Corrective Action Plans

Finding 498042 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

CA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.327

Management Response The Garden followed the procurement requirements of the OMB and Uniform Guidance but did not codify its policy in writing. Corrective Action Plan: The procurement policy is now written. Education of and reverification of the federal procurement processes will be provided to al...

Management Response The Garden followed the procurement requirements of the OMB and Uniform Guidance but did not codify its policy in writing. Corrective Action Plan: The procurement policy is now written. Education of and reverification of the federal procurement processes will be provided to all Principal Investigators and others involved in Grant Management by August 31, 2024. Contact person(s) responsible for the corrective action: Diane Wondolowski, Director of Finance, dwondolowski@sbbotanicgarden.org Anticipated Completion Date: The policy is in writing. Education will be complete by August 31, 2024.

View Audit 320704

Finding 498014 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.502 § 200.510

Management Response Expenditure amounts in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) included reimbursable costs allocable to the contract only. Revisions were made during the audit process for costs in excess of the contract award amount and post award costs. Identification of subrec...

Management Response Expenditure amounts in the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) included reimbursable costs allocable to the contract only. Revisions were made during the audit process for costs in excess of the contract award amount and post award costs. Identification of subrecipients vs contractors is addressed in the response to finding 2023-005. The new monitoring policy includes the difference between the two and provides for education in identifying the services appropriately. Corrective Action Plan This was the first time the organization had to prepare the SEFA and was inexperienced in the requirements. The Garden has hired a new Director of Finance who will attend training specific to federal grants reporting in order to ensure that the 2024 SEFA is prepared correctly. The Garden has now documented its Federal Subrecipient Monitoring Policy. Education on and reverification of proper processes regarding federal subrecipient monitoring transactions will be taken by all principal investigators. Contact person(s) responsible for the corrective action: Diane Wondolowski, Director of Finance, dwondolowski@sbbotanicgarden.org. Anticipated Completion Date: The Director of Finance is registered for a September 2024 training on federal grants. The subrecipient policy is in writing. Education on that policy will be complete by August 31, 2024.

View Audit 320704

Finding 498010 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

MacOn-Bibb County

GA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Wanzina Jackson, Director of Economic & Community Development Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement a process to ensure all required reports are submitted as required in a timely manner. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal ye...

Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Wanzina Jackson, Director of Economic & Community Development Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement a process to ensure all required reports are submitted as required in a timely manner. Anticipated Completion Date: Fiscal year 2024

View Audit 320687

Finding 498000 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Klamath Housing Authority

OR

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers Programs Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 and 14.879 Noncompliance – N. Special T...

Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers Programs Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 and 14.879 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – HQS Enforcement Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions for the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions for the Mainstream Vouchers Program. Criteria: HQS Enforcement. For units under HAP contract that fail to meet HQS, the PHA must require the owner to correct all life threatening HQS deficiencies within 24 hours after the inspections and all other deficiencies within 30 days or within a specified PHA-approved extension. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were failed inspections that did not pass reinspection within 30 days without penalty. Context: There were approximately one hundred and thirty-eight (138) Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers' units and seven (7) Mainstream Vouchers' units with failed inspections. Of a sample size of fourteen (14) Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers' and one (1) Mainstream Vouchers' failed inspections, two (2) and one (1) failed inspections, respectively, did not pass reinspection within 30 days. Housing assistance payments were not abated nor was the tenant relocated. Known Questioned Costs: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $814 Mainstream Vouchers $1,608 Cause: There is a significant deficiency for the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and a material weakness for the Mainstream Vouchers Program in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance and the Mainstream Vouchers Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS enforcement. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Mainstream Vouchers Programs to ensure that established internal control policies related to HQS inspections are being followed on a timely basis. Ann Malfavon, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 320673 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497999 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Klamath Housing Authority

OR

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Finding 2023-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rent Non Compliance Material to the Financial S...

