Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1226085 (2025-026)

Material Weakness 2025

CA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Questioned Costs § 200.303

Special Tests and Provisions California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services On December 10, 2025, Cal OES implemented communication protocol improvements by reemphasizing correct threshold applicability prior to payment during team meetings. In addition, by August 31, 2026, Cal OES will revise i...

Special Tests and Provisions California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services On December 10, 2025, Cal OES implemented communication protocol improvements by reemphasizing correct threshold applicability prior to payment during team meetings. In addition, by August 31, 2026, Cal OES will revise its Project Threshold standard operating procedure to include a review control that verifies the applicability of project thresholds, specifically the Large Project threshold, based on the appropriate timing criteria. Cal OES will also provide training to all grants processing and support staff on the revised procedure, including how to correctly identify and enter Large Project Thresholds, verify disaster data against approved sources, and apply the appropriate thresholds for specific declaration dates. Refresher training will be provided as needed thereafter. Furthermore, guidance on Large Project Thresholds will be incorporated into the onboarding process for all new staff. Estimated Implementation Date: August 2026 Contact: - Heidi Palchik, Chief, Recovery Financial Administration Branch, lnteragency Recovery Coordination Section

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Finding 1226067 (2025-018)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303 § 200.329 § 200.332

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees in part and disagrees in part with this finding. Section 10.1 of the State Plan, “Effective Internal Controls” which establishes the review cycle for CDSS’s monitoring activities inadvertently contains a conflicting ti...

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees in part and disagrees in part with this finding. Section 10.1 of the State Plan, “Effective Internal Controls” which establishes the review cycle for CDSS’s monitoring activities inadvertently contains a conflicting timing requirement for contractor reviews. This finding is based upon the language in subsection 10.1.2 “Fiscal management practices,” which states that CDSS must conduct contract monitoring review of each contracting agency every three years. However, subsection 10.1.1 “Organizational structure to support integrity and internal controls,” and the related regulation in Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 18023(b), both require onsite monitoring every three years, or as resources permit. Importantly, CDSS conducts an annual risk assessment and schedules monitoring visits based on both contractor risk level and time since previous review. Staffing constraints required prioritizing higher-risk contractors, which resulted in two lower-risk contractors not receiving onsite monitoring within a threeyear review cycle. This was not due to a lack of internal controls, but a strategic decision based on resource levels, level of risk, and within the allowable parameters of Subsection 10.1.1 of the State Plan. CDSS will correct this section within the State Plan to ensure that it is clear that all contract monitoring is subject to the same every three years, or as resources permit, requirement. Estimated Implementation Date: October 2027 Contact: - Jeff Fowler, Child Care Administration Bureau Chief Central Operations Branch, Child Care and Development Division

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Finding 1226064 (2025-017)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

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

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. This was identified in the previous audit. CDSS Child Care and Development Division is working towards compliance with federal requirements for license-exempt health and safety monitoring with an ant...

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. This was identified in the previous audit. CDSS Child Care and Development Division is working towards compliance with federal requirements for license-exempt health and safety monitoring with an anticipated completion date of July 1, 2029, assuming additional resources are secured. This plan has been outlined in Appendix A of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025-27 State Plan for California with Administration of Children and Families (State Plan). The State Plan can be provided upon request. Estimated Implementation Date: July 2029 Contact: - Jeff Fowler, Child Care Administration Bureau Chief Central Operations Branch, Child Care and Development Division

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Finding 1226061 (2025-016)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329 § 200.331

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding and has already begun developing appropriate procedures that will support this recommendation, using the CCDF program area as a model. CDSS will implement improved procedures and consider if a grant management solution ...

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding and has already begun developing appropriate procedures that will support this recommendation, using the CCDF program area as a model. CDSS will implement improved procedures and consider if a grant management solution would be feasible and necessary. CDSS has already begun establishing a process that determines and documents whether funding actions are reportable subrecipients or contractors. CDSS has also begun establishing a field within the CDSS accounting system that identifies subrecipients at the contract level so this data is automatically included when extracted for FFATA reporting, which will ensure reports are submitted accurately and timely. CDSS is also developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to track all grants with FFATA reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. Additionally, CDSS will designate a primary point and a backup person within the Federal Reporting Section to monitor all FFATA reporting deadlines. This designated staff member will issue 45 days advance notifications to the grant owner and reviewing manager, set calendar reminders for grant owners, and provide regular status updates to Accounting Management. To strengthen timely compliance, these reminders will also instruct grant owners to complete the FFATA submission 10 days before the federal deadline, ensuring sufficient time to resolve any errors that may occur during the upload process. Estimated Implementation Date: November 2026 Contact: - Jeff Fowler, Child Care Administration Bureau Chief Central Operations Branch, Child Care and Development Division - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

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Finding 1226058 (2025-015)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.1 § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding and its characterization as an ACF-696 reporting inaccuracy. The discrepancy between the ACF-696 and the general ledger is primarily due to timing differences. The ACF-696 was due on July 30, 2025, and relies on...

