Corrective Action Plans

Finding 384799 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

2023-002 Section 8 Project-Based Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.249/14.182 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reinforce the individuals completing eligibility determinations with additional training and supervision as well as re-emphasize the controls and procedures that should be follo...

2023-002 Section 8 Project-Based Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.249/14.182 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reinforce the individuals completing eligibility determinations with additional training and supervision as well as re-emphasize the controls and procedures that should be followed when completing the determinations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing will ensure property management staff is properly trained and supervised to ensure eligibility determinations are completed correctly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 384790 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

2023-006 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their PIC upload process to ensure that all certifications are properly uploaded. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit f...

2023-006 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their PIC upload process to ensure that all certifications are properly uploaded. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Public and Assisted Housing Compliance Officer will ensure the PIC upload process is done properly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 384789 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-005 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their reasonable rent determination process to ensure that it is performed before the rent is set to go into effect. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There ...

2023-005 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their reasonable rent determination process to ensure that it is performed before the rent is set to go into effect. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing will ensure staff perform the rent reasonableness determination prior to the effective date. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

View Audit 297906 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 384788 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-004 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their inspection process to ensure that they are performed timely and that all documentation is maintained within Yardi. We recommend the Authority review their process fo...

2023-004 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their inspection process to ensure that they are performed timely and that all documentation is maintained within Yardi. We recommend the Authority review their process for abatement/enforcing family obligations to ensure timely correction and enforcement. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing will ensure the inspection process in performed timely and the documentation is maintained within the Yardi software program. Processes will be reviewed and updated to ensure timely correction and enforcement. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

View Audit 297906 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 384787 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

2023-003 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their recertification process to ensure that all Eligibility requirements are met and all necessary documentation is maintained. We recommend the Authority review their pr...

2023-003 Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their recertification process to ensure that all Eligibility requirements are met and all necessary documentation is maintained. We recommend the Authority review their processes to ensure that the HAP calculated on the HUD-50058 is the amount paid to the landlords. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing will ensure staff is properly trained to ensure the recertification process is completed correctly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

View Audit 297906 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 384786 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

2023-001 Low-Rent Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reinforce the individuals completing eligibility determinations with additional training and supervision as well as re-emphasize the controls and procedures that should be followed when comple...

2023-001 Low-Rent Public Housing – Assistance Listing No. 14.850 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority reinforce the individuals completing eligibility determinations with additional training and supervision as well as re-emphasize the controls and procedures that should be followed when completing the determinations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing will ensure property management staff is properly trained and supervised to ensure eligibility determinations are completed correctly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of Housing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 384779 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Camino Real Regional Utility Authority

NM

Cash Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.305 § 200.318

Management Response and Corrective Action Plan CRRUA has not previously required a single audit under Uniform Guidance, CRRUA will work with DAC Grant and Accounting team, who assist in oversight per contract agreement, to develop written procedures and policies per Uniform Guidance requirements. I...

Management Response and Corrective Action Plan CRRUA has not previously required a single audit under Uniform Guidance, CRRUA will work with DAC Grant and Accounting team, who assist in oversight per contract agreement, to develop written procedures and policies per Uniform Guidance requirements. In addition, CRRUA will enlist external assistance for additional review and recommendations regarding the drafted policies and procedures. Finding resolved timeline: Implemented by June 30, 2024. In the next 3 months CRRUA will implement policies and procedures required to conform with Uniform Guidance. Designation of employee position responsible for meeting this deadline: Juan Carlos Crosby, (Interim) Executive Director and Mary DeAvila, Office Manager

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Finding 384775 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Camino Real Regional Utility Authority

NM

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management Response and Corrective Action Plan CRRUA had an oversight issue with identifying the federal components of the state grants/loans. CRRUA will implement recommendations and all grants with federal funding will be identified with Assistance Listing #. In addition, CRRUA will confirm with ...