Finding 2023-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rent Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions. Criteria: Reasonable Rent. The PHA must do the following: The PHA must determine that the rent to owner is reasonable at the time of initial leasing. Also, the PHA must determine reasonable rent during the term of the contract (a) before any increase in the rent to owner, and (b) at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 5 percent decrease in the published Fair Market Rent in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. The PHA must maintain records to document the basis for the determination that rent to owner is a reasonable rent (initially and during the term of the HAP contract) (24 CFR sections 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7), and 982.507). Condition: There were approximately one hundred and sixty-three (163) newly leased units. Of a sample size of sixteen (16) newly leased units, three (3) unit's documentation of reasonable rent did not include the minimum required number of comparable units of three (3), as stated in the Authority's Section 8 Administrative Policy. Known Questioned Costs: $21,531 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials 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. Ann Malfavon, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 320673 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497998 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Klamath Housing Authority

OR

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Selections from the Waiting List Non Compliance Material to the Fi...

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Selections from the Waiting List Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions. Criteria: Selections from the Waiting List. The PHA must have written policies in its HCVP administrative plan for selecting applicants from the waiting list and PHA documentation must show that the PHA follows these policies when selecting applicants from the waiting list. Except for as provided in 24 CFR section 982.203(Special admission (non-waiting list)), all families admitted to the program must be selected from the waiting list. “Selection” from the waiting list generally occurs when the PHA notifies a family whose name reaches the top of the waiting list to come in to verify eligibility for admission (24CFR sections 5.410, 982.54(d), and 982.201 through 982.207). Condition: Based upon inspection of the waiting list provided to us during the time of audit, the new move-in list and discussions with management, it could not be determined with any certainty that new move-ins were selected from the wait list in an order that is in accordance with the Authority’s policy. Context: Of a sample size of fifteen (15) Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers' new move-ins, one (1) could not be traced to the Authority's waiting list. Known Questioned Costs: $4,336 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to selections from the waiting list. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to selections from the waiting list. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority agrees with the finding and will increase oversight on the maintenance of the waiting list and process of housing applicants to better monitor adequacy with compliance requirements. Ann Malfavon, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 320673 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497991 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Brown County Housing Authority

WI

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2023-001 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority implement a process for ensuring that the GDA is updated with the financial institution when bank accounts are created or closed. E...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2023-001 Housing Choice Voucher Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority implement a process for ensuring that the GDA is updated with the financial institution when bank accounts are created or closed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Authority completed the process for updating the General Depository Agreement to include all required accounts. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Patrick Leifker, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2024

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Finding 497956 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Tallassee

AL

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.302

Internal Controls over Grant Management (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Recommendation: We recommend the City develop a grants manual or additional written policies that comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200 and ensure compliance. Response to 2023-005: Internal Controls over Grant...

Internal Controls over Grant Management (Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance) Recommendation: We recommend the City develop a grants manual or additional written policies that comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200 and ensure compliance. Response to 2023-005: Internal Controls over Grant Management Significant Deficiency and Non-Compliance In response to the Deficiency in the City of Tallassee’s corrective action plan, the City is in the process of establishing a written financial management system in accordance with 2 CFR 200.302 to include written procedures to implement requirements for payment methods and determine allowability of costs in accordance with subpart E. Due to the City of Tallassee being a small town, we did not have the staff available prior to receiving the grant monies to complete the task due in part to the lack of individuals looking for work in a rural sparsely populated area. Because of our lack of personnel the project was not completed. The City of Tallassee has financial management internal controls in place. All of the City’s grant activities (Federal and State) are tracked in funds under unique assigned general ledger numbers for each grant awarded to the City. All 2019-CWSRL-DL funds are deposited into a dedicated bank account and are not co-mingled with other funds of any kind. The City also contracts out grant management to certified and approved grant management commissions and engineering firms for required tracking and reporting to the appropriate state and federal agencies.

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Finding 497954 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of Monroe County

PA

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority has updated the practice to follow the HUD compliance supplement. Linda Kaufman, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by Decembe...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority has updated the practice to follow the HUD compliance supplement. Linda Kaufman, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

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Finding 497952 (2023-002)

None 2023

Hunger Free Oklahoma

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Finding 2023-002 – Reporting: Delinquent Reports Federal Program – National Institute of Food and Agriculture/USDA Double Up Oklahoma Assistance Listing Number – 10.331 Finding Summary: The Project Financial Report was filed after the February 1, 2024, due date. Responsible Individuals: Richard Com...

