Corrective Action Plans

Finding 382888 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

The Superintendent and Director of Facilities will monitor each contract that must include Davis Bacon requirements, wage rate requirements, and require the contractor to complete the prescribed Department of Labor wage rate form. Timesheets will be requested from the contractor in a timely manner....

The Superintendent and Director of Facilities will monitor each contract that must include Davis Bacon requirements, wage rate requirements, and require the contractor to complete the prescribed Department of Labor wage rate form. Timesheets will be requested from the contractor in a timely manner. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Superintendent and Director of Facilities; Information that was requested has been provided to the best of our ability. Future contracts will have required information provided during the project, and at the completion of the project.

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Finding 382874 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and Subsidiaries

PA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-002 – Enrollment Reporting – Significant Deficiency ALN Number: 84.063; 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P063P220616; P268K230616 Recommendation: It is recommended that the College have someone independent of the preparer review the NSLDS roster file to check the effective da...

Finding 2023-002 – Enrollment Reporting – Significant Deficiency ALN Number: 84.063; 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P063P220616; P268K230616 Recommendation: It is recommended that the College have someone independent of the preparer review the NSLDS roster file to check the effective date of change in status is in agreement with the College's records. Action Taken: Academic Records Office personnel were re-trained. Also, a report has been written to be run after the Student Status Confirmation Report (SSCR) procedure is run in the student financial aid system, that flags when a “Last Date of Attendance (LDA)” and NSLDS Withdrawal Date differ. Those cases can be troubleshooted and fixed, the SSCR rerun, and that updated file uploaded.

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Finding 382873 (2023-001)

None 2023

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and Subsidiaries

PA

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2023-001 – Eligibility for Subsidized Direct Loans ALN Number: 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P268K230616 Recommendation: It is recommended that the College ensure that all EFC information from the ISIR is entered in to the student aid packaging system before the student aid awa...

Finding 2023-001 – Eligibility for Subsidized Direct Loans ALN Number: 84.268 Federal Award Identification Number: P268K230616 Recommendation: It is recommended that the College ensure that all EFC information from the ISIR is entered in to the student aid packaging system before the student aid award is calculated. Action Taken: In review of the student records, the student aid packaging system at the time of aid determination indicated an EFC of $0 and months and weeks in academic year being zero. However, the FASFA was completed and the ISIR EFC amount was known at the time of the packaging and loan issued due to the cost of attendance not calculating correctly at time of packaging. The student aid packaging system parameters ensure that if need amount is $0 the system will stop a subsidized direct loan from being awarded. The weeks and months in academic year information was corrected in their next term and a subsidized loan was not awarded. Error appears related to only their first loan issued. The allowance of subsidized loans was due to user error because the months and weeks enrolled in academic year were showing as zero. The College has re-trained its staff on the sequence of processing and ensure that inputs for months and weeks in academic year are correct. The College also worked with their student information system to ensure the set up for academic year definitions for cost of attendance calculations are set to be automatic for proper calculations. The College made an internal report in order to review all student financial need for the 2022-2023 academic year in February 2024 and determined there were no additional students awarded need based aid in excess of their financial need. The College will continue to use this report every term to review need. For the 2 students that received subsidized loans in error, their loans were refunded in March 2024.

View Audit 296451 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 382872 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Northeast School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

Finding 2023-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers...

Finding 2023-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers: S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Qualified Opinion Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements compliance requirements. The School Corporation did not obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from a construction company and its subcontractors for a building project. Context: The School Corporation expended $540,000 during the audit period on a construction project for the North Central High School Kitchen/Cafeteria remodel, which was charged to the ESSER III grant award (84.425U). The construction contract did include a Davis-Bacon clause prescribing federal wage rate requirements required for construction contracts. The School Corporation did not have an internal control designed to ensure compliance with the Davis-Bacon requirement. For the 1 sample item selected for testing ($254,377), we noted that labor costs totaled $55,299. The School Corporation did not receive the weekly payroll reports as required to ensure that pay rates complied with the federal wage rate requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will take the following corrective action. Treasurer will track future projects' labor cost. 1 - The Northeast School Corporation will ensure Davis Bacon rules are included in any RFP using federal funds. The treasurer will monitor to ensure that all documentation is received and retained. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Mark A Baker, Superintendent Angel Riley, Treasurer April 2024

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Finding 382869 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Northeast School Corporation

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.328

FINDING 2023-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II),...

