Corrective Action Plans

Finding 45709 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alliance for Business and Training, Inc.

TN

A statewide waiver for the required percentage had been requested and approved by the federal government by the State of Tennessee in years past. During the year in question, the waiver had expired, and a new waiver was not requested by the State of Tennessee in time to cover the period in question....

A statewide waiver for the required percentage had been requested and approved by the federal government by the State of Tennessee in years past. During the year in question, the waiver had expired, and a new waiver was not requested by the State of Tennessee in time to cover the period in question. At the point AB&T became aware that the waiver had not been requested, it was too late to overcome the deficit. In the future, the FTDD, the current fiscal agent for the WIOA program in Northeast Tennessee will monitor expenditures by required categories as specified in grant contracts and agreements and ask that the State request any necessary waivers.

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Finding 45690 (2022-006)

None 2022

Blackburn University Dba Blackburn College

IL

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid

Condition: One out of three (33.3%) students selected for testing in the Spring, was disbursed a post-withdrawal disbursement without a notification being sent to authorize the loan disbursement. This was a result of the withdrawal for this student being completed late. We consider this finding to b...

Condition: One out of three (33.3%) students selected for testing in the Spring, was disbursed a post-withdrawal disbursement without a notification being sent to authorize the loan disbursement. This was a result of the withdrawal for this student being completed late. We consider this finding to be an instance of noncompliance in relation to Special Tests and Provisions. Statistical sampling was not used in making sample selections. Corrective Action Plan: It is important to note that the entire 2021/2022 award year was processed by 3rd party servicer, Fully Disbursed. The current Financial Aid staff at Blackburn College started in October of 2021 but the processing was conducted by Fully Disbursed as they were under contract with Blackburn College for all 2021-2022 processing and packaging until August 2022 at the completion of the summer semester. The Financial Aid Office has increased controls over post-withdrawals disbursements in several ways: Establishing updated policies and procedures for disbursing funds after a student withdraws. The policy includes guidelines for determining how much aid a student is eligible for based on their withdrawal date and the specific requirements for disbursing funds; Regularly reviewing and analyzing post withdrawal disbursement data to identify any patterns or discrepancies that may indicate fraud or abuse. This includes a review of the financial records and transactions associated with each disbursement, as well as a review of the documentation that supports these transactions; Working closely with other departments within the College, including Registrar?s Office and the Business Office, to ensure that any changes in a student?s enrollment status are properly communicated and documented. By taking these steps, the Financial Aid Office will ensure that post-withdrawal disbursements are made in accordance with federal regulations and institution policies, and that these funds are used only for their intended purposes. Responsible Person for Correction Action Plan: Alexis Brown, Director of Financial Aid Implementation Date for Corrective Action Plan: Fall 2022

View Audit 40629 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 45689 (2022-005)

Material Weakness 2022

Blackburn University Dba Blackburn College

IL

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions

Condition: The College did not timely and accurately complete refund calculations in the Fall. In review of the Fall 2021 calculations the number of days in the break were not calculated correctly, resulting in the incorrect days in all Fall 2021 return of Title IV funds calculations. As a result of...

Condition: The College did not timely and accurately complete refund calculations in the Fall. In review of the Fall 2021 calculations the number of days in the break were not calculated correctly, resulting in the incorrect days in all Fall 2021 return of Title IV funds calculations. As a result of the incorrect number of days, the amounts of Title IV amounts returned for all withdrawn students were incorrectly calculated for 6 out of the population of 11 (54.5%) Fall withdrawal calculations. A sample of Spring withdrawal calculations identified no errors. We consider this finding to be a material weakness in relation to Special Tests and Provisions and is a repeat finding shown in Section IV of this report as prior year finding 2021-004. Statistical sampling was not used in making sample selections. Corrective Action Plan: It is important to note that the entire 2021/2022 award year was processed by 3rd party servicer, Fully Disbursed. The current Financial Aid staff at Blackburn College started in October of 2021 but the processing was conducted by Fully Disbursed as they were under contract with Blackburn College for all 2021-2022 processing and packaging until August 2022 at the completion of the summer semester. The Financial Aid staff at Blackburn Colleges understands that when calculating Return of Title IV funds, it is important to carefully review and accurately count the number of calendar days in the payment period. Currently, we review the College Academic Calendar for all vacations periods and ensure that any periods that are 5 or more days in length are added when setting up the School Calendar Profile in the R2T4 screen each academic year. This will help to make certain that all relevant dates are properly documented and that we are using the correct formula for calculating R2T4. Responsible Person for Correction Action Plan: Alexis Brown, Director of Financial Aid Implementation Date for Corrective Action Plan: Fall 2022

