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Finding 9065 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Assistance Listing Nos. 84.425D and 84.425U Recommendation: CLA recommends that the District implement a formal review process over the reporting requirement relating to ESSER annual reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no...
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Assistance Listing Nos. 84.425D and 84.425U Recommendation: CLA recommends that the District implement a formal review process over the reporting requirement relating to ESSER annual reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Annual ESSER reporting will be prepared by the bookkeeper, reviewed and signed off by the District Administrator, and be submitted Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cari Guden, District Administrator Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1st 2023
Finding 9043 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding No. 2023-001: SFA – Direct Loan Disbursement Notification Reporting Contact person for corrective action: Dr. LaMario Primas – Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services/ Interim Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships Corrective Action Plan: Morehouse College plan to implement...
Finding No. 2023-001: SFA – Direct Loan Disbursement Notification Reporting Contact person for corrective action: Dr. LaMario Primas – Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services/ Interim Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships Corrective Action Plan: Morehouse College plan to implement the following to address finding No. 2023-001 • Effective Spring 2024 of the 2023-2024 academic year, the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships department will implement the following mechanisms to ensure that all disbursement notifications are sent to students no earlier than 30 days before, and no later than 30 days after crediting the student’s account with Direct Loan as required. o Automic Auto Scheduling: ▪ Automic will be configured to execute batch communications to all required students. This process will be scheduled to run multiple times throughout the 30-day before and after window to ensure compliance.
2023-003 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Cash Management Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed Title 2 CFR §200.305 and updated the Internal Controls Policy and Procedure Manual to include the following policy. Other polic...
2023-003 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Cash Management Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed Title 2 CFR §200.305 and updated the Internal Controls Policy and Procedure Manual to include the following policy. Other policies and procedures have been implemented and used since the incident to prevent the erroneous draw of funds prior to their expenditure. Item 10.3. Cash Management- : Criteria for cash management requirs non-Federal entities to utilize the reimbursement method and requires that expenditures were incurred prior to the date of the reimbursement request. Funds drawn from the Federal Payment Management System are deposited into a separate account and transferred to the appropriate account for reimbursement of previously accrued expenses. As allowable by grant guidelines the organization may drawdown funds in advance for expenditures to be made within the next 72 hours and meet the following requirements: i. Be limited to the minimum amounts needed to cover allowable project costs ii. Be timed in accordance with the actual immediate cash requirements of carrying out the approved project iii. Not be made to cover future expenditures Anticipated Completion Date: Completed 11/16/2023 Responsible: Chief Executive Team Danielle Smith and Sadie Thompson
2023-002 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Subrecipient Monitoring Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed subrecipient monitoring criteria and updated the Internal Controls Policy and Procedure Manual to include the following...
2023-002 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Subrecipient Monitoring Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed subrecipient monitoring criteria and updated the Internal Controls Policy and Procedure Manual to include the following policy. The appropriate measures have been taken to ensure these requirements are met in the coming years. Item 10.8.b.i-xv. Subrecipient monitoring requirements for pass-through entities, include the requirement that pass-through entities ensure that every subaward is clearly identified to the subrecipient as a subaward and includes the following information at the time of the subaward and if any of these data elements change, include the changes in subsequent subaward modification. When some of this information is not available, the pass-through entity must provide the best information available to describe the Federal award and subaward. Required information includes but is not limited to: i. Subrecipient name (which must match the name associated with its unique entity identifier); ii. Subrecipient's unique entity identifier; iii. Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN); iv. Subaward Period of Performance Start and End Date; v. Subaward Budget Period Start and End Date; vi. Total Amount of Federal Funds Obligated to the subrecipient by the pass-through entity including the current financial obligation; vii. Total Amount of the Federal Award committed to the subrecipient by the pass-through entity; viii. Federal award project description, as required to be responsive to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA); ix. Name of Federal awarding agency, pass-through entity, and contact information for awarding official of the Pass-through entity; x. Assistance Listings number and Title; the pass-through entity must identify the dollar amount made available under each Federal award and the Assistance Listings Number at time of disbursement; xi. Indirect cost rate for the Federal award (including if the de minimis rate is charged) per § 200.414. xii. All requirements imposed by the pass-through entity on the subrecipient so that the Federal award is used in accordance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the Federal award; xiii. Any additional requirements that the pass-through entity imposes on the subrecipient in order for the pass-through entity to meet its own responsibility to the Federal awarding agency including identification of any required financial and performance reports; xiv. A requirement that the subrecipient permit the pass-through entity and auditors to have access to the subrecipient's records and financial statements as necessary for the pass-through entity to meet the requirements of this part; and xv. Appropriate terms and conditions concerning closeout of the subaward Anticipated Completion Date: Completed 11/16/2023 Responsible: Chief Executive Team: Danielle Smith and Sadie Thompson
2023-001 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Reporting Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed FFATA reporting requirements and has adopted a procedure to ensure such reporting is completed as required. Wellbeing Initiative, In...
