Corrective Action Plans

Finding 394615 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

WA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding Number 2023-002 Contact Person(s): Rick Johnson, VP of Finance and Administration Explanation and specific reasons for disagreement with the audit finding or that corrective action is not required (if applicable): Corrective action planned: For contracts of $25,000 or greater, the Aquarium w...

Finding Number 2023-002 Contact Person(s): Rick Johnson, VP of Finance and Administration Explanation and specific reasons for disagreement with the audit finding or that corrective action is not required (if applicable): Corrective action planned: For contracts of $25,000 or greater, the Aquarium will add the following line that states: Acceptance of the contract or purchase agreement acknowledges that the company and / or its officers have not been suspended or debarred from participating in federal or State bids and / or contracts. Anticipated completion date: April 10, 2024

View Audit 304505

Finding 394594 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Ortonville, Minnesota

MN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Suspension and Debarment (2023-005) Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Title: Capitalization Grant for Clean Water State Revolving Fund ALN Number: 66.458 Award Period: 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: We r...

Suspension and Debarment (2023-005) Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Title: Capitalization Grant for Clean Water State Revolving Fund ALN Number: 66.458 Award Period: 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend that the City review suspension and debarment before entering into contracts with vendors. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The City will implement procedures and controls to ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred before awarding the contract.

View Audit 304489

Finding 394593 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Ortonville, Minnesota

MN

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Unpaid Expenses on Draw Request (2023-004) Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Title: Capitalization Grant for Clean Water State Revolving Fund ALN Number: 66.458 Award Period: 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendatio...

Unpaid Expenses on Draw Request (2023-004) Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Title: Capitalization Grant for Clean Water State Revolving Fund ALN Number: 66.458 Award Period: 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend that management ensures invoices are approved by the City Council before submitting the draw request. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The City will monitor all draw requests and ensure that expenses are approved by the City Council before reimbursement is requested.

View Audit 304489

Finding 394563 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mizpah Assisted Living Services, INC

MO

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

FINDING NO. 2023-002 – Quarterly Financial Reports Statement of Condition: The first 2 quarter reports, for period ending September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022, were submitted one day late, on October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2023 respectively. Recommendation: Project Management must submit the...

FINDING NO. 2023-002 – Quarterly Financial Reports Statement of Condition: The first 2 quarter reports, for period ending September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022, were submitted one day late, on October 31, 2022 and January 31, 2023 respectively. Recommendation: Project Management must submit the quarterly financial information within the prescribed timeframe. Project Management should review its internal controls and ensure that systems are in place so that the filing requirement will be met in future quarters and years. Management’s Response: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

View Audit 304437

Finding 394562 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mizpah Assisted Living Services, INC

MO

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Reporting

FINDING NO. 2023-001 – Quarterly Financial Reports Statement of Condition: Quarterly financial statements not submitted to loan servicer within the 60 day period allotted, as the first quarter report was not submitted until November 4, 2022. Recommendation: Project Management must submit the quart...

FINDING NO. 2023-001 – Quarterly Financial Reports Statement of Condition: Quarterly financial statements not submitted to loan servicer within the 60 day period allotted, as the first quarter report was not submitted until November 4, 2022. Recommendation: Project Management must submit the quarterly financial information within the prescribed timeframe. Project Management should review its internal controls and ensure that systems are in place so that the filing requirement will be met in future quarters and years. Management’s Response: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

View Audit 304437

Finding 394560 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Collier County

FL

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303

CDBG -Entitlement Grants Cluster -Assistance Listing No. 14.CDBG Recommendation: Strengthen policies and procedures to ensure that reporting due dates are determined by the Federal regulations and that internal processes mirror the requirements of the Federal regulations. Explanation of disagreeme...

CDBG -Entitlement Grants Cluster -Assistance Listing No. 14.CDBG Recommendation: Strengthen policies and procedures to ensure that reporting due dates are determined by the Federal regulations and that internal processes mirror the requirements of the Federal regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Staff will submit revised FY 2023 reports as applicable, update procedures to ensure report deadlines are based on the subaward execution date and update internal controls to ensure deadlines are met per the Federal regulations. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Therese Stanley, Grants Compliance Manager, 239-252-2959 Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 30, 2024

View Audit 304432

Finding 394559 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Collier County

FL

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

National Infrastructure Investments -Assistance Listing No. 20.933 Recommendation: Implement a process and to update its policies and procedures to ensure that all certified payrolls are properly verified and maintained accurately through the grant award period and beyond. Explanation of disagreem...