FINDING 2023-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER II), and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Number: S425D200013, S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Qualified Opinion Condition: The School Corporation did not have a review control in place to ensure the annual data report was reviewed by someone other than the preparer and that the report was submitted timely. Context: The Annual Data Report for the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 was due to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) by April 7, 2023. The School Corporation did not submit the report. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will submit future reports in a timely manner. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Mark A Baker, Superintendent Angel Riley, Treasurer Effective for the 2023-2024 school year

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Finding 382868 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Northeast School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2023-008 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Earmarking Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Grants to States Assistance Listings Number: 84.027 Federal Award Numbers: 22611-022-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indian...

FINDING 2023-008 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Earmarking Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: Special Education Grants to States Assistance Listings Number: 84.027 Federal Award Numbers: 22611-022-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking Audit Findings: Significant Deficiency Condition: The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure that the Cooperative complied with the earmarking requirements. The Cooperative did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure that the required level of expenditures for non-public school students with disabilities was met for each member school. The Cooperative did not have effective internal controls to ensure non-public school expenditures were appropriately identified and reported. Context: The School Corporation is a member of the Greene Sullivan Special Education Cooperative (Cooperative). During fiscal year 2022-2023, the Cooperative operated the special education programs and spent the federal money on behalf of all its members. As the grant agreements were between the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and each member school, the School Corporation was responsible for ensuring and providing oversight of the Cooperative. However, there was inadequate oversight performed by the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with the Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking compliance requirement. Although the Cooperative has a separate object code to identify expenditures for the purpose of proportionate share, there is no identifier or separate way to track which member school the funding was expended for. As such, the Non-Public Proportionate Share expenditures for the 22611-022-PN01 grant award could not be verified for the individual member schools. Additionally, the Cooperative did not obtain a waiver from the Indiana Department of Education for the 22611-022-PN01 grant award, no waiver was obtained, and the amounts spent could not be traced to documentation that indicated which member school the expenditure was applied to. Also, the total amount expended for proportionate share was less than the total amount required when all member school proportionate share requirements were totaled. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were isolated to the 22611-022-PN01 grant award. The minimum earmarking requirement for the 22611-022-PN01 grant award was $1,620. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will take the following corrective action: 1 – Northeast School Corporation will establish a system of internal controls and procedures to ensure non-public proportionate share funds are appropriately allocated to the member school based on expenses charged directly on behalf of the member school. Supporting documentation for these expenses should be retailed for audit. 2 – Greene Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will require all staff to complete the appropriate google form following the completion of each session with Non-Public students. An example of this documentation is the Proportionate Share Service Log. This document will allow for ease of tracking funds per provider/school district. This will allow for successful usage of funds. In the event that funds are not successfully used, a waiver will be requested barring board approval. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Mark A Baker, Superintendent Effective April 2024

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Finding 382857 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Northeast School Corporation

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329 § 200.334

FINDING 2023-007 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.027, 84.027X, 84.173, 84.173X Fe...

FINDING 2023-007 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.027, 84.027X, 84.173, 84.173X Federal Award Numbers: 19611-022-PN01, 20611-022-PN01, 21611-022-PN01, 22611-022-PN01, 22611-022-ARP, 23611-022-PN01, 20619-022-PN01, 21619-022-PN01, 22619-022-PN01, 22619-022-ARP, 23619-022-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Qualified Opinion Condition: The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure that the Cooperative complied with the reporting requirements. The Cooperative had not designed or implemented adequate policies or procedures to determine that requests for reimbursement were submitted accurately and agreed to supporting documentation. There was a documented oversight, review, and approval process in place; however, the Cooperative did not adequately ensure that proper procedures were followed. Context: The School Corporation is a member of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative (Cooperative). During fiscal year 2021-2022, the Cooperative operated the special education programs and spent the federal money on behalf of all its members. As the grant agreements were between the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and each member school, the School Corporation was responsible for ensuring and providing oversight of the Cooperative. However, there was inadequate oversight performed by the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with the Reporting compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure that the Cooperative complied with the reporting requirements. The Cooperative had not designed or implemented adequate policies or procedures to determine that requests for reimbursement were submitted accurately and agreed to supporting documentation. There was a documented oversight, review, and approval process in place; however, the Cooperative did not adequately ensure that proper procedures were followed. For fiscal year 2022, 51 Reimbursement Reports were tested. 14 Reimbursement Reports could not be traced to unit ledgers for expenditures, and 21 Reports did not have appropriate supporting documentation. For fiscal year 2023, 23 Reimbursement Reports were tested. Three Reimbursements Report did not agree to supporting documentation, and key line items could not be verified. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will take the following corrective action: 1 – Greene Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will implement a procedure that includes the requirement of proper documentation for all reimbursement requests, such as the detailed history report for each request submitted. The Director will then review each request prior to submission. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Mark A Baker, Superintendent Effective April 2024

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Finding 382835 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Northeast School Corporation

IN

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

FINDING 2023-005 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, Period of Performance Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Pre...

