Corrective Action Plans

Finding 538047 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

KS

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

Finding: 2024-003 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds Condition: During the testing of the return of Title IV funds, it was noted that on three (3) of five (5) tested calculation of funds to be returned had no documentation to determine if returns were completed timely as the C...

Finding: 2024-003 – Special Tests and Provisions – Return of Title IV Funds Condition: During the testing of the return of Title IV funds, it was noted that on three (3) of five (5) tested calculation of funds to be returned had no documentation to determine if returns were completed timely as the College did not retain the lists of students associated with drawdowns and/or returns and two (2) of five (5) tested had not been returned as of the date of fieldwork which exceeded the required timeframe to return funds. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be written to provide internal control over the documentation used to complete the drawdowns, including returns, from Department of Education. We recommend the College establish a communication and record retention process that allows for the notification of students withdrawing and a control in place that allows the financial aid department to know the student financial aid was returned to Department of Education within the required timeframe. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Areas of focus will be to put in place written policies and procedures for the Financial Aid office, including the area of disbursements that includes additional controls and documentation of such. Our objectives will be that all Financial Aid staff will be required to maintain documentation of any drawdowns of funds related to student financial aid. We have put in place a shared OneDrive electronic folder with restricted access to provide confidentiality and provide documentation of the shared communication between offices. Documentation of drawdowns and/or returns will be maintained within this folder. Staff will be trained on using the daily generated reports from Poise to monitor students who have withdrawal on their records so that this can be updated and proper calculations done. All financial aid staff will attend training to stay up to date on regulations and changes. Starting in July 2025 the new J1 system will be integrated with JFA (financial aid system). This will create operational efficiencies and reporting capabilities that are not currently available. Less manual transactions will also provide more accurate student reports. Measurable targets will be achieved by documenting the records within the OneDrive shared electronic folder between the Financial Aid office and the Business Office, who handles the return of funds. Daily changes and/or withdrawal of students will be monitored and funds will be returned as required. This will become of a part of the regular duties of staff.

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Finding 538046 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Fort Scott Community College

KS

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Cash Management

Finding: 2024-002 – Special Tests and Provisions – Payment to Students Condition: During our testing of the financial aid disbursements, it was noted the College is not maintaining records of what students the drawdowns were for, therefore we were unable to determine if the amounts were posted to th...

Finding: 2024-002 – Special Tests and Provisions – Payment to Students Condition: During our testing of the financial aid disbursements, it was noted the College is not maintaining records of what students the drawdowns were for, therefore we were unable to determine if the amounts were posted to the student accounts within the required time frame and subsequently were paying out any credit balances created on student accounts. Recommendation: Policies and procedures should be written to provide internal control over the documentation used to complete the drawdowns from the Department of Education. We recommend the College establish a communication and record retention process that allows for the notification of the student financial aid proceeds and a control in place that allows the financial aid department to know the student financial aid was applied to the student’s account timely. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Areas of Focus will be in the documentation of policies and procedures to provide clear expectations of internal control documentation used to complete the drawdowns from the Department of Education and for a process of record retention. Our objective would be to formalize the policies and procedures in the Financial Aid policy manual. The policies and procedures will have shared access between the Financial Aid office who approves the aid, the Business Office who ultimately pulls down from the Department of Education, and with the Cashier who distributes any refunds. A OneDrive electronic folder has been created with restricted access to provide confidentiality and provide documentation of the shared communication between offices. The POISE system generates a listing of students. The list of students will be created for each draw-down that is initiated and will be placed in the shared folder in OneDrive. Draw-downs will not be initiated without a corresponding student list that shows the student account has been credited with the financial aid award. The documentation will be found in the shared OneDrive electronic folder, which has already been implemented. The transfer (interface) of student records into the financial system is being done weekly and documentation is retained of students for which transactions occur.

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Finding 538041 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Sylvan Heights Science Charter School

PA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

The School had established processes to ensure the accuracy of required reports. For the PDE Reconciliation of Cash on Hand Quarterly Reports, all filings were reviewed with management immediately following submission. Given the low risk of material misstatement associated with these reports, the ex...

