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Reporting Health Centers Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review reports prior to submission including the reconciliations and underlying records that support the amounts in the report. ...
Reporting Health Centers Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review reports prior to submission including the reconciliations and underlying records that support the amounts in the report. Action taken in response to finding: An internal audit and review of the UDS reporting supporting files will be implemented as of April 1, 2026 to ensure accuracy of the documentation and calculations. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: John Robinson, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 1, 2026 and it will continue moving forward.
Allowable Activities and Costs Allowable Activities and Costs Health Center Cluster - Behavioral Health Expansion – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review all payroll and non-payroll expenses cha...
Allowable Activities and Costs Allowable Activities and Costs Health Center Cluster - Behavioral Health Expansion – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review all payroll and non-payroll expenses charged to the grant prior to submitting the drawdown request to HRSA and implement a consistent process for identifying the specific expenses being charged to each grant in order to avoid a cost being allocated more than one. Action taken in response to finding: The process has been changed as of August 1, 2025 before the end of the grant period of performance and will continue forward. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: John Robinson, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: August 1, 2025
Condition: The Organization did not liquidate all financial obligations incurred under the NASA federal award within 120 calendar days after the conclusion of the period of performance, as required by 2 CFR Section 200.344(c). Corrective Action Steps: Establish a written close-out procedure for fede...
Condition: The Organization did not liquidate all financial obligations incurred under the NASA federal award within 120 calendar days after the conclusion of the period of performance, as required by 2 CFR Section 200.344(c). Corrective Action Steps: Establish a written close-out procedure for federal awards that identifies all required actions, including liquidation of all financial obligations, within the 120-day close-out window prescribed by 2 CFR Section 200.344(c). Designate a responsible staff member to monitor upcoming award end dates and initiate the close-out checklist no later than 30 days before the period of performance ends. Maintain a federal award close-out tracker that documents the award end date, the 120-day liquidation deadline, all outstanding obligations, and the date each obligation is liquidated. Coordinate with program staff to identify and process all outstanding invoices, subcontractor payments, and other obligations prior to the liquidation deadline. Review all active and recently expired federal awards to assess whether any obligations remain unliquidated and remediate as needed. Responsible Party: CLC NWI Executive Director. Target Date: Executive Director Partially Completed. All funds have been liquidated as of 3/23/26. All other corrective action steps to be implemented by May 15, 2026.
Reference Number 2025-002: Corrective Action Plan: Regarding internal controls over the FFATA (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act) reporting, although no formal approval record could be provided, program staff reported that FFATA reports were verbally reviewed through one-on-one dis...
Reference Number 2025-002: Corrective Action Plan: Regarding internal controls over the FFATA (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act) reporting, although no formal approval record could be provided, program staff reported that FFATA reports were verbally reviewed through one-on-one discussions. As recommended, the County will revise its internal FFATA reporting procedures to require that all FFATA submissions undergo a documented review and approval by an individual who is independent of the preparer. The procedures will be updated to require that the reviewer’s name, title, date of review, and confirmation of the reviewer’s approval be maintained in the program’s electronic records. The County will implement a standardized approval workflow—either through a designated electronic form, checklist, or approval routing mechanism—to ensure consistency across departments. Additionally, staff responsible for FFATA preparation and review will receive updated guidance and training on the new documentation requirements, The County will also evaluate opportunities to integrate this control into existing financial reporting and monitoring structures overseen by Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) teams, to ensure consistent application of the updated approval requirements across reporting cycles. Anticipated Implementation Date: Updated procedures, workflow documentation, and staff training will be completed by June 30, 2026. Person Responsible: KELLY SALMONS, Deputy Director, Housing and Community Development Services
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.
Student Financial Assistance Cluster– Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend that the College review policies and procedures related to R2T4 calculations to ensure calculations are performed accurately. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There...
Student Financial Assistance Cluster– Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend that the College review policies and procedures related to R2T4 calculations to ensure calculations are performed accurately. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: One of the findings was a clerical math error. CSC is moving R2T4 Calculations into COD to ensure proper calculations and reporting. The second finding was a date of determination discrepancy. CSC FA and Registrar to review how the last date of academic activity is determined and reported in Banner. The Financial Aid Director to review the R2T4 Process and create an SOP. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Current Financial Aid Director: Tara Torres OR Current Assistant Financial Aid Director: Tina Ballinger Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 06/30/2026
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AUTONOMOUS MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Audit Report: Reports on Compliance and Internal Control in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OMB Super Circular Uniform Guidance Audit Period: July 1, 2024...