FINDING 2023-005 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, Period of Performance Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants Assistance Listings Numbers: 84.027, 84.027X, 84.173, 84.173X Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): 19611-022-PN01, 20611-022-PN01, 21611-022-PN01, 22611-022-PN01, 22611-022-ARP, 23611-022-PN01, 20619-022-PN01, 21619-022-PN01, 22619-022-PN01, 22619-022-ARP, 23619-022-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirements: Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, Period of Performance Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Qualified Opinion Condition: The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure that the Cooperative complied with the Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, and Period of Performance compliance requirements. The Cooperative had not designed or implemented adequate policies or procedures to determine that grant expenditures were for the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities, were in conformance with the applicable cost principles and were obligated during the award period of performance. There was no documented oversight, review, or approval process in place at the Cooperative to ensure expenditures were allowable, conformed with cost principles and were incurred during the period of performance. Context: The School Corporation is a member of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative (Cooperative). During fiscal year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, the Cooperative operated the special education programs and spent the federal money on behalf of all its members. As the grant agreements were between the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and each member school, the School Corporation was responsible for ensuring and providing oversight of the Cooperative. However, there was inadequate oversight performed by the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with the Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, and Period of Performance compliance requirements. The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure that the Cooperative complied with the Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, and Period of Performance compliance requirements. The Cooperative had not designed or implemented adequate policies or procedures to determine that grant expenditures were for the excess costs of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities, were in conformance with the applicable cost principles and were obligated during the award period of performance. There was no documented oversight, review, or approval process in place at the Cooperative to ensure expenditures were allowable, conformed with cost principles and were incurred during the period of performance. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will take the following corrective action: The Superintendent and Treasurer of Northeast School Corporation will review the documentation for the Cooperative at least semi-annually. Responsible party and timeline for completion: Mark A Baker, Superintendent Angel Riley, Treasurer April 2024

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Finding 382828 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

North White School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

Finding 2023-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal A...

Finding 2023-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D200013, S425D210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Qualified Opinion Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements compliance requirements. The School Corporation did not include Davis Bacon wage rate requirements in its contract with vendor which includes labor. The School Corporation did not obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from a construction company and its subcontractors for a building project. Context: The School Corporation expended $2,354,885 during the audit period on equipment acquisitions for a new HVAC system and chiller at the North White Middle-High School building which included labor installation costs subject to federal Davis Bacon wage rate requirements. Each project had a separate vendor for a total of two vendor contracts during the audit period subject to testing for Davis Bacon wage rate requirements. The vendor contracts did not include a Davis-Bacon clause prescribing federal wage rate requirements required for construction contracts with labor installation costs. The School Corporation did not have an internal control designed to collect the weekly payroll reports certifications from a construction company and its subcontractors, as applicable, for building projects to verify prevailing wages were being paid during the project period. Therefore, no review was performed by management to ensure that pay rates complied with the federal wage rate requirements. For the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, $925,844 was disbursed related to these building projects and charged to the ESSER II grant award (84.425D). For the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, $1,429,041 was disbursed related to these building projects and charged to the ESSER III grant award (84.425U). The construction payments represented approximately 80.1% of the Education Stabilization Fund expenditures for the audit period. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding. The Corporation will make sure all contracts using federal dollars will have the Davis-Bacon clause written in the contract. The project manager will request weekly time sheets for all labor installation and verify the work has been completed. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: The Superintendent, Nicholas Eccles, will oversee the corrective action plan regarding the Davis-Bacon clause in future contracts which will be implemented by June 30, 2024. The Building/Maintenance Director, Dean Cook, will oversee the corrective action plan regarding the verification of time sheets for labor installation which will be implemented by June 30, 2024.

