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Finding 2022-006 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425 Finding Summary: The College provided emergency grants to students with the student portion of the HEERF funding, but the College could not provide evidence that the student met the de...
Finding 2022-006 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425 Finding Summary: The College provided emergency grants to students with the student portion of the HEERF funding, but the College could not provide evidence that the student met the definition of ?eligible student?. The emergency grants were used to relieve the delinquent student accounts. There were 5 students identified in our testing that were not ?enrolled in an institution of higher education on or after the date of the declaration of the national emergency (March 13, 2020).? It appears the 5 students were not enrolled at the College on or after March 13, 2020, and the College did not obtain evidence that the students were enrolled on or after this date at another institution of higher education. Responsible Individuals: Courtney Judah, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Corrective Action Plan: Ongoing training was conducted with Enterprise Management Software support to develop reporting and process steps to prevent reporting errors and improve accuracy for student?s assistance. Prevention to include creation of reports for awards pending and detailed disbursement and reconciliations schedules. Develop ongoing student intervention processes to identify student with emergency financial need. Student Funding Committee formed that processes request includes verification of enrollment, number of credits, and financial aid standing. Committee includes representatives from Financial Aid, Advising, Foundation, and the Business Office. The College has entered into an agreement with a third-party financial aid provider to service and administer financial aid awards, reporting and reconciliation. Contracted services include award packaging, document collection and compliance review, disbursement logs, direct flow of federal funds, account reconciliation and exit process. The added third-party support reduced workload on Financial Aid and allowed for a more proactive engagement with student emergency funding needs. Contacted Department of Education grant administrator for guidance on program requirements and compliance. Completed and will continue to participate in ongoing Department of Education training. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023
View Audit 52798 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2022-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted the following issues over reporting: ? The financial data reported in the some of the quarterly reports posted for the institutional porti...
Finding 2022-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted the following issues over reporting: ? The financial data reported in the some of the quarterly reports posted for the institutional portion were not supported by the underlying trial balance activity. Responsible Individuals: Courtney Judah, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Corrective Action Plan: During internal audit of disbursements, the College identified several student disbursements that should have been recorded as emergency funds granted under the intuitional portion and not student portion. Journal entries were made to correct and change the award to the institutional portion, but failed to update the prior term report. To prevent future communication errors the team revisited the process and added a reviewing and updating of reports from prior periods. Management meet with the Grant Administrator and attended 2 webinars throughout the year to improve reporting process. Anticipated Completion Date: December 30, 2022
Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted 42 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the College?s rec...
Finding 2022-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing, we noted 42 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the College?s records and the processing date at COD was outside the mandatory 15-day reporting window. In addition, we noted 52 instances out of 182 disbursement transactions tested where the disbursement date per the student?s record and the disbursement date per COD did not agree. Responsible Individuals: Axel Hernandez, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: Continue to identify and resolve Enterprise Management Software (ERP) issues that result in disbursement delays. The College has entered into an agreement with a third-party financial aid provider to service and administer financial aid awards, COD reporting and reconciliation. Contracted services include award packaging, document collection and compliance review, disbursement logs, direct flow of federal funds, account reconciliation and exit process. Ongoing training was conducted with ERP support and third-party disbursement software support to develop reporting and process steps to prevent reporting errors and improve accuracy in reporting in identifying student?s assistance needs. Prevention to include creation of reports for awards pending and detailed disbursement and reconciliations schedules. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing over the NSLDS reporting requirements, we noted that 27 enrollment status certifications out of 151 enrollment certi...
Finding 2022-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster ALN 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Finding Summary: During our testing over the NSLDS reporting requirements, we noted that 27 enrollment status certifications out of 151 enrollment certifications tested were not reported to NSLDS in the required timeframe. In addition, it was noted that 57 enrollment statuses out of 151 enrollment statuses tested did not agree to the enrollment status that was submitted to NSLDS. Responsible Individuals: Mary Martin, Registrar Corrective Action Plan: Enrollment reporting is the responsibility of the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Registrar. Reporting of enrollment information in a timely manner for the year ended June 30, 2022, was impacted by the implementation of a new Student Information System (SIS) in May 2021. The SIS included significant changes to student record procedures and a new enrollment reporting process. In response to the Enrollment Reporting Finding for the year ended June 30, 2022, the Registrar continues working to mitigate any issues negatively impacting enrollment reporting by: ? working with the Vice President of Student Services and Director of Financial Aid to establish internal checks and balances to ensure reporting is being done in a timely manner; ? working with SIS system support staff and internal IT staff to promptly address technical issues and/or other issues impacting enrollment reporting; ? working with National Student Clearinghouse representative to ensure reporting schedule meets required timeframes; ? consistent review of enrollment files prior to submission to ensure correct student enrollment statuses and program information are being reported; ? prompt resolution of reporting errors; ? identifying and training of additional staff on enrollment reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing
The Mobridge Pollock School District business manager, Kim Schneider, is the contact person at this entity, respoinsible for the correctie action plan for this finding. This finding is due to the limited number of staff employed int he district's business office. The Board is award of the issue and ...