National Infrastructure Investments -Assistance Listing No. 20.933 Recommendation: Implement a process and to update its policies and procedures to ensure that all certified payrolls are properly verified and maintained accurately through the grant award period and beyond. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Staff will conduct a documented compliance review no less than monthly comparing the certified payroll tracker against supporting documentation including the payrolls collected by the third-party administrator (TPA). Any discrepancies will be conveyed to the TPA and Contractor and monitored until resolved. The Grants Administration Handbook will be updated for procedures for verification of certified payrolls. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Trinity Scott, Transportation Management Services Department Head, 239-252-5873. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 30, 2024

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Finding 394523 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority

PR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

The delay in submitting the data collection form was an exceptional occurrence caused by a delay in obtaining upper management approval of the Single Audit Report. We anticipate submitting the data collection form to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the same day following the compl...

The delay in submitting the data collection form was an exceptional occurrence caused by a delay in obtaining upper management approval of the Single Audit Report. We anticipate submitting the data collection form to the Department of Housing and Urban Development on the same day following the completion of the Audited Financial Statements.

View Audit 304403

Finding 394377 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Crystal Lake Preservation Corporation 071-11281/il06-M000-214

IL

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The Corporation withdrew cash from the tenant security account during May and June 2023 in the amounts of $7,000 and $7,500, respectively, causing the balance of the security deposit liability to exceed the asset balance at month-end. These funds were used to fund...

Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The Corporation withdrew cash from the tenant security account during May and June 2023 in the amounts of $7,000 and $7,500, respectively, causing the balance of the security deposit liability to exceed the asset balance at month-end. These funds were used to fund operating costs on behalf of the Corporation. Planned Corrective Action: Management acknowledges noncompliance in the current fiscal year and has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance. Management deposited funds to the security deposit cash account in order to meet the regulatory agreement requirement before year-end. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Laura Selby, Executive Vice President - COO Anticipated Completion Date: March 25, 2024

View Audit 304382

Finding 394363 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Pontiac Community Consolidated School District No. 429

IL

Questioned Costs Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Condition: The District has not adequately established internal controls to ensure that net cash resources are being properly monitored. Plan: Internal controls will be established and implemented related to the cash management compliance requirement, including monitoring accumulated cash balances a...

Condition: The District has not adequately established internal controls to ensure that net cash resources are being properly monitored. Plan: Internal controls will be established and implemented related to the cash management compliance requirement, including monitoring accumulated cash balances and ensuring that balance does not exceed 3 months of the average progam expenditures. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2024 Name of Contact Person: Mike Weaver, Superintendent Management Response: There is no disagreement with this finding and internal controls will be developed to monitor the net cash resources of the nonprofit school food service.

View Audit 304371

Finding 394361 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Ucr of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Inc. D/b/a Canal Village

OH

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

The security deposit was refunded to the tenant on the 34th day subsequent to their move-out. Management has taken measures to improve internal controls over compliance related to tenant security deposit refunds.

View Audit 304365

Finding 394330 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Opportunity Resource Fund

MI

Questioned Costs Eligibility Reporting

OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE FUND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 Opportunity Resource Fund respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Auditor: Maner Costerisan 2425 E. Grand River Avenue, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48912 Audit period: Year e...

OPPORTUNITY RESOURCE FUND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 Opportunity Resource Fund respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Auditor: Maner Costerisan 2425 E. Grand River Avenue, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48912 Audit period: Year ended December 31, 2023. Contact Person: Kevin Fitzerald, Vice President of Finance & CFO The findings from December 31, 2023, schedule of findings and questioned are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. Finding: Federal Award Finding: Finding 2023-001 Recommendation: We recommend Opportunity Resource Fund, in the future, implement a review process of applicant information to ensure that all data input into the loan system is accurate. Action to be taken: Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund) will be implementing a review process to ensure that application information properly input it into the loan servicing system accurately. OppFund will be doing this in a two-part process first by hiring a loan closing position, (starts April 1st) one of their responsibilities will be to review the application and loan servicing software to ensure accuracy. The other part will be to automate the process to ensure that the manual errors do not occur.

