Corrective Action Plans

Finding 39954 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-004 Program: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Financial Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Finding Summary: Expenditure information reported Responsible Individuals: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director Correctiv...

Finding 2022-004 Program: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Financial Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Finding Summary: Expenditure information reported Responsible Individuals: Eric Hendrickson, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan: The Finance Department will correctly report expenditure information for future reports. The department will prepare, audit, verify, and double-check the reports are completed correctly prior to submission. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2023

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Finding 39872 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Froedtert Health, Inc. and Affiliates

WI

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Froedtert Health, Inc. and Affiliates Audit in Accordance with Uniform Guidance: Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding Number: 2022-001 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Contact Person: David Dirksmeyer, Director of Corporate Finance Corrective Action: Froedtert He...

Froedtert Health, Inc. and Affiliates Audit in Accordance with Uniform Guidance: Corrective Action Plan Year Ended June 30, 2022 Finding Number: 2022-001 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Contact Person: David Dirksmeyer, Director of Corporate Finance Corrective Action: Froedtert Health agrees with the finding. Prospectively, Froedtert Health will ensure that all controls relating to review of Provider Relief Fund portal submissions are effectively designed to ensure compliance with regulations for federal funding and are operating effectively. Date of Completion: September 30, 2023

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Finding 39866 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Special Olympics Indiana, Inc.

IN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.305 § 200.319 § 200.320

Recommendation: The Auditor noted the Organization should consider implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls specific to federal awards which are in writing and are approved by the appropriate level of management or those charged with governance. Planned Corrective Action: Management ...

Recommendation: The Auditor noted the Organization should consider implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls specific to federal awards which are in writing and are approved by the appropriate level of management or those charged with governance. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the recommendation and has implemented the following steps. A procurement policy, compliant with the Procurement Standards codified in 2 C.F.R. ? 200.317 through ? 200.327 has been approved by the Board of Directors. This policy states the procedures required for documentation for procurement of goods and services related to all Federal awards. Specific additional procedures have been implemented providing an additional level of review for all Federal expenditures, including a quarterly reconciliation of reporting submitted to the granter.

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Finding 39865 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Massachusetts Housing Partnership

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

December 12, 2022 Re: FY22 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN AUDIT FINDINGS Federal Assistance Listing Number 21.026 Pass-Through Entity ID: HAF0174 Financial Statement Findings A. Internal Control over Financial Reporting 2022-001: Reporting of Expenditures of Federal Awards ? Material Weakness Co...

December 12, 2022 Re: FY22 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN AUDIT FINDINGS Federal Assistance Listing Number 21.026 Pass-Through Entity ID: HAF0174 Financial Statement Findings A. Internal Control over Financial Reporting 2022-001: Reporting of Expenditures of Federal Awards ? Material Weakness Condition: Cash received from a federal grant funded the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program, expenditures were recorded on the Statement of Net Position as a reduction in cash and a corresponding entry to unearned revenue for the year ended June 30, 2022. Management took the position that MHP was acting as contractor and therefore the program should not be presented on the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position, but rather disclosed in summary form in the footnotes to the financial statements and Management?s Discussion and Analysis. As a result of MHP?s subrecipient relationship with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?s HAF program, an adjustment was posted subsequent to year end to reflet the gross revenue and expense from the program transactions on an accrual basis in the Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position as required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Management will report the HAF funds on a gross basis consistent with the recommendation of RSM to follow GAAP guidance. Management?s controls over financial reporting include internal consultation over the appropriate basis of presentation at the time the program was implemented. Controls also include management review of the related decision. This process for considering and concluding the appropriate basis of presentation is appropriate and will continue. MHP will strengthen its financial reporting controls to address this condition, as follows: ? Increased resources in financial reporting and operations: o New position of Director of Finance (as of 7/1/22) o New general ledger and financial reporting system currently being implemented (target date for rollover to SAGE accounting system is 4/1/23) o Review of staffing needs on the finance team currently under discussion, target date for completion by 12/31/22. When approved by senior management, the new staffing plan will be implemented in calendar year 2023 based on the needs of the team, hiring and budget priorities. ? Finance team CPA?s will focus their CPE credits on financial reporting in the upcoming year. ? MHP will document its accounting and financial presentation for new programs and request audit consideration of the financial presentation conclusions at the time interim audit procedures are completed. CONTACT PERSONS: Charleen Tyson, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Karen English, Director of Finance Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund Board Charleen Tyson Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