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AUTONOMOUS MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Audit Report: Reports on Compliance and Internal Control in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OMB Super Circular Uniform Guidance Audit Period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Fiscal Year: 2024-2025 Principal Executive: Hon. Marcos Cruz Molina, Mayor Contact Person: Mr. Edgardo Pérez, Department of Management, Administration and Budget Director Phone: (787)855-2500 Original Finding Number: 2025-004 Statement of Concurrence or Non concurrence: We concur with the findings. Corrective Action: The ACUDEN agency has not yet closed the budget year 2024-2025. Therefore, even though the contract has ended, the remaining reimbursement from the agency has not been received. Therefore, the full closing report cannot be completed until this final amount is received. As a corrective measure for finding 2025-005, the Sub Director of Finance will establish an internal control system in which the processes and compliance with the submission of accounting reports for federal programs, including Child Care, will be periodically monitored. Implementation Date: Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Responsible Person: José A. Mathews Maisonet Program Accountant
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AUTONOMOUS MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Audit Report: Reports on Compliance and Internal Control in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OMB Super Circular Uniform Guidance Audit Period: July 1, 2024...
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AUTONOMOUS MUNICIPALITY OF VEGA BAJA Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 Audit Report: Reports on Compliance and Internal Control in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OMB Super Circular Uniform Guidance Audit Period: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Fiscal Year: 2024-2025 Principal Executive: Hon. Marcos Cruz Molina, Mayor Contact Person: Mr. Edgardo Pérez, Department of Management, Administration and Budget Director Phone: (787)855-2500 Original Finding Number: 2025-003 Statement of Concurrence or Non concurrence: We concur with the findings. Corrective Action: During the past year, the Corrective Action Plan (PAC) has been implemented and expense reconciliation efforts have been ongoing. Currently, we are in the process of collecting all supporting documentation related to work performed for projects funded by FEMA. It is expected that the reconciliation of expenses will be completed over the next few quarters, and that expense reporting will continue during the quarters in which payments are made. Implementation Date: Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Responsible Person: José A. Torres Otero Program Accountant
Condition: Management reviewed expenditure reports prior to submission however, this review did not detect or correct errors in the expenditure report. Plan:Management will not only continue to review expenditure reports, but will correctly evaluate that these reports agree with current accounting r...
Condition: Management reviewed expenditure reports prior to submission however, this review did not detect or correct errors in the expenditure report. Plan:Management will not only continue to review expenditure reports, but will correctly evaluate that these reports agree with current accounting records.Management Response: The corrective action plan was discussed with the superintendent and business manager. After discussion, the plan was approved by the superintendent.
Condition:The District's internal controls did not affectively monitor the grant budget. Plan: When creating the budget, the superintendent will compare budgeted grant expenses to overall budgeted expenses within each function to accurately monitor grant budgeting. Management Response:The corrective...
Condition:The District's internal controls did not affectively monitor the grant budget. Plan: When creating the budget, the superintendent will compare budgeted grant expenses to overall budgeted expenses within each function to accurately monitor grant budgeting. Management Response:The corrective action plan was discussed with the superintendent. After discussion, the plan was approved by the superintendent.
Condition: The same individual is responsible for preparing and submitting monthly reimbursement claims for the Child Nutrition Program without an independent review or approval prior to submission. Plan: A second person (superintendent) compares the meal counts in the claim to the SDS daily meal co...
Condition: The same individual is responsible for preparing and submitting monthly reimbursement claims for the Child Nutrition Program without an independent review or approval prior to submission. Plan: A second person (superintendent) compares the meal counts in the claim to the SDS daily meal count reports, monthly participation summary, eligibility rosters (free, reduced, paid) and USDA reimbursement rates. The reviewer will then sign and date a reconciliation sheet before submission. Management Response: The corrective action plan was discussed with the employee responsible for filing the claim, the business manager, and the superintendent. After discussion, the plan was approved by the superintendent.
Name of Contact Person: Tarsha Dudley, Executive Director. Corrective Action: Management will review the recertification process and plan to monitor recertifications. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.
Name of Contact Person: Tarsha Dudley, Executive Director. Corrective Action: Management will review the recertification process and plan to monitor recertifications. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately.
The Agency will (1) clearly identify and communicate staff responsibilities for the preparation, review, and submission of required federal reports, (2) strengthen internal controls over reporting by implementing additional internal deadline reminders to ensure reports are completed and submitted pr...
