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ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inaccurate Federal Reporting - UI - DLI - Since the new Unemployment Insurance system launched (MUSE), the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has worked with its system vendor (FAST) to generate additional system reports, which are used to reconcile fisca...
ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inaccurate Federal Reporting - UI - DLI - Since the new Unemployment Insurance system launched (MUSE), the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has worked with its system vendor (FAST) to generate additional system reports, which are used to reconcile fiscal activity. The department has also procured the services of a vendor who will complete a reporting accuracy and efficiency assessment of the Unemployment Insurance program. The department has reconciled accounts and is working to document new processes. The department is also currently reviewing and, if necessary, revising reports. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jay Phillips, Administrator, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Target Date: 12/31/2024
Finding 484556 (2023-010)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Controls Over FUTA Match - UI - DLI - During the audit period, the Montana Department of Labor implemented new internal procedures to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines. New controls include creation of a master reporting schedule and automat...
ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Controls Over FUTA Match - UI - DLI - During the audit period, the Montana Department of Labor implemented new internal procedures to ensure compliance with reporting deadlines. New controls include creation of a master reporting schedule and automated task reminders to reporting staff to ensure timely submissions. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jay Phillips, Administrator, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Target Date: 08/31/2024
Finding 484555 (2023-009)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Support for Benefit Accuracy Measurement Reviews - UI - DLI - During the audit period, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry implemented new internal controls for tracking case files. As noted in the audit report, the department implemented ne...
ALN: 17.225, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Support for Benefit Accuracy Measurement Reviews - UI - DLI - During the audit period, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry implemented new internal controls for tracking case files. As noted in the audit report, the department implemented new internal controls when its new MUSE system launched. Department procedures also have been amended to ensure retention of system monitoring reports. The department is currently working with a vendor to develop additional case review reports. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jay Phillips, Administrator, Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Target Date: 08/31/2024
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Unallowed Indirect Cost Recovery - Title I - OPI - The Centralized Services Division (CSD) Senior Manager of the Montana Office of Public Instruction has implemented corrections such that the office is now in compliance with federal regulations. The Chief Fina...
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Unallowed Indirect Cost Recovery - Title I - OPI - The Centralized Services Division (CSD) Senior Manager of the Montana Office of Public Instruction has implemented corrections such that the office is now in compliance with federal regulations. The Chief Financial Officer and CSD Senior Manager will implement two levels of checks to ensure indirect costs are only recovered for allowable costs. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 08/31/2024
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ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Tracking of LEA Fiscal Effort - Title I - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction Program Supervisor will create a new process to calculate and monitor Maintenance of Effort in the Title I program. This new process will be outlined and ready t...
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Tracking of LEA Fiscal Effort - Title I - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction Program Supervisor will create a new process to calculate and monitor Maintenance of Effort in the Title I program. This new process will be outlined and ready to implement by the end of September 2024. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 09/30/2024
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Supporting Documentation - Title 1 - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction management will provide staff training on how to track time and effort functions in the manner required. The training will be performed by the Centralized Services Ma...
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Supporting Documentation - Title 1 - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction management will provide staff training on how to track time and effort functions in the manner required. The training will be performed by the Centralized Services Manager and Payroll Manager. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 10/31/2024
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ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Supporting Documentation - Title I - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction program staff will document specific and detailed purposes for expenditures. Accounting staff will review and ensure that expenditures are in accordance with federal ...
ALN: 84.010, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Supporting Documentation - Title I - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction program staff will document specific and detailed purposes for expenditures. Accounting staff will review and ensure that expenditures are in accordance with federal regulations prior to purchase. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 09/30/2024
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Finding 484529 (2023-058)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 93.558, Corrective Action Plan: Potential Risk of Inaccurate ACF 199 Reports - TANF - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services developed procedures in February 2023 for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and is currently working to create a tool to b...
ALN: 93.558, Corrective Action Plan: Potential Risk of Inaccurate ACF 199 Reports - TANF - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services developed procedures in February 2023 for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and is currently working to create a tool to better document the review and approval of the report. However, a comprehensive review of the data prior to submission is not possible, due to the type of data being submitted. The data is submitted in code (i.e., strings of numbers) to be read by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) system. A review will be done to the extent possible to ensure expectations are met about file sizes and numbers of rows. Review results will be documented in a review checklist, which will include a notation of the file review and signature. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Chappell Smith, Administrator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Target Date: 11/30/2024
ALN: 12.401, Corrective Action Plan: Untimely Claim Submission - National Guard Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects - DMA - The Montana Department of Military Affairs has hired new staff and implemented a new reimbursement request tracking process. The new process requires reimbursement requ...
ALN: 12.401, Corrective Action Plan: Untimely Claim Submission - National Guard Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects - DMA - The Montana Department of Military Affairs has hired new staff and implemented a new reimbursement request tracking process. The new process requires reimbursement requests to be completed bi-weekly or monthly, depending on the specific operations and maintenance project. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Janae Grotbo, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Department of Military Affairs, Target Date: Completed
ALN: 21.023, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Eligibility Documentation - ERA - DOC - The Montana Department of Commerce has modified the program's payment platform to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Ingrid Mallo, Chief Financial Off...