Finding 2023-002 – Reporting: Delinquent Reports Federal Program – National Institute of Food and Agriculture/USDA Double Up Oklahoma Assistance Listing Number – 10.331 Finding Summary: The Project Financial Report was filed after the February 1, 2024, due date. Responsible Individuals: Richard Comeau, Narine Lambert, Eileen Alexander Corrective Action Plan: The Organization recognizes that the Project Grant Report was filed after the February 1, 2024, due date. The delay in filing the Project Financial Report was primarily due to the transition of the grant from TCF to HFO. This transition involved several administrative and procedural changes that impacted the timely submission of the report. To address this issue and prevent future occurrences, the following corrective actions will be implemented: 1. Review and Update Procedures: The Organization will review and update its financial reporting procedures to ensure timely submission of all reports. 2. Training and Communication: All relevant staff will receive training on the updated procedures and the importance of adhering to deadlines. Regular communication will be maintained to reinforce these standards. 3. Monitoring: Staff will review the current report monitoring system to track the progress of financial report preparation and submission and update as needed. By implementing these corrective actions, the Organization aims to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in the future. Anticipated Completion Date: 09/12/2024

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Finding 497950 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings Finding 2023-001: Timely Processing of Participant Applications: Department of Health and Human Services - AL #93.568 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program #Ll-023-024 Corrective Action: WICAA has developed a streamlined approach for assessing i...

Corrective Action Plan for Current Year Findings Finding 2023-001: Timely Processing of Participant Applications: Department of Health and Human Services - AL #93.568 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program #Ll-023-024 Corrective Action: WICAA has developed a streamlined approach for assessing incoming applications, differentiating between complete and incomplete applications at the beginning of the processing cycle. This will ensure that complete applications can be promptly processed. Additionally, if a substantial number of unprocessed applications are nearing 10 days of the deadline for processing, our staff will be notified that there is a need for overtime. Overtime requirements will be assessed weekly. These modifications are anticipated to result in applications being processed within the allowable number of days. Person Responsible: The Energy Assistance Director has primary responsibility with oversight by the Executive Director. Timing for Implementation: Immediately

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Finding 497940 (2023-009)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Planned Corrective Actions: MARR will retain a CPA consultant to implement and adopt formal written policies relating to grants management ordered by Uniform Guidance.

View Audit 320567

Finding 497939 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.328 § 200.329

Planned Corrective Actions: MARR will retain a CPA consultant to implement a full – range of controls relating to reporting, including federal program reporting. MARR will take such steps as necessary to ensure that reports are timely and accurately prepared, reviewed, and approved prior to filing. ...

Planned Corrective Actions: MARR will retain a CPA consultant to implement a full – range of controls relating to reporting, including federal program reporting. MARR will take such steps as necessary to ensure that reports are timely and accurately prepared, reviewed, and approved prior to filing. All controls, including review and approval will be documented in such documentation to be maintained.

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Finding 497937 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Planned Corrective Actions: MARR will retain a CPA consultant to implement a full-range of control over costs charged to federal programs. MARR’s protocol shall ensure that such costs are the direct benefit to the program, are reviewed, approved, documented and ensure the accounting and reporting p...

Planned Corrective Actions: MARR will retain a CPA consultant to implement a full-range of control over costs charged to federal programs. MARR’s protocol shall ensure that such costs are the direct benefit to the program, are reviewed, approved, documented and ensure the accounting and reporting process be accurate. Further, controls over grant billings will be established to ensure expenditures represent actual costs incurred. All control activities, including independent review, should be documented and evidence of review and approval will be maintained.

View Audit 320567 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497933 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrence County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Internal Controls over COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: Lead Reduction Grant Summary of Finding: The County submitted one invoice for reimbursement to the State during the audit period. The County had not established a proper system of i...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Internal Controls over COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: Lead Reduction Grant Summary of Finding: The County submitted one invoice for reimbursement to the State during the audit period. The County had not established a proper system of internal control over reporting as one employee in the County Health Department prepared and submitted the invoice with no evidence of an oversight, review, or approval process to ensure that the report was accurate. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Paula Kern-Edwards Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-275-3234 pedwards@lawrencecounty.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: This grant period has ended. The County will review all future grant awards for similar requirements and comply with any oversight, review or approval requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed

View Audit 320559

Finding 497932 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrence County

IN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Internal Controls over COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: American Rescue Plan Grant Summary of Finding: As part of sound management of the Federal award, the County was responsible for implementing a system of internal control that would ...

