Corrective Action Plans

Finding 32954 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

NY

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Management concurs with the finding and recommendations. Isabella Graham Hart School of Nursing (the School) has revised its Enrollment Status Reporting procedures and provided training to ensure changes are submitted and reported on time. The above procedures have been implemented.

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Finding 32953 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Rochester Regional Health

NY

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting

Management concurs with the finding and recommendations. Isabella Graham Hart School of Nursing (the School) recognizes that our Student Information System (SIS) used to monitor and manage the credit balances for students is limited in its capabilities. We are in process of implementing a new SIS t...

Management concurs with the finding and recommendations. Isabella Graham Hart School of Nursing (the School) recognizes that our Student Information System (SIS) used to monitor and manage the credit balances for students is limited in its capabilities. We are in process of implementing a new SIS that has ability to perform the necessary requirements to ensure we are processing any credit balance within the required time permitted. The School has implemented a weekly process of monitoring credit balances through the utilization of a Credit report, along with issuing payments if needed on a weekly basis to students. Implementation of the new SIS in expected to be completed in 2024 and in the interim have begun a weekly manual monitoring process.

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Finding 32951 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Unified School District No. 431 Hoisington, Kansas

KS

Questioned Costs Cash Management School Nutrition Programs

Recommendation We recommend that the District review its controls related to meal counts to ensure that they are properly counted and documented. Action Taken Physical meal counts were discontinued for the 2022-2023 school year, and the District will go back to using their electronic processes for m...

Recommendation We recommend that the District review its controls related to meal counts to ensure that they are properly counted and documented. Action Taken Physical meal counts were discontinued for the 2022-2023 school year, and the District will go back to using their electronic processes for meal counts.

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Finding 32946 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Share

WA

Period of Performance Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

Contracts charged for expenses outside of the period of performance have been credited for ineligible expenses. Share's Director of Finance, Christopher Brox will provide training to accounting staff responsible for expense entry, expense review and approval, and invoicing by June 30, 2023 that incl...

Contracts charged for expenses outside of the period of performance have been credited for ineligible expenses. Share's Director of Finance, Christopher Brox will provide training to accounting staff responsible for expense entry, expense review and approval, and invoicing by June 30, 2023 that include the following topics: - Allowability of expenses based on both contract criteria and the period of performance. - key identifiers that could flag an exception in allowability based on period of performance, and how to catch this in the review of expenses. - General ledger transactions that require further review for period of performance allowability during monthly review of expenses prior to preparing invoices. This training will highlight this being a specific area of focus for review during periods when a contract terms and a new contract starts. This training will happen with all new accounting staff responsible for expense entry and review and will be incorporated as refresher trainings if contract and grant administrator expense reviews identify this as being a continued issue by staff performing expense data entry.

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Finding 32904 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Schuyler County Hospital District

IL

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

Identifying Number: 2022-002 Finding: For the Hospital?s Period 1 reporting in the HRSA portal, the Hospital inaccurately reported lost revenues and expenses, resulting in an overstatement of lost revenues and an understatement of expenses. Management did not have effective internal controls in pl...

Identifying Number: 2022-002 Finding: For the Hospital?s Period 1 reporting in the HRSA portal, the Hospital inaccurately reported lost revenues and expenses, resulting in an overstatement of lost revenues and an understatement of expenses. Management did not have effective internal controls in place to ensure reporting of lost revenues and COVID-eligible expenses were adequately reviewed before submission. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: Management will segregate the duties, by assigning the generation of reports to the Controller. The Chief Financial Officer will verify all reports are within the correct parameters, prepare the report, and submit to the Chief Executive Officer for final review. Person Responsible: Tammy Gadberry, Chief Financial Officer, Email: tgadberry@sdcmh.org Phone 217-322-5296 Anticipated Completion Date: January, 2023

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Finding 32875 (2022-018)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of South Carolina

SC

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

The South Carolina Department of Social Services respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the s...