The Agency will (1) clearly identify and communicate staff responsibilities for the preparation, review, and submission of required federal reports, (2) strengthen internal controls over reporting by implementing additional internal deadline reminders to ensure reports are completed and submitted prior to due dates, (3) establish procedures to monitor reporting deadlines based on applicable grant requirements and reporting periods, and (4) provide management oversight to confirm all required reports are reviewed, approved, and submitted timely. These actions are intended to address the delays in submitting required reports under the Head Start program and to help ensure ongoing compliance with federal reporting requirements.
2025-003 – Pell Under-Award Federal Pell Grant Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.063 Recommendation: We recommend that a review is implemented to ensure calculations of Pell awards are performed based on the accurate cost of attendance, SAI and enrollment status of the student. Explanation of disa...
2025-003 – Pell Under-Award Federal Pell Grant Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.063 Recommendation: We recommend that a review is implemented to ensure calculations of Pell awards are performed based on the accurate cost of attendance, SAI and enrollment status of the student. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: During the audit review, it was determined that student (ID: 0364337) was under-awarded a Federal Pell Grant due to a manual calculation error. Based on remaining Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU), the student was eligible for $1,085 but was awarded $627.97. To address this finding, the institution has strengthened internal controls by eliminating manual calculations as a primary method for determining Pell eligibility, implementing a mandatory secondary review prior to disbursement, and requiring verification of LEU through the COD system. In addition, ongoing monthly quality assurance reviews have been established, and staff training has been completed to reinforce compliance with Pell Grant calculation requirements, including Cost of Attendance (COA), Student Aid Index (SAI), and enrollment status. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Kathy Prieto -Executive Director Student Financial Services Planned completion date for corrective action: March 2026.
Finding 2025-002 Student Financial Aid Cluster, Assistance Listing # 84.063, 84.268 Condition: The College did not send changes in attendance levels of students, including students who graduated, withdrew, dropped out, or enrolled changes to the NSLDS within 60 days of the change. Corrective Action ...
Finding 2025-002 Student Financial Aid Cluster, Assistance Listing # 84.063, 84.268 Condition: The College did not send changes in attendance levels of students, including students who graduated, withdrew, dropped out, or enrolled changes to the NSLDS within 60 days of the change. Corrective Action Plan: Objective: To ensure the timely reporting of changes in attendance levels of students, including students who graduated, withdrew, dropped out, or enrolled, to the National Student Loan Data Center (NSLDS) within 60 days of the change. Corrective Actions: Management concurs with this finding. The College did not consistently report student status changes to NSLDS within the required 60-day timeframe due to inefficient tracking processes and system misalignment between internal records and reporting systems. Corrective actions implemented as follows: 1. Automated Tracking & Reporting Calendar 1. Established a compliance calendar with hard deadlines (<30 days internal target) 2. System Integration Improvements 1. Enhanced data alignment between: Ellucian Colleague, National Student Clearinghouse, and NSLDS 3. Accountability Structure 1. Assigned a designated compliance owner for NSLDS reporting 2. Introduced escalation protocols for missed deadlines 4. Monitoring & Reporting 1. Monthly compliance certification to senior leadership Timeline: Process corrections implemented in Summer 2025; Full compliance expected in Fall 2025 onward Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Anahi Huerta, Director of Financial Aid, Phone: 312-922-1884
Finding 2025-001 Student Financial Aid Cluster, Assistance Listing # 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Condition: The College could not timely retrieve all student records and show documentation of reviews and approvals related to student records. Corrective Action Plan: Objective: To ensure the timely...
Finding 2025-001 Student Financial Aid Cluster, Assistance Listing # 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Condition: The College could not timely retrieve all student records and show documentation of reviews and approvals related to student records. Corrective Action Plan: Objective: To ensure the timely retrieval of all student records and the proper documentation of reviews and approvals to meet regulatory requirements and to improve accountability in the Student Financial Aid Cluster. Corrective Actions: Management agrees with this finding. The College admits that before Spring 2025, formal documentation for review and approval of financial aid processes, including Return of Title IV (R2T4) calculations, was not consistently kept. Although controls were performed in most cases, the lack of documented evidence for students selected prior to the internal processing improvements prevented demonstrating control effectiveness, which is required under the Uniform Grant Guidance. Corrective actions implemented as follows: 1. Formal SOP Implementation Developed and implemented standardized SOPs for: 1. Financial Aid packaging and disbursement 2. Return of Title IV (R2T4) calculations 3. Review and approval workflows 2. Documentation & Audit Trail Controls 1. Introduced mandatory review/approval checklists for all financial aid transactions 2. Implemented centralized digital storage of supporting documentation 3. Segregation of Duties & Oversight 1. Established defined roles for: Preparer, Reviewer, Final approver. 4. Ongoing Monitoring 1. Monthly internal compliance reviews 2. Quarterly audit-readiness assessments led by senior leadership Timeline: Process corrections implemented in Spring 2025; Full compliance expected by June 30, 2026 Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Anahi Huerta, Director of Financial Aid, Phone: 312-922-1884
Finding 2025-004: Payroll Processing Control Condition: During control testing over a major federal program, three instances were identified where payroll changes were not entered into the payroll system in a timely manner; however, the Organization subsequently processed appropriate retroactive adj...