2023-001 - Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Compliance for Reporting Corrective Action Plan: Wellbeing Initiative has reviewed FFATA reporting requirements and has adopted a procedure to ensure such reporting is completed as required. Wellbeing Initiative, Inc.’s Internal Controls Policy and Procedure Manual includes the following policy. Procedures have been put in place by the Project Director for appropriate grants. Item 10.8.a. First-tier subaward reporting requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), requires prime recipients to report first-tier subawards to non-Federal entities equal to or exceeding $30,000 within 30 days. Wellbeing Initiative will follow FFATA reporting requirements for qualifying sub-recipients. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed 11/16/2023 Responsible: Chief Executive Team - Danielle Smith and Sadie Thompson
Material Weakness, Internal Control over Compliance Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Whitmore, Director of Nutrition Services and Leon Hanhardt, Superintendent of Schools Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The District will document the review of a s...
Material Weakness, Internal Control over Compliance Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Whitmore, Director of Nutrition Services and Leon Hanhardt, Superintendent of Schools Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The District will document the review of a sampling of eligibility determinations for program participants.
Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. The most recent Gramm Leach Bliley Policy fails to address the implementation of multi‐factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution's system. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the College implement procedures ...
Auditor Description of Condition and Effect. The most recent Gramm Leach Bliley Policy fails to address the implementation of multi‐factor authentication for anyone accessing customer information on the institution's system. Auditor Recommendation. We recommend that the College implement procedures to ensure that all Gramm Leach Bliley Policies are met and reviewed by a second individual. As a result of this condition, the College isn't meeting the safeguard requirements necessary to comply with the Federal Trade Commission. In addition, the lack of safeguard controls creates an increased risk to highly sensitive data that is possessed by the College. Corrective Action. Currently, the College is reviewing the compliance requirements for Gramm Leach Bliley and will amend the current policy to ensure multi‐factor authentication and all other requirements of the Gramm Leach Bliley Act are appropriately included in the College's policy. Responsible Person. Matt Biermann, Director of IT Anticipated Completion Date. June 30, 2024
Graduation Rate Cohort Finding-Action Plan The finding will be resolved on January 31, 2024. Sandra Bethley, Ph.D., Executive Director of Federal Programs will be responsible for the resolution of the finding. Effective January 4, 2024, the leadership team of the Office of Federal Programs will supe...
Graduation Rate Cohort Finding-Action Plan The finding will be resolved on January 31, 2024. Sandra Bethley, Ph.D., Executive Director of Federal Programs will be responsible for the resolution of the finding. Effective January 4, 2024, the leadership team of the Office of Federal Programs will supervise the Graduation Rate Cohort initiative for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. A Graduation Rate Cohort team will be established. The Graduation Rate Cohort team will develop written procedures for identified school personnel and principals to follow. A contact person from each high school will be identified. A meeting will be conducted with identified school personnel to explain the criteria and procedures for maintaining documentation for students departing from the high schools. Failure to comply with the procedures will result in immobilizing schoolwide Title I funds.
October 25, 2023 School District No. 27-0595, North Bend, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2023. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincol...
