Corrective Action Plans

Finding 389661 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

California University of Science and Medicine

CA

Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring

FINDING 2023-002 – Special Tests and Provisions-Enrollment Reporting- Significant Deficiency Over Internal Controls Over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend the University develop additional procedures to monitor the accuracy of information reported to NSLDS. One additional monitoring control co...

FINDING 2023-002 – Special Tests and Provisions-Enrollment Reporting- Significant Deficiency Over Internal Controls Over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend the University develop additional procedures to monitor the accuracy of information reported to NSLDS. One additional monitoring control could be to review a sample of students within NSLDS after each roster file response to ensure that the enrollment status is accurate and that permanent address changes were processed. Each institution has access to correct information directly within NSLDS at any time. Corrective Action Plan: The University will contract with a third-party servicer the National Student Clearinghouse to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of the Enrollment Reporting function also known as the SSCR Report to NSLDS. The National Student Clearinghouse will work with both the Executive Director of Financial Aid and Registrar to ensure accuracy of student status reporting and dates needed for reporting (including but not limited to effective dates and graduation dates) that will be reported on behalf of the California University of Science and Medicine. In collaboration with the National Student Clearinghouse, we will change the file roster schedule to every 30 days immediately to report within the 60-day requirement as recommended. The Registrar moving forward will have access to NSLDS and receive the appropriate training on how to use NSLDS and update and enter student permanent addresses. Responsible Party Contact: Regina Maldonado National Student Clearinghouse Senior Implementation Coordinator rmaldona@studentclearinghouse.org Anna Cosio California University of Science and Medicine Executive Director of Financial Aid Anna.cosio@cusm.edu (909) 490 -5906 Don Nguyen California University of Science and Medicine Registrar Don.Nguyen@cusm.edu (909) 966- 5085 Expected date of corrective action: The corrective action will be implemented in April 2024

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Finding 389652 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Nbcc

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Management Response and Planned Corrective Action On occasion, given holidays, vacations, meeting schedules, etc., and the tight payroll submission timeline, it can happen that a timecard may be verbally approved but not signed and scanned when submitted for payroll processing and recording in the ...

Management Response and Planned Corrective Action On occasion, given holidays, vacations, meeting schedules, etc., and the tight payroll submission timeline, it can happen that a timecard may be verbally approved but not signed and scanned when submitted for payroll processing and recording in the GL. Given the growth of the agency and the capacity of our administrative and accounting teams, we are in the process of transitioning to an online timecard process with a more robust payroll processing company. This should eliminate all timecard manual signature approval issues. This will be implemented by June 30, 2024. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions Management of NBCC agrees with the finding noted above, and will implement proper internal controls to correct the issue noted. Contact Information for Responsible Officials Kristine Schwarz, Executive Director, 805-963-7777

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Finding 389645 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Felician University

NJ

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Federal Work Study Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures related to Title IV outstan...

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; Federal Work Study Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures related to Title IV outstanding checks to ensure they are being returned to the Department of Education after 240 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Student Accounts initiated a thorough review with Finance and Financial Aid to ensure timely return of Title V funds to the Department of Education of uncashed refund checks exceeding 240 days. This includes documenting new procedures in our Policies and Procedures manual and providing staff training. Planned Completion Date for Corrective Action Plan: June 30th, 2024 Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Mariela Henriques, Director of Student Accounts

View Audit 300547 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 389643 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Felician University

NJ

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and policies around reporting to the COD to ensure that student information is reported accurately and timely. Explanation of disagre...

Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and policies around reporting to the COD to ensure that student information is reported accurately and timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Financial Aid will update reporting procedures for COD system accuracy and timeliness, followed by comprehensive staff training on requirements and deadlines. We'll implement monitoring for closer disbursement date tracking and enhance communication channels between departments for smoother coordination. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Kathy Prieto, Director of Financial Aid. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30th, 2024

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Finding 389641 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Felician University

NJ

Reporting Student Financial Aid Material Weakness

Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review regulations set by the Department of Education around reporting requirements to the NSLDS to ensure the University is in co...

Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review regulations set by the Department of Education around reporting requirements to the NSLDS to ensure the University is in compliance with enrollment reporting requirements. Action taken in response to finding: Registration and Records has implemented robust controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the student financial assistance program. Despite challenges in working with the NSC, including occasional difficulties in understanding discrepancies in reported data, we have maintained ongoing staff training, expanded NSC reporting, improved records maintenance, and enhanced auditing and retrieval processes. Additionally, we have established a collaborative relationship with the NSC to address reporting issues promptly, although we recognize there may be instances beyond our control. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Erminda Velez- Quinones, Director of Registration and Records. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30th, 2024

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Finding 389639 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Felician University

NJ

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Education Stabilization Fund – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund –Student Portion, and Minority Serving Institutions – Assistance Listing No. 84.425E, 84.425L Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the current assignment of duties for individuals and incorporate review process...

