Corrective Action Plans

Finding 541087 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

IN

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

FINDING 2024-004 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster – Level of Effort Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Shelly Leifer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260.306.3359 shelly_leifer@mcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Cor...

FINDING 2024-004 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster – Level of Effort Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Shelly Leifer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260.306.3359 shelly_leifer@mcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: The human resource specialist has been trained regarding the importance of assigning the correct account codes to new employees. The comptroller and then the assistant superintendent or superintendent will review new employee payroll account assignments and sign off on their employment paperwork to ensure employees are coded correctly in our system. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025

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Finding 541079 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Manchester Community Schools

IN

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

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster - Earmarking Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Shelly Leifer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260.306.3359 shelly_leifer@mcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Correcti...

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster - Earmarking Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Shelly Leifer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260.306.3359 shelly_leifer@mcs.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: 1. A proportionate Share Working Spreadsheet was developed and is distributed annually to service providers working with non-pub students. 2. Service providers document the following information for each corporation: Student name, Date of service, Time of Service, Number of hours, Type of Service, and any other required information. 3. Documentation is reviewed monthly. 4. Reimbursement for non-pub services is requested when reimbursement amounts reach $1,000.00 or annually, whichever comes first. Anticipated Completion Date: March 1, 2024

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Finding 541078 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Ninnekah School District I-51

OK

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

The District has undergone training regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and will now adhere to its requirements when federal funds are utilized for construction projects. This includes compliance with contracts, specifically incorporating prevailing wage clauses and ensuring that federal wage rates and fr...

The District has undergone training regarding the Davis-Bacon Act and will now adhere to its requirements when federal funds are utilized for construction projects. This includes compliance with contracts, specifically incorporating prevailing wage clauses and ensuring that federal wage rates and fringe benefits are met through a diligent monitoring process. This process involves the collection and review of weekly certified payroll reports from contractors or subcontractors. The District will also ensure that all information pertaining to the Davis-Bacon Act is displayed at the job site to maintain compliance. Furthermore, all accounting and management personnel will participate in annual training to remain informed about the Davis-Bacon Act's requirements. All actions are scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2025.

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Finding 541071 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Mental Health Association of Maryland, Inc.

MD

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting § 200.430

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge the audit finding regarding the documentation of personnel time. To address this issue, we have implemented the following corrective actions and will continue to enhance our process: 1. Enhanced Training: We are providing comprehensive training to all r...

Views of Responsible Officials: We acknowledge the audit finding regarding the documentation of personnel time. To address this issue, we have implemented the following corrective actions and will continue to enhance our process: 1. Enhanced Training: We are providing comprehensive training to all relevant staff on the importance of accurate timesheet entry/review and the proper procedures for documenting and allocating personnel expenses. 2. Improved Internal Controls: We have strengthened our internal control procedures to ensure that timesheets are completed accurately, reviewed thoroughly, and retained properly. Allocations are additionally entered into the payroll system for further accuracy. These are reviewed and approved then entered into the accounting system. This is then reconciled to the payroll system for further accuracy. 3. Regular Audits: We are conducting regular internal audits of timesheet and payroll records to ensure ongoing compliance with documentation standards and to identify any areas needing improvement. 4. Accessible Records: We have established a system for the retention of allocation documentation in a readily accessible format to facilitate future audits and ensure transparency. 5. Addressing Turnover: We recognize that high turnover rates within the finance and program departments have contributed to these issues. To mitigate this, we will continue to focus on improving staff retention through enhanced support, training, and development opportunities, ensuring continuity and consistency in our documentation processes.

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Finding 541049 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

North Newton School Corporation

IN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.1 § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.403

FINDING 2024-005 (Auditor Assigned Reference Number) Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)- Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials...

FINDING 2024-005 (Auditor Assigned Reference Number) Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA)- Period of Performance Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will ensure the Special Education Co-op will have controls in place to make sure payments are made within the period of performance. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 541040 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

North Newton School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility § 200.303

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster- Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective...