October 25, 2023 School District No. 27-0595, North Bend, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2023. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 Audit Period: September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 The findings from the October 25, 2023 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS – FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2023-001 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. FINDINGS – FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Nebraska Department of Education 2023-002 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. If the Nebraska Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call the District at (402) 652-3268.
Wood County Village II, Inc. HUD Project No. 042-HD102 Audit Firm: GBQ Partners LLC Audit Period: 07/1/22-06/30/23 CAP Prepared by: Donna Jablonski, CEO A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations. 1. Finding 2023-001 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban ...
Wood County Village II, Inc. HUD Project No. 042-HD102 Audit Firm: GBQ Partners LLC Audit Period: 07/1/22-06/30/23 CAP Prepared by: Donna Jablonski, CEO A. Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations. 1. Finding 2023-001 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) – CFDA 14.181; Grant period – Year ended June 30, 2023 a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation. Statement of Condition: Security deposit listing was not updated with the current tenants’ information, including tenants who had moved out, moved in, or changes in the security deposit requirements. Criteria: The HUD Handbook 4350.3 Occupancy Requirements of Subsidized Multifamily Housing Programs requires the owner to utilize and refer to its security deposit records. Cause: The Project’s sponsor and management company experienced turnover in their accounting department during the year which caused a shift in assigned duties and responsibilities. During that shift in assigned duties there was a lapse in assigned responsibility for the transfer of security deposits. Effect of Condition: This condition resulted in the improper maintenance of security deposit records of the Project, resulting In possible unidentified noncompliance with HUD regulatory provisions. Recommendation: We recommend that the Project’s sponsor strengthen its internal control review function over security deposits to ensure the security deposit listing is properly maintained. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding 1. The Project’s sponsor is aware of the requirement to maintain security deposit records. 2. In August 2023, the management company reconciled the account and has put in place measures to ensure that tenant security deposit account is maintained moving forward.
2023-005 – Student Financial Aid Cluster – (a) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (b) Federal Work Study Grant (c) Federal Perkins Loan Program (d) Federal Pell Grant Program (e) Federal Direct Loan Program, Assistance Listing No. (a) 84.007 (b) 84.033 (c) 84.038 (d) 84.063 (e) 84.26...
2023-005 – Student Financial Aid Cluster – (a) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (b) Federal Work Study Grant (c) Federal Perkins Loan Program (d) Federal Pell Grant Program (e) Federal Direct Loan Program, Assistance Listing No. (a) 84.007 (b) 84.033 (c) 84.038 (d) 84.063 (e) 84.268 - Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found The College did not report actual loan disbursement dates to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system for 2 of the 40 students in the sample (5%). We consider this condition to be an instance of noncompliance in internal control over compliance relating to the Eligibility compliance requirement. Corrective Action Plan We have updated our process for reporting actual loan disbursement dates and validated that our future loan disbursement dates are accurate. Responsible Person for Corrective Action Plan Jeremy Hurse – Director of Student Financial Services Deborah Beck – Associate Director of Student Financial Services Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan 7/1/2023
Special Test – Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: Recommend the design of controls to ensure an adequate documentation of control and review of student records to determine they are appropriately reflecting the proper status. Explana...
Special Test – Student Financial Aid Cluster Assistance Listing Nos. 84.007, 84.003, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: Recommend the design of controls to ensure an adequate documentation of control and review of student records to determine they are appropriately reflecting the proper status. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Moraine Park Technical College’s review of student record confirmed the record had the correct enrollment date in Financial Aid reported. Financial Aid reviewed and determined no Return to Title IV of financial aid was required. The student record in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) was reviewed and updated to the correct enrollment date. The College has meetings planned with our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) vendor to determine possibility of automation of this manual process. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lynn Marquardt, Registrar and Enrollment Services Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 2024
Finding Summary: Syracuse Arts Academy is required to submit an annual performance report to the State of Utah detailing GEER and ESSER expenditures by subgrant fund, expenditure category, object code, number of specific positions supported with GEER and ESSER funds, allocation of GEER and ESSER fun...