The School had established processes to ensure the accuracy of required reports. For the PDE Reconciliation of Cash on Hand Quarterly Reports, all filings were reviewed with management immediately following submission. Given the low risk of material misstatement associated with these reports, the existing procedures were effective in ensuring compliance. For the annual report, management conducted all reviews, discussions and approvals prior to submission; however, the review process was not formally documented. To strengthen internal controls, the School will implement a process to ensure that all reviews and approvals are documented in advance of submission. This will provide clear evidence of oversight while maintaining the efficiency of the reporting process. This is further evidenced by the Principal/CAO providing documented approval of the most recent report submission.

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Finding 538037 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Community Action Program Region Vii, Inc.

ND

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Significant Deficiency

2024-003: Segregation of Duties – Significant Deficiency a. Prior Year Findings • The current year finding is not a repeat finding from the prior year. b. Comments on Findings and Recommendations • We concur with the findings. c. Action Taken or Planned • Management and the Board will review the ac...

2024-003: Segregation of Duties – Significant Deficiency a. Prior Year Findings • The current year finding is not a repeat finding from the prior year. b. Comments on Findings and Recommendations • We concur with the findings. c. Action Taken or Planned • Management and the Board will review the accounting functions and will strive to improve the areas that are economically feasible.

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Finding 538032 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

School District of Green Lake

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The District will continue to have a designated Administrator/Principal review monthly the bank reconciliations. The Board will continue to review monthly a revenue, expense, and balance sheet report. Year-to-date percentages along with over/under spent dollar amount will be indicated on such report...

The District will continue to have a designated Administrator/Principal review monthly the bank reconciliations. The Board will continue to review monthly a revenue, expense, and balance sheet report. Year-to-date percentages along with over/under spent dollar amount will be indicated on such reports. Explanations for any variances will be reviewed. The Administrator will continue to approve all purchase orders and review all journal entries prepared by the Bookkeeper. Cross training of back-up individuals will continue for all office/financial personnel.

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Finding 538019 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.

CA

School Nutrition Programs Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Catholic Charities is required to conduct at least monthly inventory of USDA foods. We tested all 12 food distribution locations for inventory reporting and two of the locations were unable to provide evidence of inventory work performed for the month of June 2024. Recommendation: Management should...

Catholic Charities is required to conduct at least monthly inventory of USDA foods. We tested all 12 food distribution locations for inventory reporting and two of the locations were unable to provide evidence of inventory work performed for the month of June 2024. Recommendation: Management should ensure that staff at the food distribution locations are aware of the compliance requirements and provide additional training deemed necessary. Inventory processes and internal controls can be tailored to the nature and size of the location receiving and distributing the food resources. Action Taken: Management will review monthly inventory reports for each food pantry going forward and ensure reports are created to report zero amounts of inventory at month end. Name of responsible person: Daniel O'Brien, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated completion date: March 1, 2025 If there are questions regarding this plan, please call Catholic Charitie of Los Angeles's, Chief Financial Officer at (213) 251-3410. Sincerely yours, Daniel O'Brien Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 538015 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Montpelier Housing Authority

VT

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.514

RE: Audit Finding-Missing EIV Reports Montpelier Housing Authority Audit Finding Response: The auditor reviewed the finding with me and the following action plan was put in place to ensure that key EIV reports are run on a scheduled basis and appropriate actions are taken: • Policies and procedures ...

RE: Audit Finding-Missing EIV Reports Montpelier Housing Authority Audit Finding Response: The auditor reviewed the finding with me and the following action plan was put in place to ensure that key EIV reports are run on a scheduled basis and appropriate actions are taken: • Policies and procedures surrounding EIV were reviewed. •We implemented the use of a chart to prompt EIV reports within 90 days for new moveins. (see attached chart) •We already monitor EIV monthly and quarterly to ensure that EIV reports are run for all move-ins and re-certifications.

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Finding 538013 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Hertford Housing Authority

NC

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Corrective Action Plan Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2024-001 Name of Contact Person: Arnesa Holley, Executive Director Corrective Action: We will implement proper internal control procedures for the Section 8 Project Based Cluster eligibility requirements....