Education Stabilization Fund – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund –Student Portion, and Minority Serving Institutions – Assistance Listing No. 84.425E, 84.425L Recommendation: We recommend that the University review the current assignment of duties for individuals and incorporate review processes for individuals where appropriate. Action taken in response to finding: The Finance department implemented an approval process for drawdown. The Controller will obtain drawdown approval from the VP of Finance and CFO. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Shalini Patel, Controller Planned completion date for a corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

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Finding 389628 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

University of Pittsburgh of the Commonwealth Sys. of Higher Education

PA

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.328

Reporting requirements are flagged in the University’s financial systems and manually tracked for completion where sponsor systems do not provide systematic alerts of pending and delinquent reports. The Early Head Start program reporting requirements are tracked via the U.S. Department of Health and...

Reporting requirements are flagged in the University’s financial systems and manually tracked for completion where sponsor systems do not provide systematic alerts of pending and delinquent reports. The Early Head Start program reporting requirements are tracked via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System (PMS). The Grants Management Specialist (GMS) for the applicable awards has informed the University that technical issues within PMS are preventing reports from automatically being made available for preparation and subsequent certification. The GMS requested the University institute a procedure to request report access when identified as unavailable. The appropriate staff in Sponsored Projects Accounting have been informed of the PMS technical issue resulting in reports not being released for preparation and instructed to contact the GMS immediately to release the reports, if they are not readily available. Anticipated completion date: March 2024 Names of contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dave Laffey, Director of Sponsored Projects Accounting

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Finding 389585 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Morning Calm Apt

WA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

FINDING NO. 2022-004 Statement of Condition: Management had developed activity level controls over compliance that included compliance review of all tenant certifications of income used in determining the amount of rent amounts due from eligible PRAC 202 participants (tenants) by the Coast complianc...

FINDING NO. 2022-004 Statement of Condition: Management had developed activity level controls over compliance that included compliance review of all tenant certifications of income used in determining the amount of rent amounts due from eligible PRAC 202 participants (tenants) by the Coast compliance department. However, during our testing, management had no documentation evidencing such reviews had occurred; further, during our interview process of site staff (community managers), staff asserted that no such reviews had occurred, and that no feedback on tenant certifications was provided by the compliance department. Auditor Recommendation: Management should have a process to review and approve all tenant certifications being prepared by site staff (community managers). The approval process should include an approval stamp or some other evidence that each file has been reviewed by the compliance department and is approved for processing. Further, senior management should have an ongoing monitoring process to ensure that the compliance department is carrying out the review process. Action Taken: Management agrees with the recommendation of the auditor, and will ensure that evidence of certification review and approval is documented with a approval stamp or some other documentary evidence.

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Finding 389582 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Pierce County

NE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Response: The County’s Board will consider the costs benefit of hiring additional personnel. Additionally, the Board takes an active interest in the finances of the County and provides additional oversight.

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Finding 389581 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Pierce County

NE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Response: The County will consider the costs benefit of training provisions or hiring additional personnel.

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Finding 389579 (2023-303)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-303: Medical Assistance – IRIS Financial Integrity and Accountability Oversight Activities. This is the department’s response.  Recommendation (2023-303): Medical Assistance – IRIS Financial Inte...

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-303: Medical Assistance – IRIS Financial Integrity and Accountability Oversight Activities. This is the department’s response.  Recommendation (2023-303): Medical Assistance – IRIS Financial Integrity and Accountability Oversight Activities We recommend the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: • Implement the financial integrity and accountability oversight activities in its approved waiver; or • Determine if alternative oversight activities that meet the objective to provide financial integrity and accountability oversight can be performed; and • Work with the federal government to determine whether an amendment to its current waiver is needed. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Planned Corrective Action: DHS agrees with the finding to complete an audit of 20 percent of the claims exceeding $2,500 or more. DHS will conduct this audit for such claims from July 1, 2023, onward. DHS agrees with the finding to complete a data integrity audit of the IRIS participant data submitted by the fiscal employer agents (FEAs) through the Information Exchange System. For CY 2022, DHS completed an aggregated comparison by FEA of submitted encounter and funding data to evaluate the completeness of submissions. As encounter data submissions for CY 2023 are finalized, DHS will conduct an aggregated comparison as well as a detailed data integrity audit of encounter records using random sampling to comply with waiver requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2024 Person responsible for corrective action: Daniel Bush, Section Manager Division of Medicaid Services, Bureau of Rate Setting, IRIS Fiscal Management Section danielp.bush@dhs.wisconsin.gov

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Finding 389544 (2023-500)

None 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

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

I am writing to you in response to the finding 2023-500: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. I agree with the finding and recommendation that was identified during the audit. Please see our below action plan that was conducted as soon as we were made aware of the issue: Corrective ...