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Finding 39856 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Wheatland Joint #1 School District

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding #2022-001 - Segregation of Duties Condition: The District lacks segregation of duties in multiple areas such as, cash disbursements, payroll, and cash receipts. 1.) Cash disbursements ? The financial secretary has the ability to edit vendor master files and prepares checks. 2.) Payroll ? T...

Finding #2022-001 - Segregation of Duties Condition: The District lacks segregation of duties in multiple areas such as, cash disbursements, payroll, and cash receipts. 1.) Cash disbursements ? The financial secretary has the ability to edit vendor master files and prepares checks. 2.) Payroll ? The financial secretary updates employee master files, runs payroll and sends direct deposit information to the bank. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provide adequate segregation of duties. Cause: The condition is due to limited staff available. Effect: Because of the lack of segregation of duties, errors or irregularities could occur and not be detected on a timely basis. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented segregating duties among different employees. Management should continue to maintain a working knowledge of matters relating to the District?s operations. Response: We agree with this finding but do not believe it is cost effective to increase the office staff in an attempt to bring about a more effective segregation of duties. Cash receipt and disbursement procedures include multiple individuals and approvals. Specifically: ? Bank reconciliations are reviewed and approved monthly by the District Administrator. ? Bank deposits are prepared by the HR/Finance Specialist, recorded by the Director of Business Services, and taken to the bank by the District Administrator. ? Payroll is prepared by the HR/Finance Secretary, approved by the Director of Business Services, and released from the bank by the District Administrator. ? The HR/Finance Secretary has the ability to request journal entries, but requests must be approved and posted by the Director of Business Services. Contact Person: Wendy Paneitz Anticipated Completion: Not applicable

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Finding 39852 (2022-007)

Material Weakness 2022

Western Heights Independent School District No. I-41

OK

Cash Management School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-007 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass Thru Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education Program: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing: I 0.553 & I 0.555 Grant Period: Year ending June 30, 2022 Recommendation: The auditor recommended that meal counts submitted for reim...

2022-007 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass Thru Entity: Oklahoma State Department of Education Program: Child Nutrition Cluster Assistance Listing: I 0.553 & I 0.555 Grant Period: Year ending June 30, 2022 Recommendation: The auditor recommended that meal counts submitted for reimbursement need to agree with supporting documentation. Secondary review procedures should be implemented to verily agreement with claim submission and claims are certified. Action Taken: Director of Child Nutrition will have a secondary person review claim before submitting to state department, to ensure accurate keying of data. Director of Finance will match up the Payment Notice of funds received to the monthly claims, to ensure all funds have been claimed and received. Anticipated Completion Date: May 2023 Responsible Official: Director of Finance

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Finding 39836 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of Racine County

WI

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-006 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria....

2022-006 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In order to remedy and mitigate audit findings that we have seen building over the past several years, PHA is in the process of moving from a traditional caseload model to a functional task-based model. We will be using SharePoint trackers for transparency, a QC system including running completed HUD-50058?s through an Excel QC Tool to monitor for complete and accurate files, and using software deficiency reports and HUD SEMAP reports to monitor program compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Deborah Madsen, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023

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Finding 39835 (2022-005)

Material Weakness 2022

Housing Authority of Racine County

WI

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2022-005 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria....

2022-005 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In order to remedy and mitigate audit findings that we have seen building over the past several years, PHA is in the process of moving from a traditional caseload model to a functional task-based model. We will be using SharePoint trackers for transparency, a QC system including running completed HUD-50058?s through an Excel QC Tool to monitor for complete and accurate files, and using software deficiency reports and HUD SEMAP reports to monitor program compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Deborah Madsen, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023

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Finding 39834 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of Racine County

WI

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-004 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria....

