Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1172639 (2024-017)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

COVID-19-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF)– Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintains documentation, and that documentation is r...

COVID-19-Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF)– Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintains documentation, and that documentation is readily available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The items in question are internal journal entries used to reclassify prior year expenditures to the correct accounts. The expenditures tested during the audit period were reviewed and found to be in compliance with program requirements. Journal entries are prepared by one person then reviewed and signed by the chief of accounting for accuracy. The journal entries are then keyed into the accounting system. In the future, MDL will ensure that all journal entries are provided in a timely manner. Action taken in response to finding: Internal controls exist to provide documentation. To ensure compliance, DOL agrees to provide documentation on time for testing. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Sherry Baynes Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Documentation was provided after the deadline for testing,

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Finding 1172621 (2024-014)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

U.S. Department of the Treasury Department of Housing and Community Development respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. Th...

U.S. Department of the Treasury Department of Housing and Community Development respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Department of Housing and Community Development 2024-014 COVID-19 – Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Assistance Listing No. 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department review and enhance supervisor review and approval to ensure that program requirements are consistently performed. Documentation to support compliance with the requirements should be maintained and readily available for review. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The subrecipient who administered the assistance for three (3) of the four (4) affected records has fully expended ERA 2 funds. DHCD will review the subrecipient’s internal approvals process and tenant notification process to determine where improvements can be made and issue recommended recordkeeping changes for the subrecipient to implement for future federal subawards. DHCD will review and make necessary changes to program policy guides as necessary to strengthen case file recordkeeping requirements and ensure that case file reviews for direct financial assistance programs include a review of notifications to clients. In prior desk monitoring and file audits, the relevant subrecipient files always included a notification of assistance to the tenant. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Danielle Meister Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2025 2024-015 COVID-19 – Homeowner Assistance Fund – Assistance Listing No. 21.026 Recommendation: The Department should reevaluate current process, implement proper controls, and perform additional training over time and effort reporting. The Department should not seek federal reimbursement unless they can substantiate that the time and effort was dedicated to the federal program. Documentation should be readily available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Monthly reporting to Senior Management of any exceptions to the federal timesheet process will be required to ensure that all federal timesheets are completed and received in a timely manner. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Wade Simmons Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2025 If the U.S. Department of the Treasury has questions regarding this plan, please call Crystal Quinzani at (301) 429-7840.

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Finding 1172620 (2024-013)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance. To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of our Team, let me thank you for the support CLA team has provided in the just ended single audit...

Compliance Requirement: Reporting – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance. To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of our Team, let me thank you for the support CLA team has provided in the just ended single audit. Please see our response below. Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance, Material Noncompliance DWDAL Response: The Maryland Department of Labor’s Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) accepts the FFATA finding. DWDAL was not aware of the aspect of the FFATA requirement that stipulated internal control of a non-Federal entity as per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), and therefore, had not established a protocol. Action taken in response to finding: Develop a policy relating to the FFATA requirements and implement within DWDAL’s Financial Management Handbook and circulated to all Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDAs). Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dorothee Schlotterbeck Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 28, 2025

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Finding 1172617 (2024-012)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

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

Department of Labor (DOL)Financial Statement Preparationinancial Statement Preparation. Unemployment Insurance – Assistance Listing No. 17.225 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintain...

Department of Labor (DOL)Financial Statement Preparationinancial Statement Preparation. Unemployment Insurance – Assistance Listing No. 17.225 Recommendation: We recommend the Department implement procedures and internal controls to ensure that it complies with program requirements, that it maintains documentation, and that documentation is readily available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Recommendation: We recommend the Fund establish procedures to ensure that financial reporting is performed in a timely manner and provide accurate and relevant information. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The team that was assembled to work through the audit has also been enlisted to redesign the process and build new tools to create UI Trust Fund financial statements every month. While this is still in development, we plan to have it functioning accurately by May of 2025. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: John Fahnbutu. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 5/30/2025 Recommendation: We recommend the Fund establish procedures to ensure that financial reporting is performed in a timely manner and provide accurate and relevant information. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The team that was assembled to work through the audit has also been enlisted to redesign the process and build new tools to create UI Trust Fund financial statements every month. While this is still in development, we plan to have it functioning accurately by May of 2025. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: John Fahnbutu. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 5/30/2025 Maryland Department of Labor- Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund (the Fund) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS

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Finding 1172615 (2024-011)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring Period of Performance § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

1. The Maryland Military Department respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024.Projects – Assistance Listing No. 12.401 (1) Recommendation: The Department should review and enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that it charges expendit...