ALN: 21.023, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Eligibility Documentation - ERA - DOC - The Montana Department of Commerce has modified the program's payment platform to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Ingrid Mallo, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Department of Commerce, Target Date: Completed
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ALN: 84.425, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Controls and Compliance - HEERF - MSU - The Montana State University - Bozeman will enhance internal controls to comply with federal regulations surrounding cash management and reporting requirements for new Federal programs, including those through th...
ALN: 84.425, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Controls and Compliance - HEERF - MSU - The Montana State University - Bozeman will enhance internal controls to comply with federal regulations surrounding cash management and reporting requirements for new Federal programs, including those through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), and intends to use existing resources and controls within the university to strengthen the review and reporting requirements for new programs. The university is corresponding with the United States Department of Education to resolve the use of outstanding HEERF monies. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Aaron Mitchell, Associate Vice President for Financial Services, Montana State University - Bozeman, Target Date: 12/31/2024
ALN: 84.425, 84.425E, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - HEERF - MSU - The Montana State University-Bozeman will enhance the internal controls to comply with the reporting process for any new federal programs, including those through the Higher Education Emergency...
ALN: 84.425, 84.425E, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - HEERF - MSU - The Montana State University-Bozeman will enhance the internal controls to comply with the reporting process for any new federal programs, including those through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The university will utilize current resources within university business services and the office of research to develop employee skillsets and build competencies to enhance controls with the reporting process. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Aaron Mitchell, Associate Vice President for Financial Services, Montana State University - Bozeman, Target Date: 12/31/2024
ALN: 84.425, 84.425E, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - HEERF - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula has implemented procedures to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) program. Those procedur...
ALN: 84.425, 84.425E, 84.425F, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - HEERF - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula has implemented procedures to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) program. Those procedures include reviewing reports by at least one other person for accuracy and completeness, utilizing calendar reminders to ensure all deadlines are met, and retaining all records in a central location. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Rachel Buswell, Controller, University of Montana - Missoula Ginger Lowry, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Missoula, Target Date: Completed
ALN: 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant FFATA Reports - ESSER - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction will implement a process to reconcile the data between the Federal Funding Accounting and Transparency Act (FFATA) Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and the USA...
ALN: 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant FFATA Reports - ESSER - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction will implement a process to reconcile the data between the Federal Funding Accounting and Transparency Act (FFATA) Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and the USASpending system monthly. This finding was based on the federal system not functioning as expected. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 09/30/2024
ALN: 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, Corrective Action Plan: Inaccurate Federal Reporting - ESSER - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction will update current data collection tools for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to validate data within a range. Validation c...
ALN: 84.425, 84.425D, 84.425U, Corrective Action Plan: Inaccurate Federal Reporting - ESSER - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction will update current data collection tools for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to validate data within a range. Validation criteria, including but not limited to data range, type, and values, will be applied to data collection template used for upcoming years of the grant. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 09/30/2024
ALN: 84.371, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant Federal Reporting - Literacy- OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction grant staff and Literacy Program Instructional Coordinator will document reports and expenses in a single file to reduce duplication and to confirm expenditures are proper...
ALN: 84.371, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant Federal Reporting - Literacy- OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction grant staff and Literacy Program Instructional Coordinator will document reports and expenses in a single file to reduce duplication and to confirm expenditures are properly recorded. The reports will be gathered and reviewed quarterly. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 09/30/2024
ALN: 84.371, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant Eligibility Determinations - Literacy - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction does not concur with finding 2023-041. The Office notes that the United States Department of Education approved the application eligibility requirements. Perso...
ALN: 84.371, Corrective Action Plan: Noncompliant Eligibility Determinations - Literacy - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction does not concur with finding 2023-041. The Office notes that the United States Department of Education approved the application eligibility requirements. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: N/A
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ALN: 93.767, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Provider Eligibility Controls - CHIP - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services processes Service Organizational Control (SOC) reports at the agency level. But the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will work with it...
ALN: 93.767, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Provider Eligibility Controls - CHIP - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services processes Service Organizational Control (SOC) reports at the agency level. But the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will work with its contractor to ensure it is clearly identified in future SOC reports to ensure receipt of assurances about provider screening and enrollment. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Shellie McCann, Medicaid Systems Administrator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Target Date: 03/31/2025
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ALN: 93.659, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - Adoption Assistance - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has enhanced internal control procedures to ensure the correct Federal Medical Assistance Percentage rate is included on the report. P...
ALN: 93.659, Corrective Action Plan: Reporting Controls and Compliance - Adoption Assistance - DPHHS - The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has enhanced internal control procedures to ensure the correct Federal Medical Assistance Percentage rate is included on the report. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Nicole Grossberg, Administrator, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Target Date: Completed
Finding 484378 (2023-049)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 93.423, Corrective Action Plan: No Written Cash Management Policies - SAO - The Montana State Auditor's Office has adopted a written policy to address all concerns identified in this section of the audit report. Specifically, the office has adopted a cash management policy that formalized the...