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster- Eligibility Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Remschneider Contact Phone Number and Email Address: julie.r@nn.k12.in.us, 219-285-2228 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The business official or superintendent will review and sign off and date the eligibility reports. Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 541032 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Prince George's County, MD

MD

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

Action taken in response to finding: • The Department has revised its internal policy and procedures to include timelines and a tracking mechanism to ensure the timely submission of fiscal reports and documents. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: • Anthony Walker, As...

Action taken in response to finding: • The Department has revised its internal policy and procedures to include timelines and a tracking mechanism to ensure the timely submission of fiscal reports and documents. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: • Anthony Walker, Associate Director of the Management Services Division • Anissa Curtis, Budget Analyst III for Aging and Disabilities Services Division Planned completion date for corrective action plan: • Items previously cited for submission have been updated and at this time the Department is in compliance with all fiscal reports. • Revisions to the internal Policy and Procedures have been corrected and disseminated to appropriate staff.

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Finding 541025 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

We will ensure all required federal reports have a documented, formal review of the reports before they are submitted to ensure the information submitted is accurate

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Finding 540999 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Thomas Jefferson University

PA

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Reporting

2024-001: Special Tests and Provisions – Student Financial Assistance Cluster Management’s view and corrective action plan Management concurs with the audit findings related to the disbursement of loan funds, verification of financial aid applications and return of Title IV funds. These findings are...

2024-001: Special Tests and Provisions – Student Financial Assistance Cluster Management’s view and corrective action plan Management concurs with the audit findings related to the disbursement of loan funds, verification of financial aid applications and return of Title IV funds. These findings are directly attributed to the challenge of maintaining staffing levels. The Student Financial Aid Office became fully staffed in March 2025. Management will implement enhanced controls and training are required within the Student Financial Aid office. Additionally, management concurs with the following audit findings pertaining to noncompliance with enrollment reporting requirements for 20 of the 25 sampled. Management will implement enhanced controls and additional dedicated resources are required within the Registrar’s Office in order to monitor and assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, efforts will be employed to monitor and confirm the timely and accurate submission of information from the National Student Clearinghouse to the NSLDS. Furthermore, the procedural and training enhancements of the Financial Aid and Registrar’s Offices, as well as their resource plans, will be reviewed and approved by the Office of Internal Audit. Implementation date: September 2025 Raelynn Cooter, PhD Vice Provost for Academic Infrastructure and Effectiveness.

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Finding 540998 (2024-002)

None 2024

New York Law School

NY

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Eligibility

We concur with this finding. Last year the school implemented a significant upgrade to its student information system, Banner. The transition to Banner SaaS was difficult and resulted in significant breakdowns in operations that are slowly recovering, and efforts are underway to implement modificati...

We concur with this finding. Last year the school implemented a significant upgrade to its student information system, Banner. The transition to Banner SaaS was difficult and resulted in significant breakdowns in operations that are slowly recovering, and efforts are underway to implement modifications to ensure smooth operations. This, along with omissions on our part resulted in noncompliance with the reporting requirements. We will going forward, institute timely submissions to meet the requirements, while we continue to work with our vendors in fixing the software issues that produce the required reports.

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Finding 540997 (2024-001)

None 2024

New York Law School

NY

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting

We concur with the audit finding regarding the need to ensure disbursement reporting is completed within the required 15-day threshold. As stated, of the 40 disbursements selected for testing, one disbursement was reported late. The instance noted was an isolated case that occurred during the instit...

We concur with the audit finding regarding the need to ensure disbursement reporting is completed within the required 15-day threshold. As stated, of the 40 disbursements selected for testing, one disbursement was reported late. The instance noted was an isolated case that occurred during the institution's transition to a new system platform. We recognize the importance of timely reporting to maintain compliance with federal regulations. Corrective Action: The Office of Student Financial Services has reinforced existing procedures to ensure that all disbursement data—specifically the disbursement date and amount—is accurately reviewed, recorded, and reported within 15 calendar days of the disbursement being made. This process is effective immediately. Additional Monitoring Measures: 1. A designated financial aid team member will conduct weekly reviews of all disbursement records to verify timely reporting. 2. A monthly reconciliation report will be generated to confirm that all disbursements made during the month have been reported within the required timeframe. 3. The Executive Director of Financial Aid will review the monthly reconciliation reports and certify compliance. 4. Calendar alerts have been implemented to prompt staff of upcoming reporting deadlines. Training and Accountability: 1. Staff responsible for disbursement reporting have been trained on the new system process for this federal requirement, which includes ongoing discussion with the Ellucian team as we continue to navigate Banner SaaS. 2. Ongoing monitoring and periodic internal audits will be conducted to ensure sustained compliance. The corrective action plan has been fully implemented and is currently in effect. We are committed to maintaining compliance with all federal regulations governing financial aid disbursements.