Management Response and Corrective Action Plan CRRUA had an oversight issue with identifying the federal components of the state grants/loans. CRRUA will implement recommendations and all grants with federal funding will be identified with Assistance Listing #. In addition, CRRUA will confirm with Grant and Loan agencies during the agreement process to determine if federal funding is involved, so that CRRUA follows Uniform Guidance Requirements for Federal Awards. Prior to signing a grant or loan, the (Interim) Executive Director will identify the type of grant and loan so that appropriate reporting measure is in place for federally funded grants and loans. Finding resolved timeline: Immediately for current grants and loans and with a process in place for federal identification of future grants and loans. Designation of employee position responsible for meeting this deadline: Juan Carlos Crosby, (Interim) Executive Director

View Audit 297890

Finding 384770 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Legacy Medical Care Inc.

IL

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Action taken in response to finding: • LMC staff will institute a monthly review of ten self-pay encounters and will provide training to staff as needed.

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Finding 384759 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Milwaukee School of Engineering

WI

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

Condition: The University did not have documented controls in place, reviewing that the comprehensive information security program was in compliance with the Safeguards Rule and was prepared and in place by June 9, 2023 Corrective Action Planned:The University will reevaluate procedures to ensure t...

Condition: The University did not have documented controls in place, reviewing that the comprehensive information security program was in compliance with the Safeguards Rule and was prepared and in place by June 9, 2023 Corrective Action Planned:The University will reevaluate procedures to ensure that all reports required under Uniform Guidance are reviewed, approved, documented, and retained in a timely manner. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Richard Thomas, Senior Director of IT Informational Technology, and Paul Matson, CFO & VP of Finance

View Audit 297875

Finding 384733 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Lake County School District #7

OR

Cash Management Material Weakness School Nutrition Programs

a. Material Weakness - Paid Lunch Equity (NSLP) The District did not calculate its average paid lunch pricing requirement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. b. LCSD7 Plan of Action - New staff hired in July of 2023 has received training from Oregon Department of Education on the calculation pr...

a. Material Weakness - Paid Lunch Equity (NSLP) The District did not calculate its average paid lunch pricing requirement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. b. LCSD7 Plan of Action - New staff hired in July of 2023 has received training from Oregon Department of Education on the calculation process for paid lunch pricing. c. The Business Manager along with the Elementary Principal will ensure this process is complete in June 2024.

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Finding 384730 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Lake County School District #7

OR

School Nutrition Programs Eligibility Material Weakness

a. Material Weakness-Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications The District did not select or verify a sample of applications that it approved for free and reduced price meals during 2022-2023. b. LCSD7 Plan of Action - New staff hired in July of 2023 has received training from Oregon Depa...

a. Material Weakness-Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications The District did not select or verify a sample of applications that it approved for free and reduced price meals during 2022-2023. b. LCSD7 Plan of Action - New staff hired in July of 2023 has received training from Oregon Department of Education on the verification of application process. In January the District received a waiver and now can offer every student free meals. c. The Business Manager along with the Elementary Principal will ensure this process is complete in June 2024.

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Finding 384729 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

PRPHA has a provider with vast experience in this program and is currently serving other government authorities in the mainland that are entitled with this program. We have assured that they are following the regulations that are set forth by the Treasury Department. However, because of the shor...

PRPHA has a provider with vast experience in this program and is currently serving other government authorities in the mainland that are entitled with this program. We have assured that they are following the regulations that are set forth by the Treasury Department. However, because of the short period of time that we have had this program in Puerto Rico we have had to adapt the practices that have been adopted in the other agencies as the formal procedures as a start up implementation. We are establishing more procedures as the program evolves in the island. This is an on going action plan.

View Audit 297868

Finding 384721 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Indian Springs School District 109

IL

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Reporting

Corrective Action Plan Finding No: 2023-002 Condition: During our audit testing we noted that the District Cashier prepares and submits monthly reimbursement claims to ISBE and that these submissions are not reviewed or approved by anyone else. No formal documentation of the review. Plan: Th...