Finding 2025-004: Payroll Processing Control Condition: During control testing over a major federal program, three instances were identified where payroll changes were not entered into the payroll system in a timely manner; however, the Organization subsequently processed appropriate retroactive adjustments. Corrective Actions 1. Formalize and strengthen payroll change procedures Create written procedures requiring that all Personnel Action Notices be entered into the payroll system within two business days of approval. Require preparer and reviewer signoffs on each change, documenting both data entry and verification steps. Completion Target: June 30, 2026 2. Implement payroll change review controls Before each payroll run, generate and review a “personnel change report” listing all recent pay rate, position, or status updates. Review to confirm accuracy against approved PANs, with evidence of review retained (e.g., initials and date on report). Completion Target: June 30, 2026 3. Enhance communication between HR and Payroll Require HR to transmit all approved PANs electronically to Payroll within a defined timeframe. Maintain a centralized shared log tracking each PAN’s status (“submitted,” “entered,” “verified”) to prevent omissions. Completion Target: June 30, 2026 4. Provide staff training on new procedures Conduct joint training for HR and Payroll personnel on updated workflows, timeliness expectations, documentation standards, and verification requirements. Include refresher training annually or when procedures are updated. Completion Target: June 30, 2026 5. Implement monitoring and periodic internal review The Payroll Manager will perform quarterly reviews of sample PANs to confirm timely and accurate system entry. Any discrepancies will be corrected immediately and reported to the Finance Director/CFO. Ongoing, beginning July 1, 2026 Responsible Party: HR Manager and Payroll Manager, under oversight of the Finance Director/CFO Monitoring and Verification: Payroll change log maintained and reviewed monthly. Quarterly internal review results documented and retained for audit.
Corrective Action Plan: The College will implement a process to verify the enrollment update changes have taken effect on the NSLDS website. The registrar’s office will verify the student status updates for a sample size of 15% of the overall batch population for any given month’s transmission withi...
Corrective Action Plan: The College will implement a process to verify the enrollment update changes have taken effect on the NSLDS website. The registrar’s office will verify the student status updates for a sample size of 15% of the overall batch population for any given month’s transmission within the 60-day required timeframe. Timeline for Implementation of Corrective Action Plan: These corrective actions are being implemented in Spring 2026.
2025-002 ALN 14.850 – Public Housing Operating Fund – Allowable Costs – Bonus/Incentive Payments The Executive Director agrees with the finding as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs and will follow the Auditor's recommendations. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. ...
2025-002 ALN 14.850 – Public Housing Operating Fund – Allowable Costs – Bonus/Incentive Payments The Executive Director agrees with the finding as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs and will follow the Auditor's recommendations. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Ms. Khristian Allen, Executive Director Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2026
2025--004 US Department of Education Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Cash Management Auditor's Recommendation: One City Schools, Inc. should implement appropriate internal controls for reviewing funding claims prior to submission. Corrective Action: One City ad...
2025--004 US Department of Education Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matter Cash Management Auditor's Recommendation: One City Schools, Inc. should implement appropriate internal controls for reviewing funding claims prior to submission. Corrective Action: One City adopted a new grants management process which requires that all submitted claims are reviewed and signed by two responsible officials. Evidence of approvals will be maintained in the electronic grant files. In addition, One City has developed a training tool so that all staff who have grant claiming authority must participate in the training. The new Chief Financial Officer will monitor compliance with the policy and ensure proper documentation exists. Responsible for Corrective Action: Scott R Haumersen CPA, CGMA Shaumersen@onecityschools.org 608-575-4950 Anticipated Completion Date: June 30th, 2026
Finding Number: 2025-039 Planned Corrective Action: To proactively address these issues, FAHCA has taken several steps to improve efficiency and survey scheduling accuracy. The Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Protocol, revised in 2024, has enhanced tracking measures to better identify ...