Corrective Action Plan Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2024-001 Name of Contact Person: Arnesa Holley, Executive Director Corrective Action: We will implement proper internal control procedures for the Section 8 Project Based Cluster eligibility requirements. Management has established a checklist for applications and will establish checklists for move-ins and move-outs. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.

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Finding 538005 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Wisconsin Heights School District

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding #2024-001- Lack of Segregation of Duties (Prior Year Finding #2023-001) Condition: The limited size of the District’s office staff prevents the ideal separation of functions. The Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrative Assistant prints accounts payable checks, has access to the password t...

Finding #2024-001- Lack of Segregation of Duties (Prior Year Finding #2023-001) Condition: The limited size of the District’s office staff prevents the ideal separation of functions. The Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrative Assistant prints accounts payable checks, has access to the password to print electronic signatures and performs bank reconciliations. The Accounts Payable/Payroll Administrative Assistant also performed payroll functions during the previous year. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provide adequate segregation of duties. Effect: Because of the lack of segregation of duties, errors or irregularities could occur and not be detected on a timely basis. Cause: Limited number of personnel. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented segregating duties among different employees. Management should continue to maintain a working knowledge of matters relating to the district’s operations. Response: We agree with this finding but do not believe it is cost effective to increase the office staff in an attempt to bring about a more effective segregation of duties. The Board reviews and approves all expenditures on a monthly basis prior to mailing accounts payable checks. The Business Official also reviews accounts payable checks, bank reconciliations and payroll for accuracy. Contact Person: Michelle McGrath Anticipated Completion: Not applicable

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Finding 538002 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Cordell Independent School District #78

OK

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Davis-Bacon Act Procedures: The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction projects to pay their laborers and mechanics prevailing wages and benefits, as determined by the Department of Labor. For school districts involved in such ...

Davis-Bacon Act Procedures: The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors working on federally funded or assisted construction projects to pay their laborers and mechanics prevailing wages and benefits, as determined by the Department of Labor. For school districts involved in such projects, ensuring compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act involves several key procedures: 1. Project Planning and Contracting: Prevailing Wage Determination: Obtain the prevailing wage rates from the Department of Labor for the locality where the project is to be performed. Contract Clauses: Include Davis-Bacon Act clauses in all construction contracts and subcontracts. This should specify the obligation to pay prevailing wages, submit certified payrolls, and allow for site inspections. 2. Pre-Construction Conference: Training and Guidance: Conduct pre-construction meetings with contractors and subcontractors to explain Davis-Bacon Act requirements, including prevailing wage rates, payroll reporting, and compliance procedures. 3. Wage Decision Posting: On-Site Posting: Ensure that the applicable wage determination and the Department of Labor's "Employee Rights Under the Davis-Bacon Act" poster are posted at the job site in a conspicuous place accessible to all workers. 4. Certified Payrolls: Submission Requirements: Require contractors and subcontractors to submit weekly certified payrolls using Form WH-347 or an equivalent form. The payroll must include details on hours worked, wage rates, fringe benefits, and deductions. 5. Review and Verification: Payroll Review: Regularly review submitted certified payrolls to verify compliance with wage determinations. Cross-check the reported wage rates and classifications with the prevailing wage rates. Worker Interviews: Conduct periodic on-site interviews with workers to verify that they are receiving the appropriate wages and benefits as reported on the certified payrolls. 6. Enforcement Actions: Non-Compliance Follow-Up: If discrepancies or non-compliance are identified, promptly address these issues with the contractor. Require corrective actions and ensure that any underpayments are rectified. Withholding Payments: Withhold contract payments as necessary to ensure compliance or to cover any underpayments until the contractor corrects the violations. 7. Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintan Records: Keep detailed records of all wage determinations, certified payrolls, enforcement actions, and communications related to compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Retain these records for at least three years after project completion. 8. Audit and Oversight: Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits and oversight activities to ensure ongoing compliance. This may involve random checks and reviews by the district's compliance officers or external auditors. 9. Reporting to Funding Agencies: Regular Reports: Submit required reports to the relevant federal or state agencies overseeing the project, demonstrating compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Cordell Public Schools has implemented the above procedures in January 2024, we can ensure compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, thereby protecting workers' rights and avoiding potential legal and financial penalties. The carryover from a fiscal year project will be reevaluated. The project still fell under our corrective action plan but was not a new project that was in line with the actions listed above. We closed out the fiscal year, opened the new year to continue the project, therefore we still were not in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act or our procedures. However, all future projects have been in compliance. In the next overlapping project, we will consult our auditors and find the best way to leave open funds to finish the project, but not start over in a new fiscal year.

