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City of Yreka
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Program Income
2022-002 Community Development Block Grants/State?s Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii We recommend that the City develop and maintain policies and procedures regarding loan monitoring and ensure that all documentation of loan monitoring be maintained on an annual basis. Management?s Re...
2022-002 Community Development Block Grants/State?s Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii We recommend that the City develop and maintain policies and procedures regarding loan monitoring and ensure that all documentation of loan monitoring be maintained on an annual basis. Management?s Response: Finance was unaware of the need to have current utility bills included with the files. Responsible Individual: It is the Finance Director?s, Emily Aldrich, responsibility to ensure that all loan files are complete and accurate. Corrective Action Plan: An annual checklist has been added to each loan file to ensure that all proper documentation is included. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2023 ? all files will be updated with the necessary checklist and appropriate documentation.
View Audit 32485
Finding 38074 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
School District of Milton
WI
Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management
Finding #2022-001: #84.425U COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? ESSER III Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Award Number: 2022-533612-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Pass-through Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Criteria: Wage rate requirements apply...
Finding #2022-001: #84.425U COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? ESSER III Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Education Pass-through Award Number: 2022-533612-DPI-ESSERFIII-165 Pass-through Entity: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Criteria: Wage rate requirements apply to the Education Stabilization Fund when laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors work on construction contracts more than $2,000. Laborers must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project (prevailing wage rates) by the Department of Labor (DOL). Nonfederal entities shall include in their contracts subject to wage rate requirements a provision that the contractor or subcontractor comply with those requirements and the DOL regulations. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the District weekly payrolls and a statement of compliance (certified payrolls). Condition: There was one Education Stabilization Fund construction project performed by a subcontractor. Grant expenditures for the project paid by Education Stabilization Fund totaled $424,000. There was not a prevailing wage clause in the contract and certified payrolls were not received. Cause: The District was not aware that wage rate requirements applied to the construction project until after it was completed. Effect: A reimbursement request was made for expenditures that did not comply with wage rate requirements. Questioned Costs: $424,000. Recommendation: Establish controls to comply with wage rate requirements related to the Education Stabilization Fund. Consider determining if the contractor performing the project in 2021-2022 paid prevailing wage rates for costs reimbursed by the grant. Grantee Response:At the time that we committed to doing this project, we informed our referendum construction manager that we would be using federal funds to pay for this additional work. With us informing them of that, we assumed that all required paperwork would be completed to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. Unfortunately, we thought this was sufficient notification for them to support us with compliance. In our follow-up communications with our primary HV AC subcontractor we learned at the time when referendum work was contracted in 2019, they were paying prevailing wage. We worked with legal counsel to develop a contract that is compliant with the Davis-Bacon Requirements. To make sure the paperwork is in place copies of such contracts will be sent to the business office before work commences as well as the compliance documentation when work is complete. We are also conducting a review of our written procedures to be completed by June 30, 2023. Contact Person: Carey Bradley Anticipated Completion: June 30, 2023
View Audit 29683 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 38065 (2022-002)
Material Weakness 2022
County of Los Angeles
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303
The Department of Health Services' Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) agrees with the finding and recommendation. EMS will strengthen its report submission process to ensure all reports are submitted by the defined due date and retain documentation evidencing submission of the report. The EMS' ...
The Department of Health Services' Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS) agrees with the finding and recommendation. EMS will strengthen its report submission process to ensure all reports are submitted by the defined due date and retain documentation evidencing submission of the report. The EMS' HPP Coordinator will identify each sub-awardee that meets the $30,000 FFATA threshold and will provide the information to EMS Finance to review and process payment. Before any payment is completed, EMS will obtain and confirm all Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers from the sub-awardees are active prior to issuing any checks. EMS will log all sub-awardees that have reached the threshold into a report and will submit the FFATA report via SAM.gov before the defined due date. To avoid access issues in retrieving submitted documents via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website, EMS will retain copies of all reports that include the submission dates.
View Audit 35126
Finding 38061 (2022-002)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303
Reference Number: 2022-002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Type of Finding: Internal Control and Compliance Internal Control Impact: Significant Deficiency Compliance Impact: Nonmaterial Noncompliance Assistance Listing Number(s) and Title: 84.425 ? Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund(HEERF) Fe...