1. The Maryland Military Department respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024.Projects – Assistance Listing No. 12.401 (1) Recommendation: The Department should review and enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that it charges expenditures to the program that are incurred within an award's allowable period of performance. (2) Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. (3) Action taken in response to finding: The Department will carefully exam and allocate expenses to the fiscal year in which they are incurred, ensuring proper period assignment when expenses span multiple fiscal years. This will confirm accurate costs charged to the programs. 2. Audit period: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 3. The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. 4. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS: a. Finding 2024-011: National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M

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Finding 1172614 (2024-010)

Material Weakness 2024

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Agency

MD

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

STATE OF MARYLANDCOVID-19 – Pandemic EBT – Assistance Listing No. 10.542 Recommendation: We recommend the Department enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that it submits programmatic reports on a timely basis. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: No disagreement. Action ...

STATE OF MARYLANDCOVID-19 – Pandemic EBT – Assistance Listing No. 10.542 Recommendation: We recommend the Department enhance its procedures and internal controls to ensure that it submits programmatic reports on a timely basis. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: No disagreement. Action taken in response to finding: Google Calendar (the Department’s internal calendar) reminders will be set up to generate reminders of the due dates for the reports, as well as, an internal tracker will be created to monitor the due dates and the submission of the reports. These tools will be used by Management to ensure the federal reports are submitted timely according to the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) program integrity calendar. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jessica Smith, Acting Chief Financial Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 2025 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture Department of Human Services respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2024. Audit period: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS Department of Human Service

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Finding 1172354 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

1890 Universities Foundation

DC

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.430

Finding 2024-002: Significant Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Cost/Cost Principle (Payroll) Responsible Official’s Response and Corrective Action Plan We concur with the finding related to deficiencies in our time tracking Process. Starting in the fourth quarter of fiscal ye...

Finding 2024-002: Significant Deficiency Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Cost/Cost Principle (Payroll) Responsible Official’s Response and Corrective Action Plan We concur with the finding related to deficiencies in our time tracking Process. Starting in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, a time tracking system using Paychex Time & Attendance was implemented. This system is designed to accurately capture, and record employees’ hours worked by project/grant. Comprehensive training sessions have been conducted for all affected employees to ensure they are proficient in using the new time tracking system. Supervisors have received additional training on monitoring and verifying time entries. Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan October 2025 Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan Natésha Johnson, Director of Finance and Administration Dr. Felecia Nave, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Finding 1172051 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Hughes, AR Federal Awards

AR

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

Recommendation:We recommend that management develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures documenting its system of internal control over federal programs to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and applicable federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Cor...

Recommendation:We recommend that management develop, implement, and maintain written policies and procedures documenting its system of internal control over federal programs to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and applicable federal requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and plans to develop and implement written internal control policies and procedures over federal programs. Management anticipates completion by June 30, 2026.

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Finding 1171884 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority

GA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

THE BOARD WILL DOCUMENT THE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR FEDERAL AWARDS AND SUBAWARDS.

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Finding 1171693 (2024-101)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Parker, Florida

FL

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management § 200.303

City of Parker Management’s Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 Financial Statement Finding Number: 2024-101: Reimbursement Requests were Not Formally Approved by the City Prior to Submission Planned Corrective Action: The City will update its procedures to require do...

