Corrective Action Plans

Finding 571760 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

MN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

U.S. Department of the Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: 2024 Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal controls to ensure that all procurement documentation is retained. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The...

U.S. Department of the Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: 2024 Recommendation: We recommend the City implement internal controls to ensure that all procurement documentation is retained. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: The City will implement a formal procurement policy and internal controls to ensure compliance with procurement standards. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sharon Provos, Finance Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2025 FINDINGS— MINNESOTA LEGAL COMPLIANCE Our audit did not disclose any matters required to be reported in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Counties.

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Finding 571758 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Stillwater

MN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of the Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: 2024 Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a formal procurement policy, which should be in place to ensure compliance with program requirements and procurement standards. ...

U.S. Department of the Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Period: 2024 Recommendation: We recommend the City implement a formal procurement policy, which should be in place to ensure compliance with program requirements and procurement standards. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: The City will implement a formal procurement policy. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sharon Provos, Finance Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2025

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Finding 571757 (2024-101)

Significant Deficiency 2024

East Mesa Charter Elementary School

AZ

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

Management agrees with the finding and has already begun implementing corrective actions as stated in the Recommendation, including additional training for staff and improved review procedures. Management is committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure the accuracy as it relates to payrat...

Management agrees with the finding and has already begun implementing corrective actions as stated in the Recommendation, including additional training for staff and improved review procedures. Management is committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure the accuracy as it relates to payrates, amounts, recorded on timesheets and time off approvals.

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Finding 571755 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Scotland School District No. 4-3

SD

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness

The Scotland School District Business Official, Angela Hall, is the contact person responsible for the corrective action plan for this finding. The finding is due to the limited number of staff employed in the district's business office. Staffing the office at an efficient and financially feasible...

The Scotland School District Business Official, Angela Hall, is the contact person responsible for the corrective action plan for this finding. The finding is due to the limited number of staff employed in the district's business office. Staffing the office at an efficient and financially feasible level precludes the hiring of adequate personnel to provide an ideal environment for the internal controls. Scotland School District has adopted an Internal Controls and Procedures policy. We are aware of the weakness in internal controls and will adhere to policies and procedures we have in place while providing compensating controls to reduce the risk. This will be an ongoing process as we will continue to analyze different policies and procedures to address this ongoing issue.

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Finding 571745 (2024-007)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Cambridge Massachusetts

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.318 § 200.327

The city has updated and implemented its procurement process in FY25 to ensure that expenditures for vendors that exceed $10,000 and sole source contracts follow the correct procurement policies and procedures in accordance to MGL 30B.

View Audit 362742

Finding 571743 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Cambridge Massachusetts

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

The City will continue to work with all agencies receiving HOPWA to complete their annual CAPER correctly and in a timely manner. This emphasis will be reiterated throughout the awarding process and will be subject to regular status updates to ensure compliance and accuracy. Further, the City will w...

The City will continue to work with all agencies receiving HOPWA to complete their annual CAPER correctly and in a timely manner. This emphasis will be reiterated throughout the awarding process and will be subject to regular status updates to ensure compliance and accuracy. Further, the City will work with HUD to establish a correct methodology in reporting consistency with IDIS.

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Finding 571740 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Cambridge Massachusetts

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.1 § 200.303

The City has taken several steps to strengthen its FFATA compliance. In response to this audit finding, the City has implemented the following corrective actions: 1. Standardized Data Collection: An updated subrecipient data collection form has been developed to ensureconsistent and complete capture...

The City has taken several steps to strengthen its FFATA compliance. In response to this audit finding, the City has implemented the following corrective actions: 1. Standardized Data Collection: An updated subrecipient data collection form has been developed to ensureconsistent and complete capture of all required FFATA elements prior to contract execution. 2. Formal Tracking System: The City created a FFATA Tracking Spreadsheet to systematically document and monitor all required reporting elements, including the correct obligation date, which is now tied to the legal execution date of the subaward. 3. Policy and Procedure Development: FFATA reporting policy and procedures have been developed to codify roles, timelines, and compliance responsibilities. This includes guidance on identifying the proper obligation date, data verification steps, and the timeline for submission to SAM.gov (within 30 days of obligation). 4. Staff Training and Oversight: Relevant staff will be trained on FFATA compliance requirements, and the Grants Management Division will conduct quarterly spot checks to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting.