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Finding 537995 (2024-002)

None 2024

Puerto Aqueduct and Sewer Authority

PR

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.512

On July 31, 2024, the Authority issued the audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2023 and Single Audit reporting package corresponding to year ended June 30, 2023 was submitted on August 30, 2024. Currently, the audit for the fiscal year 2024 is in process and the Authority expects to iss...

On July 31, 2024, the Authority issued the audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2023 and Single Audit reporting package corresponding to year ended June 30, 2023 was submitted on August 30, 2024. Currently, the audit for the fiscal year 2024 is in process and the Authority expects to issue and submit the 2024 financial statements and Single Audit reporting package within the established due date.

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Finding 537987 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

North Newton School Corporation

IN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.1 § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.403

FINDING 2024-005 (Auditor Assigned Reference Number) Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)- Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials...

FINDING 2024-005 (Auditor Assigned Reference Number) Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)- Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will ensure the Special Education Co-op will have controls in place to make sure payments are made within the period of performance. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 537978 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

North Newton School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility § 200.303

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster- Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective...

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster- Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The business official or superintendent will review and sign off and date the eligibility reports. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 537977 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

White River Valley School District

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Reporting § 200.303

Context: For the one project sampled for Davis-Bacon requirements, the contract with the company did not include the clause for the federal wage rate requirements. The amount disbursed and reported on the SEFA during the audit period is $784,155. The School Corporation did obtain the weekly payroll...

Context: For the one project sampled for Davis-Bacon requirements, the contract with the company did not include the clause for the federal wage rate requirements. The amount disbursed and reported on the SEFA during the audit period is $784,155. The School Corporation did obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from the company that performed renovations. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Graves Contact Phone Number: 812-659-1424 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Future contracts will include Davis-Bacon requirements. Any future contracts will be reviewed by the Superintendent or his designee to ensure that the required language is included in the contract. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediate

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Finding 537976 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

White River Valley School District

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.313

Context: The School Corporation expended $1,313,973 on building renovations which was charged to the ESSER III (84.425U) grant award. The School Corporation was unable to provide the capital asset listing as of June 30, 2024, for testing to ensure the building renovations were properly included on ...

Context: The School Corporation expended $1,313,973 on building renovations which was charged to the ESSER III (84.425U) grant award. The School Corporation was unable to provide the capital asset listing as of June 30, 2024, for testing to ensure the building renovations were properly included on the listing. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Graves Contact Phone Number: 812-659-1424 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: A fixed asset inventory will be secured prior to the next audit. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025

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Finding 537974 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

White River Valley School District

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER I and ESSER II amounts reported for the reports covering the FY2...

Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER I and ESSER II amounts reported for the reports covering the FY22 time period ($0 and $459,915 respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($27,092 and $455,658 respectively) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Additionally, we noted that the ESSER II, and ESSER III amounts reported for the reports covering the FY23 time period ($459,616 and $22,273 respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($107,610 and $1,274,716 respectively) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. We also noted there was no documented, secondary review of the information in the annual data reports by someone other than the preparer. Additionally, the School Corporation was unable to provide the supporting reports containing the FTEs reported as of 9/30/22 and 9/30/23. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Graves Contact Phone Number: 812-659-1424 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Federal reporting will be completed by the due date assigned and approved by the Superintendent prior to submission. After submission, the reports will be maintained. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediate

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Finding 537960 (2024-006)

Material Weakness 2024

South Harrison Community School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2024-006 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with...

