Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1173790 (2024-006)

Material Weakness 2024

MN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.327

Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the finding. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: Management acknowledges the finding related to prevailing wage compliance for federal grants.Going forward, the District strengthens procedures by requiring documentatio...

Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the finding. Actions Planned in Response to Finding: Management acknowledges the finding related to prevailing wage compliance for federal grants.Going forward, the District strengthens procedures by requiring documentation, providing stafftraining, and implementing review processes to ensure compliance with federal prevailing wagerequirements. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP: The District's Business Services Director is the school official responsible for carrying out thecorrective action plan. Planned Completion Date for CAP: The planned completion date for the CAP is June 30, 2026. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP: The Board of Education and administration will be monitoring this corrective action plan.

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Finding 1173701 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Prescott

WI

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The City adopted written grant procedures that are in accordance with the Uniform Guidance as of October 2025.

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Finding 1173678 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

The Utica Center for Development, Inc.

NY

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Corrective Action Plan 12/22/2025 Oversight Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Utica Center for Development, INC. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31st, 2024. Independent Public Accounting Finn: D' Arcangelo & Co., LLP PO Box 4300 Rom...

Corrective Action Plan 12/22/2025 Oversight Agency: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The Utica Center for Development, INC. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31st, 2024. Independent Public Accounting Finn: D' Arcangelo & Co., LLP PO Box 4300 Rome, NY 13440 Finding: 2023-001 Federal Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures Planned Action: We will develop required written policies and procedures as required by the 0MB's Uniform Guidance. Contact Responsible: Vincent Scalise Anticipated date of Completion: 2/1/2026

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Finding 1173581 (2024-006)

Material Weakness 2024

Faribault County

MN

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding Number: 2024-006 Finding Title: Reporting Program: 21.027 COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Charles Schrader, Auditor / Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: Faribault County will implement procedures to ensu...

Finding Number: 2024-006 Finding Title: Reporting Program: 21.027 COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Charles Schrader, Auditor / Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: Faribault County will implement procedures to ensure federal program reports are completed accurately. This includes consulting reporting instructions provided by grantor agencies and seeking clarification from grantors when needed. Anticipated Completion Date: January 31, 2026

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Finding 1173483 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Town of Needham

MA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Audit Finding Reference: 2024-002 Improve Internal Controls over Reporting Planned Corrective Action: The Town of Needham accounting department has developed a spreadsheet with all the due dates for all the federal grants with stringent report filing deadlines. Currently this includes all JAG, Opioi...

Audit Finding Reference: 2024-002 Improve Internal Controls over Reporting Planned Corrective Action: The Town of Needham accounting department has developed a spreadsheet with all the due dates for all the federal grants with stringent report filing deadlines. Currently this includes all JAG, Opioid, and both state and county ARPA grants. This sheet is constantly reviewed by the grant's coordinator as well as the town accountant. The grant's coordinator also has a reminder in her outlook a few weeks before the deadline date so reports can be printed and reviewed for accuracy before the filing is done. Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action: This corrective action was put in place after the 2023 SEFA audit was completed when we noticed that we had slipped and missed a few deadlines. Unfortunately, the 2024 report was already filed with a date of 2 days past the deadline date. Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Michelle Vaillancourt, Town Accountant

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Finding 1173422 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Aiken/barnwell Counties Community Action Agency INC

SC

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We acknowledge the findings of Internal Control and Compliance. Management will perform a formal assessment of the accounting department’s staffing levels, roles and workloads to determine where additional accounting personnel are required to support accurate and timely financial reporting. We will ...

We acknowledge the findings of Internal Control and Compliance. Management will perform a formal assessment of the accounting department’s staffing levels, roles and workloads to determine where additional accounting personnel are required to support accurate and timely financial reporting. We will develop and implement a training plan to ensure that existing and future accounting staff receive the necessary training to perform their responsibilities effectively and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies. We will also strengthen the process of preparing interim financial statements to ensure that management receives accurate, timely, and reliable interim financial information for monitoring and decision-making. Management will begin these actions immediately and complete an assessment and training plan by the end of the year.