Reference Number: 2022-002 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Type of Finding: Internal Control and Compliance Internal Control Impact: Significant Deficiency Compliance Impact: Nonmaterial Noncompliance Assistance Listing Number(s) and Title: 84.425 ? Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund(HEERF) Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of EducationCorrective Action Plan Coastal Alabama Community College has reviewed and recognizes needed changes be put into place to ensure accurate record keeping for all reported data. Coastal will have the restricted accountant complete the quarterly and annual HEERF reports moving forward and file all data according to the report in an organized and methodical method only after the Director of Accounting has reviewed and signed off on the accuracy of the data being reported. Once the Director of Accounting and/or CFO review the reports and backup data for approval then the approved reports will be filed on-line with the Department of Education via the HEERF site. Expenditures charged against the HEERF funds are reviewed for accuracy and allowable cost through a multi-step purchasing process to ensure allowable cost only and prevent potential for improper spending. The Director of Accounting will make sure that all website required reporting is done in a timely manner moving forward. Anticipated Completion Date: June 15, 2023 Contact Person(s): Jessica Davis, Chief Financial Officer
View Audit 35124
Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.
GA
Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.305
Individual Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Romero Brown, Virginia Alliance Director Corrective Action: Weekly Monitoring: Management will proactively check the Virginia Portal each week to determine if any payments have been made. This will allow us to stay updated on incoming funds. Cross ...
Individual Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Romero Brown, Virginia Alliance Director Corrective Action: Weekly Monitoring: Management will proactively check the Virginia Portal each week to determine if any payments have been made. This will allow us to stay updated on incoming funds. Cross Training: Management will initiate cross-training sessions for additional staff members to ensure that Club payments can be processed even in the absence of the current staff. This step will enhance our operational resilience. Calendar Prompts: Management will implement calendar reminders to ensure that payments are promptly presented for processing within five days of receiving the deposit notification. This measure will help us adhere to the required disbursement timeframe. By implementing these actions, we aim to mitigate delays in the disbursement process and establish a more efficient workflow. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023
View Audit 32474
Finding 38039 (2022-006)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Somerset Academy of Las Vegas
NV
Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Significant Deficiency § 200.303
Finding Number: 2022-006 ? Approval of Expense Reimbursement Submittals Corrective Action Plan: All expense reimbursements should be approved in writing. The findings occurred at a time when Academica Nevada was shorthanded. Since that time all open positions have been filled. Grant managers send...
Finding Number: 2022-006 ? Approval of Expense Reimbursement Submittals Corrective Action Plan: All expense reimbursements should be approved in writing. The findings occurred at a time when Academica Nevada was shorthanded. Since that time all open positions have been filled. Grant managers send a request for approval for reimbursement to the applicable school. Approval is in writing, typically via email, prior to the submittal of the reimbursement request. Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Nachum Golodner, Academica Director of Accounting Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023
View Audit 32473
Finding 38035 (2022-005)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Somerset Academy of Las Vegas
NV
Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303
Finding Number: 2021-002 and 2022-005 Review and Approval Of the Schedule of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) Corrective Action Plan: In 2022, the management office had downsized due to turnover in staff. While a process was in place for reconciling, a secondary review was not performed to ve...
Finding Number: 2021-002 and 2022-005 Review and Approval Of the Schedule of Expenditures Of Federal Awards (SEFA) Corrective Action Plan: In 2022, the management office had downsized due to turnover in staff. While a process was in place for reconciling, a secondary review was not performed to verify accuracy. To strengthen the oversight of financial management in the School, Academica Nevada, the School?s management company, has increased staffing to realign staff responsibilities to reduce individual workloads and provide additional oversight and review. On a monthly basis, reconciliations will be performed on grant submissions and expenditures, and reviewed by the Controller, Director of Accounting, or CFO. The annual SEFA will be reviewed by the Director of Finance or CFO. Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Nachum Golodner, Academica Director of Accounting Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023
View Audit 32473
Cheney Care Community
WA
HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties
Finding 2022-001: Section 232 Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Loan, ALN 14.129 Anticipated Completion Date: February 8, 2023 Recommendation: It was recommended Cheney Care Community implement internal controls to...
Finding 2022-001: Section 232 Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Loan, ALN 14.129 Anticipated Completion Date: February 8, 2023 Recommendation: It was recommended Cheney Care Community implement internal controls to ensure that the audited financial statements are filed in accordance with the regulatory agreement. Action Taken: Cheney Care Community will follow the filing requirements of the regulatory agreement going forward.