Corrective Action Plan Finding No: 2023-002 Condition: During our audit testing we noted that the District Cashier prepares and submits monthly reimbursement claims to ISBE and that these submissions are not reviewed or approved by anyone else. No formal documentation of the review. Plan: The District will implement a process in which the Business Manager will review and approve monthly reimbursement claim submissions prior to them being submitted. Anticipated Date of Completion: June 30, 2024 Name of Contact Person: Ryan Leonard, Business Manager/CSBO (708) 496-8700 x 5004

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Finding 384713 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Harrisburg Area Community College

PA

Cash Management Material Weakness Reporting

Friday, March 15, 2024 Harrisburg Area Community College respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. The findings from the June 30, 2023 audit report dated March 15, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are ...

Friday, March 15, 2024 Harrisburg Area Community College respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. The findings from the June 30, 2023 audit report dated March 15, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. Agency: (Federal Agency per Finding) U.S. Department of Education Audit Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Name and Address of independent public accounting firm: Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC, Certified Public Accountants & Consultants 804 Wayne Avenue Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Finding Type: (per Finding) Federal Awards: Material Weakness in internal Controls over Compliance and NonCompliance Internal Control Type: (please choose the type per the finding) o Material Weakness(es) o Significant Deficiencies Audit Finding No.: 2023-002 Federal Program: (per Finding) Student Financial Aid Cluster Compliance Requirement: (per Finding) Reporting Audit Finding Title/Statement of Condition: (copy from audit findings documentation) Institutions are required to report the website (URL) to the Department of Education that explains where students can obtain information concerning the outside organization that is processing refunds for the institution. This is published in the cash management contracts database. The URL noted above was not reported to the Department of Education for publication in the cash management contracts database. Auditor Recommendation: (copy from audit findings documentation) We recommend that the College ensure the URL is reported to the Department of Education for publication in the Cash Management contracts database. Additionally, we recommend the College review reporting requirements and processes to ensure any new requirements are addressed in a timely fashion. Specific steps to be taken to correct the situation [including a timetable for performance of the CAP] or reason why corrective action is not necessary (including disagreement with the finding). On February 15, 2024 HACC filed its contract URL with the Department of Education per 34 CFR 668.164(e)(2)(viii). HACC will ensure that we review our reporting requirements and processes annually to ensure that any new requirements are addressed in a timely fashion. HACC has subscribed to any 34 CFR updates to be made aware of any new requirements, which will allow us to update our policies, procedures and task lists to ensure compliance going forward. Anticipated Completion Date: 3/15/2024 Name(s) and Title(s) of contact person(s) responsible for correction action: Dawn K Mull Director, Finance and Assistant Controller

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Finding 384711 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Montgomery County Housing Authority

TX

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Corrective Action Plan Finding: Finding 2023-002-Software Subscription Costs Not Properly Accounted For-Reporting Condition: For June 30, 2023 year-ends and forward, Government Auditing Standard (GASB) No. 96 applies. This requires a new accounting for subscription (lease)-based information tec...

Corrective Action Plan Finding: Finding 2023-002-Software Subscription Costs Not Properly Accounted For-Reporting Condition: For June 30, 2023 year-ends and forward, Government Auditing Standard (GASB) No. 96 applies. This requires a new accounting for subscription (lease)-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs). The Authority entered into a five-year agreement that started May 1, 2021 with a software company. Corrective Action Planned We will comply with the auditor’s recommendation. Person responsible for corrective action: Roxanne Albizuri, Executive Director Telephone: (936) 539-4984 Housing Authority of Montgomery County, Texas Fax: (936) 539-4758 1500 N Frazier, Ste 101 Conroe, TX 77301 Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

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Finding 384699 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Cherokee Communith School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

SEE RESPONSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN AT 2023-001.

View Audit 297813

Finding 384695 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Independent School District No. 197

MN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties School Nutrition Programs

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CHILD NUTRITION CLUSTER – FEDERAL ALN 10.555, 10.559, 10.556, AND 10.553 2023-003 Internal Control Over Compliance With Federal Suspension and Debarment R...