The South Carolina Department of Social Services respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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 PROGRAM AUDIT U. S. Department of Health and Human Services 2022-018 Adoption Assistance, CCDF Cluster - Assistance Listing Nos.: 93.659, 93.575, and 93.596 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department regularly review their public assistance cost allocation plan and submit amendments for approval as necessary. Additionally, we recommend consolidating the support documentation for bases with multiple percentages. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management agrees with the finding. The change involved allocation based on newly-tracked case management time statistics instead of benefit payment statistics. The new time statistics were available for the first time in the quarter tested, and management considers the new method to be preferable to that previously used. Per CFR 45, Part 95, Subpart E, Section 95.515, the Department can implement changes to its cost allocation beginning with the effective date of its request for approval to do so; it is not required to receive the approval first. Management did submit a request for approval of this change with Cost Allocation Services, but the request was effective as of the beginning of the following quarter, thus did not include the quarter in question. The department will recompute the cost allocation for the quarter in which the exception occurred using the previous allocation method and will record an adjustment to correct the amounts allocated. The clerical error referenced would not have occurred had the various base calculation worksheets been integrated with one another as appropriate and with the allocation calculation worksheets. We will link these worksheets beginning with those used in the allocation for the quarter ending March 31, 2023. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: David O?Kelly, Controller Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

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Finding 32866 (2022-008)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of South Carolina

SC

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency § 200.303

The South Carolina Department of Commerce respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The finding from the schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FI...

The South Carolina Department of Commerce respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The finding from the schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 2022-008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ? Assistance Listing No. 14.228 Recommendation: We recommend that Department personnel consistently follow policies in place to ensure reports are properly reviewed by supervisory personnel prior to submission. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The South Carolina Department of Commerce agrees with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: All reports and documents to be submitted on behalf of the State?s Community Development Block Grant Program to the U.S. Department of Housing, Urban and Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Labor and FSRS.gov will follow a formal review process to include using track changes for documents and a final review by a CDBG staff member in a supervisory position. The designee for the final review will be the Deputy Director of Community Development or the CDBG Program Administrator. An acknowledgement of the final review will be documented to ensure the appropriate review has taken place. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Caroline Griffin ? Deputy Director for Community Development Keely McMahan ? CDBG Program Administrator Planned completion date for corrective action plan: As of March 1, 2023, CDBG program management has adopted this corrective action plan to ensure a comprehensive review of reports by supervisory personnel prior to submission to the appropriate Federal agency.

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Finding 32865 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of South Carolina

SC

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

The South Carolina Adjutant General?s Office respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedu...

The South Carolina Adjutant General?s Office respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT United States Department of Defense 2022-007 National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects Assistance Listing No. 12.401 Recommendation: We recommend the Office consistently adhere to its internal controls including maintaining the approved State Personnel Action form to support the personnel charges and allocations to applicable funding sources. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The Office concurs with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: A. The missing forms in the personnel files identified in the audit were corrected. Completed as of March 03, 2023. B. The Office is conducting a complete audit of all personnel files to ensure internal control were implemented and files are accurately and adequately documented. The estimated date of completion is March 31, 2023. C. The Office will ensure that established policies and procedures are followed, and all documentation is completed prior to entering actions into SCEIS. Name of the contact person responsible for correction action: Mr. Robert Faulk, State Human Resources Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2023

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Finding 32857 (2022-012)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of South Carolina

SC

Cash Management Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency § 200.303

The South Carolina Department of Social Services respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the s...

The South Carolina Department of Social Services respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. 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 PROGRAM AUDIT U. S. Department of Health and Human Services 2022 ? 012 Adoption Assistance, Child and Adult Care Food Program ? Assistance Listing: 93.659, 10.558 Recommendation: We recommend that the Department follow their policies and procedures to ensure that proper documentation is maintained to support the review and approval of a drawdown of funds. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Department?s Grants Accounting and Reporting staff are following the established policies and procedures to ensure proper documentation is maintained to support the review and approval of draws prior to their execution. In every case the exceptions noted were draws that were done following group discussions that included the Department?s regional federal grant program representatives. Discussions were had to confirm the appropriate support and amounts of draws, and the conclusions of those discussions were that the Department should draw the amounts ultimately drawn. The Grants Accounting and Reporting Manager did approve the draws in advance but did not provide specific written approval. In one case the Grants Accounting Reporting Manager emailed the Department?s federal contact confirming the amount of funds we would draw, and the staff interpreted the email as authorization to proceed. Grants Accounting and Reporting staff have been instructed not to draw funds without express written approval, and they are complying with that requirement. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Reshma Parikh, Grants Accounting and Reporting Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Effective immediately

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Finding 32856 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Millington Municipal Schools Board of Education

TN

Questioned Costs Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.326

Compliance Procedures: Operations will receive weekly Davis Bason timesheets for all contracted employees performing construction activities on federally funded projects. The timesheets must be signed by the Contractor and submitted to Millington Municipal School District. Internal Control Procedu...