View Audit 30312
Finding 38026 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Fit Kids, Inc., Dba Champion Schools
AZ
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Equipment & Real Property Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM REFERENCE: 2022-001 and 2022-002 CLIENT RESPONSE We concur with the condition. Individual responsible for implementation of corrective action plan: Jonathan Cahal, IT Director Corrective action plan: We will update the ECF asset inventory listing to include...
EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND PROGRAM REFERENCE: 2022-001 and 2022-002 CLIENT RESPONSE We concur with the condition. Individual responsible for implementation of corrective action plan: Jonathan Cahal, IT Director Corrective action plan: We will update the ECF asset inventory listing to include the names of the students receiving the devices, the date the device is/was provided and returned, or if the device is missing, lost, or damaged. With each student name listed we will have a link to the documentation supporting our assessment that the student had an unmet need. We will also verify the asset inventory listing includes all devices and equipment that were purchased with ECF monies and received. Lastly, for new grants that we apply for, more than one person will review the grant requirements, and we will reach out to grant personnel at other entities or contact our consultants and auditors to help ensure we have access to, and have considered all the necessary compliance requirements. . Estimated completion date: July 15, 2023.
View Audit 34699
Finding 38013 (2022-007)
Significant Deficiency 2022
City of Montebello
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.430
Staff has initiated a process whereby ? for employees not using eSuites ? manual review and approval of bi-weekly hours is conducted by supervisors in the appropriate department (i.e., Transit, Police, etc.). Management believes this additional review and approval level will provide the necessary ba...
Staff has initiated a process whereby ? for employees not using eSuites ? manual review and approval of bi-weekly hours is conducted by supervisors in the appropriate department (i.e., Transit, Police, etc.). Management believes this additional review and approval level will provide the necessary back-up to improve internal control over timecards/timekeeping. Responsible Person: Kevin Saycocie Expected Implementation Date: 07/01/2023
View Audit 32131
Finding 38009 (2022-007)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Hodges University, Inc.
FL
Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303
2022-007 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their reporting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. ...
2022-007 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their reporting policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Reason for finding: Misunderstanding of correct way to handle the accounting of the HEERF. Action taken in response to finding: We have adjusted our policies and provided training to prevent future inaccuracies in reporting when dealing with special funding. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Melissa Mitro Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective immediately.
View Audit 28916
Finding 38008 (2022-005)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Hodges University, Inc.
FL
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency
2022-005 Direct Loan Awards Recommendation: We recommend that the college ensures they have appropriate policies and procedures as well as safeguards in place to ensure loan award amounts are properly determined. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit...
2022-005 Direct Loan Awards Recommendation: We recommend that the college ensures they have appropriate policies and procedures as well as safeguards in place to ensure loan award amounts are properly determined. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Reason for finding: Student grade level inconsistent throughout the academic record generating an over/under award at the time of packaging Direct Loan awards Action taken in response to finding: Requested the registrar?s office that student record is maintained accurately of the student?s grade level progression history. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Joshua Carcopa/Nicole Hurley Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023.
View Audit 28916 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 38006 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Hodges University, Inc.
FL
Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency
2022-003 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Error Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their enrollment reporting policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding....
2022-003 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Error Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their enrollment reporting policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Reason for finding: Inconsistencies of status within student?s academic and enrollment records maintained by the registrar?s office. Action taken in response to finding: The registrar?s office has been made aware of the inconsistencies and reporting errors. The registrar?s office will follow federal policies and best practices in order to remain compliant. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Joshua Carcopa/Nicole Hurley Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective Immediately.
View Audit 28916
Finding 38005 (2022-002)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Hodges University, Inc.
FL
Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency
2022-002 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Error Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting and responding to enrollment rosters to NSLDS. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...
2022-002 National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Error Reporting Recommendation: We recommend that the University review their policies and procedures to ensure accurate reporting and responding to enrollment rosters to NSLDS. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Reason for finding: Inconsistencies of status within student?s academic records maintained by the registrar?s office. Action taken in response to finding: The registrar?s office has been made aware of the inconsistencies and reporting errors. The registrar?s office will follow federal policies and best practices in order to remain compliant. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Josh Carcopa/Nicole Hurley Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective Immediately.
View Audit 28916
Finding 38002 (2022-004)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Hodges University, Inc.
FL
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency
2022-004 240 Day Requirement of Unclaimed R2T4 Checks Recommendation: We recommend that the University review its procedures related to outstanding student checks to ensure they are being returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There i...