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Finding 571735 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Addison School District No. 4

IL

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Plan: The Assistant Superintendent of Business, along with staff, will review year-end adjustments as part of the audit preparation process and work to reduce the number of entries proposed by the auditors and prepare fully adjusted financial statements prior to audit fieldwork. Anticipated Date of ...

Plan: The Assistant Superintendent of Business, along with staff, will review year-end adjustments as part of the audit preparation process and work to reduce the number of entries proposed by the auditors and prepare fully adjusted financial statements prior to audit fieldwork. Anticipated Date of Completion: June of 2025 Name of Contact Person: Melissa Morgese, Assistant Superintendent of Business Management Response: Management is actively working to reduce audit adjustments. A comprehensive review of the year-end closeout process has been initiated, and staff are receiving additional training on accrual entries and reconciliation procedures. The district has also adopted a pre-audit checklist to ensure all material transactions and adjustments are recorded prior to audit fieldwork.

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Finding 571734 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Addison School District No. 4

IL

Cash Management Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Plan: The District will implement internal controls to properly record GASB 87 leases and personal property replacement tax revenue on a timely basis prior to audit fieldwork. Anticipated Date of Completion: June of 2025 Name of Contact Person: Melissa Morgese, Assistant Superintendent of Business M...

Plan: The District will implement internal controls to properly record GASB 87 leases and personal property replacement tax revenue on a timely basis prior to audit fieldwork. Anticipated Date of Completion: June of 2025 Name of Contact Person: Melissa Morgese, Assistant Superintendent of Business Management Response: The restatement was due to new auditors finding an error in the prior year GASB 87 calculation. This has been corrected and the district will continue to evaluate going forward.

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Finding 571727 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Hale County, Texas

TX

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding 2024-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of the Treasury Program Name: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Finding Summary: The County’s annual performance report submitted to the Department of Treasury was not reviewed a...

Finding 2024-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of the Treasury Program Name: COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Finding Summary: The County’s annual performance report submitted to the Department of Treasury was not reviewed and approved by a separate individual outside of the preparer. Responsible Individuals: Melinda Silvas, County Auditor Corrective Action Plan: Hale County will continue to have the County Auditor prepare the performance reports, with a mechanical review of the report performed by an individual within the Auditor’s Office. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

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Finding 571719 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Boulder County, Colorado

CO

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency § 200.430

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) – Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the County improve the review process over allocating payroll costs to ensure that payroll costs charged were for the proper amounts. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding...

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) – Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the County improve the review process over allocating payroll costs to ensure that payroll costs charged were for the proper amounts. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Ineligible costs were identified with other eligible costs. System process was reviewed and reconciled for any additional errors and process was updated to prevent system errors in the future. Payroll reporting was reviewed for accuracy and additional steps were taken to assist in correcting the system error and to prevent errors in the future for project costs. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Julie Fischer, Comptroller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 2025.

View Audit 362719 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 571706 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Scotts Bluff County Nebraska

NE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Recommendation: The County should be aware of the inherent risks associated with improper segregation of accounting functions. The County should also develop mitigating controls to reduce the risk of errors or fraud associated with improper segregation of accounting functions. Action Taken: The Coun...

Recommendation: The County should be aware of the inherent risks associated with improper segregation of accounting functions. The County should also develop mitigating controls to reduce the risk of errors or fraud associated with improper segregation of accounting functions. Action Taken: The County has assessed the benefits and costs associated with proper segregation of duties for all County departments and offices and has determined that cost would outweigh any benefits received. The County understands the inherent risks associated with improper segregation of accounting functions. Action has been taken to ensure timely deposits to the General Fund from the accounts held by individual departments, and County Management has communicated the need to be transparent regarding the transactions handled within these accounts. The County requires monthly reporting to the Board of Commissioners for various department officials to ensure transactions are recorded, and potential errors and irregularities are identified on a timely basis. The County will continue to review accounting procedures and processes to further mitigate this internal control deficiency whenever possible and feasible.