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Finding 382799 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Nettle Creek School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement an...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the following compliance requirements: Reporting The School Corporation had not designed, nor implemented a system of internal control to ensure that the annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) annual Data Collection reports (Reports) were complete and accurately submitted. The Reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Additionally, for ESSER II, Year 1, annual report tested the School Corporation could provide supporting documentation that did not agree with the ESSER II, Year 1, annual report. The lack of internal controls was a systemic issue throughout the audit period. The noncompliance was isolated from ESSER 1I, Year 1 report. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Amber Rushton Contact Phone Number and Email Address: Phone Number: (765) 489-4543 Email: arushton@nettlecreek.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: “We concur with the finding.” Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Business Manager will prepare annual reports for grants and the Director of Learning and/or Superintendent will review and sign-off reports before submission. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

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Finding 382796 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Hamilton Local School District

OH

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

The district has contracted with the ESC of Central Ohio for an accountant to help with the timely filing of all federal grant requirements. By timely completing project cash requests we will be able to see if variances require changes in the grant budgets. This will minimize correcting entries in t...

The district has contracted with the ESC of Central Ohio for an accountant to help with the timely filing of all federal grant requirements. By timely completing project cash requests we will be able to see if variances require changes in the grant budgets. This will minimize correcting entries in the last week of the fiscal year where mistakes tend to happen in the rush to close the year.

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Finding 382767 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Lakeland School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had a lack of internal controls over the ESSER reporting to the IDOE. There was no review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Contact Person Responsi...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had a lack of internal controls over the ESSER reporting to the IDOE. There was no review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jamesi Lemon Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (260) 499-2400; jlemon@lakelandlakers.net Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the findings. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Director of Business Operations and Director of Staff and Student Success will meet to review the annual data reports for accuracy before they are submitted to the IDOE. The meeting will be logged and reports signed off by both individuals. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately

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Finding 382761 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Lakeland School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster-Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation did not have effective internal controls over the Child Nutrition Cluster (CNC) reporting. The Claims for Reimbursement were prepared by one employee and not reviewed by a second employee t...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster-Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation did not have effective internal controls over the Child Nutrition Cluster (CNC) reporting. The Claims for Reimbursement were prepared by one employee and not reviewed by a second employee to ensure compliance. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jamesi Lemon Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (260) 499-2400; jlemon@lakelandlakers.net Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Claims for Reimbursement will be prepared by the Food Service Director and the Director of Business Operations will review the claims for compliance. The claims will then be initialed signaling they have been reviewed. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately

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Finding 382747 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Surry County

NC

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

Name of Contact Person: Kimberly Irvine, DSS Director Corrective Action: The County created a 2nd Party Review Error Summary Log to record all 2nd Party Reviews that require corrections to a case. 2nd Party Review forms are completed and handed out to caseworkers as previously with the exception tha...

Name of Contact Person: Kimberly Irvine, DSS Director Corrective Action: The County created a 2nd Party Review Error Summary Log to record all 2nd Party Reviews that require corrections to a case. 2nd Party Review forms are completed and handed out to caseworkers as previously with the exception that the Reviewer will log the ones that need corrections. This process was implemented and used from January through August 2023. After that, there was a management change which caused the log not to be followed up on. The use of the log has been reinstated as of March 13, 2024. A meeting will be held on March 21, 2024 with the Reviewers to ensure they are using this procedure. The program manager will check the log monthly to ensure that it is up to date and being used correctly. Proposed Completion Date: March 21, 2024.

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Finding 382746 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Surry County

NC

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

Name of Contact Person: Kimberly Irvine, DSS Director Corrective Action: The County will develop a 2nd Party Review form that will be used to check completed applications for accuracy in applying policy and to assure all verifications have been uploaded to the NCFAST system. Proposed Completion Date...

Name of Contact Person: Kimberly Irvine, DSS Director Corrective Action: The County will develop a 2nd Party Review form that will be used to check completed applications for accuracy in applying policy and to assure all verifications have been uploaded to the NCFAST system. Proposed Completion Date: October 31, 2023.

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Finding 382735 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Job Training & Employment Corporation

MA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Responsible Official Judith Bricklin, Chief Financial Officer Plan Detail JTEC is aware of the requirement and did all it could to be compliant. The lack of enrollment is something that was out of JTEC’s control. JTEC runs one of the many MassHire career centers in the state that struggled meeting t...