View Audit 40629 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 45688 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Blackburn University Dba Blackburn College

IL

Student Financial Aid Eligibility Material Weakness

Condition: The College did not report actual loan disbursement dates to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system for 23 of the 40 students in the sample (57.5%). We consider this condition to be a material weakness in internal control over compliance relating to the Eligibility complianc...

Condition: The College did not report actual loan disbursement dates to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) system for 23 of the 40 students in the sample (57.5%). We consider this condition to be a material weakness in internal control over compliance relating to the Eligibility compliance requirement and is a repeat finding shown in Section IV of this report as prior year finding 2021-003. Statistical sampling was not used in making sample selections. Corrective Action Plan: It is important to note that the entire 2021/2022 award year was processed by 3rd party servicer, Fully Disbursed. The current Financial Aid staff at Blackburn College started in October of 2021 but the processing was conducted by Fully Disbursed as they were under contract with Blackburn College for all 2021-2022 processing and packaging until August 2022 at the completion of the summer semester. The Financial Aid Office must emphasize the importance of accurate record-keeping in financial transactions. As a department we will continue to work closely with the Business office to ensure that every drawdown is properly documented and matches the corresponding dates and amounts. Additionally, we will continue to perform monthly reconciliations to ensure that any discrepancies are identified and addressed promptly. This process helps to minimize errors and maintain transparency in our overall financial aid operations. Responsible Person for Correction Action Plan: Alexis Brown, Director of Financial Aid Implementation Date for Corrective Action Plan: Fall 2022

View Audit 40629

Finding 45687 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Blackburn University Dba Blackburn College

IL

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Cash Management

Condition: Two of the 40 student files (5%) we examined, we noted the students were not properly awarded Direct loans. Further, we noted two of the 40 students (5%) were not properly awarded Pell. Corrective Action Plan: It is important to note that the entire 2021/2022 award year was processed by 3...

Condition: Two of the 40 student files (5%) we examined, we noted the students were not properly awarded Direct loans. Further, we noted two of the 40 students (5%) were not properly awarded Pell. Corrective Action Plan: It is important to note that the entire 2021/2022 award year was processed by 3rd party servicer, Fully Disbursed. The current Financial Aid staff at Blackburn College started in October of 2021 but the processing was conducted by Fully Disbursed as they were under contract with Blackburn College for all 2021-2022 processing and packaging until August 2022 at the completion of the summer semester. The Financial Aid Office at Blackburn has evaluated and revised policies and procedures to ensure students receive the proper amount of Title IV Aid. Reconciling each month is necessary to ensure we catch any and all discrepancies that may occur. We will continue to utilize all available software to assist with packaging and that will allow all financial aid, including Title IV funds, to be reviewed frequently by both the Director of Financial Aid and the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. Responsible Person for Correction Action Plan: Alexis Brown, Director of Financial Aid Implementation Date for Corrective Action Plan: April 2023

View Audit 40629 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 45686 (2022-006)

Material Weakness 2022

Community College of Beaver County

PA

Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness

Finding 2022-006: Direct Loan Reconciliation ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: Documentation that the required monthly School Account Statement (SAS) reconciliations were not completed for any of the three monthly tested for the year ended June 30, 2022. Responsible for the Plan: Jane...