ALN: 93.423, Corrective Action Plan: No Written Cash Management Policies - SAO - The Montana State Auditor's Office has adopted a written policy to address all concerns identified in this section of the audit report. Specifically, the office has adopted a cash management policy that formalized the processes that were already in use by staff in handling program funds. In accordance with federal requirements, federal funds were never held longer than three days before being disbursed. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Amber Long-Thorvilson, Chief Financial Officer, Montana State Auditor's Office, Target Date: Completed
Finding 484218 (2023-023)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls - Incentive Compensation - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to amend its human resource policy on staff compensation to incorporate the provisions of the United States Depar...
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls - Incentive Compensation - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to amend its human resource policy on staff compensation to incorporate the provisions of the United States Department of Education incentive compensation regulation and will evaluate potential revisions to our compensation approval processes. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jeannette Grey Gilbert, Chief Human Resources Officer, Montana State University, Target Date: 12/31/2024
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - GLBA Requirements - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) has made significant progress in meeting Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements and has already completed...
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - GLBA Requirements - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) has made significant progress in meeting Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements and has already completed the majority of the components. Active efforts are underway to quickly complete the implementation of the remaining GLBA internal controls as recommended. These include transitioning from ad-hoc to regular reviews of user access appropriateness; completing security plans for systems storing or processing GLBA data; testing third-party companies for compliance with GLBA; and completion of security polices for affiliate campuses. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Justin van Almelo, Chief Information Security Officer, Montana State University - Bozeman, Target Date: 12/31/2024
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - FISAP Reporting - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to take action about the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) as follows: MSU...
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - FISAP Reporting - MSU - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to take action about the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) as follows: MSU-Bozeman – Financial Aid Services will return to consistently reporting the student count. As MSU-Bozeman is no longer awarding Perkins loans, the error was the result of inconsistent use of data fields to compensate for non-editable fields in the report. MSU-Billings – The Financial Aid office will implement a multiple-departmental review of information during the FISAP correction period and a review process for the completed FISAP before submission or during the FISAP correction period. The Associate Director of Financial Aid will review the full completed FISAP for any errors before submission. MSU-Northern – The Financial Aid office will put into place internal controls over FISAP preparation. Prior to submission, the FISAP report will be reviewed and signed off by a member of the Executive Team with a final review by the Chancellor. This will be put into place for the 2025-2026 award year. Records will be retained for seven years under record retention guidelines. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: James Broscheit, Director, Financial Aid Services, Montana State University - Bozeman Justin Beach, Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Montana State University - Billings Lourdes Caven, Director, Financial Aid, Montana State University - Northern, Target Date: 10/01/2024
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - COA - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to take action as follows: MSU-Bozeman has complied since the 2022-23 academic year as indicated in the finding. No furthe...
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 93.264, 93.364, 93.925, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - COA - The Montana State University (MSU) plans to take action as follows: MSU-Bozeman has complied since the 2022-23 academic year as indicated in the finding. No further action is needed. MSU-Billings requires a second review of the Cost of Attendance (COA) calculation and additional documentation before finalizing and creation in it accounting system. For the 2025-26 year, MSU-Billings is implementing the inclusion of a third reviewer within the Financial Aid office to review COA calculations before finalization. MSU Northern put into place internal controls over COA preparation for the 2023-24 award year. The university will have a review sheet that will be signed off by a Student Accounts representative, a member of the Executive Team, and the Financial Aid Director. After the signatures are in place, a copy will be sent to the Chancellor’s Office for final review. Records will be retained for seven years under approved record retention guidelines. Great Falls College-MSU has adjusted the Books and Supply and Other Living Expense components of its COA calculations. The adjustment for Other Living Expense was implemented for the 2023-24 school year, and the Books and Supplies adjustment has been implemented for 2024-25. Great Falls College-MSU has complied with the review of the COA by others not involved in creating the COA since the 2022-23 academic year as indicated in the finding. No further action is needed for this portion of the finding. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: James Broscheit, Director, Financial Aid Services, Montana State University - Bozeman Justin Beach, Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Montana State University - Billings Lourdes Caven, Director, Financial Aid, Montana State University - Northern Leah Habel, Director, Financial Aid, Great Falls College - MSU, Target Date: 12/31/2024
Finding 484213 (2023-024)
Significant Deficiency 2023
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls - Incentive Compensation - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula (UM) plans to amend its human resource policy on staff compensation to incorporate the provisions of the United States Departm...
ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls - Incentive Compensation - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula (UM) plans to amend its human resource policy on staff compensation to incorporate the provisions of the United States Department of Education incentive compensation regulation. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jay Stephens, Vice President for People and Culture, University of Montana - Missoula, Target Date: 08/30/2024
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