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CHILD NUTRITION CLUSTER – FEDERAL ALN 10.555, 10.559, 10.556, AND 10.553 2023-003 Internal Control Over Compliance With Federal Suspension and Debarment Requirements Summary of Finding Criteria – 2 CFR § 180 requires the District to establish and maintain effective internal control over compliance with requirements applicable to federal program expenditures, including suspension and debarment requirements applicable to the child nutrition cluster program. Condition – The District did not have sufficient controls in place within its child nutrition cluster program to assure that it was not contracting for goods or services with parties that are suspended or debarred, or whose principals are suspended or debarred from participating in contracts involving the expenditures of federal program funds. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned – The District will review its policies and procedures relating to suspension and debarment for its federal programs and will ensure that all parties with which it contracts for goods or services are eligible to participate in contracts involving the expenditures of federal program funding. Official Responsible – Peter Olson-Skog, the District’s Superintendent. Planned Completion Date – June 30, 2024. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding – The District agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor – Peter Olson-Skog, the District’s Superintendent, will ensure appropriate controls are in place to verify that any vendor with which the District contracts for federal program goods or services exceeding $25,000 is not listed as suspended or debarred on the federal Excluded Parties List System website.

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Finding 384687 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor on the inspection of tenant files and has made arrangements to comply with the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Emergency Housing Vouchers programs. Leticia Gonzalez, Director o...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor on the inspection of tenant files and has made arrangements to comply with the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Emergency Housing Vouchers programs. Leticia Gonzalez, Director of Client Services, will be responsible to implement this corrective action by June 30, 2024.

View Audit 297792 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 384672 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Leadership Schools of Johnston County

NC

Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-001 Non-Compliance. Significant Deficiency Name of Contact Person: Jeff Patterson, Chief Financial Officer-Client Schools Corrective Action: The School has put procedures in place to ensure that paraprofessionals meet the requirements of ESSA. Proposed Completion Date: Immedia...

2023-001 Non-Compliance. Significant Deficiency Name of Contact Person: Jeff Patterson, Chief Financial Officer-Client Schools Corrective Action: The School has put procedures in place to ensure that paraprofessionals meet the requirements of ESSA. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately with ongoing monitoring.

View Audit 297765 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 384665 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Waukesha County Area Technical College District

WI

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Federal Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement controls to ensure all student disbursements are reported to COD with in required timelines. Explanation of disagreement with a...

Federal Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement controls to ensure all student disbursements are reported to COD with in required timelines. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: WCTC has added additional internal controls specific to the disbursement process including multi-layered file review, and monthly reconciliations. These controls target the audit finding ensuring thorough file review and prompt rectification of any discrepancies. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Justin Kehring, Director Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

View Audit 297755

Finding 384658 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Waukesha County Area Technical College District

WI

Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Federal Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the District review and update as necessary the written information security program(s) to include aspects required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement w...

Federal Program Name: Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the District review and update as necessary the written information security program(s) to include aspects required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management agrees with the finding and has taken action to update internal policy documentation to appropriately address the required safeguards. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Shannon Ford, Executive Director Information Technology Systems Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 384657 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Caddo Hills School District

AR

Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Contact person: Deric Owens, Superintendent

View Audit 297730

Finding 384657 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Caddo Hills School District

AR

Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

The District will ensure that contracts are obtained and all applicable construction contracts will contain the required notification regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Copies of the weekly-certified payrolls will be obtained for the applicable projects. When bids involving Federal funds...

The District will ensure that contracts are obtained and all applicable construction contracts will contain the required notification regarding compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act. Copies of the weekly-certified payrolls will be obtained for the applicable projects. When bids involving Federal funds are solicited, only those contracts with documentation of Davis Bacon will be considered for the project.

View Audit 297730

Finding 384657 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Caddo Hills School District

AR

Special Tests & Provisions Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Completion date: Immediately upon the next execution of a contract that involves expenditures paid from a Federal Fund.

View Audit 297730

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