2022-004 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In order to remedy and mitigate audit findings that we have seen building over the past several years, PHA is in the process of moving from a traditional caseload model to a functional task-based model. We will be using SharePoint trackers for transparency, a QC system including running completed HUD-50058?s through an Excel QC Tool to monitor for complete and accurate files, and using software deficiency reports and HUD SEMAP reports to monitor program compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Deborah Madsen, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023

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Finding 39833 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Housing Authority of Racine County

WI

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-003 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria....

2022-003 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? Assistance Listing No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority review its system of internal control related to the policies and procedures in place to mitigate the risk of noncompliance with the requirements of the stated criteria. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In order to remedy and mitigate audit findings that we have seen building over the past several years, PHA is in the process of moving from a traditional caseload model to a functional task-based model. We will be using SharePoint trackers for transparency, a QC system including running completed HUD-50058?s through an Excel QC Tool to monitor for complete and accurate files, and using software deficiency reports and HUD SEMAP reports to monitor program compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Deborah Madsen, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023

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Finding 39832 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Housing Authority of Racine County

WI

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

2022-002 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? All Programs Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority?s management reviews the accounting information which is the best means of preventing and detecting errors and irregularities.. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreem...

2022-002 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster ? All Programs Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority?s management reviews the accounting information which is the best means of preventing and detecting errors and irregularities.. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In order to remedy and mitigate audit findings that we have seen building over the past several years, PHA is in the process of moving from a traditional caseload model to a functional task-based model. We will be using SharePoint trackers for transparency, a QC system including running completed HUD-50058?s through an Excel QC Tool to monitor for complete and accurate files, and using software deficiency reports and HUD SEMAP reports to monitor program compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Deborah Madsen, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/31/2023

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Finding 39762 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

South Bend School District No. 118

WA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Equipment & Real Property Management

Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Barbara Cenci, Busi...

Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Barbara Cenci, Business Manager 304 S. Adams St South Bend, WA 98586 (360) 875-6041 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The district acknowledges the finding and concurs with those details, however the district also would like to point out we have already corrected the issue and implemented the plan below last June, 2022. There have been no issues related to this current finding since the issuing of the previous finding, and internal controls are in place. The district has taken corrective measures to ensure compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act requirements on all contracts moving forward. Specifically, please note the following actions: 1. The district business manager, accounts payable assistant, and Superintendent have each been trained on the Davis-Bacon Act and the required federal requirements related to contracts; 2. All contracts in excess of $2,000 entered into for construction, alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of a public building or public work, or building or work financed in whole or in part with federal funds, will contain the required contract provisions; 3. Contracts utilizing federal funds will be identified as such during the procurement process; 4. The superintendent, prior to approving related contracts, will ensure required contract provisions are included. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: June 2022

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Finding 39743 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Lane Regional Air Protection Agency

OR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management believes the transactions were reviewed, but the review was not properly documented. With the change in finance director there will be a stronger emphasis on documenting internal controls and has implemented proceudres to ensure adequate documentation of the performance of internal contro...

Management believes the transactions were reviewed, but the review was not properly documented. With the change in finance director there will be a stronger emphasis on documenting internal controls and has implemented proceudres to ensure adequate documentation of the performance of internal controls is maintained.

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Finding 39730 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Rsu 84/msad No 14

ME

Special Tests & Provisions Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

April 20, 2023 I, Margaret C. White, Superintendent of Schools RSU 84 will be the person responsible for the foUowing Corrective Action Plan. Starting May I, 2023, RSU 84 will implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure we follow the criteria for 2022-001-Special Tests and Provi...

