the obligations set forth in the Regulatory Agreement with HUD dated April 11, 1984 and the intention to fully comply with the provisions therein going forward. 2. NCURC’s affiliates, New Community Corporation (“NCC”) and New Community Healthcare, Inc.’s (“NCHC”) intention to make full restitution of the outstanding balances due to the Corporation. Annual payments will not be less than $150,000 for the next ten years beginning in 2015 through 2024. NCURC is currently in communication with HUD regarding the new repayment proposal. Until such time as the parties agree to new terms, NCURC’s intention is to continue making payments of not less than $150,000. 3. One year prior to the expiration of the 10-year repayment period (2023), a new repayment proposal will be provided to HUD requiring payments not less than $250,000 per year. NCURC is currently in communication with HUD regarding the new repayment proposal. 4. No Project funds or other HUD funds will be used as a source for repayment. 5. An accounting system must be maintained to track restitution payments acceptable to HUD. 6. Management is required to provide to HUD responses to any management letters received in connection with the annual audits. 7. Certain monthly financial reports and other program specific reports are required to be submitted to HUD. 8. The Boards of NCC / the Corporation are required to conduct quarterly compliance briefings with the minutes of such meetings sent to HUD.

View Audit 364332

Finding 573695 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Saugus Housing Authority

MA

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Auditee: Saugus Housing Authority Name of Audit Firm: EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Period Covered by the Audit: December 31, 2024 CAP Prepared by: Laura Glynn, Executive Director Phone: (781) 233-2116 (A)Current Finding on the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (1) Finding 2024-001 (a) Comm...

Name of Auditee: Saugus Housing Authority Name of Audit Firm: EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC Period Covered by the Audit: December 31, 2024 CAP Prepared by: Laura Glynn, Executive Director Phone: (781) 233-2116 (A)Current Finding on the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs (1) Finding 2024-001 (a) Comments on the finding and recommendation - The Authority agrees with the finding. The Authority also agrees with the recommendations, please see below for action taken. (b) Action taken - The Authority will immediately work with HUD to reinstate the CFP grants and ensure all future deadlines are met. (c) Planned implementation date of corrective action - Completed by August 31, 2025.

View Audit 364319

Finding 573543 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Friendly Temple Apartments Ii, INC

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Management agrees with this finding and the overpayment was corrected in March 2024. Management will review internal controls and implement a review process to only pay expenses already incurred to avoid future overpayments.

View Audit 364277 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573542 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

West End Elderly Housing Corporation

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Management agrees with this finding and the overpayment will be corrected. Management will review internal controls and implement a review process to only pay expenses already incmTed to avoid future overpayments.

View Audit 364276 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573495 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

The Salvation Army Residence Inc., A Florida Corporation

FL

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Finding 2024-004 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management incorrectly overestimated the use of residual receipts HAP offsets, resulting in an ...

Finding 2024-004 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management incorrectly overestimated the use of residual receipts HAP offsets, resulting in an overstatement of revenues used to calculate the management fees. We are reviewing our procedures to ensure we do not overpay management fees in the future. B. Status of Corrective Actions on Findings Reported in the Schedule of the Status of Prior Year Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations None

View Audit 364212 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573494 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

The Salvation Army Residence Inc., A Florida Corporation

FL

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2024-003 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding We are reviewing our procedures to ensure this information is captured and deposits are timely ...

Finding 2024-003 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding We are reviewing our procedures to ensure this information is captured and deposits are timely made.

View Audit 364212

Finding 573493 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

The Salvation Army Residence Inc., A Florida Corporation

FL

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Project Legal Name: The Salvation Army Residences, Inc., a Florida Corporation HUD Project No.: 067-11269 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvenshine Position: Territorial Legal Director-General Counsel Telepho...

Project Legal Name: The Salvation Army Residences, Inc., a Florida Corporation HUD Project No.: 067-11269 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvenshine Position: Territorial Legal Director-General Counsel Telephone Number: 404-728-6700 Finding 2024-002 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Personnel have been retrained and the EIV policy and forms have been reviewed.

View Audit 364212

Finding 573490 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Evangeline Booth Friendship House Residence Inc., A Texas Corporation

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

2. Finding 2024-002 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding North TX A/C will repay the amount to the property and we will implement procedures to ensur...

2. Finding 2024-002 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding North TX A/C will repay the amount to the property and we will implement procedures to ensure that cash is not inadvertently sent to another company's bank account. B. Status of Corrective Actions on Findings Reported in the Schedule of the Status of Prior Year Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations None

View Audit 364210 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573489 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Evangeline Booth Friendship House Residence Inc., A Texas Corporation

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Project Legal Name: Evangeline Booth Friendship House Residence, Inc., a Texas Corporation HUD Project No.: 113-EE041 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvenshine Position: Territorial Legal Director-General Cou...