Finding Number: 2025-039 Planned Corrective Action: To proactively address these issues, FAHCA has taken several steps to improve efficiency and survey scheduling accuracy. The Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Protocol, revised in 2024, has enhanced tracking measures to better identify and prioritize surveys requiring scheduling. Both management and schedulers participated in targeted training sessions held in August 2024 and December 2024. In addition, Monthly Scheduler calls are conducted to provide ongoing guidance and support to field offices regarding scheduling needs and best practices. Furthermore, scheduling workload updates are reviewed every two weeks during Bureau Call Meetings with schedulers and managers to ensure continual monitoring of survey scheduling needs and progress. This improvement reflects the commitment of staff and leadership to proactively respond to challenges and implement strategies that advance the agency’s overall performance. Anticipated Completion Date: September 15, 2026 Responsible Contact Person: Mary Maloney
Item: 2025-002 Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 Programs: Health Center Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Agency: N/A Contract Number: 24H80CS28365; H8JCS54690; 21H8HCS44987 Award Year: June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025; December 1, 2024 to November 30, 20...
Item: 2025-002 Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 Programs: Health Center Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Agency: N/A Contract Number: 24H80CS28365; H8JCS54690; 21H8HCS44987 Award Year: June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025; December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025; September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Health Centers must prepare and apply a sliding fee discount schedule so that the amounts owed for health center services by eligible patients are adjusted (discounted) based on the patient’s ability to pay. Condition: For five claims tested, the discount for eligible patients was inaccurately calculated and billed. Name of Contact Person: Michele Grebisz, CFO Phone Number: (602)776-0776 Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will implement additional controls to ensure sliding fee discounts applied are reviewed and approved before patients are billed. Management will ensure this additional process includes clearly documenting the review and approval.
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Award Information: NOAA Program Office: NOS Integrated Ocean Observations Systems (IOOS) Federal Award Numbers (FAIN): NA21NOS0120097, NA24NOSX012C0024, and NA23NOS0120243 Recipient Organization: Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association Recipient UEI: EEL2L...
Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Award Information: NOAA Program Office: NOS Integrated Ocean Observations Systems (IOOS) Federal Award Numbers (FAIN): NA21NOS0120097, NA24NOSX012C0024, and NA23NOS0120243 Recipient Organization: Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association Recipient UEI: EEL2LR5E2R85 Project Title: SECOORA: Delivering actionable coastal and ocean information from high-quality science and observations for the Southeast Project Period: 7/1/21-6/30/26 Criteria: During our single audit for the year ended June 30, 2025, we identified that required subawards were not reported in SAM.gov (previously in the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (“FSRS”)) within the 30-day FFATA reporting window, as required by 2 CFR Part 170 and NOAA award terms. This constitutes noncompliance with federal award requirements and may trigger remedies under 2 CFR § 200.339. Cause: The Association was subject to FFATA reporting requirements under its cooperative agreement with the Integrated Ocean Observing System (“IOOS”) Office within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”). The cause of the FFATA reporting lapses was an interpretation gap of requirements under a cooperative agreement versus a prime grant award, and management has agreed to promptly remediate and implement controls. The noncompliance resulted from a good-faith misunderstanding regarding the applicability of FFATA to cooperative agreements and did not stem from intentional misconduct or an overall deficient control environment. Immediate Corrective Actions Taken: The Association acknowledges lapses in timely reporting of first-tier subawards in the FSRS/SAM.gov and gaps in internal controls, including procedure documentation, tracking of subaward obligation dates, and staff training. The overdue FSRS/SAM.gov reports will be submitted, and NOAA/IOOS will be provided documentation of completion. Long-Term Corrective Actions / Preventive Measures: The Association is in the process of establishing written internal controls, including procedures and tracking mechanisms to ensure timely FFATA reporting, as well as provide training to grants management personnel responsible for FFATA submissions to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Management will continue to use standardized subaward agreements to clearly capture obligation dates and FFATA applicability. Subawards will not be fully executed in the system until the FFATA data fields are completed. There will be a separation of duties for distinct roles for preparer and reviewer/approver. The Association will evidence retention with a central archive of FSRS confirmations, checklists, and supporting documentation and maintain a tracking log with automated reminders for key reporting deadlines. Responsible Personnel: Chief Financial Officer: Megan Lee – Oversees, Reviews, and Approves FFATA reporting compliance and SAM.gov reporting. Ensures required reporting of subaward obligations for FFATA reporting on a monthly basis and ensures timely data submission. Pre/Post Award Grant Specialist– Prepares required reporting of subaward obligations for FFATA reporting on a monthly basis. Timeline for Completion Corrective Action Responsible Party Completion Date Submit overdue FFATA report Chief Financial Officer 06/30/2026 Update written procedures Chief Financial Officer 04/30/2026 Staff online training on FFATA requirements Chief Financial Officer 05/31/2026 Implement dual review of reporting Chief Financial Officer 04/30/2026 Internal Monitoring and Verification: The Association will perform quarterly internal reviews of a sample of subawards to verify: timeliness, data accuracy, documentation, and adherence to reporting process. Finally, the Chief Financial Officer and Pre/Post Award Grant Specialist will report to the Executive Director and escalate any issues identified and implement corrective training as needed. Certification: I certify that the information provided in this Corrective Action Plan is accurate and that the organization is committed to full compliance with the terms and conditions of the NOAA award and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), including remediation of noncompliance consistent with 2 CFR § 200.339.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Recommendation: CLA recommends that management reinforce and consistently apply key control procedures requiring documented review and approval of all program invoices prior to payment. Management should ensure that reviews explicitly address ...