Finding 2022-006: Direct Loan Reconciliation ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: Documentation that the required monthly School Account Statement (SAS) reconciliations were not completed for any of the three monthly tested for the year ended June 30, 2022. Responsible for the Plan: Janet Davidson, Director of Financial Aid Dennis Zeh, Director of Financial Operations Planned completion date: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: To ensure compliance with the Direct Loan Reconciliation requirements the college will adopt the following procedure. ? On a regular basis the Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer will process disbursements of direct loans using Powerfaids. This process will include sending files back and forth through CPS to update the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) site as well as processing files to Jenzabar to make awards to student accounts. The Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer will be responsible for resolving any rejects that are returned through CPS into Powerfaids to ensure that all disbursements are approved and accepted in COD. ? At the beginning of the month the Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer will send the Director of Financial Aid the SAS report from CPS. ? The Director will pull the FA transactions from Jenzabar for the previous month and compare it to the COD disbursements to ensure the records match. The Director will prepare the reconciliations detailing the disbursements and drawdowns from COD as well as the disbursements and drawdowns reflected in Jenzabar. The Director will identify any discrepancies. ? Upon completion of the Reconciliation the Director of Financial Aid will review with Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer and the Director of Financial Operations ? Additionally, the DFO will ensure that independent reconciliations are performed from the General ledger back to AR Student accounts, this adds an essential third component on the FA review process to enable our identification of funds that are in scope for return but have been incorrectly posted or otherwise not available to the FA reconcilers under the proper AR accounts.

View Audit 52943

Finding 45681 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Community College of Beaver County

PA

Student Financial Aid Cash Management Material Weakness

Finding 2022-004: Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: For 13 of the 25 students selected for testing, a credit balance was late being paid back to the student, a waiver was not obtained, and the College is on the reimbursement payment method. Fo...

Finding 2022-004: Disbursements to or on Behalf of Students ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: For 13 of the 25 students selected for testing, a credit balance was late being paid back to the student, a waiver was not obtained, and the College is on the reimbursement payment method. For one of the 25 students selected for testing, disbursement was made to the first time student prior to 30 days after the first day of classes. Responsible for the Plan: Janet Davidson, Director of Financial Aid Dennis Zeh, Director of Financial Operations Planned completion date: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: To ensure compliance with the disbursement to or on behalf of student the college will adopt the following procedures: ? The Financial Aid office will create disbursements transactions through Powerfaids and transmit those to Jenzabar creating FA and LO transactions. ? To ensure that first time borrower disbursements are delayed until after 30 days from the first day of classes the college will adjust our disbursement dates for all students to be after the 30 th day of the term. ? The Business Office will review and post the FA and LO transactions on a daily basis. ? The Business Office will review all FA and LO transactions for any disbursements that might be for a prior term that could potentially result in a Title IV credit balance. ? The Business Office will prepare a refund list weekly (that will be generated by the weekly posting of FA, LO transactions as well as CG, MS and any payments received) to ensure that credit balance are distributed to students in a timely manner. ? Monthly General Ledger reconciliations on student AR accounts are implemented and will facilitate our capture of issues timelier and assist with the identification of adjustments when needed.

View Audit 52943

Finding 45679 (2022-005)

Material Weakness 2022

Community College of Beaver County

PA

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Reporting

Finding 2022-005: Return of Title IV Funds ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: For two out of two students selected for testing, their return was not submitted within the required 45-day window. Responsible for the Plan: Janet Davidson, Director of Financial Aid Dennis Zeh, Director of ...

Finding 2022-005: Return of Title IV Funds ? Material Weakness and Noncompliance Condition: For two out of two students selected for testing, their return was not submitted within the required 45-day window. Responsible for the Plan: Janet Davidson, Director of Financial Aid Dennis Zeh, Director of Financial Operations Planned completion date: June 30, 2023 Corrective Action Plan: To ensure compliance for the Return of Title IV Funds requirements the college will adopt the following procedure: ? The Director of Financial Aid will review the Registration Changes Made by Date Report for the appropriate term on a daily basis to find any students who dropped to zero credits. ? These students will be reviewed to determine if they have any Title IV grants or loans that have been disbursed or could have been disbursed for the payment period. ? For students who have Title IV aid that was disbursed or could have been disbursed for the payment period the Director will complete the R2T4 calculation and determine the amount of aid if any that needs to be returned to the appropriate grant or loan program. ? The Director of Financial Aid will notify the Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer of the amounts that need to be returned. The Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer will make adjustments to the student aid and process FA transactions to the Business Office. In addition, the Financial Aid Assistant/Loan Officer will process adjustments to the loan or grant program through Powerfaids to the COD system. ? The Director of Financial Aid will ensure that this process is completed within 30 days of the date the student dropped to zero credits. ? The Business Office will process return requests within 48 hours of submission ? Monthly General Ledger reconciliations on student AR accounts are implemented and will facilitate our capture of issues timely and assist with the identification of adjustments when needed.

