Corrective Action Plans

Finding 484542 (2023-033)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.403

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

State of Montana

MT

Eligibility Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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

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Finding 484525 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

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

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Finding 484451 (2023-016)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Questioned Costs Eligibility Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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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Finding 484435 (2023-030)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Cash Management Period of Performance HUD Housing Programs § 200.1 § 200.303

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

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Finding 484434 (2023-029)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

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

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Finding 484433 (2023-028)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Cash Management Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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

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Finding 484432 (2023-045)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

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

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Finding 484430 (2023-031)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.334

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

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Finding 484407 (2023-042)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.303 § 200.334

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

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Finding 484406 (2023-041)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Questioned Costs Eligibility Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

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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Finding 484395 (2023-065)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Questioned Costs Eligibility Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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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Finding 484383 (2023-051)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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

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Finding 484378 (2023-049)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

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

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Finding 484218 (2023-023)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

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

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Finding 484217 (2023-021)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303

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

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Finding 484216 (2023-019)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting § 200.303

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

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Finding 484215 (2023-017)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

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

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Finding 484213 (2023-024)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

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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Finding 484212 (2023-022)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - GLBA Requirements - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula (UM) has implemented and will continue to implement internal controls to comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - GLBA Requirements - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula (UM) has implemented and will continue to implement internal controls to comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements. The Information Technology department will collaborate with the Financial Aid Data Stewards to conduct an inventory of financial aid data. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Jonathan Neff, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Montana - Missoula, Target Date: 12/31/2024

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Finding 484211 (2023-020)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - FISAP Reporting - UM - The University of Montana - Western, Montana Technological University, and Helena College have implemented their remediation plans for supporting documenta...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - FISAP Reporting - UM - The University of Montana - Western, Montana Technological University, and Helena College have implemented their remediation plans for supporting documentation for each year of the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) reporting as noted in the prior audit. Additionally, University of Montana - Western has trained its business services staff to process and document the information for future reporting; Montana Technological University conducts a third review of each FISAP; and Helena College reconciles additional accounting reports for quality assurance. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Shauna Savage, Financial Aid Director, Montana Technological University Louise Driver, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Western Valerie Curtin, Financial Aid Director, Helena College, Target Date: Completed

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Finding 484210 (2023-018)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - COA - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula, University of Montana - Western, and Helena College have implemented their remediation plan as noted in the prior audit, and will...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - COA - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula, University of Montana - Western, and Helena College have implemented their remediation plan as noted in the prior audit, and will continue to implement internal controls to ensure the Cost of Attendance (COA) calculations are fully documented and supported. Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, UM Western has implemented a new process for maintaining thorough documentation to support COA calculations in which the Director of Financial Aid has taken responsibility. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Ginger Lowry, Interim Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Missoula Louise Driver, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Western Valerie Curtin, Financial Aid Director, Helena College, Target Date: Completed

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Finding 484209 (2023-027)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Enrollment Reporting - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula has implemented the remediation plan from the prior audit. Additional controls have also been implemented and an ...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Enrollment Reporting - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula has implemented the remediation plan from the prior audit. Additional controls have also been implemented and an Academic Program Manager, with a firm grasp on the accreditation standards surrounding code changes, was hired in early summer 2023. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Maria Managold, Registrar, University of Montana - Missoula, Target Date: Completed

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Finding 484208 (2023-026)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Student Financial Assistance Returns - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula and the University of Montana - Western implemented their remediation plans from the prior audit...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Student Financial Assistance Returns - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula and the University of Montana - Western implemented their remediation plans from the prior audit. Additional controls have been implemented, including the creation of a template guide, documentation of each calculation, and an additional review, to ensure accurate calculations and timely return of unearned Title IV aid. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Ginger Lowry, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Missoula Louise Driver, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Western, Target Date: Completed

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Finding 484193 (2023-044)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

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

ALN: 84.027, 84.173, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Controls and Documentation - State Maintenance of Effort - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction has implemented internal controls for this process. In the 2024 school year, the OPI had multiple reviews on these allocations, includi...

ALN: 84.027, 84.173, Corrective Action Plan: Inadequate Controls and Documentation - State Maintenance of Effort - OPI - The Montana Office of Public Instruction has implemented internal controls for this process. In the 2024 school year, the OPI had multiple reviews on these allocations, including by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and a funded national technical assistance center, the Center for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Fiscal Reporting (CIFR). For the 2025/2026 school year, the Data Operations team will complete the special education allocations and submit the allocations to the IDEA Fiscal Manager for review. The IDEA Fiscal Manager will complete the ten percent increase or decrease in overall validated allocations and submit to the Special Education Director for review and sign off. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: April Grady, Chief Financial Officer, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Target Date: 08/30/2024

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