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Finding 571704 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Goddard Riverside Community Center

NY

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

Program: Continuum of Care Program (ALN 14.267) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Corrective Action Plan: To address the issue of the indirect rate not being correctly charged to the grants the finance department has purchased a budget software, VENA, which will cal...

Program: Continuum of Care Program (ALN 14.267) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Corrective Action Plan: To address the issue of the indirect rate not being correctly charged to the grants the finance department has purchased a budget software, VENA, which will calculate the indirect rate based on the approved rate in the contracts. The Financial Reporting Manager will ensure the formulas are calculated based on the approved rates, which is a new position in the department. The accounting staff on a quarterly basis will reconcile the calculation on the trial balance to an independent calculation done by the Financial Reporting Manager. Any variances will be adjusted on the ledger and the billing in a timely manner to ensure the rates are correct. Person Responsible: Oona Kossally, Financial Reporting Manager Expected Completion: Ongoing – Reconciliations will begin with the June 30th 2025 year end financials and moving forward will be on at the end of each quarter.

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Finding 571703 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

GA

Questioned Costs Reporting Cash Management § 200.305 § 200.327 § 200.516

Correction action • Finance team is in the process of implementing a new financial accounting (Grants Management System, Sage) system to ensure that coding for grants are accurately tracked. Internal reports will be built to provide monthly analysis of individual grants. Finance will work with progr...

Correction action • Finance team is in the process of implementing a new financial accounting (Grants Management System, Sage) system to ensure that coding for grants are accurately tracked. Internal reports will be built to provide monthly analysis of individual grants. Finance will work with program staff to ensure timely and accurate budget to actuals review and reconciliations. • Finance will contact Grant Manager responsible for each grant to develop plan of action for returning any overdrawn funds. Responsible Person • Associate Director - Finance Anticipated completion date • September 30, 2025

View Audit 362661 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 571699 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

Municipality of Añasco

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.302 § 200.403

In response to the Auditor’s recommendations and as corrective action, the responsible staff or department will locate, and document all required reports that were filed in accordance with the grant agreement requirements, including reconciliations with the Municipality’s official accounting subsidi...

In response to the Auditor’s recommendations and as corrective action, the responsible staff or department will locate, and document all required reports that were filed in accordance with the grant agreement requirements, including reconciliations with the Municipality’s official accounting subsidiary ledgers. Furthermore, the Municipality will design, document, establish, and provide the necessary training, along with written guidelines and procedures, to all personnel who work directly or indirectly with the management of these federal funds.

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Finding 571697 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Municipality of Añasco

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.1 § 200.302 § 200.403

Following the Auditor's recommendations and as corrective action, the staff or department in charge locate and document all required reports that were filed according to the requirements of the grant agreement, including reconciliation thereof with the official Municipality’s accounting subsidiaries...

Following the Auditor's recommendations and as corrective action, the staff or department in charge locate and document all required reports that were filed according to the requirements of the grant agreement, including reconciliation thereof with the official Municipality’s accounting subsidiaries. In addition, the Municipality will design, document, establish and provide the necessary and required training, including guidelines and procedures, to all personnel who work directly or indirectly with the management of these federal funds.

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Finding 571695 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Municipality of Añasco

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.1 § 200.302 § 200.403

The Municipality will designate the appropriate personnel to systematically identify, compile, and securely retain all required reports as stipulated in the grant agreement, ensuring reconciliation with the official accounting records and subsidiary ledgers. Furthermore, the Municipality will develo...

The Municipality will designate the appropriate personnel to systematically identify, compile, and securely retain all required reports as stipulated in the grant agreement, ensuring reconciliation with the official accounting records and subsidiary ledgers. Furthermore, the Municipality will develop and implement a comprehensive training program, accompanied by detailed written guidelines and procedures, to equip all staff involved in managing federal funds with the necessary knowledge and tools to maintain compliance and enhance accountability.

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Finding 571682 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Town of East Hampton

NY

HUD Housing Programs Cash Management Reporting

Management has employed an outside consultants to assist in resolving past issues which will then help facilitate with entering the ensuing years data for the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program. The plan is to resolve the previous filing issues by 9/30/25. This will ensure that 2025 submissio...