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Finding 45678 (2022-001)

None 2022

Bethel School District No. 403

WA

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

This schedule presents the corrective action planned by the District for findings reported in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). F...

This schedule presents the corrective action planned by the District for findings reported in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Finding ref number: 2022-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Joanne Klein 516 176th Street E. Spanaway, WA 98387-8399 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: District will include federal prevailing wage rate clauses in all federal contracts. We will also obtain the weekly certified payroll reports. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: 9/1/2023

View Audit 53745

Finding 45658 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

America's Poison Centers

VA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302

Views of Responsible Officials: One of the three entries posted related to the salary allocation addressed in comment 1. The remaining two entries netted to $9,000. While we believe these adjustments are not material, we continue to strive to have no adjustments as part of the audit. Effective for t...

Views of Responsible Officials: One of the three entries posted related to the salary allocation addressed in comment 1. The remaining two entries netted to $9,000. While we believe these adjustments are not material, we continue to strive to have no adjustments as part of the audit. Effective for the 2023 audit, all items sent to the auditors will be reviewed by both the outsourced CFO and the principal in charge of the engagement prior to being submitted. The CEO is responsible for overseeing the outsourced accounting team.

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Finding 45657 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

America's Poison Centers

VA

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

Views of Responsible Officials: America's Poison Centers has shifted its outsourced HR service provider effective September 15, 2023. The new firm has clearly been directed to proportionately allocate time based on the time sheet. The allocations will be reviewed by the outsourced accounting team to...

Views of Responsible Officials: America's Poison Centers has shifted its outsourced HR service provider effective September 15, 2023. The new firm has clearly been directed to proportionately allocate time based on the time sheet. The allocations will be reviewed by the outsourced accounting team to ensure that this has been executed upon. The CEO is responsible for overseeing both the new HR service provider and the outsourced accounting team and will ensure that this does not recur.

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Finding 45644 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Incorporated

RI

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Name of Auditee: Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Incorporated Name of Audit Firm: Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd. Period Covered by the Audit: September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared By: Name: Mary Varr Position: Executive Director Telephone Numb...

Name of Auditee: Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Incorporated Name of Audit Firm: Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd. Period Covered by the Audit: September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared By: Name: Mary Varr Position: Executive Director Telephone Number: 302-230-2144 Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations. Finding 2022-01: Filing of Data collection Form and Reporting Package Auditee?s Response: Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Incorporated (the Association) is in agreement with the finding and the recommendation. Proactive steps will be taken to ensure the reporting package of the financial statements for fiscal year 2023 is completed and the data collection form and reporting package shall be submitted within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of auditor?s report on nine months after the end of the audit period. The Association has a better handling of the documentation required to prepare the schedules and other financial reports of the audit. Planned Corrective Action Plan: The Association has reviewed its controls over filing and reporting on the reporting package of the financial statements and is confident that new procedures will be adhered to ensure timely filing. Name of Responsible Person: Mary Varr Name of Department Contact: Mary Varr Projected Implementation Date: The implementation has been completed.

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Finding 45640 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

City of Monahans, Texas

TX

Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303 § 200.326

Findings and Questioned Costs Related to the Federal Awards 2022-002 Material Weakness - Special Tests - Wage Rate Requirements The City will assign a responsible party to take training in the Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) and be able to identify the required information on a certified ...

Findings and Questioned Costs Related to the Federal Awards 2022-002 Material Weakness - Special Tests - Wage Rate Requirements The City will assign a responsible party to take training in the Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) and be able to identify the required information on a certified payroll.

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Finding 45632 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center

OH

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness

Finding Number: 2022-004 Planned Corrective Action: The Treasurer will ensure prevailing wage is paid when applicable and monitor compliance. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2023 Responsible Contact Person: Teresa McGinnis

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Finding 45627 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Northwest Regional Development Commission

MN

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

2022-002 FINDING Contact Person ? Kalen Wiseth, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan ? The Organization will implement procedures to ensure that reports are completed accurately and the person reviewing the report will compare information reported to the supporting documentation. Completion Date ...