View Audit 304338

Finding 394323 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Casa Farnese, Inc.

PA

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 241(a) Supplemental Loan Insurance Multifamily Rental Housing - Loan Section – Assistance Listing No. 14.151 and 223 (f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects - Loan Account – Assistance L...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 241(a) Supplemental Loan Insurance Multifamily Rental Housing - Loan Section – Assistance Listing No. 14.151 and 223 (f) Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects - Loan Account – Assistance Listing No. 14.155 Per review of the prior year financial statements, the surplus cash calculation indicated a total deposit of $18,643 was required within 90 days after year end. Per our review of the Berkadia account activity, the full deposit was not made within the required timeframe, therefore was not properly recorded and in accordance with the compliance requirements of HUD. The Deposit was not made until August 7, 2023. The funds were not recorded in a separate general ledger account and were recorded with replacement reserve funds when the deposit was occurred. Recommendation: The organization should review its internal controls and procedures to ensure any surplus cash identified at year end is timely deposited into residual receipt account. In addition, we recommend Berkadia be instructed to separate the funds from the other reserve funds. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. The action was taken in response to the finding: The general ledger has been updated as of 03/15/2024 for the 12/31/2023 financials and will be carried forward on the financial statements until it is drawn down to zero. We will work with Berkadia (loan holder) to provide additional reporting if possible. The funds are in a separate account with Berkadia as specified; however, reports drawn from Berkadia’s site are consolidated. During the initial deposit of the 2022 residual receipts, we encountered trouble identifying our new representative at Berkadia, who could assist us with opening a new account and depositing the funds. Now that we have established this contact, we do not expect to encounter any issues in the future. We have been provided a detailed report from Berkadia that depicts each reserve and residual receipts balance separately as its account. Per Berkadia's classification, it is a reserve account consolidated from some reports. We will request if they have the reporting ability to separate them further. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Darryl Yorkman, Controller PRD Management Planned completion date for a corrective action plan: A request to Berkadia was made on 03/18/2024. Completion: 12/31/2024

View Audit 304326

Finding 394321 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Choanoke Area Development Associaion, Inc.

NC

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs

The Association will update the procedures for review and posting of invoices for proper cutoff dates. Currently, our cutoff policy is the end of the month. CADA will amend the Fiscal Policy to add that accounting staff will carefully review all invoices to ensure that CADA has reconciled each autho...

The Association will update the procedures for review and posting of invoices for proper cutoff dates. Currently, our cutoff policy is the end of the month. CADA will amend the Fiscal Policy to add that accounting staff will carefully review all invoices to ensure that CADA has reconciled each authorized invoice for payment in the correct fiscal year, with proper coding and authorizations. Accounting staff will check with service providers/vendors to ensure that CADA has received all invoices/purchase orders for a fiscal year prior to final closing of the fiscal year. The CADA Executive Director and Finance Director will present recommended Fiscal Policy changes to the Association’s Fiscal and Executive Committees for their review and input. After the Committees’ review and input, the Chairs of The Executive and Finance Committees will present the recommended changes to the Fiscal Policies to CADA’s full Board for approval. Upon Board approval of the Amended Fiscal policy, the Finance Director will train the accounting staff about the fiscal policies changes and instruct staff to implement the policy changes. The Executive Director and Fiscal Director will provide oversight throughout the year including requiring staff to check with service providers to ensure that the vendors have submitted all invoices for the fiscal year and all purchase orders reconciled or cleared by end of fiscal year. Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2024.

View Audit 304318 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 394320 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Groves, Texas

TX

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Kevin Carruth, City Manager, will monitor the steps taken by the grant management consultant and the Director of Finance to keep apprised of changes made to the grant requirements.

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Finding 394311 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

YWCA Delaware Inc.

DE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

YWCA Delaware, Inc. will implement procedures and policies to enable it to identify the required reporting requirements for federal awards throughout the year and at year end and ensure all reports are filed timely and accurately.

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Finding 394255 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of South Lake Tahoe

CA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Program/Cluster: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Pass-through: N/A Award No. and Year: N/A, 2022 Compliance Requirements: Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Defic...

