Corrective Action Plans

Finding 387086 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Isd # 682 Roseau

MN

Reporting Cash Management HUD Housing Programs

Contact Person – Thomas A. Jerome, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan – The District has implemented new meal count procedures effective May 2023. Completion Date – May 1, 2023

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Finding 387083 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Everett

WA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

The Housing Authority’s strategy to address the backlog of biennial inspections is to scale our inspection capacity and develop a sustainable inspections plan for normal operations. We have steadily increased EHA staffing bandwidth for housing inspections since June of 2022, as follows: • We starte...

The Housing Authority’s strategy to address the backlog of biennial inspections is to scale our inspection capacity and develop a sustainable inspections plan for normal operations. We have steadily increased EHA staffing bandwidth for housing inspections since June of 2022, as follows: • We started the process on 6/29/2022 to replace our Housing Inspector that left EHA 5/04/2022. The person that filled this Housing Inspector position started at EHA on 1/05/2023, completed training and began taking on an inspection workload in February 2023. • In March 2023, twenty-five (25) staff in EHA’s Housing Management Department attended an HQS inspections training. EHA Housing Management staff began completing initial and annual HQS inspections at EHA PBV properties on 7/01/2023. • EHA budgeted for a second Housing Inspector position in EHA’s FYE2023 budget. We started the process to hire the second Housing Inspector on 7/13/2023. The person that filled this second Housing Inspector position started at EHA on 9/19/2023, completed training and began taking on an inspection workload at the end of October 2023. • EHA budgeted for an Inspections Coordinator position in EHA’s FYE2023 budget. We started the process to hire the Inspections Coordinator on 8/14/2023. The person that filled the Inspections Coordinator position started on 11/06/2023. • On 10/30/2023, EHA’s Executive Director decided to add a third Housing Inspector to the EHA inspections team to assist with the backlog of biennial inspections. We started the process to hire the third Housing Inspector on 10/31/2023. The person that filled this third Housing Inspector position started in the position on 1/16/2024, completed training and began taking on an inspection workload in February 2024. • On 2/23/2024, an HCV Manager was appointed to supervise the inspections team (three Housing Inspectors and one Inspections Coordinator), to provide increased oversight over EHA’s inspections workload. The HCV Manager is responsible for monitoring progress towards addressing the biennial inspections backlog, delegating inspections workload to the inspections team, and providing guidance and support to the inspections team. The HCV Manager meets with the inspections team on a weekly basis as well as conducts individual check-ins with all inspections team members. Our increased inspections capacity has allowed us to make significant progress on addressing the pandemic-caused backlog of biennial inspections. Based on our expanded internal staffing resources, we expect to complete all late biennial inspections by 12/31/2024.

View Audit 299403

Finding 387074 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Cit of Richmond

CA

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

The City will address the misalignment by reporting the revised and accurate information in the upcoming quarterly report.

View Audit 299391

Finding 387044 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Workforce Development Board Work4wv Region 1, Inc.

WV

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

2023-007 Allocation of Grant Expenses U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board implement policies and procedures to ensure that all expenses are for actual expenses incurred, and that timely reconciliations are performed to ...

2023-007 Allocation of Grant Expenses U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board implement policies and procedures to ensure that all expenses are for actual expenses incurred, and that timely reconciliations are performed to ensure the expenses are properly charged to the correct assistance listing number and grant. Action Taken: The Board has developed a process to correctly allocate expenditures to the correct funding stream. At each month’s end, all employees complete an allocation spreadsheet. When all spreadsheets are completed, approved, and turned in, the Board determines the allocation of payroll and expenditures. Expenditures that occurred in March will be allocated using the allocation chart for February. Also, this procedure is backup for each cash request that is submitted for funding. And, this is reviewed for the reconciliation between the cash request and the Board’s accounting software.

View Audit 299385

Finding 387043 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Workforce Development Board Work4wv Region 1, Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

2023-006 Eligibility U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board implement policies and procedures to ensure that the necessary controls are in place to properly verify the eligibility of all Youth and Adult Activities particip...

2023-006 Eligibility U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board implement policies and procedures to ensure that the necessary controls are in place to properly verify the eligibility of all Youth and Adult Activities participants. Action Taken: The Board’s Youth Liaison monitors the In School and Out of School Youth eligibility every six months following the policy and procedures referencing the CF200. The Board’s Youth Liaison reviews the Youth files to determine if the Youth meets the eligibility criteria for the Youth program. Her monitoring is reviewed every six months during the State Audit. The Board will review her monitoring along with copies of the completed registrations from the Board’s subrecipient which determines which program the youth (Youth In or Youth Out) is eligible for the fiscal year. The Board will state that they have reviewed the eligibility perimeters and these were followed by the subrecipient and verified by the Youth Liaison. For the Adult Program, the Board has implemented internal controls to ensure each applicant completes the applications and to determine if they are eligible for the programs the Board offers. Our Business Services Manager reviews each application taken by the Board’s Career Services Coordinator and ensures they are in the correct program by the application.

