Corrective Action Plans

Finding 497952 (2023-002)

None 2023

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

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

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

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Finding 497950 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc.

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Eligibility

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

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

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Finding 497940 (2023-009)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

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

View Audit 320567

Finding 497939 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

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

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

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

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Finding 497937 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan Association of Recovery Residences, Inc.

MI

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

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

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

View Audit 320567 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497933 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrence County

IN

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

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

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

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Finding 497932 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrence County

IN

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

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

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

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Finding 497927 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Yardley Borough

PA

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

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

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

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Finding 497921 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Easton

PA

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Tyler Martin, ...

Authority Response and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Tyler Martin, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2024.

View Audit 320526 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 497920 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

New Brighton Borough

PA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

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

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

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Finding 497918 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Harrison County

IN

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

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

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

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Finding 497914 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Dike-New Hartford Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We will work to develop better internal control processes.

View Audit 320519

Finding 497906 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

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

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

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Finding 497905 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

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

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

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Finding 497904 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Howard County Housing Commission

MD

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Eligibility

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

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

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Finding 497898 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Sawyer County Housing Authority

WI

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

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

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

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Finding 497897 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Hamlet Housing Authority

NC

Questioned Costs Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Hamlet Housing Authority Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Gary Jones Executive Director Corrective Action: Man...

Hamlet Housing Authority Corrective Action Plan For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported. Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Gary Jones Executive Director Corrective Action: Management will review the recertification process and plan to monitor recertifications. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately

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Finding 497640 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Silver Lake Regional School District

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs

I concur with the auditor’s findings. The District is reviewing current staffing of the Business Office. The District Leadership team has requested additional staffing, potentially in the roles of Grants Management, additional Accounting staff, and additional Treasurer staff. These positions were no...

I concur with the auditor’s findings. The District is reviewing current staffing of the Business Office. The District Leadership team has requested additional staffing, potentially in the roles of Grants Management, additional Accounting staff, and additional Treasurer staff. These positions were not provided for in FY25 due to a challenging budget cycle. It is understood that these additional staff will assist in addressing the issues of: Reliability of District’s financial reporting; Effectiveness and efficiency of its operations; Compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, Business Office policies and procedures will be documented and staff will receive professional development to ensure their understanding. The School Committee has been made aware that lack of additional staff has hampered progress on this.

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Finding 497624 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Peace Villa Inc.

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) a) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization has determined the benefit of adequately segregating duties is less than the cost. Based on this assessment, the Organization is accepting the risk posed by the deficiency while also evaluating mitigating co...

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) a) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization has determined the benefit of adequately segregating duties is less than the cost. Based on this assessment, the Organization is accepting the risk posed by the deficiency while also evaluating mitigating controls that will help reduce the risk of material misstatement of the financial statements. Management is attempting to mitigate the associated risks by doing the following: 1. Identifying areas lacking segregation of duties and where there are higher risks of fraud occurring. 2. Implementing limited segregation to the extent possible to reduce risks without impairing efficiency. 3. Using the knowledge of management and the Board to review accounting records and reports, b) Official Responsible for Ensuring Corrective Action: Brenda Schmitz, Office Manager, will monitor the effectiveness of the above actions and make changes as considered appropriate. c) Planned Completion Date for the Corrective Action: The corrective action plan for this finding will be completed by December 31, 2024. d) Explanation of Disagreement: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. e) Plan to Monitor Completion of Corrective Action: The Board will be monitoring this corrective action plan to review the recommendations and take appropriate action.

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Finding 497623 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Peace Villa Inc.

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) f) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization does not plan to take any action but is aware of the condition. Based on the cost of correcting this deficiency, the Organization has decided to accept the risk associated with this deficiency. g) Official ...