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Finding 1173390 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Jackson County

OH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Timesheets will be signed off on by the Health Commissioner or by the department director (Nursing, Environmental Health, Community Health, Administration). Staff will be required to present the timesheets to their supervisor before turning them in for processing. All unsigned timesheets will be ret...

Timesheets will be signed off on by the Health Commissioner or by the department director (Nursing, Environmental Health, Community Health, Administration). Staff will be required to present the timesheets to their supervisor before turning them in for processing. All unsigned timesheets will be returned to the department director and will not be processed until signed.

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Finding 1173243 (2024-007)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Junction City, Kansas

KS

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2024-007 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – 21.027 – Reporting Condition During review of the annual program reporting, it was noted that cumulative expenditures and current period expenditures were not properly reported. Recommendation We recommend that the City review its grant ...

2024-007 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – 21.027 – Reporting Condition During review of the annual program reporting, it was noted that cumulative expenditures and current period expenditures were not properly reported. Recommendation We recommend that the City review its grant reporting procedures and implement controls to ensure that grant reports are completed accurately. Additionally, we recommend that all staff involved receive proper training in order to understand the information that is being requested. Comments on the Finding The City is in agreement with the finding. Action Taken Moving forward, a second individual will review and approve the prepared reports and information prior to it being submitted. This was implemented in January 2025.

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Finding 1173235 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Morgan County, Colorado

CO

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.510 § 200.516

Audit Finding Reference Number: 2024-003 Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Jessica Trusty Director of Finance jtrusty@...

Audit Finding Reference Number: 2024-003 Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Jessica Trusty Director of Finance jtrusty@co.morgan.co.us or 970-542-3508 Planned Corrective Action: The SLFRF funds were one-time funds received during the aftermath of the COVID Pandemic and related recovery. All funds related to this grant have been spent and the grant closed out. I will work with my sta􀀁 to make any necessary corrections to the SLFRF 12/31/2024 report. Morgan County will also implement the following procedures to ensure accurate reporting of all grant expenditures and ﬁscal year end dates: Establish a review and reconciliation process to ensure all future federal grant compliance reports are reconciled to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and underlying accounting records. Provide additional training to sta􀀁 responsible for preparing compliance reports on Uniform Guidance requirements and related grant reporting standards. Assign oversight responsibility to a senior sta􀀁 member to review and approve all grant related compliance reports prior to submission. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

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Finding 1173228 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Anewentry, Inc.

TX

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the auditor’s comments, and the following actions have been implemented. Corrective Action Plan: Updated processes and internal controls have been implemented to ensure complete, accurate, and timely collection and retention of supporting documentation g...

Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the auditor’s comments, and the following actions have been implemented. Corrective Action Plan: Updated processes and internal controls have been implemented to ensure complete, accurate, and timely collection and retention of supporting documentation going forward. The Board of A New Entry, Inc., has reviewed the updated controls and believes they are operating effectively. Implementation date: 01 January 2026 Responsible Official: Drew Denett and A New Entry, Inc. Management and Board Members

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Finding 1173227 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Anewentry, Inc.

TX

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the auditor’s comments, and the following actions have been implemented. Corrective Action Plan: With respect to the identified nepotism concern, the Board of Directors formally adopted the Chamber of Commerce Board Standards to strengthen governance, in...

Views of Responsible Officials: We agree with the auditor’s comments, and the following actions have been implemented. Corrective Action Plan: With respect to the identified nepotism concern, the Board of Directors formally adopted the Chamber of Commerce Board Standards to strengthen governance, independence, and conflict-of-interest oversight. Upon notification of the adoption of these standards, the prior administration, including Executive Director Soleece Watson, tendered their resignations in full. This resulted in a complete transition of executive leadership and administrative staff. As a result of these corrective actions, including revised governance standards, leadership transitions, and strengthened internal controls, management does not anticipate recurrence of the previously identified issues. The current Board and administration are committed to ongoing compliance, transparency, and adherence to best practices, and believe these measures will prevent similar discrepancies in future audit periods. Implementation date: 01 January 2026 Responsible Official: Drew Denett and A New Entry, Inc. Management and Board Members

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Finding 1173188 (2024-007)

Material Weakness 2024

College of Micronesia - Fsm

FM

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Finding No.: 2024-07- Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Recommendation The College should develop and implement a formal process for monitoring and updating students' enrollment status in the NSLDS to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Establish internal controls to trac...