April 20, 2023 I, Margaret C. White, Superintendent of Schools RSU 84 will be the person responsible for the foUowing Corrective Action Plan. Starting May I, 2023, RSU 84 will implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure we follow the criteria for 2022-001-Special Tests and Provisions-Wage Rate Requirements. We will ask for a prevailing wage rate clause in the contract provisions for construction contracts and obtain copies of certified payrolls. If you have any further questions about RSU 84 Corrective Action Plan, contact me at 207-448-2882. Sincerely, Margaret C. White Margaret C. White Principal/Superintendent East Grand School/RSU 84

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Finding 39694 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Mhccc Housing CORP Iic

IL

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding Number:2022-002 Finding: Management did not complete reviews of tenant file applications and recertifications during a portion of the year to ensure compliance with HUD eligibility requirements. Staff turnover and shortages resulted in the review procedure not being completed. We recommend m...

Finding Number:2022-002 Finding: Management did not complete reviews of tenant file applications and recertifications during a portion of the year to ensure compliance with HUD eligibility requirements. Staff turnover and shortages resulted in the review procedure not being completed. We recommend management implement timely review of all tenant files after they have been prepared to ensure all participants in the program meet the eligibility requirements. Corrective Action: The compliance oversight of the Project was maintained by the same individual from the Project's acquisition during 2016 through her retirement in 2022. Due to staffing shortages after the employee's retirement, there was a portion of the year when no review of account reconciliations of the reserve accounts were being completed and reviewed. Management has filled that position and subsequently brought the account reconciliations up-to-date. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2023 Responsible Contact Person: Executive Director of Rosecrance Central Illinois

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Finding 39692 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

George Washington Carver Academy

MI

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency

2022-004 Esser Expenditures Compliance with Budget Recommendation: The Academy should verify that proposed ESSER grant expenditures relate to an allowable activity and/or available budget exists in the state approved ESSER budget before charging such expenditures to the grant. Action: George Washing...

2022-004 Esser Expenditures Compliance with Budget Recommendation: The Academy should verify that proposed ESSER grant expenditures relate to an allowable activity and/or available budget exists in the state approved ESSER budget before charging such expenditures to the grant. Action: George Washington Carver Academy and the finance company have added procedures that all items posted to federal grants are reviewed by two people to ensure that the expenses is allowable to federal grants, along with appropriations left in the grant and from the finance company along with the Superintendent to ensure the proper posting of expenditures in accordance to the grant application.

View Audit 37951 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 39656 (2022-101)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Queen Creek

AZ

Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.61

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN JUNE 30, 2022 REFERENCE: 2022-101 CFDA NUMBER: 84.027A ? SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES CFDA NUMBER: 84.027X ? COVID 19 - SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? 2022 PASSED THROUGH ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT NUMBERS: H027A21000...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN JUNE 30, 2022 REFERENCE: 2022-101 CFDA NUMBER: 84.027A ? SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES CFDA NUMBER: 84.027X ? COVID 19 - SPECIAL EDUCATION GRANTS TO STATES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? 2022 PASSED THROUGH ARIZONA STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT NUMBERS: H027A210007, H027X210007 CLIENT RESPONSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN We concur with the condition. 1. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joanne Poirier 2. Corrective action planned: Developed and implemented a `File Verification Form? demonstrating documentation of internal control processes and procedures to ensure students? files include required documentation. 3. Anticipated completion date: July 15, 2022

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Finding 39655 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of Douglas County

GA

Special Tests & Provisions Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Finding 2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions, RAD Replacement Reserve - Significant Deficiency, CFDA #14.182 Corrective Action Plan: Will full fund the R4R account in 2023 and going forward as indicated by HUD. Person Responsible: Jennifer Fr...

Finding 2022-001 - Special Tests and Provisions, RAD Replacement Reserve - Significant Deficiency, CFDA #14.182 Corrective Action Plan: Will full fund the R4R account in 2023 and going forward as indicated by HUD. Person Responsible: Jennifer Fralish Anticipated Completion Date: YE 2023 and beyond

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Finding 39653 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Keystone Place Housing Corporation

MO

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: Keystone Place Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD063 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Posit...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: Keystone Place Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD063 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Position: Assistant Executive Director Telephone Number: (816) 364-3827 Findings-Financial Statement Audit None Findings-Federal Award Programs Audit Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities ? Section 811 Assistance Listing Number: 14.181 Finding 2022-001 Comments on Findings and Each Recommendation Keystone Place Housing Corporation agrees with the auditors? finding and recommendation. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding We will adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly in the work order system and we will review the accuracy of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly basis.