Project Legal Name: Evangeline Booth Friendship House Residence, Inc., a Texas Corporation HUD Project No.: 113-EE041 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvenshine Position: Territorial Legal Director-General Counsel Telephone Number: 404-728-6700 A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1. Finding 2024-001 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management will repay the property and update our procedures to correctly calculate management fees. The issue was due to a change in software.

View Audit 364210 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573474 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Catherine Booth Friendship House Residence Inc., A Texas Corporation

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

4. Finding 2024-004 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding This is related to the deposit error in 2024-002. North TX A/C repaid one deposit on Septemb...

4. Finding 2024-004 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding This is related to the deposit error in 2024-002. North TX A/C repaid one deposit on September 30, 2024 and will repay the remaining one-month deposit to the property. These funds will be correctly deposited into the replacement reserve account going forward. B. Status of Corrective Actions on Findings Reported in the Schedule of the Status of Prior Audit Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1. Finding 2023-001 In process. See finding 2024-003.

View Audit 364206 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573473 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Catherine Booth Friendship House Residence Inc., A Texas Corporation

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

3. Finding 2024-003 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding 2 HUD approved the $75,000 repaid as a response to a 2022 finding. HUD has not reached out t...

3. Finding 2024-003 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding 2 HUD approved the $75,000 repaid as a response to a 2022 finding. HUD has not reached out to management for repayment of the $23,000, however, management will seek evidence of HUD approval for the remaining $23,000 repaid.

View Audit 364206 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573471 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Catherine Booth Friendship House Residence Inc., A Texas Corporation

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Project Legal Name: Catherine Booth Friendship House Residence, Inc., A Texas Corporation HUD Project No.: 113-EE021 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvinshine Position: Territorial Legal Director – General Co...

Project Legal Name: Catherine Booth Friendship House Residence, Inc., A Texas Corporation HUD Project No.: 113-EE021 Audit Firm: CohnReznick LLP Period covered by the audit: 10/1/2023-9/30/2024 Corrective Action Plan prepared by: Name: Lee Auvinshine Position: Territorial Legal Director – General Counsel Telephone Number: 404-728-6700 The following is a recommended format to be followed by the auditee for preparing a corrective action plan: A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs and Recommendations 1. Finding 2024-001 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees with the finding and is taking steps to address the issue that caused it. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management will repay the property and update our procedures to correctly calculate management fees. The issue was due to a change in software.

View Audit 364206 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573304 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Housing Authority of the City of Easton

PA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Tyler Martin, ...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Tyler Martin, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2025.

View Audit 364098 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 573298 (2024-003)

None 2024

The Carpenter Housing Development Fund Co., Inc.

NY

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Finding #2024-003 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly – (Capital Advance) – ALN 14.157: Recommendation: We recommend that management should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. Action taken: Carpenter Apartmen...

Finding #2024-003 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly – (Capital Advance) – ALN 14.157: Recommendation: We recommend that management should deposit the required funds in the future into the residual receipts reserve account within the 60-day requirement. Action taken: Carpenter Apartments agrees with the auditor’s recommendations and will implement procedures to ensure timely and accurate deposits in the future. For questions regarding this corrective action plan, please contact Kyle Lyskawa, Chief Financial Officer, at (315) 424-1821.

View Audit 364079

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Create and enforce a policy requiring all reclassification or non-standard journal entries to be approved by a supervisor and documented prior to posting. Journal entries will be posted by a staff member separate from the approver. Documentation will include explanation, grant impact, and approval s...

Create and enforce a policy requiring all reclassification or non-standard journal entries to be approved by a supervisor and documented prior to posting. Journal entries will be posted by a staff member separate from the approver. Documentation will include explanation, grant impact, and approval signature.

View Audit 364069

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Conduct an internal review to ensure proper segregation of duties across grant-related financial processes, including journal entries and drawdowns.

View Audit 364069

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Create a centralized tracking system to document expenditures, deadlines, allowable costs, and drawdowns.

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Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Require and document monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and individual grant reports.

View Audit 364069

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Review and document quarterly compliance and performance reports to ensure proper spend-down, journal entries, and use of funds.

View Audit 364069

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Conduct annual training for grant managers, administrators, and business office staff on federal compliance, financial policies, and internal controls.

View Audit 364069

Finding 573277 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Update and distribute grants and finance-related policies annually. Maintain acknowledgement forms from relevant staff.

View Audit 364069

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