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Finding 540993 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Emmanuel College

MA

Cash Management Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

The Controller will ensure he signs the monthly schedule on all future bank reconciliations that he reviews. The controller will sign all bank reconciliations starting March 2024.

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Finding 540991 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Emmanuel College

MA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Material Weakness § 200.303

To ensure compliance with the 60-day enrollment update requirement, the Registrar's Office staff will manually enter any withdrawals and leaves of absence into the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) website upon processing them in Coileague. Using the Student Look Up tool on the NSC website, they ...

To ensure compliance with the 60-day enrollment update requirement, the Registrar's Office staff will manually enter any withdrawals and leaves of absence into the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) website upon processing them in Coileague. Using the Student Look Up tool on the NSC website, they will update the student's status along with the status start date. Additionally, the confirmation email from the NSC, which verifies that the enrollment update has been processed, will be saved in the student's record.

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Finding 540976 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Lewistown Community Unit Schools District 97

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.305

Condition: The District's expenditure reports filed for June 30, 2024 included expenditures in the amount of $19,645 paid in July 2024. These amounts were not reported as committed or obligated. Plan: Grant expenditure reports will be prepared on the cash basis and obligations reported. The liquidat...

Condition: The District's expenditure reports filed for June 30, 2024 included expenditures in the amount of $19,645 paid in July 2024. These amounts were not reported as committed or obligated. Plan: Grant expenditure reports will be prepared on the cash basis and obligations reported. The liquidation of the obligations will be reported on subsequent expenditure reports. Management Response: There is no disagreement with this finding, and management will monitor all future federal reimbursement requests. Committed and obligated expenditure reports will be reported appropriately, and will be paid within 90 days after project completion.

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Finding 540966 (2024-016)

Material Weakness 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

The Department has completed its corrective action plan from the prior audit. DLPS has been in full compliance with the FFATA reporting requirement since August 2024. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON & PHONE# Fiscal Year 2024 and Ongoing Salvatore Marcello (609) 882-2000 ext.3046 Salvatore.Marcello...

The Department has completed its corrective action plan from the prior audit. DLPS has been in full compliance with the FFATA reporting requirement since August 2024. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON & PHONE# Fiscal Year 2024 and Ongoing Salvatore Marcello (609) 882-2000 ext.3046 Salvatore.Marcello@njsp.gov

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Finding 540964 (2024-015)

Material Weakness 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303

The Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) agrees that for fiscal year 2024 it did not complete Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act (FFATA) uploads timely. DMHAS maintains written FFATA policies and procedures, and it is compliant wi...

The Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) agrees that for fiscal year 2024 it did not complete Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act (FFATA) uploads timely. DMHAS maintains written FFATA policies and procedures, and it is compliant with its SSA SFY 2023 Corrective Action Plan (CAP) which included a January 1, 2025 implementation date. However, DMHAS was unable to comply timely with the FFATA reporting requirements due to competing reporting requirements, in conjunction with the volume of data and effort required. In addition to the significant progress DMHAS reported in the FY 2023 CAP update provided below, DMHAS accomplished the following: On October 21, 2024, DMHAS on boarded a full-time FFATA Analyst dedicated to FFATA data collection and uploads. On October 23 and October 29, 2024, DMHAS conducted training for the FFATA analyst. On or about January 29, 2025 and February 3, 2025, in an effort to demonstrate its proficiency and show its good faith efforts to comply, DMHAS uploaded all SUPTRS SFY23 and SFY24 Test Contracts (FAIN ending 5822) for the SSA SFY 2024. On or about February 3, 2025 and February 19, 2025, in an effort to demonstrate its proficiency and show its good faith efforts to comply, DMHAS uploaded all SOR SFY23 and SFY24 (FAIN ending 5743) Test Contracts for the SSA SFY24. Thereafter, DMHAS completed the following uploads: • February 27, 2025 – SOR FAIN ending 5743 – remaining contracts (outside of the SSA24 Test group) up to the FSRS ceiling (which limits data entry to forty (40) pages and UEIs. • March 4, 2025 – SUPTRS FAIN ending 7054 – all contracts uploaded. • March 6, 2025 – SOR FAIN ending 7774 – all contracts (into FSRS prior to migration) • March 6, 2025 – SUPTRS FAIN ending 5822 - remaining contracts (outside of the SSA24 Test group) up to the FSRS ceiling (which limits data entry to forty (40) pages and UEIs. On January 22, 2025, the DMHAS Compliance Quality Assurance Specialist who helps monitor FFATA compliance completed the federal SAM.gov training. On March 5, 2025, the DMHAS FFATA Analyst completed the federal SAM.gov training. DMHAS remains committed to FFATA compliance, is prioritizing FFATA reporting, and is making a good faith effort to comply. However, DMHAS notes various federal issues outside of the State’s control that are causing delays and increasing administrative burden. More specifically, uploads that predated the conversion from FSRS to Sam.gov were limited by a system error so DMHAS was precluded from entering all contracts/UEIs. In addition, FAINs are missing from SAM.gov, thus precluding the submission of the corresponding uploads. DMHAS is documenting the upload limitations and missing FAINs, along with its continued efforts to overcome the various obstacles outside of its control. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON & PHONE# January 1, 2025 John Fogliano, Deputy CFO (609) 438-4278 John.Fogliano@dhs.nj.gov

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Finding 540962 (2024-013)

Material Weakness 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303

The Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) agrees that for fiscal year 2024 it did not complete Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act (FFATA) uploads timely. DMHAS maintains written FFATA policies and procedures, and it is compliant wi...

The Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) agrees that for fiscal year 2024 it did not complete Federal Funding Accountability & Transparency Act (FFATA) uploads timely. DMHAS maintains written FFATA policies and procedures, and it is compliant with its SSA SFY 2023 Corrective Action Plan (CAP) which included a January 1, 2025 implementation date. However, DMHAS was unable to comply timely with the FFATA reporting requirements due to competing reporting requirements, in conjunction with the volume of data and effort required. In addition to the significant progress DMHAS reported in the FY 2023 CAP update provided below, DMHAS accomplished the following: On October 21, 2024, DMHAS on boarded a full-time FFATA Analyst dedicated to FFATA data collection and uploads. On October 23 and October 29, 2024, DMHAS conducted training for the FFATA analyst. On or about January 29, 2025 and February 3, 2025, in an effort to demonstrate its proficiency and show its good faith efforts to comply, DMHAS uploaded all SUPTRS SFY23 and SFY24 Test Contracts (FAIN ending 5822) for the SSA SFY 2024. On or about February 3, 2025 and February 19, 2025, in an effort to demonstrate its proficiency and show its good faith efforts to comply, DMHAS uploaded all SOR SFY23 and SFY24 (FAIN ending 5743) Test Contracts for the SSA SFY24. Thereafter, DMHAS completed the following uploads: • February 27, 2025 – SOR FAIN ending 5743 – remaining contracts (outside of the SSA24 Test group) up to the FSRS ceiling (which limits data entry to forty (40) pages and UEIs. • March 4, 2025 – SUPTRS FAIN ending 7054 – all contracts uploaded. • March 6, 2025 – SOR FAIN ending 7774 – all contracts (into FSRS prior to migration) • March 6, 2025 – SUPTRS FAIN ending 5822 - remaining contracts (outside of the SSA24 Test group) up to the FSRS ceiling (which limits data entry to forty (40) pages and UEIs. On January 22, 2025, the DMHAS Compliance Quality Assurance Specialist who helps monitor FFATA compliance completed the federal SAM.gov training. On March 5, 2025, the DMHAS FFATA Analyst completed the federal SAM.gov training. DMHAS remains committed to FFATA compliance, is prioritizing FFATA reporting, and is making a good faith effort to comply. However, DMHAS notes various federal issues outside of the State’s control that are causing delays and increasing administrative burden. More specifically, uploads that predated the conversion from FSRS to Sam.gov were limited by a system error so DMHAS was precluded from entering all contracts/UEIs. In addition, FAINs are missing from SAM.gov, thus precluding the submission of the corresponding uploads. DMHAS is documenting the upload limitations and missing FAINs, along with its continued efforts to overcome the various obstacles outside of its control. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON & PHONE# January 1, 2025 John Fogliano, Deputy CFO (609) 438-4278 John.Fogliano@dhs.nj.gov