The Mobridge Pollock School District business manager, Kim Schneider, is the contact person at this entity, respoinsible for the correctie action plan for this finding. This finding is due to the limited number of staff employed int he district's business office. The Board is award of the issue and will provide continual analysis of the processes and procedures surrounding the compliance requirements of procurement, suspension and debarment.
Finding No. 2022-002 ? Preparation of Financial Statements Jeff Cottingham, Management agent, and Diane Theesfeld, sponsor of project, will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Finding No. 2022-002 ? Preparation of Financial Statements Jeff Cottingham, Management agent, and Diane Theesfeld, sponsor of project, will continue to monitor financial reports and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Finding No. 2022-001 ? Segregation of Duties Jeff Cottingham, Management agent, and Diane Theesfeld, sponsor of project, will be responsible for monitoring monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Finding No. 2022-001 ? Segregation of Duties Jeff Cottingham, Management agent, and Diane Theesfeld, sponsor of project, will be responsible for monitoring monthly financial results and accounting information as correction is not practical.
Kim Olson, Business Manager for the White River School District, is the contact person for the corrective action for this finding. With segregation of duties being a concern and the district not being able to staff to a level sufficient to ensure an ideal environment for internal controls, we will ...
Kim Olson, Business Manager for the White River School District, is the contact person for the corrective action for this finding. With segregation of duties being a concern and the district not being able to staff to a level sufficient to ensure an ideal environment for internal controls, we will be implementing several new practices to minimize the risk. In addition, we will continue to monitor and analyze other areas of operations to look for opportunities to modify our procedures.
Colorado Christian University Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2021 2022-001 - Reporting Finding: The University had not posted the Quarterly Student Aid information, which was required to be posted publicly to the University's website during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Recommend...
Colorado Christian University Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2021 2022-001 - Reporting Finding: The University had not posted the Quarterly Student Aid information, which was required to be posted publicly to the University's website during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Recommendation: We recommend that the University obtain clarification for any confusing, ambiguous, or complex compliance requirements and stay diligent in staying abreast of the specific reporting requirements. Corrective Action: Post quarterly reports to CCU Consumer Information website. Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable The person responsible for implementing: Steve Woodburn, Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid Implementation date: September 26, 2022
Finding ? Eligibility ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program Assistance Listing Number 84.268 and Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number 84.063; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement The annual maximum loan amount an undergraduate stud...
Finding ? Eligibility ? Federal Direct Student Loan Program Assistance Listing Number 84.268 and Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number 84.063; June 30, 2022 Award Year; U.S. Department of Education Criteria or Specific Requirement The annual maximum loan amount an undergraduate student may receive must be prorated when the borrower is enrolled in a program that is shorter than a full academic year; or enrolled in a program that is one academic year or more in length but is in a remaining period of study that is shorter than a full academic year. (2021 - 2022 Student Financial Aid Bank Book, Volume 3, Chapter 5, Page 3-160, 34 CFR 685.203(a),(b),(c)) The amount of a student's Pell Grant for an academic year is based upon the payment and disbursement schedules published by the Secretary for each award year. (2021 - 2022 Student Financial Aid Handbook, Volume 3, Chapter 3, Page 3-68, 34 CFR 690.62) Condition Of the 40 students selected for eligibility testing, two students within the sample were incorrectly awarded aid based upon their specific circumstances. This was not a statistically valid sample. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The University concurs with the finding. The University will implement periodic quality control checks to ensure student aid is being appropriately calculated and awarded based upon relevant student enrollment and financial information. Names of Contact Persons Responsible for Corrective Action: Joan Romano, Registrar and Anne-Marie Caruso, Assistant Vice President/Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: October 24, 2022
Finding 52381 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
022 ? 001 Eligibility Name of contact Person(s): Diane Murray and Pamela Middgett Corrective Action: The supervisors for the Medicaid units have held unit meetings and individual trainings on 10/4/2022. We will continue to train caseworkers the correct way to budget a case and when the use actual in...