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) f) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization does not plan to take any action but is aware of the condition. Based on the cost of correcting this deficiency, the Organization has decided to accept the risk associated with this deficiency. g) Official Responsible for Ensuring Corrective Action: Brenda Schmitz, Office Manager, will review the financial statements and related footnotes and approve them. h) Planned Completion Date for the Corrective Action: The corrective action plan for this finding will be completed by December 31, 2024. i) Explanation of Disagreement: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. j) Plan to Monitor Completion of Corrective Action: The Board will be monitoring this corrective action plan.

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Finding 497622 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Peace Villa Inc.

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) a) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization will review and approve adjusting journal entries as proposed by the auditor, as well as taking responsibility for the audited financial statements. b) Official Responsible for Ensuring Corrective Action:...

Corrective Acton Plan (CAP) a) Actions Planned in Response to the Finding: The Organization will review and approve adjusting journal entries as proposed by the auditor, as well as taking responsibility for the audited financial statements. b) Official Responsible for Ensuring Corrective Action: Brenda Schmitz, Office Manager, will review the adjusting journal entries and approve them. c) Planned Completion Date for the Corrective Action: The corrective action plan for this finding will be completed by December 31, 2024. d) Explanation of Disagreement: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. e) Plan to Monitor Completion of Corrective Action: The Board will be monitoring this corrective action plan.

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Finding 497621 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Bladenboro Housing Authority

NC

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Corrective Action Plan For the year ended December 31, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Becky Tatum Interim Director Corrective Action: Mangagement will implement pr...

Corrective Action Plan For the year ended December 31, 2023 Section II - Financial Statement Findings None Reported Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 Name of Contact Person: Becky Tatum Interim Director Corrective Action: Mangagement will implement proper internal control procedures for the Housing Choice Voucher Program eligibility requirements. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately

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Finding 497620 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1

SC

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Finding No. 2023-001 Eligibility: Public Housing Tenant Files Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA Number 14.850 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance Condition: Out of a total tenant population of 1,275, 25 files were sel...

Finding No. 2023-001 Eligibility: Public Housing Tenant Files Public and Indian Housing Program – CFDA Number 14.850 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control and Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance Condition: Out of a total tenant population of 1,275, 25 files were selected for testing. Exceptions were noted as follows: • 3 out of 25 tenants where an outdated flat rent was used instead of the current amount. • 1 tenant where wage income was calculated as paid bi-weekly when it was actually paid semi-monthly. • 2 tenants where the prior year social security income was used when the current year amount was known. Recommendation: The Authority should correct the deficiencies noted in the tested files and utilize an ongoing quality control review process on the entire tenant population to ensure proper compliance with the requirements related to tenant eligibility. Ongoing staff training and timely management reviews should be utilized to ensure staff is aware of acceptable procedures. In addition, the Authority should review staffing levels, skill sets and case load. Action Taken: The Authority concurs with this finding and will implement review procedures and provide ongoing training to staff. The cited files have been corrected. Effective Date: September 19, 2024 Contact Information Brian Griswell, Executive Director SC Regional Housing Authority No.1 218 Spring Street Laurens, SC 29360 (864) 984-6568

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Finding 497619 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Elbert County, Georgia

GA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

The County agrees with this finding and intends to begin work creating a written policy and procedures manual

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Finding 497614 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Coordinated Living of Southern Nevada, Inc.

NV

Questioned Costs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Beneficiary Reporting Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that a responsible employee review and approve all HOME Program Housing Beneficiary Reports for accuracy prior to their submission to the applicable oversite agency. The review should be documented with the initials of the reviewer and th...

Beneficiary Reporting Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that a responsible employee review and approve all HOME Program Housing Beneficiary Reports for accuracy prior to their submission to the applicable oversite agency. The review should be documented with the initials of the reviewer and the date reviewed on each report. Action Taken: In order to ensure the accuracy of the HOME Program Housing Beneficiary Reports, the reports are now routed to our director of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Compliance, who reviews each report in detail. Once she has approved the reports, she initials and dates the reports and then they are sent to either the City of Las Vegas or Clark County, as required. These procedures were implemented in mid-2023.

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