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Finding 540959 (2024-012)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility § 200.303

The Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) acknowledges the audit finding that 3 of the 40 sampled providers had not been inspected as required by program policy. DHS/DFD contracts with the Department of Children and Families’ Office of Licensing (“OOL”) as the regula...

The Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) acknowledges the audit finding that 3 of the 40 sampled providers had not been inspected as required by program policy. DHS/DFD contracts with the Department of Children and Families’ Office of Licensing (“OOL”) as the regulatory authority to monitor and inspect licensed centers and family child care providers. In response to this finding, OOL has implemented internal measures to ensure that monitoring occurs on an annual basis. These measure include the use of the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS). A subsequent inspection of licensed child care centers was conducted on September 13, 2024. Regarding the two other family child care providers, the Child Care Resource and Referral (“CCR&R”) works in conjunction with OOL to track health and safety inspections. However, CCR&R did not monitor the two family child care providers in 2023. Since then, monitoring has been carried out in 2024 which included a review of the annual training requirements for these providers. To enhance compliance with inspections, CCR&R has acquired updated software to improve its monitoring capabilities. Copies of the 2024 inspection reports can be provided upon request. The DFD’s Office of Child Care will develop internal controls and procedures to ensure that inspections are performed as required by program policy. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON December 31, 2025 Andrea Breitwieser 609-588-4503 Andrea.Breitwieser@dhs.nj.gov

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Finding 540956 (2024-011)

Material Weakness 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

The Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the required submission of Subaward to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). One of the primary factors that contributed to non-compliance was system inefficiencies in the FSRS, ...

The Department of Human Services’ Division of Family Development (DHS/DFD) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the required submission of Subaward to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). One of the primary factors that contributed to non-compliance was system inefficiencies in the FSRS, which led to challenges in tracking, reporting and ensuring data accuracy. With the transition of Subaward reporting from FSRS to sam.gov, the DHS/ DFD expects this change to be beneficial in developing effective internal controls and procedures, addressing past compliance challenges and creating a sustainable reporting framework. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON April 30, 2026 Thomas Mattaliano, CFO-DFD (609) 588-3370 Thomas.Mattaliano@dhs.nj.gov

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Finding 540955 (2024-010)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has revised its processes and procedures related to earmarked funds. Specifically, the spending plan formula has been updated to ensure that the earmark for Administration and Planning does not exceed the allowable 10% threshold. Additionally, the...

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has revised its processes and procedures related to earmarked funds. Specifically, the spending plan formula has been updated to ensure that the earmark for Administration and Planning does not exceed the allowable 10% threshold. Additionally, the FY 2024 spending plan has been updated, and accounts have been reconciled to reflect the Administration and Planning earmark within the 10% threshold. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON February 26, 2025 Fidel Ekhelar (609) 815-3905 Fidel.Ekhelar@dca.nj.gov

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Finding 540948 (2024-008)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

The Division of Aging Services (DoAS) hired a fiscal staff member in June of 2024. Responsibilities include the timely and accurate submission of FFATA reports. We are confident that with the additional staff we will be able to comply with managing FFATA reporting requirements and timely submissions...

