Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1213606 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

CA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding Reference Number: SA2021-001 - Internal Control Assistance Listing Number: 14.850 and 14.872 Assistance Listing Title: Public and Indian Housing and Public Housing Capital Fund Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Contact Person: Antoinette Terrell, Executive D...

Finding Reference Number: SA2021-001 - Internal Control Assistance Listing Number: 14.850 and 14.872 Assistance Listing Title: Public and Indian Housing and Public Housing Capital Fund Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Contact Person: Antoinette Terrell, Executive Director & Rita Martinez, Finance Manager II Corrective Action Plan: The City has assigned staff to specific duties to support the Authority’s financial operations. Staff have implemented new processes that align with the City’s policies and procedures, while also in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements, to improve the integrity and accuracy of the Authority’s financial reporting and management of federal awards. The procedures ensure separation of duties and levels of approval to handle and manage federal funds. Staff also continue to attend trainings to understand Federal statutes and regulations. Completion Date: July 1, 2022

View Audit 400515

Finding 1210905 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Central Mississippi Health Services Inc.

MS

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible officials indicated that turnover during the year contributed to delays and inconsistencies in completing reconciliations and monthly close activities. Management has already made changes in personnel by adding increased expert...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible officials indicated that turnover during the year contributed to delays and inconsistencies in completing reconciliations and monthly close activities. Management has already made changes in personnel by adding increased expertise and experience to the personnel assigned to oversee these duties. Management plans to continue formalizing reconciliation and close procedures, improve the consistency and timeliness of account review and resolution of reconciling items. Management also has a plan to complete all outstanding audits as soon as possible.

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Finding 1208253 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

CORPORACION DEL FONDO DEL SEGURO DEL ESTADO

PR

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs

As part of the preventive measures to file the Single Audit in a timely manner, an employee was selected to specifically dedicate time and effort related to auditing processes. Coordination of weekly meetings and phone calls with the external audit firm and the Programs has rendered immediate result...

As part of the preventive measures to file the Single Audit in a timely manner, an employee was selected to specifically dedicate time and effort related to auditing processes. Coordination of weekly meetings and phone calls with the external audit firm and the Programs has rendered immediate results to follow through with an established work plan. Therefore, time has been properly managed to collect the necessary information.

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Finding 1181990 (2021-008)

Material Weakness 2021

Open Door Ministries of High Point, Inc.

NC

Questioned Costs Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Program Name: VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.024 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to ensure that required reports are accurate and subm...

Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Program Name: VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program Assistance Listing Number: 64.024 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place to ensure that required reports are accurate and submitted within the required timeframe. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management has implemented formal reporting controls to ensure all required reports are prepared accurately, reviewed appropriately, and submitted within the required timelines. These controls include a structured reporting calendar with submission deadlines, assignment of responsibility for report preparation and review, and a standardized review and approval process prior to submission. The Organization has also developed documentation procedures to retain evidence of supervisory review, validation of key data points, and confirmation of timely submission. These enhancements are intended to reduce risk of late submissions and improve the accuracy and consistency of program reporting. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ryan Ross, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2026

View Audit 393351

Finding 1179948 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 D/B/A OTHELLO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

WA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The District hired a new Chief Financial Officer in 2023 and was able to catch the District up on three years of financials statements and all missing audits. The new CFO made the following changes to ensure compliance: 1. Update internal controls and monitoring. The new CFO created a Federal Fundin...

The District hired a new Chief Financial Officer in 2023 and was able to catch the District up on three years of financials statements and all missing audits. The new CFO made the following changes to ensure compliance: 1. Update internal controls and monitoring. The new CFO created a Federal Funding Monitoring and Reporting Policy that specifies that responsibilities over compliance, expenditures, and reporting. 2. Implement Process Improvements. The new CFO and Accounts Payable were able to identify grant fund expenditures and work closely to make sure all future grant expenditures are identified and tracked. 3. Communicate with External Audit Team. The new CFO communicates regularly with the external audit team to ensure they are aware of the grant funds received and the type of audit that is required and coordinate audits with plenty of time to complete the audit before deadlines.

View Audit 392296

Finding 1177790 (2021-006)

Material Weakness 2021

St. Croix Chippewa Housing Authority

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2021-006 Minutes/Resolutions Material Weakness Recommendation: Written minutes should be prepared for each council meeting along with any approved resolutions/recommendations. The minutes and resolutions should be centrally filed, maintained by the Council’s Secretary, and easily accessible to the a...

2021-006 Minutes/Resolutions Material Weakness Recommendation: Written minutes should be prepared for each council meeting along with any approved resolutions/recommendations. The minutes and resolutions should be centrally filed, maintained by the Council’s Secretary, and easily accessible to the auditor. Action Taken: The Housing Authority agrees with this finding and will implement this recommendation within 120 days of this audit report.