2022-002 FINDING Contact Person ? Kalen Wiseth, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan ? The Organization will implement procedures to ensure that reports are completed accurately and the person reviewing the report will compare information reported to the supporting documentation. Completion Date - Immediately

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Finding 45622 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Wingate University

NC

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Name of Responsible Individual: Jenn Hall, Director of Financial Planning and Sara Benes, Associate Director of Financial Planning Corrective Action: The Financial Planning Office has reviewed the loan disbursement notification process to ensure that notices are sent in a timely manner to needed rec...

Name of Responsible Individual: Jenn Hall, Director of Financial Planning and Sara Benes, Associate Director of Financial Planning Corrective Action: The Financial Planning Office has reviewed the loan disbursement notification process to ensure that notices are sent in a timely manner to needed recipients. After a review of the 2021-2022 award cycle, it was determined that an application ID was missing from the Direct PLUS Loan file that prevented the disbursement notification from being issued to the Parent borrower in some instances. Internal controls have been put in place for the 2022-2023 award cycle and beyond so that this data element is accurately assigned. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2022

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Finding 45613 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Wingate University

NC

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Name of Responsible Individual: Jenn Hall, Director of Financial Planning Corrective Action: The Financial Planning Office has reviewed the verification policies and added a supervisory review process and internal audit of verification records. Additional staff training will be provided to help te...

Name of Responsible Individual: Jenn Hall, Director of Financial Planning Corrective Action: The Financial Planning Office has reviewed the verification policies and added a supervisory review process and internal audit of verification records. Additional staff training will be provided to help team members identify potential instances of noncompliance. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2022

View Audit 44558

Finding 45606 (2022-001)

None 2022

Fort Wayne Community Schools

IN

Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303 § 200.326

Findings Required to Be Reported by the Uniform Guidance Department of Education Finding: 2022-001 CFDA #: 84.425, 84.425D, and 84.425C Recommendation: We recommend the School Corporation implement a compliance review process over wage rate requirements, including facilities staff on-site we...

Findings Required to Be Reported by the Uniform Guidance Department of Education Finding: 2022-001 CFDA #: 84.425, 84.425D, and 84.425C Recommendation: We recommend the School Corporation implement a compliance review process over wage rate requirements, including facilities staff on-site weekly where projects are occurring to determine if work was completed towards the project, tracking certified payrolls or notification of no work performed and reviewing to help ensure wages are equal to or in excess of the prevailing wage rates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Corrective Action Planned: Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the School Corporation will work toward ensuring the certified payrolls are obtained. Name of Contact Responsible for Corrective Action: Stefan Pittenger, Director of Fiscal Affairs, 260.467.2035. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023.

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Finding 45555 (2022-004)

Material Weakness 2022

Independent School District No. 23

MN

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

Finding 2022-004 Special Tests and Provisions Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Finding Summary: In our testing of Special Tests and Provisions, it was identified that the District did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR 656.40 through 656.41. The District did not monitor an...

Finding 2022-004 Special Tests and Provisions Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Finding Summary: In our testing of Special Tests and Provisions, it was identified that the District did not satisfy the requirements of 2 CFR 656.40 through 656.41. The District did not monitor and obtain certified payroll reports from contractors in a timely basis. Responsible Individuals: Terry Karger, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan: We recommend that management establish controls to follow all applicable requirements under Uniform Guidance and applicable CFR sections. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

View Audit 40769

Finding 45537 (2022-001)

None 2022

University of Dallas

TX

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Summary: The University of Dallas contracted with Forvis to provide an opinion on the state of the University of Dallas compliance with the Single Audit standards. In providing such assessment the entity found that the institution was not in compliance with a matter that was not material in nature b...