The Division of Aging Services (DoAS) hired a fiscal staff member in June of 2024. Responsibilities include the timely and accurate submission of FFATA reports. We are confident that with the additional staff we will be able to comply with managing FFATA reporting requirements and timely submissions. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON June 30, 2025 Hetal Bhatt (609) 438-4586 Hetal.Bhatt2@dhs.nj.gov Mary Kurfuss (609) 564-2623 Mary.kurfuss@dhs.nj.gov

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Finding 540945 (2024-006)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Special Tests & Provisions Cash Management Significant Deficiency § 200.303

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has finalized its Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) to align with federal requirements. The UAP follows the formal state regulatory process, and it was re-adopted on June 6, 2023, with technical changes. The UAP remains to be in full form and effe...

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has finalized its Utility Accommodation Policy (UAP) to align with federal requirements. The UAP follows the formal state regulatory process, and it was re-adopted on June 6, 2023, with technical changes. The UAP remains to be in full form and effect. In compliance with the federal rules, the UAP is being amended to incorporate provisions for Broadband and Telecommunications and Video Surveillance. The amended language has been reviewed and approved by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The UAP is progressing through the formal regulatory process. The policy is expected to be published on April 7, 2025. A 60-day public comment period will follow, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback. Once the public comment period is completed, the revised UAP will be implemented immediately to ensure compliance. The DOT will continue to monitor the implementation and ensure that all utility accommodation actions align with the newly approved policy. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON & PHONE# Anticipated Completion Date: TBD but no later than December 30, 2025 Vince Martorana (609) 963-1825 Vince.Martorana@dot.nj.gov James Lepri (609) 963-1837 James.Lepri@dot.nj.gov

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Finding 540942 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) transitioned from a manual contract agreement process to a web-based grant administration system that employs the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) and IntelliGrants (IGX) applications. The DLWD FFATA Reporting U...

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) transitioned from a manual contract agreement process to a web-based grant administration system that employs the System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) and IntelliGrants (IGX) applications. The DLWD FFATA Reporting Unit has access to these automated systems and monitors them monthly to identify when new Subaward contracts/agreements are approved to report the required data in the FFATA system. DLWD corrective actions regarding FFATA reporting were fully implemented as of June 30, 2024. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON June 30, 2024 Ahmanish Robinson (609) 984-4356 Ahmanish.Robinson@dol.nj.gov Theresa Vallely (609) 984-1779 Theresa.Vallely@dol.nj.gov

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Finding 540940 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

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

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) continues to monitor workloads for both first payment and non-monetary time lapse measurements. Identity verification remains an issue with a segment of the claim population, and delays with claimants completing their ID verificat...

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) continues to monitor workloads for both first payment and non-monetary time lapse measurements. Identity verification remains an issue with a segment of the claim population, and delays with claimants completing their ID verification has a direct bearing on first payment and non-monetary time lapse. DLWD will continue to work on improving communications around the importance of timely verifying ID and provide assistance to claimants that may be struggling with this process. DLWD has been working with USDOL to expand identity verification options and expects the new process to be in full production by June 30, 2025. It will allow claimants to report to any USPS Post Office for an in-person ID verification. This additional in-person option to complete ID verification provides greater flexibility for claimants to complete this requirement, especially those that struggle with the digital verification process that DLWD currently uses. We expect the new process to have a positive impact on time lapse scores and overall improvement for these metrics. Most recent time lapse figures showed that for the period November 2024 through February 2025, combined non-monetary time lapse exceeded the 80% ALP for each month. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON June 2025 Ronald Marino - DLWD (609) 292-2810 Ronald.Marino@dol.nj.gov

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Finding 540938 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of New Jersey

NJ

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

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) has policies and procedures in place that ensure that internal controls over RESEA include retention of documentation of each participant’s eligibility. All required Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) forms are...

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DLWD) has policies and procedures in place that ensure that internal controls over RESEA include retention of documentation of each participant’s eligibility. All required Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) forms are collected from the participant and reviewed to determine UI eligibility by staff that are trained in RESEA and UI policy. Staff are required to upload all participant documentation into our online case management system where the information is available to staff indefinitely. DLWD will continue to provide training to staff to ensure that all participants are provided services in a timely manner and that all documentation is uploaded into our case management system. Corrective actions will be fully implemented as of June 30, 2025. COMPLETION DATE/ CONTACT PERSON June 30, 2025 Baden Almonor (609) 777-1042 Baden.Almonor@dol.nj.gov

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