Finding Summary: Syracuse Arts Academy is required to submit an annual performance report to the State of Utah detailing GEER and ESSER expenditures by subgrant fund, expenditure category, object code, number of specific positions supported with GEER and ESSER funds, allocation of GEER and ESSER funds and criteria used and number of full-time equivalent positions for all GEER & ESSER funds received from the USBE during the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Syracuse Arts Academy reported no ESSER I and ESSER II expenditures, ESSER III award amounts in error and all ESSER salaries and benefits expenditures and full-time employee amounts incorrectly. Responsible Individuals: Accountant and Director Corrective Action Plan: Management will provide the USBE with the correct ESSER I and ESSER II expenditures, ESSER III award amounts, all correct ESSER salaries and benefits expenditures and all correct ESSER full-time employee amounts. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing Anticipated Completion Date: Management will ensure all necessary corrective action plan items are in place by the end of the next reporting period
A review of required reports will be done for each federal grant and the appropriate staff will be assigned to review and approve reports prior to submission.
A review of required reports will be done for each federal grant and the appropriate staff will be assigned to review and approve reports prior to submission.
The organization’s Sr Division Director Housing Stability will implement a rent reasonableness completion and review process.
The organization’s Sr Division Director Housing Stability will implement a rent reasonableness completion and review process.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, CFDA #15.252 #2023-002 – Material Weakness – Activities Allowed or Unallowed Recommendation We recommend that the Commission approve all invoices in accordance with the Commission’s internal control procedures. We also recommend that the Commi...
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, CFDA #15.252 #2023-002 – Material Weakness – Activities Allowed or Unallowed Recommendation We recommend that the Commission approve all invoices in accordance with the Commission’s internal control procedures. We also recommend that the Commission review invoices for mathematical accuracy prior to payment. View of responsible officials and planned corrective action The Commission has contacted the vendor to resolve the billing errors and will implement procedures internally to oversee the verification of the accuracy of invoices going forward.
Condition: The Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center does not have internal control procedures designed and implemented for the review of federal prevailing wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: The Center's Business Assistant to the Director is the responsible official for...
Condition: The Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center does not have internal control procedures designed and implemented for the review of federal prevailing wage rate requirements. View of Responsible Officials: The Center's Business Assistant to the Director is the responsible official for the Education Stabilization Fund grants. The Business Assistant to the Director stated that they agree with and understand the finding. Planned Corrective Action: Documented internal control procedures will be designed and implemented for the review of federal prevailing wage rate requirements. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Business Assistant to the Director. Anticipated Completion Date: February 29, 2024.
Finding Summary: Wallace Stegner Academy is required to submit an annual performance report to the State of Utah detailing GEER and ESSER expenditures by subgrant fund, expenditure category, object code, number of specific positions supported with GEER and ESSER funds, allocation of GEER and ESSER f...
Finding Summary: Wallace Stegner Academy is required to submit an annual performance report to the State of Utah detailing GEER and ESSER expenditures by subgrant fund, expenditure category, object code, number of specific positions supported with GEER and ESSER funds, allocation of GEER and ESSER funds and criteria used and number of full-time equivalent positions for all GEER & ESSER funds received from the USBE during the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Wallace Stegner Academy reported ESSER II expenditures outside of the required reporting period and failed to report ESSER III set-aside awards. Responsible Individuals: Accountant and Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Management will provide the USBE with the correct ESSER II expenditures and ESSER III award amounts. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing Anticipated Completion Date: Management will ensure all necessary corrective action plan items are in place by the end of the next reporting period.
We will review procedures and plan to make the necessary changes to improve internal control.
We will review procedures and plan to make the necessary changes to improve internal control.
2023-06 Material Weakness: During annual audit testing it was found that one member of the GEODC staff was preparing and reviewing federal grant reports. The reports did not accurately reflect the grant activity. Incorrect reporting led EDA to close the grant without question and results in a quest...