Compliance Procedures: Operations will receive weekly Davis Bason timesheets for all contracted employees performing construction activities on federally funded projects. The timesheets must be signed by the Contractor and submitted to Millington Municipal School District. Internal Control Procedures: Finance will insure prior to making payment to the Contractor for the Applications and Certificate for Payment that all weekly Davis Bacon timesheets have been submitted to Millington Municipal Schools District for federally funded projects where construction services were done. Contact Person: Taurus Currie, CFO Proposed Completion Date: This action was completed by January 31, 2023.

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Finding 32855 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Dignity Housing Association, Inc. 054-11074

SC

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Finding #2022-001 Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The Corporation did not increase the monthly reserve for replacement deposits as required by HUD during the year ended December 31, 2022. The management agent should transfer funds of $2,216 from the operating account to bring the reserve for...

Finding #2022-001 Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The Corporation did not increase the monthly reserve for replacement deposits as required by HUD during the year ended December 31, 2022. The management agent should transfer funds of $2,216 from the operating account to bring the reserve for replacements account current and communicate with the lender to ensure deposit increases are being made. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management agrees with the recommendation.

View Audit 33282 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 32849 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Felician University

NJ

Reporting Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

2022-005 - Enrollment Reporting Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans - Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NS...

2022-005 - Enrollment Reporting Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loans - Assistance Listing No. 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by the third-party servicer. Additionally, we recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment and program information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured and reported timely in accordance with applicable regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Felician University has evaluated and updated our procedures in overseeing submission to NSLDS and notified the appropriate staff. Management will monitor this issue regularly during the year to ensure compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cynthia Montalvo, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 1, 2023

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Finding 32843 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alamo Community College District

TX

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Reporting

From: Daniel Ayala, District Director Center of Student Information Subject: Corrective Action Plan for Audit Finding 2022-001 Finding 2022-001: Enrollment Reporting Submissions for Graduates Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Due to a changes in record processing an...

From: Daniel Ayala, District Director Center of Student Information Subject: Corrective Action Plan for Audit Finding 2022-001 Finding 2022-001: Enrollment Reporting Submissions for Graduates Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Due to a changes in record processing and the addition of a new audit report at the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), additional steps were needed at the institutional level to guarantee the accurate reporting of student graduation status. To ensure correct and comprehensive reporting of students as ?graduated?, the Alamo Colleges District Center for Student Information (CSI) has implemented a three step process: 1) submitting a sixth submission audit per semester (recommended by NSC) which will provide graduated student information to NSC; 2) review of the DegreeVerify exceptions report each semester to identify any needed corrections and/or updates to report to NSC; and 3) completion and review of these processes will be done by a CSI Enrollment Service Professional and CSI Director and documented (signed off) on the monthly compliance certificate form. With these processes in place, CSI will be in line with NSC recommendations and allow the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) to align with correct graduation dates. At this time, all needed corrections to student ?graduated? status have been completed. Implementation Date: November 2022 Responsible Persons: Dr. Adelina S. Silva, Vice Chancellor of Student Success;

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Finding 32831 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Christian Military Academy, Inc.

PR

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

The Academy will prepare monthly reconciliations between its property subsidiary and trial balance. Such reconciliation will be reviewed by the supervisor accountant to assure that it is properly reconciled Additionally, repair and maintenance accounts will be examined in order to assure that no cap...

The Academy will prepare monthly reconciliations between its property subsidiary and trial balance. Such reconciliation will be reviewed by the supervisor accountant to assure that it is properly reconciled Additionally, repair and maintenance accounts will be examined in order to assure that no capitalizable transactions are misclassified on expense accounts. With these processes, the Academy will ensure that property and equipment is properly recorded in books.

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Finding 32820 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation

IN

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

Finding 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Irwin, Assistant Superintendent Contact Number: 812-876-7100 View of the Responsible Official: Richland-Bean Blossom C.S.C. concurs with finding 2022-002. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation will dev...