City of Parker Management’s Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024 Financial Statement Finding Number: 2024-101: Reimbursement Requests were Not Formally Approved by the City Prior to Submission Planned Corrective Action: The City will update its procedures to require documented City review and approval of all reimbursement requests prior to submission to a grantor. The City will also clarify responsibilities with the consultant to ensure submission and acknowledgment are independently performed and appropriately documented. Anticipated Completion Date: 09/30/2026 Responsible Contact Person: Kimberly Dalton, Bookkeeper

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Finding 1170967 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

County of York, Pennsylvania

PA

Student Financial Aid Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

We concur with this finding. The County of York has hired a Human Services Director of Finance to assist with improving systems and financial processes within the Human Services (HS) divisions. The HS Executive Director and Director of Finance are recommending engaging an expert Consultant to assist...

We concur with this finding. The County of York has hired a Human Services Director of Finance to assist with improving systems and financial processes within the Human Services (HS) divisions. The HS Executive Director and Director of Finance are recommending engaging an expert Consultant to assist the County’s Children & Youth Fiscal team in getting caught up on internal system timelines, as well as delayed reporting. The Consulting company will also be working to adequately train the Children & Youth Fiscal team for development purposes.

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Finding 1170865 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

West Oakland Health Council

CA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Management acknowledges this condition related to lack of adequate controls over the sliding fee discount program and is creating controls that will assure compliance with requirements.

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Finding 1170832 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Warren County, Missouri

MO

Material Weakness Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

The County will work diligently to implement internal controls over its federal award program to ensure accurate reporting of any activity.

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Finding 1170826 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

The City of Oklahoma City

OK

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303

Finding 2024-002: (Significant Deficiency) AL# 21.027: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, U.S. Department of Treasury Condition: The City’s control procedures for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) requires the department personnel to authorize ...

Finding 2024-002: (Significant Deficiency) AL# 21.027: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, U.S. Department of Treasury Condition: The City’s control procedures for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) requires the department personnel to authorize payment and the program manager to certify the expenditures to the CSLFRF program prior to being paid. The program manager did not approve four invoices prior to the expenditure being charged to the grant. Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR 200.303, the Non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal awards to ensure compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the awards. Cause: Purchase orders are created that identify projects that are part of the CSLFRF and expenditures coding is assigned at that time prior to the purchase. Once the invoice was approved by department personnel, the expenditures were applied to the assigned purchase order coding. Effect: Failure to follow established internal controls increases the risk of noncompliance with the grant requirements and processing unallowable costs towards the grant. Corrective Plan: To address the underlying issues identified in the audit finding, the City will implement the following steps: 1.Correct Approval Control GapInternal Audit worked with Accounts Payable and department personnel and made recommendations tocorrect the control gap and ensure compliance with approval procedures. It is anticipated theserecommendations will be implemented in the next two months. Additional review steps were added inaccounts payable to ensure required approvals obtained prior to payment processing. 2.Implement Monitoring ReportAccounting services developed a report to verify approvals and provide secondary oversight for CSLFRFexpenditures. These actions will be implemented and monitored to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Alex Fedak, CPA 1/7/26 Date Controller

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Finding 1170825 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

The City of Oklahoma City

OK

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Reporting § 200.303

Finding 2024-004: (Significant Deficiency) AL# 14.218: CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, all open grants and years Condition: During testing of the PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary report, it was identified that one payroll cycle was reported twice, re...

Finding 2024-004: (Significant Deficiency) AL# 14.218: CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, all open grants and years Condition: During testing of the PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary report, it was identified that one payroll cycle was reported twice, resulting in a duplication of payroll costs and an overstated reimbursement request. Criteria or Specific Requirement: 2 CFR 200.303(a) states that the City is required to establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-federal entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Cause: The The ERP system conversion presented challenges to the City related to report development and in particular accuracy of the project management system. Effect: The reimbursement request was overstated, resulting in an excess draw of funds. This creates a risk of noncompliance with the grant requirements and potential repayment of funds. Corrective Plan: To address the underlying issues identified in the audit finding, the City will implement the following steps: 1.Coordinate with HUDResolve the duplicated payroll amount, including reimbursement or offset of the excess draw,in accordance with HUD guidance. 2.Reconcile Payroll Expenditures and DrawsPerform reconciliation of payroll-related expenditures and reimbursement draws for all HUDgrants for January 1–June 30, 2024, to ensure amounts claimed agree to general ledgeractivity. 3.Strengthen Recordkeeping and Reimbursement PracticesIn addition, the City will ensure that recordkeeping and reimbursement preparationpractices related to payroll expenses included in grant draw requests are sufficient tosupport amounts claimed and agree to general ledger activity.The Accounting Services Division will review existing departmental documentation practicesand communicate consistent expectations and best practices to promote accurate, complete,and supportable payroll draw requests.The City anticipates working with the department and having this process fully in place within3–4 months. These actions will be implemented and monitored to ensure compliance with grant requirements. Benjamin E Davis 1/7/26 Date Principal Planner Alex E Fedak 1/7/26 Date Controller