Management has employed an outside consultants to assist in resolving past issues which will then help facilitate with entering the ensuing years data for the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program. The plan is to resolve the previous filing issues by 9/30/25. This will ensure that 2025 submission will be filed by May 31st, 2026.

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Finding 571678 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

IL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting

Management agrees with the finding. As of June 2025, IMEC has begun implementing a formal financial statement review policy.

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Finding 571672 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Oro Grande School District

CA

Cash Management Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The District will create a procedure for monthly review of meal counts at sites and reconciliation with the monthly claims. Reports will require a second person to review and approve before filing. The Director of Nutrition Services will review the Title 7 requirements and review the newprocedure fo...

The District will create a procedure for monthly review of meal counts at sites and reconciliation with the monthly claims. Reports will require a second person to review and approve before filing. The Director of Nutrition Services will review the Title 7 requirements and review the newprocedure for compliance.

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Finding 571669 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Lutheran Services in Iowa, Inc.

IA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Unaccompanied Children Program Assistance Listing No. 93.676 Recommendation: We recommend LSI design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place for all disbursements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in respo...

Unaccompanied Children Program Assistance Listing No. 93.676 Recommendation: We recommend LSI design controls to ensure an adequate review process is in place for all disbursements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Review all timesheet approvals are completed monthly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Roni Knief Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete and ongoing

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Finding 571662 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Neighborhood Development Alliance, Inc.

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

FINDING 2024-002: Controls Over Accounting of Real Estate Subsidiaries - Responsible party for the corrective action – Maria Steffel, Executive Director Recommendation – We recommend that th...

FINDING 2024-002: Controls Over Accounting of Real Estate Subsidiaries - Responsible party for the corrective action – Maria Steffel, Executive Director Recommendation – We recommend that the property management agent enhance its internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure that all accounting activity is accurately and timely recorded. Auditee's comments and response – Management agrees with the finding. Effective October 1, 2024, NeDA moved the management of its real estate subsidiaries to a new property management agent. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the year ending June 30, 2025.

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Finding 571658 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Neighborhood Development Alliance, Inc.

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

FINDING 2024-001: Lack of Segregation of Duties - Responsible party for the corrective action – Maria Steffel, Executive Director Recommendation – Management, the contract accountant, and the Board of NeDA should remain involved on the financial affairs of NeDA on ...

FINDING 2024-001: Lack of Segregation of Duties - Responsible party for the corrective action – Maria Steffel, Executive Director Recommendation – Management, the contract accountant, and the Board of NeDA should remain involved on the financial affairs of NeDA on a regular basis to provide oversight and independent review functions and mitigate the weakness created by the lack of segregation. Auditee's comments and response – Management, the Board, and its accounting staff will regularly monitor financial reports and activities of NeDA. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the year ending June 30, 2025.

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Finding 571650 (2024-003)

None 2024

Brockwood Community Association 054-11142

NC

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs Reporting § 200.512

Brockwood Community Association 801 W. Washington Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN April 14, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida...

Brockwood Community Association 801 W. Washington Street Greenville, South Carolina 29601 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN April 14, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Brockwood Community Association respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The finding from the year ended December 31, 2024 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2024-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors and management ensure that the audit and data collection forms are completed timely and the data collection form and required reporting package are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year going forward by the required due date. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2024-003 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will provide additional oversight to ensure the data collection forms are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year going forward within required due dates. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call (704) 771-1696. Sincerely yours, Claudia A Keene, CPA Controller Multifamily Select, Inc.

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Finding 571647 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc.

OH

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Action taken: Program Staff including the Chief Program Officer, Program Director and Supervisor will review required program reporting processes and results in supervision monthly and more often if processes change. This will be communicated to the Executive Team through bimonthly meetings at the m...

Action taken: Program Staff including the Chief Program Officer, Program Director and Supervisor will review required program reporting processes and results in supervision monthly and more often if processes change. This will be communicated to the Executive Team through bimonthly meetings at the minimum. Anticipated Completion: immediately

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