View Audit 391158

Finding 1177785 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

St. Croix Chippewa Housing Authority

CA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

2021-001 Segregation of Duties – Loan Program Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The Housing Authority’s fiscal policies should be revised to ensure that preventive controls are in place over check disbursements for loan disbursements, such that checks must be signed with live signatures at leas...

2021-001 Segregation of Duties – Loan Program Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The Housing Authority’s fiscal policies should be revised to ensure that preventive controls are in place over check disbursements for loan disbursements, such that checks must be signed with live signatures at least the signature of one Tribal Council member. Further, individuals who benefit from the loan program should not have complete discretion over recording and processing of advances and repayment. We recommend a complete list of outstanding balances be presented to the Tribal Council, or its designee, for continued monitoring. Action Taken: The SCCHA discontinued the Loan Program as of November 2019. A complete list of balances owed has been submitted to the Tribal Council with the outstanding balances of those whom had signatory authority forwarded to the St. Croix Tribal Court for further repayment actions.

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Finding 1176174 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

City of Chester

PA

Eligibility Material Weakness Reporting

The City agrees with the finding. Starting in the summer of 2024, procedures were implemented to begin monthly financial statements leading to being prepared for more timely year-end closings. These procedures included expenditure and revenue reports being prepared and reviewed, as well as checklist...

The City agrees with the finding. Starting in the summer of 2024, procedures were implemented to begin monthly financial statements leading to being prepared for more timely year-end closings. These procedures included expenditure and revenue reports being prepared and reviewed, as well as checklists and reconciliations being prepared and reviewed. Retroactive review processes are underway regarding 2022 and 2023 years to be audited.

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Finding 1171351 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute INC

KY

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.512

We concur with the recommendation. The required filings are done in conjunction with the audits of the organization's financial statements. The organization is actively working to get the audits and the required filings current. The organization will submit the infomrntion lo the audit firm for 2022...

We concur with the recommendation. The required filings are done in conjunction with the audits of the organization's financial statements. The organization is actively working to get the audits and the required filings current. The organization will submit the infomrntion lo the audit firm for 2022 by January 3 1, 2026. The information for audits of the subsequent years' financial statements will be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the prior year audit. The organization expects to be current on the audits and filings by December 31, 2027.

View Audit 384645

Finding 1171348 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

Ekentucky Advanced Manufacturing Institute INC

KY

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We concur with the recommendation, and the organization is actively working to get the audits current. The info1mation to do the audit of the financial statements for 2022 will be submitted by January 31, 2026. The information for audits of the subsequent years' financial statements will be submitte...

We concur with the recommendation, and the organization is actively working to get the audits current. The info1mation to do the audit of the financial statements for 2022 will be submitted by January 31, 2026. The information for audits of the subsequent years' financial statements will be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the prior year audit The organization expects to be cmTent on the audits by December 31, 2027.

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Finding 1169705 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Pittsburg County

OK

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

The BOCC will develop internal control procedures to help ensure that federal grant funding is monitored more closely and that expenditures are verified to be in compliance with grant requirements. Future grant recipients will be required to have BOCC approval before expenditures can be turned in fo...

The BOCC will develop internal control procedures to help ensure that federal grant funding is monitored more closely and that expenditures are verified to be in compliance with grant requirements. Future grant recipients will be required to have BOCC approval before expenditures can be turned in for payment. Grant recipients will also be required to have BOCC approval before depositing grant funds. This should ensure that all transactions are in compliance with grant requirements.

View Audit 382719

Finding 1169704 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

Pittsburg County

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The BOCC will ensure that internal controls are developed and that procedures are adopted and implemented to help ensure compliance with federal grants. Future grant recipients will be required to have BOCC approval before expenditures can be turned in for payment. Grant recipients will also be requ...

The BOCC will ensure that internal controls are developed and that procedures are adopted and implemented to help ensure compliance with federal grants. Future grant recipients will be required to have BOCC approval before expenditures can be turned in for payment. Grant recipients will also be required to have BOCC approval before depositing grant funds. This should ensure that all transactions are in compliance with grant requirements.

View Audit 382719

Finding 1167846 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Northern Marianas Housing Corporation

FM

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Corrective Action for Condition 1: The MCD has been sending notices to borrowers as a reminder to update or renew their homeowner insurance policy. We have created a monitoring spreadsheet to ensure that the insurance policies are being updated and that notices to homeowners are being sent to remind...