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Program/Cluster: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Federal Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Pass-through: N/A Award No. and Year: N/A, 2022 Compliance Requirements: Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees. The review of the information to be submitted has been performed and documented, however, due to the report submission portal not providing an option for the authorized official to review inputted information and authorize the submission, the preparer submitted the report in accordance with the previously approved information. Our procedures have been modified to document evidence of additional review of required reports by the responsible individual prior to submission. Responsible Individual(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: September 2024

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Finding 394240 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General Manager concur with the finding and agree to implement procedures to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements

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Finding 394239 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General manager, concur with the finding. The District is in the process of interviewing potential new consultants that will assist in the monthly and annual closing of accounting records

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Finding 394238 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Harris County Wcid #21

TX

Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Margaret Riojas, Office Manager and Ronald Daniels, General Manager, concur with the finding. The District is in the process of interviewing potential new consultants that will assist in the preparation of Financial Statements

View Audit 304235

Finding 394237 (2023-001)

None 2023

Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency & Financial Advisory Authority

PR

Questioned Costs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.512

Management response: Finding accepted Management has in place all the internal controls needed to issue the Uniform Guidance report for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, and subsequent years on time. Currently, management is working with the 2024 fiscal year financial statement audit and uni...

Management response: Finding accepted Management has in place all the internal controls needed to issue the Uniform Guidance report for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, and subsequent years on time. Currently, management is working with the 2024 fiscal year financial statement audit and uniform guidance audit plan which take into consideration to issue those reports on or before March 31, 2025. Corrective action plan: The submission of the 2023 data collection form and reporting package will be performed on or before April 30, 2024. Contact Person: Jessica Ortiz Rivera – Title: Comptroller

View Audit 304216

Finding 394232 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Forest Park, Georgia

GA

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of the Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: John Wiggins, Finance Director. Corrective Action Plan: The City of Forest Park will take necessary steps to ensure that the reporting requirement of the CSLFRF grant will be submitted on time to prevent noncompliance with the ...

Name of the Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: John Wiggins, Finance Director. Corrective Action Plan: The City of Forest Park will take necessary steps to ensure that the reporting requirement of the CSLFRF grant will be submitted on time to prevent noncompliance with the terms of the CSLFRF grant. Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2024

View Audit 304202

Finding 394227 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Lyford Consolidated Independent School District

TX

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

The District will review the current procedures for maintaining documentation for when students are removed from the adjusted cohort and ensure written documentation is maintained. ...

The District will review the current procedures for maintaining documentation for when students are removed from the adjusted cohort and ensure written documentation is maintained. Contact Person: Reynaldo Robles, CFO Implementation Time Frame: August 31, 2024

View Audit 304193

Finding 394064 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Th, INC

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Recommendation: Management and Board of Directors should remain aware of this situation and continue to monitor the various functions of the office staff and review detail reports to improve reliance on information prepared. Management Response: TH, Inc’s Administrator and Board will continue to mo...

Recommendation: Management and Board of Directors should remain aware of this situation and continue to monitor the various functions of the office staff and review detail reports to improve reliance on information prepared. Management Response: TH, Inc’s Administrator and Board will continue to monitor the accounting process. The following procedures have become written policy: all checks received are recorded in the appropriate deposit book by the Administrative Assistant; all deposits are reviewed by the Administrator; the Administrator makes the deposit at the bank; the Bookkeeper reviews and compares deposit totals with the online bank activity; the Administrator and Bookkeeper review monthly paper bank statements together; the Board reviews the financial reports, which includes monthly check register activity.

View Audit 304173

Finding 394063 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Th, INC

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Recommendation: We recommend the Organization adopt policies and procedures to ensure the accounting records are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, procedures should remain for requiring the Organization’s management to review the drafted financial statements...

Recommendation: We recommend the Organization adopt policies and procedures to ensure the accounting records are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, procedures should remain for requiring the Organization’s management to review the drafted financial statements with the accounting firm and take responsibility for the finalized financial statements. Management Response: TH, Inc’s Administrator and Boad recognize their responsibility for the financial statements. The following procedures have become written policy: The Administrator reviews and approves invoices and statements as they come in; the Bookkeeper processes invoices and statements weekly, processing checks every other week; a Board member and Administrator review and approve the checks and direct payments every other week; electronic payments are reviewed and approved monthly by a Board member and Administrator; all financial reports are reviewed and approved by the Board at the monthly Board meetings.

View Audit 304173

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