Finding No.: 2024-07- Special Tests and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Recommendation The College should develop and implement a formal process for monitoring and updating students' enrollment status in the NSLDS to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Establish internal controls to track changes in enrollment status and ensure timely updates to the NSLDS. Conduct periodic reviews of the enrollment reporting process to identify and address any inaccuracies or delays. Provide training to relevant staff on the importance of compliance with enrollment reporting requirements and the procedures for accurate and timely updates. Response 1. The College will retain the FAO as the lead unit responsible for NSLDS enrollment reporting, in alignment with Title IV compliance functions. However, the College will strengthen interdepartmental collaboration by establishing a formal partnership with the Registrar’s Office, which maintains the official record of enrollment data. 2. A shared workflow and communication protocol between the FAO and Registrar’s Office will be developed to ensure timely, accurate updates of both campus-level and program-level data. The Registrar’s Office will be responsible for updating student enrollment data, which serves as the source data for NSLDS reporting. The FAO will extract and upload these reports via the Enrollment Reporting Roster (ERR) on the NSLDS Professional Access portal. 3. The College will implement internal controls to track and verify changes in student enrollment status, program information, and key data elements. These controls will include but by no means limited to: a. A monthly reconciliation process between SIS data and NSLDS records. b. Use of exception reports to flag and resolve inconsistencies or delays. c. Documentation of all update logs for audit purposes. Periodic reviews will be conducted at least once per term to assess the accuracy and completeness of enrollment reporting. Any discrepancies will be promptly addressed and procedures updated as necessary to prevent recurrence. Relevant staff in both the FAO and Registrar’s Office will receive regular training on NSLDS reporting requirements, including proper use of record types (Campus vs. Program Level), enrollment status codes, and certification timelines. Training will emphasize the implications of noncompliance and best practices for accurate reporting. Training logs will be maintained by both the FAO and Registrar’s Office to support accountability and audit-readiness. Contact: VPEMSS Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 1173037 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Louisiana Housing Corporation

LA

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.328

Management concurs with the finding. The Authority has developed a Compliance Reporting Schedule listing all required HUD submissions, their due dates, and the responsible staff. Calendar reminders and verification checkpoints have been implemented to ensure timely submissions. In addition, the Auth...

Management concurs with the finding. The Authority has developed a Compliance Reporting Schedule listing all required HUD submissions, their due dates, and the responsible staff. Calendar reminders and verification checkpoints have been implemented to ensure timely submissions. In addition, the Authority will conduct quarterly internal audits to confirm adherence to HUD reporting requirements. Management anticipates full corrective action by December 2025.

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Finding 1172980 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Jewish Family Service Agency of Central New Jersey

NJ

Student Financial Aid Cash Management Reporting

JFS is in the process of hiring a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with pertinent experience for non-profits, governments, and billing. That person will lead the finance team to ensure best accounting and internal control practices are implemented and followed. During 2025, JFS strengthened its gov...

JFS is in the process of hiring a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with pertinent experience for non-profits, governments, and billing. That person will lead the finance team to ensure best accounting and internal control practices are implemented and followed. During 2025, JFS strengthened its governance and internal control environment by implementing a centralized system for tracking all grant-related data in a single, secure location. All grant documentation is now maintained electronically within the organization’s OneDrive system, improving record retention, transparency, and audit readiness. The Finance Department established regular internal finance meetings, in addition to standing leadership meetings, to promote consistent communication, segregation of duties, and oversight across the finance function. Management continues to provide the Finance Committee of the Board with monthly financial reports; supporting ongoing fiscal monitoring and informed decision-making.

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Finding 1172949 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Lord's Outreach Ministries

LA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303

We acknowledge the audit finding and appreciate the opportunity to strengthen our internal control environment. We will work to establish documented policies and procedures. We will also implement a software system in our operations to adequately account for our federal award activities.

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Finding 1172869 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

Community Health and Emergency Services, Inc.