View Audit 299385

Finding 387041 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Workforce Development Board Work4wv Region 1, Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

2023-004 Reporting U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board design and implement controls to ensure that all required reporting is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion. Action Taken: The Board added an internal cont...

2023-004 Reporting U.S. Department of Labor Assistance Listing Number 17.258/17.259/17.278 Recommendation: We recommend that the Board design and implement controls to ensure that all required reporting is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion. Action Taken: The Board added an internal control for the sake of reporting, for reports that are submitted to Workforce WV. Reports will be reviewed and approved by one of the managers of the Board within the time the report is due. For the ETA-9130 Financial report, the Board cannot submit this report since the Board is not a grantee for a Federal organization. Workforce WV submits this report by gathering the information they receive from all Development Boards and consolidates in this report for the Department of Labor. To send Workforce WV the reports they need to file this report, the Board will have the reports prepared and not submit them until another of the Board’s managers has reviewed and approved the preparation and submission of these reports in a timely manner.

View Audit 299385

Finding 387003 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Lindenwood University

MO

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

Finding 2023-004 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Senior Vice President, Student Experience – Joseph Sallustio Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The University has completed its implementation of Anthology, a student information system, during the 2023-...

Finding 2023-004 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Senior Vice President, Student Experience – Joseph Sallustio Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The University has completed its implementation of Anthology, a student information system, during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The new system has several built in features that are supplemented with internal controls to ensure that exit interviews are completed with students in a timely fashion. There was also a transition in leadership during this time. The new leader did not realize the exits were being sent manually. The system has since been configured to send out exits upon graduation and an exit is triggered for when the student graduates, withdraws or drops to less than half-time.

View Audit 299379

Finding 387001 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Lindenwood University

MO

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

Finding 2023-003 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Senior Vice President, Student Experience – Joseph Sallustio Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The University has completed its implementation of Anthology, a student information system, during the 202...

Finding 2023-003 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Senior Vice President, Student Experience – Joseph Sallustio Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The University has completed its implementation of Anthology, a student information system, during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. During the go-live in Spring 2023, the University experienced critical system reporting issues which were addressed a quickly as possible. The new system has several built in features that are supplemented with internal controls to ensure enrollment reporting requirements are completed in a timely fashion. In Spring 2024, Anthology provided the University with a audit tool to review data before uploading to promote efficiency and accuracy.

View Audit 299379

Finding 386997 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Lathrop

CA

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The City will update policies and procedures over reporting, including additional independent reviews to ensure accurate completion.

View Audit 299368

Finding 386982 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Marshalltown Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We will continue to review our procedures and implement additional controls where possible

View Audit 299360

Finding 386981 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Star City School District

AR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

The District paid $219,500 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Additionally, weekly certified payrolls were not submitted to the District. ANSWER : The architect responsible for...

The District paid $219,500 for installation of an HVAC system from the Education Stabilization Fund without obtaining a written contract that included the prevailing wage rate clause. Additionally, weekly certified payrolls were not submitted to the District. ANSWER : The architect responsible for the project and supervision of subcontractors was contacted regarding the non-compliance issue. He obtained the required documentation from the sub-contractor which provided proof of compliance and is now on file in our offices. The Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and CFO/Business Manager have all reviewed the prevailing wage requirements within Davis-Bacon. All corrective action has been completed as of March 15, 2024.

View Audit 299355

Finding 386976 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Boone-Apache Public Schools

OK

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Boone-Apache Public Schools will develop internal control policies and procedures to meet the requirements and procedures of the Davis-Bacon Act. The updated policies and procedures will assure that the district is in compliance with contracts, including inserting the prevailing wage clauses and en...

Boone-Apache Public Schools will develop internal control policies and procedures to meet the requirements and procedures of the Davis-Bacon Act. The updated policies and procedures will assure that the district is in compliance with contracts, including inserting the prevailing wage clauses and ensuring that federal wage rates and fringes are met by an affective monitoring process which includes collecting and reviewing weekly certified payroll reports from the contractor or subcontractor. The updated policies and procedures will ensure that all items are posted at the work site to ensure compliance. The internal control policies and procedures will be completed on March 12, 2024.

View Audit 299333

Finding 386969 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Fountain Hills Unified School District No. 98

AZ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting

Finding Number: 2023‐002 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425 Contact Person: Cain Jagodzinski, Superintendent Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Planned Corrective Action: Applicable District office staff have been trained on ...