2023-06 Material Weakness: During annual audit testing it was found that one member of the GEODC staff was preparing and reviewing federal grant reports. The reports did not accurately reflect the grant activity. Incorrect reporting led EDA to close the grant without question and results in a questioned cost of $131,986 and a material weakness in internal control over compliance pertaining to Reporting being reported in the audit reporting package. Recommendation: It was recommended GEODC improve controls over compliance for reporting by designating grant reporting to one member of the GEODC staff and review of the reports to a different staff member. The staff member directly involved in the financial accounting function of GEODC should perform one of these duties. Action Taken: GEODC staff are in agreement with the recommendation and will improve controls over compliance for reporting by designating grant reporting to one member of the GEODC staff and review of the reports to a different staff member, making sure the staff member directly involved in the financial accounting function of GEODC performs one of these duties.
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Finding 8813 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
The management team agrees with the auditor’s recommendation and has already implemented additional controls to address the stated concerns. Effective July 1, 2023, the City Grants Department adopted a new grants management system, Monday.com. This system allows for electronic tracking and audit rec...
The management team agrees with the auditor’s recommendation and has already implemented additional controls to address the stated concerns. Effective July 1, 2023, the City Grants Department adopted a new grants management system, Monday.com. This system allows for electronic tracking and audit record or report review and approval. The Grants Director is responsible for the corrective action as it relates to this finding.
Contact Person – Lora Papacheck, CEO Planned Corrective Action – The fiscal manager will continue to pull fund income statements by fiscal year to assist in tracking and reconciling grant expenditures. Completion Date – Fiscal year 2024
Contact Person – Lora Papacheck, CEO Planned Corrective Action – The fiscal manager will continue to pull fund income statements by fiscal year to assist in tracking and reconciling grant expenditures. Completion Date – Fiscal year 2024
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2023-002 Child Nutrition Reporting Child Nutrition Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Recommendation: CLA recommends the District implement a review procedure over reimbursement requests where someone other than the preparer reviews the claim to e...
U.S. Department of Agriculture 2023-002 Child Nutrition Reporting Child Nutrition Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Recommendation: CLA recommends the District implement a review procedure over reimbursement requests where someone other than the preparer reviews the claim to ensure counts agree back to supporting documentation prior to the reimbursement request being filed with the granting agency. In addition, due to the size and complexity of the reporting, we recommend the District review the compiling procedures for the schools to ensure the compilation procedure is complete and accurate. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The district is implementing an internal cross check procedure to prevent errors on future claims. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dr. Thomas Owens Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Ongoing.
Lamar State College Orange Response and Corrective Action Plan to FY 23 Federal Financial Aid Audit Finding 2023-001 Enrollment Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the auditor's findings and recommendations. Corrective Action Plan The College has identified three issues ...
Lamar State College Orange Response and Corrective Action Plan to FY 23 Federal Financial Aid Audit Finding 2023-001 Enrollment Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The College agrees with the auditor's findings and recommendations. Corrective Action Plan The College has identified three issues that delayed identification and reporting of changes in student enrollment status for reporting on the NSLDS component. In response, the college will implement the following corrective actions: 1.The Registrar will review the error resolution reports provided by National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to ensure the correct enrollment information is being reported to NSLDS within 60 days of the determination date. Implementation Date Immediate 2.An advisor drop code will be implemented effective Spring 2024. This code will trigger an email to the Records Office, and at that point the Records Office will determine the student's enrollment status and update to withdrawn in Banner when it is determined the student has withdrawn from the semester. This will ensure the correct enrollment status is reported to NSLDS within 60 days of the determination date. Implementation Date 1/16/2024 3. LSCO will ensure a subsequent term report is submitted any time a late award is processed. This will ensure the correct enrollment status is reported to NSLDS within 60 days of the determination date. Implementation Date Immediate Individual Responsible Summer Rather, Registrar
Condition: Expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's response: Management will take the necessary s...
Condition: Expenditure reports were not filed in a timely manner. Recommendation: We recommend that steps are taken, including oversight by a second employee, to ensure that all quarterly expenditure reports are filed by the due dates. Management's response: Management will take the necessary steps to file all quarterly expenditure reports on time in the future.
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