IL

Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

CHES! has implemented a new process in entering the sliding fee applications in the Electronic Health Records system (Nextgen) to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the sliding fee program. The new process includes a thru date for all sliding fee applications at which time an alert w...

CHES! has implemented a new process in entering the sliding fee applications in the Electronic Health Records system (Nextgen) to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the sliding fee program. The new process includes a thru date for all sliding fee applications at which time an alert will pop-up when the file is accessed that the sliding fee application has expired.

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Finding 1172813 (2024-008)

Material Weakness 2024

Carthage Elementary School District No. 317

IL

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management Reporting § 200.303

Condition: The board of education designated a limited number of individuals to authorize transactions. However, a signature stamp with the signatures of the board designated individuals was available for use by non-designated individuals. Plan: The District will stop the use of signature stamps to ...

Condition: The board of education designated a limited number of individuals to authorize transactions. However, a signature stamp with the signatures of the board designated individuals was available for use by non-designated individuals. Plan: The District will stop the use of signature stamps to approve purchase orders and sign payment remittances. Anticipated date of completion: June 30, 2026. Name of contact person: Dustin Day, Superintendent. Management response: We no longer use signature stamps. All purchase orders and payment remittances are signed manually by the designated individual.

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Finding 1172728 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Town of Akron

CO

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The Town has implemented a process whereas the Town Manager and Board of Trustees review all federal or state grant agreements to verify whether the grant agreement outlines a CFDA number in determining whether the funds are related to federal awards.

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Finding 1172671 (2024-029)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The...

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Maryland Department of Health

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Finding 1172669 (2024-028)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Maryland Department of Health pioid-STR – Assistance Listing No. 93.788 Recommendation: We recommend the Department review and enhance internal controls and procedures to ensure that all required subawards are reported timely and accurately to FSRS no later than the end of the month following the month of issuance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding:

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Finding 1172667 (2024-027)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below...

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Maryland Department of Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Maryland Department of Health 20XX-XXX Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.775, 93.777, 93.778 Children Health Insurance Program – Assistance Listing No. 93.767 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that overpayments are reported to CMS either in the quarter in which the recovery is made or in the quarter in which the one-year period following discovery ends, whichever is earlier. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Planned completion date for corrective action plan 20XX-XXX Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.775, 93.777, 93.778 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that RAC desk and field audits are performed timely and that overpayments are recouped. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding:. #1: The Department will direct the RAC vendor to begin all new audits using the current universe of available claims from MMIS II including claims from calendar years 2022-2024. This will ensure timely performance of audits and that overpayments are recouped. The Department will direct the current vendor to request the parameters for the claims from the RAC Contract Monitor and support in the transfer of these claims, so that the RAC vendor may begin including them in new audits that begin after April 1, 2025 through the end of their contract. #2: In addition, the RAC Contract Monitor will work with the Office of Contract Management and Procurement (OCMP) to determine if a contract modification is also needed/recommended to ensure timeliness of claims reviewed in RAC audits going forward, and if so, execute the needed contract modification. #3: Finally, the requirement to audit the most recent available claims will be included as language in the new Request for Proposals (RFP) for a RAC vendor that is expected to be issued in 2025. This RFP will be a competitive procurement to select the next contracted RAC vendor, and as such, will ensure this requirement for timely auditing of providers is maintained going forward regardless of which vendor is selected. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Sandy Kick, Director, OMBM and Lynn Price, RAC Contract Monitor Planned completion date for corrective action plan: #1 & #2: June 30, 2025; #3: December 30, 2025 (expected to issue RFP). If the U.S DHHS has questions regarding this plan, please call Sandy Kick at 410-767-5248 or Lynn Price at (667) 208-0776.

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Finding 1172647 (2024-019)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Special Tests & Provisions Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

U.S Department of Education (USDE) Maryland State Department of Education respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Findings...