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Finding 39649 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Little Rock School District

AR

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.439

Finding 2022-001 Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria or Specific requirement: Purchases of equipment and other capital expenditures require the written approval of the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity, as specified in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2 CFR section 200.439. ...

Finding 2022-001 Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Criteria or Specific requirement: Purchases of equipment and other capital expenditures require the written approval of the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity, as specified in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 2 CFR section 200.439. Condition: In our test of equipment purchases from the COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund, we identified the purchase of 447 pieces of equipment with the unit costs greater than the $5,000 threshold for which the District did not obtain prior written approval from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Retroactive approval was subsequently obtained from DESE during the audit fieldwork. LRSD Response: The District will continue to monitor internal controls in regards to use of ESSER funds and ensure all prior approvals are granted by DESE before purchasing of capital assets with a unit value equal to or greater than $5,000. Responsible LRSD Staff: Kelsey Bailey, CDFO, will be responsible for ensuring compliance. Completion Date: Kelsey Bailey has made contact with Jayne Greene at DESE for guidance and retroactive approval was granted from DESE on March 9, 2023. Please let me know if additional information is needed. Respectfully, Kelsey Bailey Chief Deputy Finance & Operations Officer

View Audit 37215 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 39628 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Van Meter Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The district strives to make improvements to the internal controls each year by utilizing existing office staff and administrators to cross check work when possible. For example, our Human Resources Director compares employment contracts to salaries/hourly wages entered into the payroll system for ...

The district strives to make improvements to the internal controls each year by utilizing existing office staff and administrators to cross check work when possible. For example, our Human Resources Director compares employment contracts to salaries/hourly wages entered into the payroll system for accuracy. For gate receipt cash management, the district has incorporated our Athletic Director as a double counter of the money prior to turning the money into business office personnel for a second count and reconciliation prior to deposit. Also, once monthly bank reconciliations and reports are prepared, the district?s Superintendent reviews and signs off on the reports. The district continues to take in more cash each year via online payments, which helps with less cash handling. The district realizes the importance of segregation of duties and will continue to strive to find ways to have more checks and balances. With the retirement of a business office staff member in December 2022, the district has already begun considering changes to job responsibilities among the office staff to better improve segregation of duties.

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Finding 39609 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Crescent School District No. 313

WA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Ashley Petersen, Business Manager PO Box 20 Joyce, WA 98343 (360) 928-3311 ext 1005 Corre...

Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with wage rate requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Ashley Petersen, Business Manager PO Box 20 Joyce, WA 98343 (360) 928-3311 ext 1005 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The following corrective action has been applied to the finding below: Our audit found the District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal prevailing wage rate requirements. Specifically, the District did not: ? Include the required prevailing wage rate clauses in the contracts with two contractors o The Crescent School District contract used for all public works will be updated with the appropriate language. The school is utilizing information from SAO, OSPI, WASBO, and Business Manager peers to compile a contract that complies with state and federal requirements. ? Collect weekly certified payroll reports from the contractors to confirm they paid laborers proper prevailing wages o Crescent School District will use the LNI Contractor Awards Portal for tracking all public works projects. The portal will help track all necessary documents for the project. A checklist provided by OSPI will be referenced for each project and calendar reminders will be set to follow up on weekly prevailing wage for projects as needed. In addition, more training for public works will be strongly encouraged for the Business Office. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: ASAP

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Finding 39608 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Friendly House, Inc.

AZ

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management

2022-003 Cash Management Material Noncompliance Cash Management Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed-through the Arizona Department of Economic Security Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Federal Financial Assistance...