Responsible Official Judith Bricklin, Chief Financial Officer Plan Detail JTEC is aware of the requirement and did all it could to be compliant. The lack of enrollment is something that was out of JTEC’s control. JTEC runs one of the many MassHire career centers in the state that struggled meeting this Federal requirement. In addition, JTEC communicated the issue to MDCS. JTEC has established a separate youth and testing center, designed to cater to the specific needs and preferences of youth participants. In addition to keeping in regular contact with school guidance departments and student support staff, JTEC’s youth counselor continues to connect with juvenile court and probation officers, and works with the department of transitional assistance young parent program staff to encourage referrals to JTEC’s youth programs. JTEC is running an aggressive schedule of digital marketing campaigns that target youth in our service delivery area. JTEC has contracted with various vendors for content and distribution of these campaigns. JTEC has also increased its youth work experience wage, and is in the process of revising its support services and incentives policy to make incentives for youth participation more appealing. Increasing awareness of the out of school youth services available, ensuring that the youth program design and implementation match the needs of youth in our area, and maintaining strong relationships in our referral networks is JTEC’s strategy to increase out of school youth enrollments and youth work experience participation. Anticipated Completion Date June 30, 2024

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Finding 382733 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Fisher College

MA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Corrective Action Plan To ensure complete and comprehensive National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”) reporting compliance as outlined in 34 CFR 685.309(b)(2) and in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement, the College undertook a review of its trainings and procedures. Within that revie...

Corrective Action Plan To ensure complete and comprehensive National Student Loan Data System (“NSLDS”) reporting compliance as outlined in 34 CFR 685.309(b)(2) and in 2 CFR Part 200, Appendix XI Compliance Supplement, the College undertook a review of its trainings and procedures. Within that review, areas of inconsistencies were identified relative to status changes and timely reporting. Acknowledging that the current procedures were not adequate, the College has implemented additional trainings and reconciliation procedures, as recommended. Revised trainings to the College employees responsible for processing information for the NSLDS will henceforth include, but not be limited to, an annual review of both the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide and the National Student Clearinghouse Enrollment Overview. Such trainings will emphasize the importance of reporting accuracy and timeliness. The College has also updated reconciliation procedures for enrollment reporting and added the implementation of a secondary review of monthly enrollment submissions by the Director of Title IV Compliance. Timeline for Implementation of Corrective Action Plan Effective immediately. Contact Person Colleen Woods, Director of Title IV Compliance

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Finding 382732 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Cardington-Lincoln Local School District

OH

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring

Comply with Davis-Bacon Act for Federal Projects. The district will incorporate contract wording in all future contracts that enforce the Davis-Bacon act requirements. Final payments for projects requiring this documenation will not be made until all parts of the contract are fulfilled.

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Finding 382722 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Benton Community School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.207 § 200.303

FINDING 2023-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) –Earmarking Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.173 Federal Award Numbers...

FINDING 2023-002 Information on the federal program: Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) –Earmarking Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Programs: Special Education Grants to States, Special Education Preschool Grants Assistance Listing Numbers: 84.027, 84.173 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): 20611-047-PN01, 21611-047-PN01, 20619-047-PN01, 21619-047-PN01 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Other Matters Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the earmarking portion of the Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking compliance requirement. Context: The School Corporation did not meet the earmarking requirements for the grants, which concluded during the audit period. Both the Special Education Grants to States and Special Education Preschool Grants required a proportionate share of their funding to be spent on non-public school students with disabilities. The 20611-047-PN01, 20619-047-PN01, 21611-047-PN01, 21619-047-PN01 grant awards were fully expended during the audit period with minimum Non-Public Proportionate Share earmarking requirements of $24,977, $1,171, $22,088, and $866, respectively. There was no supporting documentation provided to support any non-public school expenditures were incurred towards the meeting the non-public proportionate share requirement. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. The Cooperative has developed a written procedure for documenting expenditures related to the proportionate share earmarking requirement at the School Corporation level to address this issue going forward. The School Corporation will maintain the proper documentation to support the Non-Public Proportional Share earmarking requirement and validate the earmarking requirement is met at the end of the grant’s period of performance or once fully expended. Responsible party and timeline for completion: The correction action plan has been put into place for the 2023-24 school year. Tracy Albertson, Director of Finance and Sarah Claton, Director of Cooperative School Services, will oversee the corrective action plan.

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Finding 382710 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Weatherford Independent School District No. 26

OK

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

A copy of the Davis-Bacon Act requirement has been placed in the office of the federal program director. The director will be responsible for filling out the appropriate paperwrok before approving any federal funds to be used on projects that are classified as construction. The requirements of the...