2022-004 240 Day Requirement of Unclaimed R2T4 Checks Recommendation: We recommend that the University review its procedures related to outstanding student checks to ensure they are being returned to the Department of Education within 240 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Reason for finding: The university continuously attempted to refund the student checks and new leadership was unaware of the 240 days deadline. Action taken in response to finding: Finance has been made aware of federal regulations and deadlines regarding unclaimed properties. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Linda Nguyen Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective immediately.
View Audit 28916 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 37974 (2022-005)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Middle MacOupin Health Care Systems and Affiliates
IL
Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency
Management will enhance internal controls to ensure that there is documentation of review and approval of all disbursements.
Management will enhance internal controls to ensure that there is documentation of review and approval of all disbursements.
View Audit 28698
Finding 37973 (2022-004)
Material Weakness 2022
Middle MacOupin Health Care Systems and Affiliates
IL
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness
Management will enhance internal controls to ensure that required reports under the Section 242 Program are submitted timely and accurately.
Management will enhance internal controls to ensure that required reports under the Section 242 Program are submitted timely and accurately.
View Audit 28698
Finding 37961 (2022-002)
Material Weakness 2022
Chillicothe City School District
OH
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management
Contracts are being scanned into voucher packets kept in files and copies are retained by Treasurer?s Office. All Board Members, the Superintendent, Administration, Directors, Supervisors, and Business Manager have been told in person, in email, and in phone conversations regarding the $2,000 preva...
Contracts are being scanned into voucher packets kept in files and copies are retained by Treasurer?s Office. All Board Members, the Superintendent, Administration, Directors, Supervisors, and Business Manager have been told in person, in email, and in phone conversations regarding the $2,000 prevailing wage requirement with ESSER federal funds.
View Audit 28619
Finding 37924 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Help-New Mexico, Inc.
NM
Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management § 200.514
FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS U.S. Department of Agriculture 2022-003 SNAP Employment and Training Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.537 Recommendation: We recommend that management improve internal control monitoring activities and provide training to staff regarding timely reimbursemen...
FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS U.S. Department of Agriculture 2022-003 SNAP Employment and Training Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.537 Recommendation: We recommend that management improve internal control monitoring activities and provide training to staff regarding timely reimbursement requests. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: This deficiency was caused as a result of the change in personnel. In late 2021, all of the accounting personnel for Help left the company and were replaced. Unfortunately, due to this untimely and unexpected departure of key personnel, Help management was unaware of some necessary processes and was not able to properly train the new staff in all matters. Help management will provide additional training to those responsible for preparation and review of the reimbursement requests. In addition, processes will be implemented to ensure that all reimbursement requests are completed on a timely basis in accordance with funding requirements. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Alicia Nunez, CFO, 602-257-0700 Maria Spelleri, General Counsel, 602-257-6719 Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 2023
View Audit 38099
Finding 37923 (2022-001)
Material Weakness 2022
Encino Terrace, Inc.
NM
HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid
Management?s view: Management is in agreement that the tenant eligibility age according to the regulatory agreement is 62. Through miscommunication, the property staff incorrectly believed that non-subsidized units were not subject to the minimum age of 62, but that the minimum age of 55 was allowab...
Management?s view: Management is in agreement that the tenant eligibility age according to the regulatory agreement is 62. Through miscommunication, the property staff incorrectly believed that non-subsidized units were not subject to the minimum age of 62, but that the minimum age of 55 was allowable in keeping with current trends and fair housing standards. Proposed corrective action: Management has adopted the proper age restriction in accordance with HUD requirements at a minimum of 62. Communication has been made to property staff regarding the proper/correct age restriction. Management is also adopting the auditor?s recommendation of requesting a waiver from HUD in order to maintain the economic soundness of the property. Anticipated correction date: 7/15/2022. Responsible official: Jerry Burkholder, Monarch Properties, Inc. Management Agent.
View Audit 37857
Finding 37900 (2022-001)
Material Weakness 2022
Foxfire High School
OH
Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions
Finding Number: 2022-001 Planned Corrective Action: Improve internal controls to make sure the clauses concerning prevailing wage rate are stated in contract if needed and contractor submit copies of payroll records to confirm that prevailing wages were paid. Anticipated Completion Date: 01/09/2023 ...