Finding Number: 2023‐002 Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425 Contact Person: Cain Jagodzinski, Superintendent Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Planned Corrective Action: Applicable District office staff have been trained on grant compliance. The District has also designated a District employee with specific responsibility of overseeing the District grant program to ensure timely grant submissions.

View Audit 299307

Finding 386961 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Medical University of South Carolina

SC

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Cause and potential effect as presented in the Summary of Findings and Questioned Costs: The University's internal controls for determining that a loan disbursement notification was sent for each disbursement made was not operating effectively. Accordingly, the University did not send a loan notific...

Cause and potential effect as presented in the Summary of Findings and Questioned Costs: The University's internal controls for determining that a loan disbursement notification was sent for each disbursement made was not operating effectively. Accordingly, the University did not send a loan notification for disbursements within the required timeframe nor with the required information. Narrative Explanation: The general Financial Aid Award letter-directing the student to view their Loan Disbursement information was insufficient to meet the requirement. While the students have direct access to their student accounts that show disbursement activity and the institution has posted to their website the required terms of loan disbursements, the federal direct loan disbursement notification was not sent to the student or parent within the required 30 days before or 30 days after the disbursement was credited to the student's account and did not include the necessary information regarding the student's right or parent's right to cancel per 34 CFR section 668.165. Corrective action: The Student Financial Aid office reached out to our software vendor Ellucian Colleague and similar peer institutions to create a Loan Disbursement Notification notice. Effective immediately, all term disbursements will receive Loan Disbursement Notification notices. The Financial Aid Transmittal process (FATR) is run each week on Tuesday morning. The notices will be emailed weekly using a date range from the last financial aid transmittal date to the current date. Should more than one FATR be run in a week’s time, the notices would increase in frequency and intensity. The documents will be archived in batches within our current Document Imaging System by date. Additionally, a section on the Student Financial Aid website will be dedicated to the Disbursement Information, including Loan Notifications and Right to Cancel Loan procedures. MUSC is currently in the process of implementing a new Student Information System with a go live date scheduled for February 2025. During implementation we will configure the new SIS to automatically send the Loan Disbursement notifications to the students when their funds have been credited to the student’s accounts. You may direct questions to me at freelan@musc.edu or by telephone at 843-792-4364.

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Finding 386959 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

United Way of Greater Charlottesville

VA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Payroll Documentation: The Organization concurs with the finding. After thorough review of Uniform Guidance, the Organization has developed additional procedures for payroll allocations. These procedures were implemented for the year ending June 30, 2024.

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Finding 386943 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Eaton Place 202, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Recommendation: Management should establish internal controls and procedures to ensure that required residual receipt remittances are made when required. Action Taken: The Corporation agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted.

View Audit 299288 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386931 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Newton, Massachusetts

MA

Special Tests & Provisions Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-004 HOME Investment Partnership Program – Assistance Listing Number 14.239 Recommendation: We recommend procedures be strengthened to perform inspections timely for all inspections. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in ...

2023-004 HOME Investment Partnership Program – Assistance Listing Number 14.239 Recommendation: We recommend procedures be strengthened to perform inspections timely for all inspections. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Program management has reviewed the finding and is in the planning process for the following corrective actions.  Redevelop and maintain a database of HOME units to track completed inspections.  Strengthen procedures for tracking the monitoring dates of HOME units within the Consortium and the timely completion of their inspections. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Allison McIntyre, Housing Development Planner; Shaylyn Davis-Iannaco, Housing Program Manager; Lara Kritzer, Director of Housing and Community Development. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 2024

View Audit 299250

Finding 386912 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Asian American Civic Association, Inc.

MA

Questioned Costs Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for the findings related to material weaknesses in the financial statement audit, particularly concerning Grant/Contract Requests for Reimbursement, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) will take the following steps: Enhance Training and Aware...

Action Taken: To address the corrective action for the findings related to material weaknesses in the financial statement audit, particularly concerning Grant/Contract Requests for Reimbursement, the Asian American Civic Association (AACA) will take the following steps: Enhance Training and Awareness: Management will reinforce the importance of adhering to grant conditions and the necessity of charging costs to the correct grant periods. AACA will emphasize the distinction between the date costs are incurred and the date they are paid, ensuring expenses are allocated accurately in accordance with the grant's effective period. Documentation and Record Keeping: AACA will maintain supporting documentation for all expenses, including dates incurred and the purpose of the expense, to facilitate easy review and verification against grant terms. Communication with Grantors: In cases of ambiguity or uncertainty regarding allowable expenses, AACA will seek clarification from grantors to ensure compliance and prevent future discrepancies. Implementation Plan: AACA will develop a detailed implementation plan for these corrective actions, including specific tasks, responsible individuals, and timelines.