Corrective Action for Condition 1: The MCD has been sending notices to borrowers as a reminder to update or renew their homeowner insurance policy. We have created a monitoring spreadsheet to ensure that the insurance policies are being updated and that notices to homeowners are being sent to remind them of their insurance status. Moving forward, we will be sending out demand notices to those listed accounts that were affected. Corrective Action for Condition 2: This loan account is noted and being monitored to ensure that future policy coverage accurately reflects the loan amount as cited. Corrective Action for Condition 3: Property insurance coverage for HP-367, HNC-403 and HNC-534 were subsequently renewed on 4/28/2022, 8/30/2022 and 11/16/2021, respectively. MCD will ensure that these account policies are being monitored for subsequent updates and renewals. Corrective Action for Condition 4: MCD will ensure moving forward that these accounts are carefully monitored and in compliance with required annual recertifications. Corrective Action for Condition 5: The two loan accounts, HL-178 and HL-196 were underwritten twenty years ago; therefore, corrective action regarding these two accounts would not be applicable. MCD verified and confirmed that the required document was not in the respective files. It is also possible the document was received but might have been misplaced or got lost in the process. Corrective Action for Condition 6: MCD will be unable to perform any corrective action to obtain such document as account is nearly twenty years old. It should be noted that the account has been referred for collection. Corrective Action for Condition 7: MCD will be unable to perform any corrective action to obtain such document as nearly twenty years has lapsed (possible misfiling or misplaced).

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Finding 1166193 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council No. 998

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Management’s Response – Corrective Action Plan 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding A. Review current segregation of duties among existing staff within administrative office that have any assigned...

Management’s Response – Corrective Action Plan 1. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding There is no disagreement with the audit finding. 2. Actions Planned in Response to Finding A. Review current segregation of duties among existing staff within administrative office that have any assigned duties relative to the financial operations of the Council. B. Determine appropriate approval and oversight of all journal entries. Continue to require dual signatures on all checks and approval of all expenditures monthly by the Board. Consider all correspondence received relative to finance (bank statements, financial statements, other) be received by the Executive Director’s office unopened upon receipt. Executive Director will review journal entries and bank (financial) reconciliations and sign off monthly. 3. Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Implementation Brenda Story, Executive Director 4. Planned Completion of CAP Reviewed annually. 5. Plan to Monitor Completion of CAP Executive Director will review any changes in duties on an annual basis.

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Finding 1165510 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

New Directions, Inc.

CA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring

Management concurs that there were staffing and turnover challenges for the Organization. Adequate policies and procedures are in place to ensure timeliness of data requested. Additionally, we will establish milestones to ensure future audits progress within the Uniform Guidance timeline.

View Audit 376224

Finding 1165037 (2021-009)

Material Weakness 2021

Pima Council on Aging

AZ

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Reporting

Finding Number 2021-009: No Internal Review of SEFA Prior to Submission (Internal Controls), July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA did not complete an internal review of SEFA prior to submission PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler...

Finding Number 2021-009: No Internal Review of SEFA Prior to Submission (Internal Controls), July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA did not complete an internal review of SEFA prior to submission PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler, Finance Director, jhuffstutler@pcoa.org The corrective action plan:  PCOA has instituted an internal review and approval process for the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), which now requires sign-off by the Finance Director prior to submission to the auditors.  The third-party accounting firm prepared and reconciled the SEFA in collaboration with internal staff  Technical hires are being made to ensure continued compliance and review capacity during year-end closing. Completion Date: July 31, 2025

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Finding 1165036 (2021-008)

Material Weakness 2021

Pima Council on Aging

AZ

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Reporting

Finding Number 2021-008 : Noncompliance with Federal Reporting Requirements (Reporting), July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA did not comply with Federal Reporting Requirements PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler, Finance Directo...

Finding Number 2021-008 : Noncompliance with Federal Reporting Requirements (Reporting), July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA did not comply with Federal Reporting Requirements PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler, Finance Director, jhuffstutler@pcoa.org The corrective action plan:  PCOA, with the assistance of DES, has created a grant compliance tracking system.  PCOA has also implemented oversight procedures to ensure all federal reports are submitted accurately and on time.  The Finance Director will assist in structuring these controls around the training program and finance staff.  The Finance Director oversees this process, and their capacity to do so has been strengthened through targeted hiring of experienced finance professionals.

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Finding 1165029 (2021-001)

Material Weakness 2021

Pima Council on Aging

AZ

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Equipment & Real Property Management

Finding Number 2021-001: Material Adjustments to Financial Statements, July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA made adjustments to the financial statements that resulted in material changes to the reported financial position. PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective...