2022-003 Cash Management Material Noncompliance Cash Management Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed-through the Arizona Department of Economic Security Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #93.566; ADES18-191650; October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 and October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 Condition: Eide Bailly LLP (EB) noted that four out of four draw requests did not have adequate support for the class hours included. Management?s Response and Corrective Action Plan: ? Monthly Attendance Report are completed by data specialist using individual teachers? daily rosters. ? The Monthly Attendance Reports are verified by the program manager and corrected if any mistakes are identified. ? Monthly invoices are reviewed, prior to submission, with the Department Manager for additional verification and approval. ? After the student attendance has been reviewed by Program Manager and verified by the Department Manager, a review log is signed off by both the Program Manager and the Department Manager. ? Any changes to either the attendance logs or monthly student attendance will only be made with the authorization of the department manager after data has been verified, with an explanation of why that was needed. ? After the appropriate verifications have taken place, the Program Manager creates the monthly invoice, they will maintain and verify documentation for the student attendance hours reflected on the invoice. ? Management will continue to discuss and explore ways to strengthen our current internal controls, including, purchasing tracking software and/or the creation of a google form/document. ? Management will routinely review and consider any needed modifications to or implementation of new policies and procedures that would strengthen internal controls surrounding the invoicing process, record-keeping, and the management thereof. Contact Person: Jose J. Vaquera, VP of Client Services Anticipated Completion Date: May 15, 2023

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Finding 39607 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Friendly House, Inc.

AZ

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2022-002 Reporting Noncompliance Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed-through the Arizona Department of Economic Security Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #9...

2022-002 Reporting Noncompliance Reporting Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed-through the Arizona Department of Economic Security Refugee and Entrant Assistance State Administered Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #93.566; ADES18-191650; October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 and October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 Condition: Eide Bailly LLP (EB) noted the following internal control issues. ? Although the reports were reviewed in accordance with the internal controls, two out of three reports tested lacked the required documentation to support the reports. Management?s Response and Corrective Action Plan: ? Trimester reports are submitted on February 15, June 15, and October 15 each calendar year. ? Starting with the Trimester Report due on February 15, 2022, the Program Manager will continue the review process of the Trimester Report and maintain the required documentation which supports the report?s data. ? The Department Manager will review the Trimester Report before submission. Documentation showing this review will be maintained. ? During the review process, Management will continue to discuss ways to strengthen our current internal controls. Management will routinely review and consider any needed modifications to or implementation of new policies and procedures that would strengthen internal controls surrounding the reporting process, record-keeping, and the management thereof. ? The trimester report due on October 15, 2021 was prepared and submitted before the auditor?s noted this original finding in our prior year?s audit and before we designed a corrective action plan. ? The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) has determined that trimester reports are no longer a requirement for the new grant year effective October 1, 2023. The data referenced in this finding is no longer a requirement of our new grant with DES. Contact Person: Jose J. Vaquera, VP of Client Services Anticipated Completion Date: Effective on October 1, 2023, a new DES grant year, the above-mentioned trimester report is no longer required by funder.

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Finding 39590 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

NJ

Questioned Costs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Rutgers University-Newark made the decision to use some of their institutional HEERF funds as direct payments to student accounts in order to both reduce the burden on students and as a reimbursement to the University for outstanding student receivables. The University?s understanding was that fund...

Rutgers University-Newark made the decision to use some of their institutional HEERF funds as direct payments to student accounts in order to both reduce the burden on students and as a reimbursement to the University for outstanding student receivables. The University?s understanding was that funds used in this manner from the institutional portion of HEERF funds did not require student consent. The finding has pointed out that information did exist in an FAQ, which clarifies that when using institutional HEERF funds in this manner student consent is required. Going forward we will change our policy so when applying any HEERF funds to student receivables as a direct grant to the student, a consent process will be in place that allows students to authorize the University to reduce their outstanding charges. Moving forward, the consent and distribution process for any direct student grants, including institutional HEERF funds, will be moved under University Enrollment Services which will ensure that the proper distribution of funds occurs and that internal controls are in place so that the awarding criteria are adhered to across all student recipients.

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