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Internal Controls over COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: American Rescue Plan Grant Summary of Finding: As part of sound management of the Federal award, the County was responsible for implementing a system of internal control that would ensure compliance with the applicable requirements. The County had not properly designed or implemented such a system. There was no evidence of segregation of duties, such as an oversight, review, or approval process, that would have ensured that expenditures of award funds were made only for activities and costs that were allowable under the Federal award and Federal regulations and that expenditures were made only for costs incurred within the period of performance. Additionally, the County Auditor prepared and submitted all required reports without an oversight, review, or approval process in place to ensure that the reports were accurate. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Paula Stewart, Auditor Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-275-3111 pstewart@lawrencecounty.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The County Commissioners oversee the COVID -19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fisal Recovery Fund: American Rescue Plan Grant. The county will obtain a signoff form for expenditures from this grant to indicate a review to determine the payment of award funds is only for activities and costs that are allowable under the Federal award and Federal regulations and only for costs incurred within the period of performance. The county will also implement a procedure to assign the preparation of the annual report to one individual in the office of the County Auditor. Upon completion, the individual will turn the completed report over to another individual to verify its accuracy and completeness. Both individuals will sign and date the completed report. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately.

View Audit 320559

Finding 497927 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Yardley Borough

PA

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

SECTION II – FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS 2023-001 Criteria and Condition: Bank reconciliations are not reviewed by someone independent of the bookkeeping process. Context: Bank statements are reconciled monthly, however, there is no independent review of the reconciliations once complete. Ca...

SECTION II – FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS 2023-001 Criteria and Condition: Bank reconciliations are not reviewed by someone independent of the bookkeeping process. Context: Bank statements are reconciled monthly, however, there is no independent review of the reconciliations once complete. Cause: Lack of segregation of duties. Potential Effect: Errors could occur in financial reporting. Recommendation: Someone independent of the bookkeeping function should review bank reconciliations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management understands the importance of segregation of duties. Borough of Yardley will ensure that bank reconciliations are reviewed going forward. Action Taken: The Borough will have someone independent of the bookkeeping process begin to review completed bank reconciliations. Anticipated Completion: During 2024.

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Finding 497921 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Easton

PA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

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, 2024.

View Audit 320526 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497920 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

New Brighton Borough

PA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

Recommendation: Ideally, the Borough would hire the number of staff necessary to segregate all duties. However, we realize segregation of duties is not practical, if not impossible. Because of this internal control situation, the responsibility of the Business Manager is greatly increased because th...

Recommendation: Ideally, the Borough would hire the number of staff necessary to segregate all duties. However, we realize segregation of duties is not practical, if not impossible. Because of this internal control situation, the responsibility of the Business Manager is greatly increased because the Board must rely on his knowledge of the everyday operations to discover any material changes in the Borough’s financial position. Management’s Response: The Borough recognizes that the limited number of staff adds to the risk associated with the daily operations. To mitigate this risk, the Assistant Borough Manager has to take an active role in the day-to-day operations of the Business Unit. She actively reviews all reconciliations and receipts to ensure they are posted to the accounting system properly. In addition, Borough Council approves all disbursements.

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Finding 497918 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Harrison County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.1 § 200.303

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Reporting Summary of Finding: Finding 2023-005 found that the County did not have an effective system of internal controls in place to ensure accurate and complete reporting of Project and Expenditure (P...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Reporting Summary of Finding: Finding 2023-005 found that the County did not have an effective system of internal controls in place to ensure accurate and complete reporting of Project and Expenditure (P&E) reports for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The County was unable to provide supporting documentation for current period and cumulative obligations, resulting in reporting errors. This issue was isolated to the one annual P&E report submitted during the audit period. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Chad Shireman Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-738-8241; cshireman@harrisoncounty.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The County Auditor's office acknowledges the need for strengthened internal controls and improved processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for federal awards. A system of internal controls will be designed and implemented to ensure segregation of duties in the preparation, review, and submission of federal reports. This will involve designating different personnel for the preparation and review of P&E reports to ensure accuracy and thorough oversight before submission. Staff involved in federal reporting will receive training on SLFRF compliance and reporting requirements, including proper procedures for documenting obligations and reporting them accurately. The County will review its procedures to ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements periodically. This will help identify any potential issues in a timely manner and allow for immediate corrective action if needed. In addition, regular reviews will verify that corrective actions from prior audits are fully implemented and maintained. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

View Audit 320521

Finding 497914 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Dike-New Hartford Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We will work to develop better internal control processes.