Finding Number: 2022-001 Planned Corrective Action: Improve internal controls to make sure the clauses concerning prevailing wage rate are stated in contract if needed and contractor submit copies of payroll records to confirm that prevailing wages were paid. Anticipated Completion Date: 01/09/2023 Responsible Contact Person: Lewis Sidwell, Treasurer
View Audit 36938
Finding 37897 (2022-004)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam
GU
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Finding No. 2022-004 Period of Performance Responsible Personnel: Danielle E. Camacho, Acting Comptroller Refer to the response noted in Finding No. 2022-003, which relates to this finding.
Finding No. 2022-004 Period of Performance Responsible Personnel: Danielle E. Camacho, Acting Comptroller Refer to the response noted in Finding No. 2022-003, which relates to this finding.
View Audit 36253
Finding 37896 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Guam
GU
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Finding No. 2022-003 Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking Responsible Personnel: Danielle E. Camacho, Acting Comptroller This finding is a result of a grant amendment having only covered a change in the grant amount and not the period of performance. The Authority had requested for an amendment t...
Finding No. 2022-003 Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking Responsible Personnel: Danielle E. Camacho, Acting Comptroller This finding is a result of a grant amendment having only covered a change in the grant amount and not the period of performance. The Authority had requested for an amendment to AIP 101 on December 15, 2020?nine months prior to the period of performance (POP) expiration. The amendment was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 4, 2022?over three months after the POP expiration. Finding No. 2022-003 Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking, continued Upon clarification with the FAA, the Authority took corrective measures to address the miscommunication on the agreement extension and has settled the issue. The Authority will ensure it reviews the terms of grant amendments for critical information, such as changes to POP dates, to reinforce its current controls over compliance with applicable matching, level of effort, and earmarking requirements to prevent similar findings in the future.
View Audit 36253
Finding 37884 (2022-004)
Significant Deficiency 2022
County of Champaign, Illinois
IL
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
The County disagrees with regard to the inclusion of this assessment in the schedule of findings. The County adheres to the provisions outlined in 2 CFR section 180.995, which imposes a comprehensive verification process to ascertain that vendors are not under suspension or debarment prior to engagi...
The County disagrees with regard to the inclusion of this assessment in the schedule of findings. The County adheres to the provisions outlined in 2 CFR section 180.995, which imposes a comprehensive verification process to ascertain that vendors are not under suspension or debarment prior to engaging in any contractual agreements. Federal guidance does not mandate the retention of documentation as evidence of the review conducted on SAM.gov's exclusions. Furthermore, in compliance with periodic federal reporting requirements, the County is obligated to report all transactions with vendors that exceed the threshold of $25,000. In this reporting, the County is obliged to furnish the vendors' business information, along with their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). It is important to emphasize that any reimbursement requests as part of this reporting are reduced by any payments made to vendors who are suspended or disbarred. In light of the foregoing, the Auditor's Office recommends each department designate a staff member tasked with the responsibility of conducting the initial suspension and debarment verification for any vendor considered for procurement or agreements exceeding the aforementioned threshold. The results of this verification should be documented, and a screenshot or excerpt of the search should be securely stored in cloud support. The Auditor's Office will perform a thorough review of these records during the audit of requisitions or invoices.
View Audit 32669
Finding 37877 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Montello School District
WI
Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Finding #2022-001 ? Limited Segregation of Duties (Prior Year Finding #2021-001) Condition: The available office staff precludes a proper segregation of duties in the control areas reviewed. Effect: Because of the lack of segregation of duties, errors or irregularities could occur and not be detecte...
Finding #2022-001 ? Limited Segregation of Duties (Prior Year Finding #2021-001) Condition: The available office staff precludes a proper segregation of duties in the control areas reviewed. Effect: Because of the lack of segregation of duties, errors or irregularities could occur and not be detected on a timely basis. Cause: The condition is due to limited staff available. Criteria: Internal controls should be in place that provide adequate segregation of duties. Generally, a system of internal control contemplates separation of duties such that no individual has responsibility to execute a transaction, have physical access to the related assets, and have responsibility or authority to record the transaction. Recommendation: Procedures should be implemented segregating duties among different employees. Management should continue to maintain a working knowledge of matters relating to the district?s operations. Response: We agree with this finding and continue to work to achieve segregation of duties whenever cost effective. The cash disbursements process includes approval of purchase orders and matching of approved purchase orders with invoices. Review of account coding is performed by the district accounting staff. The payroll disbursement process includes approval of timesheets and review of coding on an ongoing basis. The Board of Education reviews budget to actual information along with disbursement information monthly. Contact Person: Cheryl Troost Anticipated Completion: Not applicable
View Audit 32082
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