Finding 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Irwin, Assistant Superintendent Contact Number: 812-876-7100 View of the Responsible Official: Richland-Bean Blossom C.S.C. concurs with finding 2022-002. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation will develop Internal Control procedures over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School Corporation will develop and maintain a system to review construction contacts in excess of $2,000 financed by federal assistance fund and verify they are meeting the Federal Special Test and Provision ? Wage Rate Requirements. This information will be reviewed and implemented by the Corporation Treasurer, Assistant Superintendent or another authorized staff member. Anticipated Complete Date: Implementation of Corrective Action Plan will be set in places as of March 2023. Signed: Dated: 2-8-23 Dr. Jerry Sanders Superintendent Signed: Dated: 2-8-23 Matthew Irwin Assistant Superintendent

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Finding 32819 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness § 200.303 § 200.313

Finding 2022-001 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Irwin, Assistant Superintendent Contact Number: 812-876-7100 View of the Responsible Official: Richland-Bean Blossom C.S.C. concurs with finding 2022-001. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation will dev...

Finding 2022-001 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Irwin, Assistant Superintendent Contact Number: 812-876-7100 View of the Responsible Official: Richland-Bean Blossom C.S.C. concurs with finding 2022-001. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation will develop Internal Control procedures over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal awards in compliance with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The School Corporation will maintain and include detailed information of Equipment and Real Property records required per the federal compliance supplement document. This information will be reviewed and implemented by the Corporation Treasurer, Assistant Superintendent or another authorized staff member. Anticipated Complete Date: Implementation of Corrective Action Plan will be set in places as of March 2023. Signed: Dated: 2-8-23 Dr. Jerry Sanders Superintendent Signed: Dated: 2-8-23 Matthew Irwin Assistant Superintendent

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Finding 32788 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

South Euclid-Lyndhurst City School District

OH

Equipment & Real Property Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

The Business Office of the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District will implement the following actions steps when using federal dollars with vendors completing construction throughout the district. Communicate orally and in writing with potential vendors the expectations for adhering to the Davis-B...

The Business Office of the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District will implement the following actions steps when using federal dollars with vendors completing construction throughout the district. Communicate orally and in writing with potential vendors the expectations for adhering to the Davis-Bacon Act regarding contracts covering federally financed and assisted construction. Include in construction progress checks (status meetings) the requirement vendor to submit weekly/biweekly payroll documentation showing accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act Submit copies of weekly/biweekly payroll documentation to the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District Treasurer?s Office Review and discuss weekly/biweekly payroll documentation with vendor at completion of construction work to confirm and or verify accuracy.

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Finding 32786 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural An Mechanical College

OK

Questioned Costs Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

U.S. Department of Education 2022-002 Federal Program Title: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) ALN: 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Portion Recommendation: We recommend the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M implement a formal review process over the HEERF reports. Explanation of disagreement wi...

U.S. Department of Education 2022-002 Federal Program Title: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) ALN: 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Portion Recommendation: We recommend the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M implement a formal review process over the HEERF reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The Vice President of Fiscal Affairs will document a formal review with a dated signature prior to submitting the report. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: David Fisher, dlfisher@neo.edu Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Completed

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Finding 32785 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural An Mechanical College

OK

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

Federal Program Title: Student Financial Aid Cluster (SFA) ALN Number: 84.007, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, and 84.379 Recommendation: We recommend that the SFA department work with the campus registrar?s office to develop an alternative process that will enable the student financial aid office to revi...

Federal Program Title: Student Financial Aid Cluster (SFA) ALN Number: 84.007, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, and 84.379 Recommendation: We recommend that the SFA department work with the campus registrar?s office to develop an alternative process that will enable the student financial aid office to review and correct the last dates of attendance and enrollment status prior to being reported to the Clearinghouse. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The student financial aid director will coordinate with the registrar to implement a process by which the student financial aid director can review and edit student enrollment effective dates prior to the data being sent to NSLDS. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: David Fisher, dlfisher@neo.edu Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

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Finding 32783 (2022-012)

Material Weakness 2022

Our Katahdin and Subsidiary

ME

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Our Katahdin will properly verify all vendors are not included on the Excluded Parties List System going forward and document and retain this verification. Responsible official: Nancy DeWitt, Treasurer (207) 618-9187 Expected completion date: October 31, 2023

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Finding 32772 (2022-003)

None 2022

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

OK

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

FINDING 2022-003 ? Subsidized Loan Allocation Condition Found: The amount of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans awarded was incorrect for one of the fifty-four students in our sample that received Federal Direct Loans. Corrective Action Plan: The Financial Aid Director updated r...