I am writing to you in response to the finding 2023-500: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. I agree with the finding and recommendation that was identified during the audit. Please see our below action plan that was conducted as soon as we were made aware of the issue: Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-500: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds—Unallowable Costs Planned Corrective Action: Communication was sent out on October 2nd, 2023, to the Division of State Patrol on what classifications were deemed allowable for reimbursement to prevent future unallowable costs. On October 9th, 2023, a journal was completed for $2,173.12 to remove the unallowable costs from the grant. Lastly, on October 10th, the process of reviewing and approving the expenditures being submitted for reimbursement are now completed in three different organizational areas in the Department to ensure compliance with the MOA. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed on October 10th, 2023 Person responsible for corrective action: Cody Castillo, WisDOT Controller Division of Business Management, Bureau of Financial Management Cody.Castillo@dot.wi.gov

View Audit 300490 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 389543 (2023-309)

None 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

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

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-309: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs. This is the department’s Corrective Action Plan.  Recommendation (2023-309): Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recover...

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-309: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs. This is the department’s Corrective Action Plan.  Recommendation (2023-309): Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs We recommend the Wisconsin Department of Health Services ensure it retains documentation to support the costs charged to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) program, and work with the Department of Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to resolve the questioned costs we identified. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Planned Corrective Action: As CSLFRF programs have matured, DHS has continued to review and revise our processes. DHS will take this opportunity to ensure that procedures surrounding approving of invoices, storing of documentation, and comprehension of the period of performance are updated and understood by our grant administrators. DHS will work with DOA and US Treasury to resolve the questioned costs. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Person responsible for corrective action: Natalie Easterday, Director Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care, Division of Public Health natalie.easterday@dhs.wisconsin.gov

View Audit 300490 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 389542 (2023-307)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance § 200.303

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-307: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs. This is the department’s response.  Recommendation (2023-307): Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unal...

Department staff has reviewed the Legislative Audit Bureau’s (LAB) interim audit memo for Finding 2023-307: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs. This is the department’s response.  Recommendation (2023-307): Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Unallowable Costs We recommend the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: • Review its current procedures for approving invoices related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) program to ensure the steps required for approving invoices are appropriate and documented, and that documentation is maintained either in STAR or in a central location accessible in the event of employee turnover; • Take additional steps to ensure that expenditures charged to the CSLFRF program are within the period of performance; • Provide training to staff responsible for approving invoices to ensure staff understand what documentation is required to support approvals and the required period of performance for the CSLFRF; and • Work with the Wisconsin Department of Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to resolve the questioned costs related to the CSLFRF program. Wisconsin Department of Health Services Planned Corrective Action: As CSLFRF programs have matured, DHS has continually reviewed and revised our processes. We will take this opportunity to ensure that procedures surrounding approving of invoices, storing of documentation, and comprehension of the period of performance are updated and understood by our grant administrators, including providing training as necessary. DHS will work with DOA and US Treasury to resolve the questioned costs. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2024 Person responsible for corrective action: Christina Isenring, Director Bureau of Operations, Division of Public Health christinam.isenring@dhs.wisconsin.gov

View Audit 300490 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 389541 (2023-105)

None 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

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

Finding 2023-105: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds—Unallowable Costs Auditor Recommendation: We recommend the Wisconsin Department of Administration ensure only allowable costs are charged to federal grant programs, and work with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to resolve th...