Finding Number 2021-001: Material Adjustments to Financial Statements, July 1, 2020 through June 30,2021. Statement of Condition: PCOA made adjustments to the financial statements that resulted in material changes to the reported financial position. PCOA personnel responsible for enacting corrective action plan: Jay Huffstutler, Finance Director, jhuffstutler@pcoa.org The corrective action plan: 1. PCOA acknowledges the material adjustments identified and has retained a third-party accounting firm to remediate the deficiencies. A formal month-end closing schedule has been implemented to ensure timely reconciliations and accurate financial reporting. All balance sheet accounts, including receivables, fixed assets, intercompany balances, and accruals, are now reconciled monthly. 2. PCOA has implemented new billing procedures to ensure revenue and related expenses are recorded in accordance with the matching principle and GAAP. These procedures were developed with support from the third-party accounting firm to ensure grant-related transactions are accurately recorded within the proper accounting period. 3. A new Finance Director has been hired to oversee the finance team and began their tenure on July 21,2025. Additional staff with strong technical accounting skills are being recruited, at the recommendation and direction of the third-party firm, to stabilize operations and maintain GAAP compliance. 4. A memo was drafted and sent out to PCOA staff, notifying the team of the change in procedures, in addition to an explanation of the impact of accrual accounting and GAAP compliance. Completion Date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 1164266 (2021-005)

Material Weakness 2021

Puerto Rico Emergency Management and Disasters Bureau

PR

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.328

Corrective Action Plan: PREMA will establish and enforce procedures to ensure that quarterly SF-425 or equivalent COR3 financial reports are prepared, reviewed, reconciled to PRIFAS and SEFA records, and submitted within required deadlines; PREMA will create reconciliation checklists, ensure reports...

Corrective Action Plan: PREMA will establish and enforce procedures to ensure that quarterly SF-425 or equivalent COR3 financial reports are prepared, reviewed, reconciled to PRIFAS and SEFA records, and submitted within required deadlines; PREMA will create reconciliation checklists, ensure reports include federal and recipient share, drawdown activity, and unliquidated obligations, designate responsible personnel for review and approval prior to filing with evidence of submission retained, and provide staff training on federal reporting requirements under 2 CFR 200.327–200.329 to strengthen compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Lead Person: Maritza Torres, Fiscal Area Director, and Contractors (Robles & Assoc.). Anticipated Completion Date: December 2025.

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Finding 1164240 (2021-004)

Material Weakness 2021

Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

VA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review its internal controls over allowable costs to ensure all documentation is maintained at the time expenses are paid. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...

Housing Choice Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review its internal controls over allowable costs to ensure all documentation is maintained at the time expenses are paid. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Authority is prioritizing completion of outstanding audits to ensure records can be located promptly when requested. All invoices will continue to require proper approval signatures prior to payment, and payment authorization will serve as an additional layer of verification to confirm compliance with internal control procedures. This instance involved only one of forty (40) accounts payable items that was not available in the document imaging system at the time of review so it needed to be recreated by printing off the invoice and it was paid online. The payment would have had to be pre-approved by CFO prior to payment. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Shannon Sterling, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/1/25

View Audit 373527 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1163085 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

J-TECH INSTITUTE, INC.

CA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting § 200.512

Audit Finding: Finding 2021-002: Submission of Single Audit Management’s Comments on Findings and Recommendation: We concur with the auditor's findings. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: We now are aware of the audit requirements and are committed to compliance. The Organization will engage audit...

Audit Finding: Finding 2021-002: Submission of Single Audit Management’s Comments on Findings and Recommendation: We concur with the auditor's findings. Management’s Corrective Action Plan: We now are aware of the audit requirements and are committed to compliance. The Organization will engage auditors to perform subsequent period audits, as applicable. Employee / Division Responsible for Execution: Executive Director Timeline and Estimated Completion Date: Effective Immediately

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Finding 1163015 (2021-008)

Material Weakness 2021

Ruth Ellis Center, Inc.

MI

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant ...

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.

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Finding 1163014 (2021-007)

Material Weakness 2021

Ruth Ellis Center, Inc.

MI

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant ...

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding and notes that the Organization is revising its internal processes to ensure that each expenditure charged to grants will have as supporting documentation the Check Payment form approved by the Grant Program Director and CEO/Executive Director, or by the CFO, along with the invoice for the expenditure, and explanation of reason for the charge to the specific grant.

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Finding 1163010 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Ruth Ellis Center, Inc.

MI

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.501 § 200.512 § 200.514

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding. The Chief Financial Officer in collaboration with the Finance Associate and the Financial Consultant will set a calendar at the end fof the fiscal year to ensure timely closeout of the books that wil...

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan –The Organization agrees with this finding. The Chief Financial Officer in collaboration with the Finance Associate and the Financial Consultant will set a calendar at the end fof the fiscal year to ensure timely closeout of the books that will allow ample time to engage and complete the audit prior to the deadline for the FAC filing.

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Finding 1162314 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Levee Road Water Association, Inc.

KY

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

The Association concurs with the recommendation. The Association has implemented a new procedure to ensure that any future reporting compliance requirements related to the expenditure of federal funds are completed on a timely basis.

View Audit 372132

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