A copy of the Davis-Bacon Act requirement has been placed in the office of the federal program director. The director will be responsible for filling out the appropriate paperwrok before approving any federal funds to be used on projects that are classified as construction. The requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act have also been shared with the Encumbrance Clerk and Treasurer for the purpose of checks and balances.

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Finding 382708 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Ou Medicine, Inc.

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-002 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Assistance Listing No. 97.036, Disaster Grants – P...

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-002 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: Department of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); Assistance Listing No. 97.036, Disaster Grants – Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Condition: Per discussion with management, OU Medicine, Inc. has processes and internal controls in place to ensure personnel expenses submitted to the FEMA program were allowable COVID-19-related expenses. These internal controls include ensuring completeness and accuracy of the expenses to ensure the expenses comply with the terms and conditions of the award. However, management did not consistently retain documentation evidencing the performance of these controls. Corrective Action: As part of the Uniform Guidance audit, OU Health provides documentation to explain how eligible costs are/will be identified and submitted. To ensure internal controls are documented to the level necessary under current audit standards, OU Health will develop a checklist to document the review and approval of supporting documentation of costs as reported as federal expenditures. The supporting documentation will be reviewed by management to ensure expenses charged to the federal program are allowable and have not been reimbursed under another federal program. The checklist and all correspondence will be retained with the report and within the Audit Folder. Responsible Official: Bernard Githinji, AVP – Corporate Controller Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2024

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Finding 382707 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Ou Medicine, Inc.

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-003 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); Assistance Listing ...

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-003 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); Assistance Listing No. 93.498, Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distributions Condition: Per discussion with management, OU Medicine, Inc. has processes and internal controls in place to comply with the terms and conditions of the award and the reporting requirements. However, management did not retain documentation evidencing the performance of these controls. Corrective Action: At the beginning of the pandemic, OU Health created working groups to evaluate the requirements for COVID-19 funding received and ensure the funds were only used for allowable purposes. The working groups were assisted by outside consultants to stay updated on the reporting requirements as the continued to evolve. As part of the Uniform Guidance audit, OU Health provided documentation of the Provider Relief Fund review process that explained how eligible costs were identified and submitted. To ensure internal controls are documented to the level necessary under current audit standards, OU Health will develop a checklist to document the review and approval of supporting documentation of contract labor costs as reported federal expenditures. The supporting documentation will be reviewed by management to ensure expenses charged to the federal program are allowable and have not been reimbursed under another federal program. The checklist will be retained with the existing report. Responsible Official: Bernard Githinji, AVP Corporate Controller Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2024

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Finding 382706 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Ou Medicine, Inc.

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-001 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: Department of the Treasury; Assistance Listing No. 21.027, COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLRF) C...

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2023-001 Internal Control Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed/Allowable Costs Identification of the federal program: Federal Grantor: Department of the Treasury; Assistance Listing No. 21.027, COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLRF) Condition: Per discussion with management, OU Medicine, Inc. has processes and internal controls in place to ensure expenses submitted to the CSLFRF program were allowable expenses per the grant agreement These internal controls include ensuring completeness and accuracy of the expenses to ensure the expenses comply with the terms and conditions of the award. However, management did not consistently retain documentation evidencing the performance of these controls. Corrective Action: As part of the Uniform Guidance audit, OU Health provides documentation to explain how eligible costs are/will be identified and submitted. To ensure internal controls are documented to the level necessary under current audit standards, OU Health will develop a checklist to document the review and approval of supporting documentation of costs as reported as federal expenditures. The supporting documentation will be reviewed by management to ensure expenses charged to the federal program are allowable and have not been reimbursed under another federal program. The checklist and all correspondence will be retained with the report and within the Audit Folder. Responsible Official: Bernard Githinji, AVP – Corporate Controller Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2024

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Finding 382694 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Muncie Community Schools

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions § 200.303

Finding 2023-007 – Education Stabilization Fund - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirement Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Brad DeRome Contact Phone Number: X Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We wil...

Finding 2023-007 – Education Stabilization Fund - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirement Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Brad DeRome Contact Phone Number: X Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will ensure all construction projects using federal funding will meet the wage rate requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: March 2024

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Finding 382689 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Muncie Community Schools

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

Finding 2023-006 – Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Brad DeRome Contact Phone Number: X Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will ensure all ESSER reports include accurate...

Finding 2023-006 – Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Brad DeRome Contact Phone Number: X Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will ensure all ESSER reports include accurate information that agree to the underlying disbursement records. Anticipated Completion Date: Next ESSER reports due in FY24

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