Finding 2023-105: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds—Unallowable Costs Auditor Recommendation: We recommend the Wisconsin Department of Administration ensure only allowable costs are charged to federal grant programs, and work with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to resolve the questioned costs we identified related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. Planned Corrective Action: The Wisconsin Department of Administration (Department) resolved the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) costs questioned by the auditors by recouping from the school district the amount of the overpayment and obtaining from the local law enforcement agencies documentation of additional eligible expenses in amounts not less than the overpayments. The Department will continue to ensure only allowable costs are charged to federal grant programs. Anticipated Completion Date: December 18, 2023 Person responsible for corrective action: Colleen Holtan, Director Bureau of Financial Management Division of Enterprise Operations colleen.holtan@wisconsin.gov

View Audit 300490 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 389539 (2023-101)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Wisconsin

WI

Eligibility Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

Finding 2023-101: Homeowner Assistance Fund – Service Organization Controls Auditor Recommendation: Obtain the service organization audit report for the computer system used to administer the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Planned Corrective Action: The Wisconsin Department of Administration (Depar...

Finding 2023-101: Homeowner Assistance Fund – Service Organization Controls Auditor Recommendation: Obtain the service organization audit report for the computer system used to administer the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Planned Corrective Action: The Wisconsin Department of Administration (Department) has requested and will obtain the service organization audit report for the computer system used to administer the Homeowner Assistance Fund. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately following the issuance of the service organization audit report for the period ended May 31, 2024, which is anticipated to be received not later than September 30, 2024. Auditor Recommendation: Complete a review of the service organization audit report, assess the effectiveness of the internal controls on the computer system maintained by the service organization, and document its review. Planned Corrective Action: The Department will develop the means to inform and document its review of the service organization audit report and its assessment of the effectiveness of the internal controls on the computer system maintained by the service organization. The Department will utilize those means to evidence reviews and assessments it completed but did not document as reported to and by the auditors, and for future received service organization audit reports, including the report that will be obtained for the period ended May 31, 2024. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024, as related to the development and use of the means to evidence prior completed but undocumented reviews and assessments, and within thirty days of receipt of the service organization audit report for the period ended May 31, 2024, which is anticipated to be received not later than September 30, 2024. Auditor Recommendation: Complete a review of the complementary user entity controls at the Department of Administration that are required to be in place for it to rely on the service organization audit report, document its review, and implement user entity controls, if needed. Planned Corrective Action: The Department will develop the means to inform and document its review of the complementary user entity controls at the Department that are required to be in place for it to rely on the service organization audit report, and will implement user entity controls, if needed. The Department will utilize those means to evidence the review of complementary user entity controls it completed but did not document as reported to and by the auditors, and for complementary user entity controls contained in future service organization audit reports, including the report that will be obtained for the period ended May 31, 2024. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024, as related to the development and use of the means to document the prior completed but undocumented review, and within thirty days of receipt of the service organization audit report for the period ended May 31, 2024, which is anticipated to be received not later than September 30, 2024. Persons responsible for corrective action: David Pawlisch, Administrator Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources david.pawlisch@wisconsin.gov

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Finding 389524 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Widener University

PA

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

2023-003 Federal Perkins Loan Program – Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.038 Recommendation: The University implement a procedure with the third-party servicer to ensure that reporting is completed timely so that the University can perform the necessary due diligence we need to perform. Expla...

2023-003 Federal Perkins Loan Program – Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.038 Recommendation: The University implement a procedure with the third-party servicer to ensure that reporting is completed timely so that the University can perform the necessary due diligence we need to perform. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Widener University will work directly with our third-party service provider to gain comfort over compliance controls. In the event of unexpected delays in procuring future years’ compliance audit reports, Widener University will undertake additional testing to ensure proper controls exist in a timely manner. William Lockard, Associate Vice President of Fiscal Operations & Risk Management is the person responsible for corrective action. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2024

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Finding 389521 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Widener University

PA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

2023-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.063, 84.268 – Enrollment Reporting Recommendation: The University review policies and procedures on reporting of enrollment status changes to NSLDS to ensure that all status changes are being reported accurately to...

2023-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster – Federal Assistance Listing Number 84.063, 84.268 – Enrollment Reporting Recommendation: The University review policies and procedures on reporting of enrollment status changes to NSLDS to ensure that all status changes are being reported accurately to be in compliance with regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Widener University is committed to ensuring timely and accurate enrollment reporting. We will conduct a comprehensive review of the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide to establish policies that comply with the enrollment reporting requirements. Colleen Shinkle, Director of Financial Aid Services, is the person responsible for corrective action. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 1, 2024

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Finding 389519 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Johnson County, Wyoming

WY

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

Corrective Action Plan County staff will continue to increase their knowledge on proper reporting requirement including specific reporting requirement for the different types of grants received by the County and required reporting under each grant. Additionally, the County will implement review pro...

Corrective Action Plan County staff will continue to increase their knowledge on proper reporting requirement including specific reporting requirement for the different types of grants received by the County and required reporting under each grant. Additionally, the County will implement review processes to ensure reports filed are done completely and accurately. Proposed completion date: June 30, 2024.