022 ? 001 Eligibility Name of contact Person(s): Diane Murray and Pamela Middgett Corrective Action: The supervisors for the Medicaid units have held unit meetings and individual trainings on 10/4/2022. We will continue to train caseworkers the correct way to budget a case and when the use actual income is necessary or when the income in the case is to be converted. We also recommend the Learning Gateway Income webinars be reviewed. We also have an open door policy to allow the workers access to the supervisors to receive the necessary training or help. Proposed Completion Date: December 31, 2022
The District will continue to work at identifying procedures that will result in the separating of duties listed so that an individual does not have sole control over the listed areas.
The District will continue to work at identifying procedures that will result in the separating of duties listed so that an individual does not have sole control over the listed areas.
Audit Finding Reference: 2022-001 Planned Corrective Action: We will continue to have the Board of Directors review the financial activity of the entity. Due to the small size of the organization, it is not economically feasible to achieve a complete segregation of duties. Name of Contact Person:...
Audit Finding Reference: 2022-001 Planned Corrective Action: We will continue to have the Board of Directors review the financial activity of the entity. Due to the small size of the organization, it is not economically feasible to achieve a complete segregation of duties. Name of Contact Person: Emily Roark, Executive Director will be responsible for the corrective action.
Abatement related to Failed HQS Inspections Special Tests ? HQS Failed Inspections ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current internal control process over failed HQS inspections and HAP/Utility Allowance abatements to ensure they have a process in pl...
Abatement related to Failed HQS Inspections Special Tests ? HQS Failed Inspections ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current internal control process over failed HQS inspections and HAP/Utility Allowance abatements to ensure they have a process in place to identify errors before the payments go out. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ICS will conduct additional training regarding abatements to assure that all staff know where to locate abatement notes and assure that all payments remain abated as needed. ICS will also continue to have inspectors make notes of abatements in files. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
View Audit 45610 Questioned Costs: $1
Housing Assistance Payments Allowable Costs, Special Tests ? Housing Assistance Payments ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure appropriate HAP is paid and/or consider additional train...
Housing Assistance Payments Allowable Costs, Special Tests ? Housing Assistance Payments ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure appropriate HAP is paid and/or consider additional training for housing specialist to ensure HAP is appropriately calculated based on information received. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ICS will conduct internal training regarding the calculation of HAP. ICS will review files to assure that calculations are being done correctly. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
View Audit 45610 Questioned Costs: $1
Supporting Documentation for Family Size Allowable Costs, Eligibility ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure appropriate forms and supporting documentation are in the file in the future...
Supporting Documentation for Family Size Allowable Costs, Eligibility ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure appropriate forms and supporting documentation are in the file in the future and/or consider additional training for housing specialist to ensure HAP is appropriately calculated based on information received. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ICS will provide additional training for staff regarding how to document family size, voucher size, and citizenship. Proper documentation will be reviewed and files will continue to be reviewed monthly for compliance. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
View Audit 45610 Questioned Costs: $1
Supporting Documentation in Tenant Files Eligibility, Special Tests ? Housing Assistance Payment ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should create an internal monitoring system to ensure that tenant files are scanned/saved appropriately, and the documentation meets all ...
Supporting Documentation in Tenant Files Eligibility, Special Tests ? Housing Assistance Payment ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should create an internal monitoring system to ensure that tenant files are scanned/saved appropriately, and the documentation meets all program guidelines. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ICS will continue to have specialists scan in their own files. Specialists will review the file to assure that documents have been scanned properly and are legible before saving electronic file. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately
Calculating Expenses for Family Income Examinations Allowable Costs, Eligibility ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure expenses are appropriately calculated in the future and/or consid...
Calculating Expenses for Family Income Examinations Allowable Costs, Eligibility ? Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA No. 14.871 Recommendation: ICS should review their current processes and create an internal monitoring system to ensure expenses are appropriately calculated in the future and/or consider additional training for housing specialist to ensure HAP is appropriately calculated. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ICS will provide additional training for staff regarding expense calculation. ICS will also continue to review files monthly and review any errors that are occurring with specialists in order to prevent additional errors in the future. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Matt Roberts and Megan Walker Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately.
View Audit 45610 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 52307 (2022-003)
Material Weakness 2022
FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: All future reporting of the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery ...
FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: All future reporting of the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds will be reviewed for accuracy by a second Auditor staff member prior to submission. The report will be signed/dated by both the preparer and the reviewer. To prevent future errors in reporting of these grant funds, the preparer will have an Auditor?s Deputy review the reports for accuracy and completion prior to submission. All grant receipts and adjustments to grant related receipts and disbursements completed in the Auditor?s Office are now reviewed for accuracy and initial/dated by a second Auditor Office staff member. In addition, a note will be made within our financial system records and all available supporting documentation will be attached/scanned as part of the permanent record of adjustments to receipts and disbursements. A new electronic storage system is under consideration for ease of access to adjustment documentation. Anticipated Completion Date: 4/30/24
Finding 52306 (2022-002)
Material Weakness 2022
FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For all current and future federal grants, the Auditor?s office will notify the r...
FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Elizabeth J Billue Contact Phone Number: 574-583-1515 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For all current and future federal grants, the Auditor?s office will notify the responsible County Department and any Grant Management Contractor in writing to encourage increased communication between Grantconnected entities. This notice will include a specific request for all financial and wage reports to be submitted for review, approval and oversight by the County throughout the timespan of the Grant project. Ideally, a form letter will be drafted that will include multiple items to note responsibility for reporting to the County that will be used for all federal grant awards managed by entities other than the County. Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/23
FINDING 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Pass-Through Entity: Indi...
FINDING 2022-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster ? Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.553, 10.555, 10.559 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the reporting compliance requirement. Context: We noted that for two claims in a sample of four, the meal counts were over/under claimed for the month. We noted that in October 2020 the School Corporation had overclaimed lunches by four meals and breakfast by one meal and in April 2022, the School Corporation had overclaimed breakfast by 358 meals and underclaimed lunches by 182 meals. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We had changed software from Comalex to Mosaic during the audit period. We quickly found that Mosaic did not have the capabilities, processes, or correct reporting that Comalex had. Heartland Corp. owns both software products, we were insured that Mosaic was a far superiod software ? we found the opposite within 4 months we switched back to Comales. Processes and reports are more clearly defined and ?cleaner accounting?. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Amy Milner, Business Manager. Corrective action has already been in place for several months.
View Audit 51471 Questioned Costs: $1
Type of Finding: Suspension/Debarment - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: The District did not document the verification that vendors with expenditures expected to equal or exceed $25,000 were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into the transaction was pe...
Type of Finding: Suspension/Debarment - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition: The District did not document the verification that vendors with expenditures expected to equal or exceed $25,000 were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into the transaction was performed. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: The District will review its current procedures for ensuring the verification that vendors are not suspended or debarred is performed prior to entering into the transaction. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Angela Terry, Executive Director of Business Services
Finding 52241 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
2022-003 Water and Wastewater Revenue Balancing Procedures Name of contact person: Butch Schmink, Mayor Corrective Action: The previous Village Clerk will train the new personnel on the proper reconciliation and review procedures that should be followed. Proposed Completion Date: These procedur...
2022-003 Water and Wastewater Revenue Balancing Procedures Name of contact person: Butch Schmink, Mayor Corrective Action: The previous Village Clerk will train the new personnel on the proper reconciliation and review procedures that should be followed. Proposed Completion Date: These procedures have been implemented.
Finding 52239 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Name of contact person: Butch Schmink, Mayor Corrective Action: The duties will be separated as much as possible and alternative controls will be used to compensate for lack of separation. The governing board will become more involved in providing some of these co...
2022-001 Segregation of Duties Name of contact person: Butch Schmink, Mayor Corrective Action: The duties will be separated as much as possible and alternative controls will be used to compensate for lack of separation. The governing board will become more involved in providing some of these controls. The Board has implemented procedures such as two signatures are required for each check written, the Board has to approve payment of bills, and the Mayor reviews the deposit slips before and after delivery to the bank. Proposed Completion Date: These procedures have been implemented and the Board intends to implement more in the future.
Finding 52233 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.063 and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured accurately and ...
2022-003 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Listing Nos. 84.063 and 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured accurately and reported timely in accordance with applicable regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University will work towards adjusting policies and systems to ensure more timely and accurate reporting to NSLDS. This will include working with representatives at NSLDS and the Clearing House to ensure transmission of data is happening more frequently and accurately. Changes have also been made on how long after the close of semester we will allow a retroactive medical withdrawal. The timing of this will help ensure more timely reporting. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Natalie Durant, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: May 2023
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