View Audit 299233 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386896 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Pittsfield Housing Authority

RI

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

At the beginning of FY2024, under the terms of PHA's Recovery Agreement with HUD, PHA's consultants conducted PIH internal QCs and staffing assessments. As a result of those findings, PHA has reorganized and increased the PHA staff, with a new Public Housing Manager. Staff are being fully trained re...

At the beginning of FY2024, under the terms of PHA's Recovery Agreement with HUD, PHA's consultants conducted PIH internal QCs and staffing assessments. As a result of those findings, PHA has reorganized and increased the PHA staff, with a new Public Housing Manager. Staff are being fully trained regarding eligibility determinations and rent calculations, checklists are being developed and regular internal QCs performed, with an objective of full compliance by the end of calendar year 2024.

View Audit 299209

Finding 386895 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Pittsfield Housing Authority

RI

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Effective 3/3/23, PHA switched from manual calculations of rent reasonableness to a web-based Rental Reasonableness software designed to meet HUD standards. PHA began conducting reasonableness determinations utilizing the Rent Reasonableness software, beginning March 2023. Rent reasonableness determ...

Effective 3/3/23, PHA switched from manual calculations of rent reasonableness to a web-based Rental Reasonableness software designed to meet HUD standards. PHA began conducting reasonableness determinations utilizing the Rent Reasonableness software, beginning March 2023. Rent reasonableness determinations are now being made for all participants prior to initial HAP contract execution and in conjunction with any requested rent increases. Continuing compliance will be internally reviewed during a July 2024 SEMAP QC review.

View Audit 299209 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386894 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Pittsfield Housing Authority

RI

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Material Weakness

The finding of missing income verifications for eligibility and recertification rent calculations is being addressed as part of a holistic review under the Recovery Agreement of Section 8 program compliance. Following an internal SEMAP QC review in July 2023, staff have been retrained and certificat...

The finding of missing income verifications for eligibility and recertification rent calculations is being addressed as part of a holistic review under the Recovery Agreement of Section 8 program compliance. Following an internal SEMAP QC review in July 2023, staff have been retrained and certification/recertification checklists have been created. Initial and annual recertifications are currently being conducted in accordance with the applicable HUD regulations and guidance and will be internally reviewed during a July 2024 SEMAP QC review .

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Finding 386885 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Belmond-Klemme Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

WE WILL REVIEW PROCEDURES AND PLAN TO MAKE CHANGES TO IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROL WHERE POSSIBLE.

View Audit 299203

Finding 386883 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Corsica-Stickney School District No. 21-3

SD

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness

The Corsica-Stickney School District Business Manager, Angela Feenstra, is the contact person responsible for the corrective action plan for this finding. This finding is due to the limited number of staff employed in the district's business office. Staffing the office at an efficient and financia...

The Corsica-Stickney School District Business Manager, Angela Feenstra, is the contact person responsible for the corrective action plan for this finding. This finding is due to the limited number of staff employed in the district's business office. Staffing the office at an efficient and financially feasible level precludes the hiring of adequate personnel to provide an ideal environment for the internal controls. Corsica-Stickney School District adopted an Internal Controls and Procedures policy in May 2018. We are aware of the weakness in internal controls and will adhere to policies and procedures we have in place while providing compensating controls to reduce the risk. This will be an ongoing process.

View Audit 299200

Finding 386881 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Mental Health Center of Champaign County Housing Corporation

IL

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding: Management did not remit payment to HUD for the amount in excess of $250 per unit for their fifteen units. Uniform Guidance states that controls should be implemented to ensure the Project is in compliance with special tests and provisions. As stated in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 memorand...

Finding: Management did not remit payment to HUD for the amount in excess of $250 per unit for their fifteen units. Uniform Guidance states that controls should be implemented to ensure the Project is in compliance with special tests and provisions. As stated in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 memorandum released by HUD, remittance of residual receipts were suspended through December 31, 2021. Residual receipts were due to HUD by the next Project Rental Assistance Contracts renewal which was October 1, 2022. Management was unaware the funds needed to be remitted back to HUD in the time frame noted. We recommend management review their processes and controls surrounding residual receipts to ensure amounts due to HUD are properly remitted. Corrective Action: Management has updated their internal controls to ensure a proper review of residual receipts is conducted quarterly. This review will be completed by an assigned staff member, with a secondary review completed by management. Residual receipts in excess of allowed amounts will be properly accounted for as a liability on the books and records of the Project. Residual receipts in excess of the allowed amounts will be remitted when due.

View Audit 299197 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 386872 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

Griffith Public Schools

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2023-010 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 ...

FINDING 2023-010 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listings Number: 84.425D Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Reporting Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Terri Chance Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-924-4250 tchance@griffith.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Griffith Public Schools will be developing, implementing, and documenting, a system of internal controls, including policies and procedures that provide segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals and oversight are taking place. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

View Audit 299183

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