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Finding 1170818 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Southwest Kansas Area Cooperative, District Number 613

KS

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

Finding 2024-003 Recommendations: The Director and the accounting department need to create procedures to ensure that both parties are reporting the same expenditures. Within the procedures created, there needs to be checks and balances to ensure that the recording is occurring before reporting figu...

Finding 2024-003 Recommendations: The Director and the accounting department need to create procedures to ensure that both parties are reporting the same expenditures. Within the procedures created, there needs to be checks and balances to ensure that the recording is occurring before reporting figures to the State. Action Taken: We agree with the recommendation. Our targeted implementation date is February 2025.

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Finding 1170779 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

New Economics for Women and Affiliates

CA

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Management acknowledges the significant deficiency related to the preparation of the SEFA. To address this issue, management will enhance controls over preparing the SEFA and that the responsibility of verifying the federal nature of all awards and loans is designated to an appropriate finance team ...

Management acknowledges the significant deficiency related to the preparation of the SEFA. To address this issue, management will enhance controls over preparing the SEFA and that the responsibility of verifying the federal nature of all awards and loans is designated to an appropriate finance team member.

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Finding 1170774 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Monroe County Board of Education

GA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles School Nutrition Programs Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.1 § 200.303 § 200.403 § 200.404

FA 2024-002 Strengthen Controls over Journal Entries Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Educati...

FA 2024-002 Strengthen Controls over Journal Entries Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education AL Numbers and Title: 10.553 – School Breakfast Program 10.555 – National School Lunch Program COVID-19-10.555 – National School Lunch Program Federal Award Number: 245GA324N1199 (Year: 2024), 225GA324N1099 (Year: 2024) Questioned Costs: Unknown Description: The policies and procedures of the School District were insufficient to ensure that journal entries made for the Child Nutrition Cluster were properly documented. Corrective Action Plan: All journal entries transferring cash from the School Nutrition Fund to the General fund will be done on a more frequent basis and include the detail of amounts used to arrive at the amount of the transfer. Estimated Completion Date: October 17, 2025 Contact Person: Danny Durham, Director of School Nutrition Telephone: 478-994-2031 Email: danny.durham@mcschools.org

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Finding 1170760 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Kenton

OH

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance § 200.329

This is the first year that Federal Grant funds in excess of $750,000 have been received and spent by the city of Kenton. For the current year, two people will be in charge of meeting deadlines for filing reports. Compliance with Federal Grant Guidelines will be more closely followed and attempts wi...

This is the first year that Federal Grant funds in excess of $750,000 have been received and spent by the city of Kenton. For the current year, two people will be in charge of meeting deadlines for filing reports. Compliance with Federal Grant Guidelines will be more closely followed and attempts will be made to make a written policy for Federal Grant Procedures

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Finding 1170614 (2024-017)

Material Weakness 2024

North Lawrence Community Schools

IN

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

FINDING 2024-017 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.3521, ...

FINDING 2024-017 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.3521, ext. 16242; hudsont@nlcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: All construction contracts will include the required wage rate clause. These construction vendors will be required to submit certified payroll documentation in a timely manner. Anticipated Completion Date: The school district anticipates this action will be completed by June 30, 2026.

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Finding 1170613 (2024-016)

Material Weakness 2024

North Lawrence Community Schools

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2024-016 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.3521, ext. 16242; hudsont@nlcs.k12.in.us Views of ...