FINDING 2024-006 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Documentation of review for adjustments/corrections, including the period of performance, will be maintained for auditor review. Anticipated Completion Date: June 15, 2025

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Finding 537949 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

South Harrison Community School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the ...

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The following internal controls will be implemented related to the required reporting of information:  Supporting details of reported information will be retained within the grant files for audit purposes.  Documentation of the collaboration between personnel submitting the report will be retained for audit purposes.  Documentation from the Indiana Department of Education to assure that the submitted data was correctly uploaded will be requested and retained for audit purposes. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 537945 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

South Harrison Community School Corporation

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Material Weakness § 200.303 § 200.77 § 200.78

FINDING 2024-001 Finding Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur wi...

FINDING 2024-001 Finding Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Carolyn Wallace Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-2168, extension 102 and WallaceC@shcsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The following internal control procedures will be developed and implemented to assure that enrollment and poverty numbers of non-public schools is correctly entered into the grant application:  The Director for Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment/Title I Coordinator will utilize the “Guidelines for Title Services to Non-Public Schools” checklist (provided by the Indiana Department of Education during a recent Title I Directors meeting) to assure that all required non-public school related documentation is obtained and documented.  Someone other than the person preparing the Title I grant application will review the application prior to submission to assure that data is entered into the application correctly.  Documentation concerning the collaboration with and information obtained relating to the non-public school eligibility will be retained with the grant files to assure availability during audits. Anticipated Completion Date: April 1, 2025

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Finding 537931 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Viola School District

AR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2024-001 Responsible Party: Kyle McCarn, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan: Viola School District will make certain that all federal purchasing laws are followed. Correct protocol will be followed from this point moving forward. Completion Date for Corrective Action Plan: March 6th, 202...

Finding 2024-001 Responsible Party: Kyle McCarn, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan: Viola School District will make certain that all federal purchasing laws are followed. Correct protocol will be followed from this point moving forward. Completion Date for Corrective Action Plan: March 6th, 2025

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Finding 537875 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Xavier University

OH

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan Xavier complies with the loan disbursement notification rules. During the audit we learned that, while our system was sending the emails to each student with a loan disbursement, our process for copying each individual email to xufinaid was not functioning. Further, the noti...

Corrective Action Plan Xavier complies with the loan disbursement notification rules. During the audit we learned that, while our system was sending the emails to each student with a loan disbursement, our process for copying each individual email to xufinaid was not functioning. Further, the notification report was being overwritten daily, causing us to lose the audit trail for these notifications. We have implemented two steps to be able to document each individual email. 1. The xufinaid@xavier.edu email address is copied on every disbursement notification and each notification email is delivered into the xufinaid inbox in Outlook. Every Wednesday those emails are moved by financial aid personnel into a folder in Outlook where they remain stored. This weekly review allows personnel to know in a timely manner if there are issues with the email delivery process. 2. A log file which saves a list of the disbursement notification emails is saved on a daily basis. It includes the content of each email.

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Finding 537645 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Washington County Commission on Aging, Inc.

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

This issue was identified during the FY 2023 audit which occurred in February 2024. Corrective action was taken immediately with the following controls implemented in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024: • The CFO evaluated the procedures involved in recording employee time on timesheets and tran...

This issue was identified during the FY 2023 audit which occurred in February 2024. Corrective action was taken immediately with the following controls implemented in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024: • The CFO evaluated the procedures involved in recording employee time on timesheets and transferring this data to the financial management system. • The CFO evaluated the need for additional controls to ensure accurate recording of time charged to programs as reflected on the employee's timesheet. • The CFO implemented new processes that establish checks and balances to verify that the programs charged in the general ledger align with the time recorded by the employees and is verified by their supervisor. • The CFO and HR director provided training to all staff and new hires on the importance of accurately capturing and recording payroll costs. • The CEO provided training to the CFO and staff accountant on the significance of aligning time charged with the programs designated in the general ledger for proper grant award billing. • The CFO conducts periodic reviews of payroll transactions to identify any discrepancies or irregularities promptly and take action immediately upon identification of such. These reviews will continue through FY 2025. The controls implemented above should reduce the risk of such errors occurring in the future.