Summary: The University of Dallas contracted with Forvis to provide an opinion on the state of the University of Dallas compliance with the Single Audit standards. In providing such assessment the entity found that the institution was not in compliance with a matter that was not material in nature but need correction. The following is a Corrective Action Plan to address such deficiency. Reference Number 2022-001 Responsible Parties: James Huebner, UD Financial Aid and Marissa Darby, UD Registrar offices UD Financial Aid will request a copy of the Enrollment File Submission from the UD Registrar to ascertain that the appropriate formatting is performed from the UD Student Information System/Financial Aid Management System. (SIS/FAMS) Upon such assessment, UD Financial Aid in conjunction with UD Registrar will employ the expertise of the UD SIS/FAMS Systems Administrator, Blake Palmer, to ensure compliance with the file layout provided by the Third-Party Enrollment reporting agency the National Student Loan Clearinghouse. If such file layout cannot be corrected in the UD SIS/FAMS, then UD Financial Aid along with the UD SIS/FAMS Systems Administrator will report the specific error to the University?s ERP provider (Ellucian) for modification. To resolve the error while such modifications are being deployed the UD Financial Aid will employ the expertise of UD Institutional Effectiveness to edit such file to comply with the aforementioned format. UD Financial Aid will audit such records in the NSLDS system to ensure all data integrity end to end. The described process will be fully implemented by November 30, 2022. If the expertise of the University?s ERP provider (Ellucian) is needed to correct specific errors to execute a more automated process, the time frame may be extended to no later June 1st 2023.

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Finding 45532 (2022-016)

Material Weakness 2022

Department of Human Services

HI

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding No. 2022 016: Reporting (Material Weakness) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AL Number and Title: 93.558 and COVID 19 ? 93.558 ? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Award Number and Award Year: 1601HITAN3, 2001HITANF, 2101HITANF, 2201HITANF, 2021G990228 Cond...

Finding No. 2022 016: Reporting (Material Weakness) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AL Number and Title: 93.558 and COVID 19 ? 93.558 ? Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Award Number and Award Year: 1601HITAN3, 2001HITANF, 2101HITANF, 2201HITANF, 2021G990228 Condition The Department achieved a two-parent work participation rate of 12.4%, which is below the federally mandated rate of 15.7%, calculated by subtracting the caseload reduction credit of 74.3% from the base 90.0%. Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action; however, notes the following: Pursuant to 45 CFR 262.5, the Department submitted a letter to the Administration for Children and Families (?ACF?), dated November 21, 2022, to request consideration for reasonable cause for not meeting the fiscal year 2021 Two-Parent Work Participation Rate. The ACF confirmed receipt of the Department?s request on November 28, 2022. Determination and decision from ACF are currently pending. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: The work participation requirement under the Upfront Universal Engagement (UFUE), described in sections 17-656.1-8.4 and 17-794.1-36, Hawaii Administrative Rules, were reinstated effective June 2022. Applicants are required to fulfill the work participation requirements described in the rules, as a condition of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility. The upfront work participation provides applicants with job readiness training, new or updated resume, and job search assistance. The upfront participation requirement has shown success in preparing parents/relative caregivers with work program engagement prior to June 2022 and the upfront participation requirements were waived because there was an increased need for financial assistance during the pandemic. In 2022, the TANF program office established quarterly collaborative meetings with the work program unit supervisors statewide. The meetings are structured with specific components: 1. Share information and resources from community-based organizations that service families with dependent children, 2. Provide program updates such as policy changes and projects, 3. Activities that involve collaboration amongst attendees (e.g., discussions on topics relating to TANF recipient families, staff who work directly with families, and program implementation); and 4. Summary of the collaborative activity and next steps. The quarterly meetings provide an avenue for the program office and unit supervisors to discuss challenges that work program staff encounter working with participants; to develop strategies on engaging new participants and re-engaging those who have been in the work program, particularly during this period of transition following the pandemic; and identify any needs that families may have that the work program is unable to provide. The quarterly collaborative meetings will continue in 2023 and will be conducted on an on-going basis. Expected Completion Date: On-going Responding Official: Catherine Scardino, Benefit, Employment, and Support Services Division Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Administrator

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Finding 45502 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Detroit Housing Commission

MI

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Cash Management

Finding Number: 2022-004 Condition: Participant files selected for testing did not include complete information to support participant eligibility Planned Corrective Action: While the Detroit Housing Commission works towards implementing Rent Cafe, an electronic platform to allow applicants, residen...