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Finding 389517 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Santa Rosa County School Readiness Coalition, Inc.

FL

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2023-001: Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance with Monitoring Responsible Official’s Response and Corrective Action Plan Management has taken corrective action to ensure that monitoring is completed timely in compliance with grant and DEL Program Guidance. Anticipated Completio...

Finding 2023-001: Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance with Monitoring Responsible Official’s Response and Corrective Action Plan Management has taken corrective action to ensure that monitoring is completed timely in compliance with grant and DEL Program Guidance. Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024 Responsible Party: Melissa Stuckey, Chief Executive Officer Date: March 21, 2024

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Finding 389514 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

American Library Association

IL

Period of Performance Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

FINDINGS - FEDERAL AWARDS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ...

FINDINGS - FEDERAL AWARDS AND QUESTIONED COSTS MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2023-001 - CONTROLS OVER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Recommendation: The auditors recommend the Association implement internal controls and procedures to ensure expenditures are recorded in the proper period. Actions Taken or Planned: During the fiscal year end closing process, invoices will be closely examined to determine proper cut-off procedures are applied and invoices will be matched and recorded in the period that the service is performed and/or the goods are received. In addition, education will be strengthened for Grant Principal Investigators to aid in the determination of recording invoices in the correct fiscal year. Person(s) Responsible: Grant Principal Investigators, Controller, Director of Financial Reporting and Compliance and the Chief Financial Officer. Estimated Date of Completion: The plan will be incorporated into our processes immediately to allow for ample time for education and refinement. The plan will be fully implemented by August 31, 2024.

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Finding 389500 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Ojai Unified School District

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Reporting

The Director of Nutrition Services, hired August 2023, has been trained on the verification process and procedures along with timeline compliance requirements.

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Finding 389482 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Homeless and Hunger Coalition of Northwest Florida, Inc.

FL

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The Executive Director and one other authorized signer will be required to review all supporting documentation for State or Federal Award program expense paid with any with any type of grant funding using the updated two signature paymont request form which specifies which grant fund is being used. ...

The Executive Director and one other authorized signer will be required to review all supporting documentation for State or Federal Award program expense paid with any with any type of grant funding using the updated two signature paymont request form which specifies which grant fund is being used. Routine indirect general office expenses will require approval by the Executive Director and a second authorized signer. However, the invoice may be reviewed and initialed, omitting the payment request form. However, any funding that is used as a grant administrative cost, will require the two-signature payment request form.

View Audit 300452

Finding 389465 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Wetumpka

AL

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.302

2023-005 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 Co...

2023-005 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 Wetumpka’s previous corrective action plan, the City was 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. Before the current audit was performed, the staff member writing these procedures separated from our organization. Due to the City of Wetumpka being a small town, we did not have the staff available to complete the task due in part to the lack of individuals looking for work in a post COVID world. Because of our lack of personnel and the fact we did not feel we would meet the $750,000 threshold required for a Single Audit, the project was abandoned. The City of Wetumpka has financial management internal controls in place. All of the City’s grant activities (Federal and State) are tracked in a separate fund from the general operating funds under unique assigned general ledger numbers for each grant awarded to the City. All grant funds are deposited into a dedicated bank account and are not co-mingled with other funds of any kind.

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Finding 389459 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Baptist Homes Society

PA

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

Finding 2023-001 Condition The Corporation lacks proper segregation of duties with respect to the calculation of lost revenue. Proper segregation of duties is necessary to prevent a situation where one individual handles a transaction from beginning to end in order to reduce the potential for nonc...

Finding 2023-001 Condition The Corporation lacks proper segregation of duties with respect to the calculation of lost revenue. Proper segregation of duties is necessary to prevent a situation where one individual handles a transaction from beginning to end in order to reduce the potential for noncompliance due to error or fraud. During the audit of the lost revenue calculation, six months out of fifty-six were input incorrectly into the calculation from the source documents in error. Using the correct revenue amounts for those six months results in a higher total of lost revenue for the period. As a result of the lack of proper segregation of duties, noncompliance due to error or fraud could occur without being detected and corrected, timely. Corrective Action Plan Corrective Action Planned: The Corporation will have more than one person complete a full review of the lost revenue calculation for each report submission. After the information is gathered and reported by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) but before the information is submitted, the Controller will be asked to review the data. After review and documentation that there has been a review, the reporting will be submitted. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Brent Foster, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: Review process will be implemented immediately.

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