View Audit 320519

Finding 497906 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – HQS Enforcement Recommendation: We recommend the Commission review their abatement procedures to ensure that any unit that has not met the HQS standards that HAP is properly abated as well as review their procedures for enforcing correction of de...

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – HQS Enforcement Recommendation: We recommend the Commission review their abatement procedures to ensure that any unit that has not met the HQS standards that HAP is properly abated as well as review their procedures for enforcing correction of deficiencies to tenants. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The following actions are currently taking place to ensure abatement procedures are met when required due to failed inspections: • Hired a new Inspection company. • The HCHC will ensure that its third-party HQS inspectors provide data on all fails that require abatement as part of the weekly report. • The assigned HCV Specialist will notify the landlord and tenant of the failed inspection and the specific deficiencies that must be corrected. • The assigned HCV Specialist will notify the tenant and landlord of potential termination for not complying with inspection requirements as a result of two consecutive no shows. • The assigned HCV Specialist will ensure that the third-party inspection company re-inspects in a timely manner to verify that the repairs have been completed and meet HQS standards. • If the landlord fails to make the repairs by the established deadline, the HCHC will initiate abatement procedures by withholding or reducing housing assistance payments (HAP) once the unit passes inspection. • The assigned HCVP Specialist will provide the tenant with information and assistance to find alternative housing, such as issuing a new voucher, extending the search time, or offering relocation expenses. • The HCHC will terminate the HAP contract with the landlord if the unit remains abated for more than 60 days or if the landlord fails to comply. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Crystal Gorham, Director of Rental Assistance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: The new inspection protocols were put into place as of July 1, 2024. If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Crystal Gorham at 443-518-7818.

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Finding 497905 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – Annual HQS Inspections Recommendation: We recommend the Commission review its HQS inspection policies and procedures and discuss these standards with the third-party inspection company that is utilized for these inspections to ensure all inspecti...

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – Annual HQS Inspections Recommendation: We recommend the Commission review its HQS inspection policies and procedures and discuss these standards with the third-party inspection company that is utilized for these inspections to ensure all inspections are performed timely and that all necessary documentation is maintained for each inspection. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: HCHC employs a third-party inspection company. Many of the issues caused by the previous inspection company did not surface until early in 2023. HCHC then attempted to work with the inspection company, however, ultimately that company was not able to comply with inspection requirements and HCHC ended the contract as of June 30, 2024. A contract with a new third-party inspection firm became effective on July 1, 2024. To ensure the HQS inspections are done on time, HCHC now also: • Meets weekly with the third-party contractor. • Receives and reviews weekly reports of inspection status and results. • Ensures that the third-party inspector utilizes real-time data tools to communicate with the HCHC Yardi Software. Yardi has a mobile inspection app that the third-party inspector will begin using. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Crystal Gorham, Director of Rental Assistance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: The new inspection protocols were put into place as of July 1, 2024.

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Finding 497904 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – Eligibility Recommendation: We recommend that the Commission review its process for collecting third party income support to ensure the accurate data is used as part of the tenant rent and HAP calculations. Explanation of disagreement with audit...

Housing Voucher Cluster – FALN No. 14.871 & 14.879 – Eligibility Recommendation: We recommend that the Commission review its process for collecting third party income support to ensure the accurate data is used as part of the tenant rent and HAP calculations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Corrected data is essential in determining the correct rent responsibility and HAP. To ensure that the data and rent calculations are correct, HCHC has taken the following steps: • Staff members have taken additional Housing Specialist training offered by Nan McKay. • HCHC has created and hired a quality control specialist who selects housing specialist 50058 actions to ensure that HCHC has data integrity, and all information is true and accurate. • The supervisor also selects housing specialist 50058 actions for review, ensuring that all required documentation is intact and that the proper rent responsibility and HAP calculations are correct. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Crystal Gorham, Director of Rental Assistance Completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2024

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Finding 497898 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Sawyer County Housing Authority

WI

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Recommendation: We recommend that Authority implement procedures to verify reinspections done within 30 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The Authority will review processes to make sure...

Recommendation: We recommend that Authority implement procedures to verify reinspections done within 30 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The Authority will review processes to make sure all reinspections are done within the required time. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sheila Young Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024

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