Finding Number: 2022-004 Condition: Participant files selected for testing did not include complete information to support participant eligibility Planned Corrective Action: While the Detroit Housing Commission works towards implementing Rent Cafe, an electronic platform to allow applicants, residents, and Management the ability to streamline the continued occupancy and eligibility process, DHC will continue to utilize the manual application process with the following controls in place: 1. There will be ongoing training to support staff in Public Housing Rent Calculation. Within the designated training, Housing Specialists, Property Managers, Assistant Property Managers and Compliance Specialists will focus on correctly calculating subsidy for applicants and residents. Trainings will include but are not limited to properly identifying and verifying income, expenses, allowances, adjusted income, total tenant payment (TTP), utility standards, PHA payment and subsidy standards. 2. Regional Managers will conduct the first line of quality control file reviews. Upon Housing Specialist, Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager's completing Initial Eligibility, Annual and Interim recertifications, Regional Managers will review the proposed certification against the certification's checklist for approval. 3. The Compliance Department will conduct ongoing Quality Control File Reviews on a 10% sample selection of households to ensure timely completion and accuracy of ongoing participant rent determination. a. When deficiencies are identified during a Quality Control review, site staff will have 7 days to cure and upload the corrective file to SharePoint. b. The final quality control review will also include reconciliation for acceptance of the electronic file to PIC. 4 . To address the incorrect utility allowance amounts being utilized to calculate tenant rent, the following will occur: a. DHC's REM Department will work with DHC's IT Department of update the Utility Allowance tables in the housing's Yardi Software. Current utility allowances will be entered in the software's utility allowance table and will prepopulate based on the action type and effective date of the recertification. b. Site staff will include the printed utility allowance chart within the certification with the allowance amount provided clearly identified for review by the Regional Manager when conducting the first line of quality control file review. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Scharre Leslie, Operations Analyst & Compliance Manager Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2023

View Audit 45566 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 45490 (2022-001)

None 2022

Goucher College

MD

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2022-001 Condition Condition: The change in student status for 2 of the 25 students tested was not reported to the National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) within 30 days or included in a response to a roster file within 60 days. However, these students were ultimately reported to the NS...

Finding 2022-001 Condition Condition: The change in student status for 2 of the 25 students tested was not reported to the National Student Loan Data Systems (NSLDS) within 30 days or included in a response to a roster file within 60 days. However, these students were ultimately reported to the NSLDS. Corrective Action Plan The Office of the Registrar will work with the National Student Clearinghouse to adjust the reporting schedule to align more closely with the Goucher College Academic Calendar. This alignment should bring late reporting to zero. The goal is to have no findings in 2023. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Darlene Anderson, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: By the end of Spring 2023 semester, May 2023

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Finding 45488 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

City of Downey

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-002: Loan Continuing Compliance Requirements Noncompliance/Significant Deficiency Responsible: Jessica Flores, Economic Development and Housing Manager Management Response and Corrective Action The City began a implementation of a monitoring process for existing first-time homebuyer ...

Finding 2022-002: Loan Continuing Compliance Requirements Noncompliance/Significant Deficiency Responsible: Jessica Flores, Economic Development and Housing Manager Management Response and Corrective Action The City began a implementation of a monitoring process for existing first-time homebuyer outstanding loans, and is continues working on a process to review all loans. The City will complete implementation of a monitoring process in the following fiscal year. Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2023

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Finding 45483 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Union College

NE

Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

2022-003 Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds -Assistance Listing No. 84.425 Recommendation: We recommend the College review their reporting procedures to ensure all required steps are included as well as the supporting documentation to prepare the report is retained. The reports should be revie...

2022-003 Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds -Assistance Listing No. 84.425 Recommendation: We recommend the College review their reporting procedures to ensure all required steps are included as well as the supporting documentation to prepare the report is retained. The reports should be reviewed by someone other than the preparer of the report and this review should be documented. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Union College will ensure that all HEERF reports are reviewed by the VP for Financial Administration prior to submission. We will also ensure proper supporting documentation is retained and the necessary steps are followed as required. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Brandie Kolff van Oosterwyk, Controller. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: The goal date for this project to be completed is prior to the FY23 audit.

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