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 21.027 Recommendation: CLA recommends that management reinforce and consistently apply key control procedures requiring documented review and approval of all program invoices prior to payment. Management should ensure that reviews explicitly address allowability, eligibility and within the period of performance under the program and that evidence of such review is retained in accordance with record retention requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: Management will enforce the internal controls in place to ensure full compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Maria Giaimo, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2026
Finding 2025-002 - U.S. Department of Education (ED), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs - Federal Work-Study Community Service Requirement Not Met and Failure to Report FWS Earnings (significant deficiency): Criteria – Per 34 CFR § 675.18(g), each institution participating in the Federal Work-...
Finding 2025-002 - U.S. Department of Education (ED), Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs - Federal Work-Study Community Service Requirement Not Met and Failure to Report FWS Earnings (significant deficiency): Criteria – Per 34 CFR § 675.18(g), each institution participating in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program must use at least 7 percent of its total FWS allocation to compensate students employed in community service activities unless the institution has received an approved waiver from the Department of Education. Per 34 CFR § 675.19(b), institution must maintain fiscal control and accountability over FWS funds and comply with all reporting requirements established by the Secretary. This includes accurately reporting FWS student earnings through required federal systems and maintaining documentation to support reported activity. Condition - Based on documentation provided for the 2024–2025 award year, the institution was authorized a total of $26,649 in Federal Work-Study funds. Of this amount, only $1,057 was identified as wages paid to students employed in community service activities. No documentation was provided to demonstrate that additional community service wages were paid or that a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education of not meeting the required 7 percent community service expenditure threshold. Additionally, during review of the institution’s 2024–2025 Federal Work-Study (FWS) activity, it was noted that FWS student earnings were not reported to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System. The institution’s financial aid records and payroll registers indicate that students earned a total of $23,131 in FWS wages during the award year; however, no corresponding COD submissions or COD acknowledgment files were provided for review to demonstrate that these earnings were reported as required. Cause – The infraction appears to have resulted from failure to monitor compliance with the 7 percent FWS community service requirement and inadequate internal controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting of FWS earnings. Effect – The institution did not comply with the statutory community service spending requirement and FWS earnings were not reported through required federal reporting channels, limiting transparency and federal oversight. Questioned Costs - $0 Perspective – The Federal Work-Study Program includes explicit statutory spending and reporting requirements that are considered key compliance controls. In this instance, the institution expended approximately 4 percent of its authorized FWS allocation ($1,057 of $26,649) on community service wages, compared to the required 7 percent, resulting in a 43 percent shortfall from the required threshold. In addition, 100 percent of FWS earnings identified during testing ($23,131) were not reported to the COD System, as no submission or acknowledgment records were available. Repeat Finding – No Auditor’s Recommendation – We recommend that the institution strengthen monitoring of community service requirements and establish formal FWS reporting controls and perform periodic internal audits of FWS expenditures and reporting to identify and correct issues prior to year-end and federal reporting deadlines. Management’s Response – Per 34 CFR § 675.18(g), each institution participating in the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program must use at least 7 percent of its total FWS allocation to compensate students employed in community service activities. Based on documentation provided for the 2024-2025 award year, the institution was authorized a total of $26,649 in Federal Work-Study funds. Of this amount, $1,057 was identified as community service wages. No documentation was provided to demonstrate that additional community service wages were paid or that a waiver from ED was requested or approved
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