FINDING 2022-003 ? Subsidized Loan Allocation Condition Found: The amount of Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans awarded was incorrect for one of the fifty-four students in our sample that received Federal Direct Loans. Corrective Action Plan: The Financial Aid Director updated reallocated $1,407 of unsubsidized loan funds as subsidized loan funds on August 3, 2022. Procedures will be improved to ensure that subsidized loan eligibility is reviewed before awarding unsubsidized loans. Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on August 3, 2022. Contact Person Tirzah Knight, Director of Financial Aid 918-335-6252

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Finding 32771 (2022-002)

None 2022

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

OK

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

FINDING 2022-002 ? Federal Direct Loan Exit Interview Condition Found: A Federal Direct Loan exit interview was not completed by nor were instructions sent to the student on how to complete an exit interview when the student graduated from the University. This omission occurred for one of the sixt...

FINDING 2022-002 ? Federal Direct Loan Exit Interview Condition Found: A Federal Direct Loan exit interview was not completed by nor were instructions sent to the student on how to complete an exit interview when the student graduated from the University. This omission occurred for one of the sixty students in our sample. Corrective Action Plan: Federal Direct Loan exit interview information was sent to the student in question on August 3, 2022. Procedures will be improved to ensure Federal Direct Loan exit interviews are completed or information is sent to students when they cease enrollment at the University. Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on August 3, 2022. Contact Person Tirzah Knight, Director of Financial Aid 918-335-6252

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Finding 32770 (2022-001)

None 2022

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

OK

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Reporting

FINDING 2022-001 ? NSLDS Reporting Condition Found: The incorrect last date of attendance was reported to the National Student Loan Database System (?NSLDS?) incorrectly for two of the sixty students selected for testing. Corrective Action Plan: The Financial Aid Director updated the withdrawal ...

FINDING 2022-001 ? NSLDS Reporting Condition Found: The incorrect last date of attendance was reported to the National Student Loan Database System (?NSLDS?) incorrectly for two of the sixty students selected for testing. Corrective Action Plan: The Financial Aid Director updated the withdrawal dates in NSLDS for the student in question on August 3, 2022. Procedures will be improved to ensure that the correct withdrawal date is reported in NSLDS. Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on August 3, 2022. Contact Person Tirzah Knight, Director of Financial Aid 918-335-6252

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Finding 32766 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Livingstone College

NC

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Material Weakness

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness}: We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Progra...

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (material weakness}: We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U.S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs. a. Three (3) out of 60 students tested had missing official transcripts with total questioned costs of $36,516. b. Twelve (12) out of 26 students tested did not have refunds given to students within the required 14 days. c. Two (2) out of six (6) students tested for R2T4 did not have Title IV funds returned to the Federal government within the required 45 days. The University should implement corrective actions to ensure that the above findings are resolved and will nor recur in future periods. Corrective Action - The College concurs with the finding. The College continues to be challenged with finding qualified staff in the Financial Aid Office and Business Office. The College will be working closely with staffing companies to identify qualified personnel. The College is working diligently to ensure all positions are filled to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations. We understand the seriousness of these findings and implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminatefurther auditfindings. TheCollege plans to start implementing these strategies beginning July 1, 2023.

View Audit 24773 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 32761 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Tougaloo College

MS

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE}, Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (Significant Deficiency): We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U. S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs: ? Title IV awar...

Finding 2022-001 - U.S. Department of Education (USDE}, Title IV Student Financial Aid Programs (Significant Deficiency): We observed the following conditions in connection with our testing of the various U. S. Department of Education, Title IV, Student Financial Assistance Programs: ? Title IV awards for six (6) of twelve (12) students sampled for Return of Title IV (R2T4) did not have funding returned within the required 45-day time frame with total questioned costs of $18,768. ? The College had differences in the following programs which were not reconciled to the general ledger: Program Description Federal Work-Study Federal Direct Student Loans ? FISAP Work-Study totals did not match general ledger totals. Recommendation - We recommend the College implement corrective actions to ensure the above findings are resolved and do not recur in future periods. Moreover, internal controls over compliance with Federal program regulations should be revisited to ensure adequate supervisory controls, quality assurance reviews of compliance steps, technical training of staff, and adequate procedures are being followed for compliance purposes. Corrective Action - The Office of Financial Aid understands the seriousness of these findings and are implementing appropriate strategies to minimize and/or eliminate further audit findings, including: ? Conduct monthly reconciliations between the Business and Financial Aid Offices reviewed and approved by the Vice President of Finance and Administration. ? Provide specialized Title IV training for the Financial Aid staff through resources and services provided by our auditors, The Wesley Peachtree Group, CPAs to improve and ensure processes align with federal reporting guidelines.

View Audit 24772 Questioned Costs: $1

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