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Finding 537639 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Cumberland County Housing Authority

PA

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Significant Deficiency

In accordance with the 2014 Appropriations Act Section 242, the utility allowance for a family shall be the lower of: (1) the utility allowance amount for the family unit size; or (2) the utility allowance amount for the unit size of the unit rented by the family. However, upon the request of a fami...

In accordance with the 2014 Appropriations Act Section 242, the utility allowance for a family shall be the lower of: (1) the utility allowance amount for the family unit size; or (2) the utility allowance amount for the unit size of the unit rented by the family. However, upon the request of a family that includes a person with disabilities, the PHA must approve a utility allowance higher than the applicable amount if such a higher utility allowance is needed as a reasonable accommodation in accordance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 8 to make the program accessible to and usable by the family member with a disability. This provision applies only to vouchers issued after the effective date of this notice (June 12, 2014) and to current program participants. For current program participants, a PHA must implement the new allowance at the family's next annual reexamination, provided that the PHA is able to provide a family with at least 60 days' notice prior to the reexamination. During the audit, we noted two (2) HUD Forms 50058 had utility allowances calculated not in accordance with the above criteria. The Authority had roughly 120 vouchers issued throughout the fiscal year under examination which would translate to 1,400 Housing Assistance Payment transactions for the year. Of these we reviewed 40 individual Housing Assistance Payment transactions and found 2 instances of noncompliance. Recommendation We recommend that Management implement procedures to ensure compliance with the above regulations as it relates to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Corrective Action Plan File audits are being done quarterly beyond regularly quality control audits. Staff are required to do additional annual compliance training to ensure procedures are being followed.

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Finding 537638 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Cumberland County Housing Authority

PA

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least bi-annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR §§982.405, 983.103)). Additionally, for units under HAP ...

The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least bi-annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR §§982.405, 983.103)). Additionally, for units under HAP contract that fail to meet HQS, the PHA must require the owner to correct any life threatening HQS deficiencies within 24 hours after the inspections and all other HQS deficiencies within 30 calendar days or within a specified PHA-approved extension. If the owner does not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the specified correction period, the PHA must stop (abate) HAPs beginning no later than the first of the month following the specified correction period or must terminate the HAP contract. The owner is not responsible for a breach of HQS as a result of the family’s failure to pay for utilities for which the family is responsible under the lease or for tenant damage. For family-caused defects, if the family does not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the specified correction period, the PHA must take prompt and vigorous action to enforce the family obligations (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.404). During our audit, we identified two (2) failed HQS with life-threating fails that did not receive a pass within the required 24-hour time frame. The HQS population had 135 failed inspections. We selected a sample of 15 inspection and identified of those 15 reviewed 2 did not obtain a re-inspection pass within the Criteria noted above and no rent abatement process was enforced on landlord. Recommendations We suggest the Authority properly oversee compliance with regulations and enforce rent abatements if necessary to adherence to federal compliance requirements. Corrective Action Plan Staff have implemented a new approach to addressing compliance issues immediately and notifying the Deputy Executive Director to enforce abatements. Staff are also required to do additional annual training.

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Finding 537636 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Pittsfield Housing Authority

RI

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2024-001 - Eligibility Rent Calculation Material Weakness/Material Noncompliance The Authority has made a corrective action and Section 8 has implemented a checklist to accompany the tenant file to ensure all required documentation is obtained. Other HUD properties, staff has been trained and certif...

2024-001 - Eligibility Rent Calculation Material Weakness/Material Noncompliance The Authority has made a corrective action and Section 8 has implemented a checklist to accompany the tenant file to ensure all required documentation is obtained. Other HUD properties, staff has been trained and certified in rent calculations and redetermination. There is on-going oversight by the Authority federal public housing manager and the federal public housing specialist. Planned Completion Date of Corrective Actions: June 30, 2025 Persons Responsible for Corrective Actions; Tina Danzy, Executive Director Tracy Pero, HCV/PIH Compliance

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