U.S Department of Education (USDE) Maryland State Department of Education respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Maryland State Department of Education 2024-031 Title I- Part A– Assistance Listing No. 84.010 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department review the federal requirements for determining a subrecipient vs a contractor. Their procedures should be updated to ensure that contractual relationship with the vendors are documented in accordance with the federal contracting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: MSDE will review federal requirements for determining a subrecipient vs a contractor. The current MSDE procedures will be reviewed for accuracy and modification. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Mary Gable Assistant State Superintendent Division of Student Support and Federal Programs Office (410) 767-0472 Email : Mary.gable@maryland.gov

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Finding 1172646 (2024-018)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Maryland State Department of Education respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Finding...

U.S. Department of Education (USDE) Maryland State Department of Education respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Maryland State Department of Education 2024-018 COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Assistance Listing No. 84.425 C, D, R, U, V W Recommendation: We recommend the Department review and enhance internal controls and procedures to ensure that all required subawards are reported timely and accurately to FSRS no later than the end of the month following the month of issuance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: MSDE disagrees with the finding. MSDE provided the requested reports on January 8, 2025. The audit findings were shared with the Department with aggressive turn-around times on March 27, 2025, as the Department staff were in the middle of several critical projects. This did not give an opportunity to the Department to do an in-depth review once again and provide the documentation requested by the auditors. Action taken in response to finding: Regardless of our disagreement, MSDE will review and enhance its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls to ensure that all required subawards are reported timely and accurately to FSRS no later than the end of the month following the month of issuance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Donna Gunning Assistant Superintendent Division of Financial Policy, Planning, Operations & Strategy Krishnanda Tallur Deputy Superintendent Office of Finance and Operations Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2025 Page 2 If the USDE has questions regarding this plan, please call Patricia Ramallosa at 410- 767-0103. Approval of Response to the CLA Findings and Recommendations: Document Version Approval Date Approved by Signature Mar 31, 2025 Donna Gunning, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Policy, Planning, Operations & Strategy Mar 31, 2025 Krishnanda Tallur, Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations

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Finding 1172639 (2024-017)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

COVID-19-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF)– Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintains documentation, and that documentation is r...

COVID-19-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF)– Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintains documentation, and that documentation is readily available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The items in question are internal journal entries used to reclassify prior year expenditures to the correct accounts. The expenditures tested during the audit period were reviewed and found to be in compliance with program requirements. Journal entries are prepared by one person then reviewed and signed by the chief of accounting for accuracy. The journal entries are then keyed into the accounting system. In the future, MDL will ensure that all journal entries are provided in a timely manner. Action taken in response to finding: Internal controls exist to provide documentation. To ensure compliance, DOL agrees to provide documentation on time for testing. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Sherry Baynes Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Documentation was provided after the deadline for testing,

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Finding 1172621 (2024-014)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

U.S. Department of the Treasury Department of Housing and Community Development respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Th...

U.S. Department of the Treasury Department of Housing and Community Development respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Department of Housing and Community Development 2024-014 COVID-19 – Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Assistance Listing No. 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department review and enhance supervisor review and approval to ensure that program requirements are consistently performed. Documentation to support compliance with the requirements should be maintained and readily available for review. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The subrecipient who administered the assistance for three (3) of the four (4) affected records has fully expended ERA 2 funds. DHCD will review the subrecipient’s internal approvals process and tenant notification process to determine where improvements can be made and issue recommended recordkeeping changes for the subrecipient to implement for future federal subawards. DHCD will review and make necessary changes to program policy guides as necessary to strengthen case file recordkeeping requirements and ensure that case file reviews for direct financial assistance programs include a review of notifications to clients. In prior desk monitoring and file audits, the relevant subrecipient files always included a notification of assistance to the tenant. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Danielle Meister Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2025 2024-015 COVID-19 – Homeowner Assistance Fund – Assistance Listing No. 21.026 Recommendation: The Department should reevaluate current process, implement proper controls, and perform additional training over time and effort reporting. The Department should not seek federal reimbursement unless they can substantiate that the time and effort was dedicated to the federal program. Documentation should be readily available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Monthly reporting to Senior Management of any exceptions to the federal timesheet process will be required to ensure that all federal timesheets are completed and received in a timely manner. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Wade Simmons Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2025 If the U.S. Department of the Treasury has questions regarding this plan, please call Crystal Quinzani at (301) 429-7840.

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