FINDING 2024-016 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.3521, ext. 16242; hudsont@nlcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The school district will maintain documentation in the form of dated expenditure reports for all federal grant reimbursements and for the final expenditure reports. The Business Office will implement a system of internal control and review where after each month is reconciled and closed the Federal Grants Administrator will review the program expenditures ensuring they are correctly posted prior to filing the reimbursements. All reimbursements will be reviewed and signed off on by the Federal Grants Administrator and an additional reviewer prior to submission for reimbursement. In addition, the final expenditure reports will be reviewed and signed off on by Grants Administrator and an additional reviewer prior to submission. Anticipated Completion Date: The school district began the practice above on January 1, 2024, and anticipate it will be completed by June 30, 2026.

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Finding 1170602 (2024-012)

Material Weakness 2024

North Lawrence Community Schools

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.400 § 200.403 § 200.77

FINDING 2024-012 Finding Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Level of Effort – Maintenance of Effort, Earmarking Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.352...

FINDING 2024-012 Finding Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Level of Effort – Maintenance of Effort, Earmarking Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tricia Hudson, Curriculum Director & Federal Grants Administrator Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.279.3521, ext. 16242; hudsont@nlcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The school district will document all parent involvement expenditures with the object code 661 and all homeless set-aside funds with the object code 660 to ensure that Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking compliance requirements are consistently met. Any funds not expended will be carried over under the same Earmarking for the following grant period. The school corporation will properly document all Title I grant expenditures from accounts payable vouchers to payroll and fringe benefits. This documentation will ensure that we can calculate and substantiate that we met earmarking requirements for the grant prior to the closing of the allowable period. Anticipated Completion Date: The school district will comply with this plan for the FY25 Title I grant and for all Title grants moving forward. This corrective action will be fully completed by June 30, 2026.

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Finding 1170586 (2024-008)

Material Weakness 2024

North Lawrence Community Schools

IN

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

FINDING 2024-008 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Earmarking and Level of Effort Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Susie Swango, Director of Special Education Contact Phone Number and Email Address: swangos@nlcs.k12.in.us (812) 277-3220 ext. 16243 Views of Responsi...

FINDING 2024-008 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Earmarking and Level of Effort Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Susie Swango, Director of Special Education Contact Phone Number and Email Address: swangos@nlcs.k12.in.us (812) 277-3220 ext. 16243 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Earmarking- The Non-Public Proportionate Share of expenditures The school district will document all non-public proportionate share expenditures to ensure that Earmarking compliance requirements are consistently met. Time and Effort Logs are kept for employees to document the proportionate share time paid for with Federal Special Education Grant Funds. Level of Effort – Maintenance of Effort- The school corporation will properly document all Special Education expenditures from accounts payable vouchers to payroll and fringe benefits. This documentation will ensure that we can calculate and substantiate our maintenance of effort required amounts. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

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Finding 1170332 (2024-020)

Material Weakness 2024

Kentucky State University

KY

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Significant Deficiency

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing No.: 84.425 Recommendation: We recommend the University should implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls over the administration of HEERF funds to ensure earmarking req...

Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing No.: 84.425 Recommendation: We recommend the University should implement and maintain an effective system of internal controls over the administration of HEERF funds to ensure earmarking requirements are met. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: KSU Grants Accounting will maintain proper documentation for HEERF reporting. Grants Accounting will monitor HEERF funds to ensure compliance with guidelines. KSU will assign responsibility for Direct Outreach to appropriate employees in Student Financial Aid and provide training on job duties. Grants Accounting will follow-up to verify corrections needed for previous reports, correct reports, and submit corrected reports. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dorothy Daley, Director of Sponsored Projects Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete

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Finding 1170312 (2024-014)

Material Weakness 2024

Kentucky State University

KY

Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and retention of documentation and review of such documentation. Explanation of disagreement with audit f...

Federal Agency: US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loans Assistance Listing No.: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and retention of documentation and review of such documentation. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University implemented new procedures related to reconciling drawdown requests and approvals in FY25. The Director of Financial Aid meets monthly with Finance and Grants Accounting to review reconciliations. Finance now submits drawdown requests to the CFO for prior-approval and documentation is maintained in the Accounting department. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Melissa Hicks, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete

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