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding and its characterization as an ACF-696 reporting inaccuracy. The discrepancy between the ACF-696 and the general ledger is primarily due to timing differences. The ACF-696 was due on July 30, 2025, and relies on preliminary figures that were prepared before final cost allocations and accruals were posted. In contrast, the general ledger is based on the final expenditure data, including all adjustments, and finalized in September 2025. Any discrepancies or adjustments from the June 2025 quarter were reported in the following quarter. The Administration for Children and Families has confirmed with CDSS Accounting that the current practice of reflecting these adjustments in the subsequent quarter for federal reporting is acceptable. CDSS began performing the reconciliation of the ACF-696 and the general ledger following the close of FY 2024–25. However, completion of this process was delayed due to an unprecedented volume of ongoing audit activities and the significant demands associated with supporting the Department, the California Health and Human Services Agency, the continual flux of federal funding changes, and federal shutdown preparedness drills. CDSS submitted a Budget Change Proposal in response to the previous audit finding 2024-015 to complete this reconciliation between ACF-696 and the general ledger. This request has been approved, and we are in the process of hiring for this position. Once this position is filled, responsibility for the reconciliation activities will be transferred to the newly assigned staff member to ensure consistent oversight, timely completion, and ongoing maintenance of the reconciliation process. Estimated Implementation Date: September 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

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Finding 1226055 (2025-014)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.403

Period of Performance California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. State operations costs incurred from July through September 2024 were incorrectly charged to FFY 2025 when the federal drawdown was processed in October, rather than being charged to FFY 2024. The issue ide...

Period of Performance California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. State operations costs incurred from July through September 2024 were incorrectly charged to FFY 2025 when the federal drawdown was processed in October, rather than being charged to FFY 2024. The issue identified in the audit period has been corrected in the ACF-696 report submitted on April 30, 2026. Upon identifying the error, CDSS provided additional training to staff and added a second level of supervisory review to ensure the appropriate federal fiscal year is applied when processing drawdowns that cross both the state and federal fiscal years. These corrective actions are intended to prevent similar misclassifications and strengthen compliance with federal reporting requirements. Estimated Implementation Date: July 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

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Finding 1226052 (2025-013)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

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

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. CDSS Accounting has coordinated with the Foster Care Rates and Data Section to update internal procedures to post the annual Sharing Ratio All County Letter (ACL) by August 1st to counties prior to t...

Special Tests and Provisions California Department of Social Services CDSS agrees with this finding. CDSS Accounting has coordinated with the Foster Care Rates and Data Section to update internal procedures to post the annual Sharing Ratio All County Letter (ACL) by August 1st to counties prior to the August 20th deadline for the July Assistance Claims. This will ensure the counties have sufficient time to implement the approved sharing ratio for the current fiscal year. CDSS will now include a link to the current ACL with the monthly CA800 claim templates. After the claims are submitted, accounting will perform a review of the rates for the 58 counties to ensure the correct sharing ratio was applied. Estimated Implementation Date: September 2026 Contact: - Jay Lal, Chief, Accounting and Disbursement Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

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Finding 1226051 (2025-012)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding that the FFATA reporting deadline was not met for the subaward reporting for all 58 counties for the Foster Care grant. The FFY 2025 FFATA report was originally submitted on November 27, 2024, which met the fede...

Reporting California Department of Social Services CDSS does not agree with this finding that the FFATA reporting deadline was not met for the subaward reporting for all 58 counties for the Foster Care grant. The FFY 2025 FFATA report was originally submitted on November 27, 2024, which met the federal submission deadline of November 30, 2024. During this initial submission, however, data lines for two counties failed to upload into the legacy FSRS.gov system and required additional research. The corrected data was subsequently submitted on December 10, 2024. Since that time, FSRS.gov has migrated to SAM.gov, and the new system only displays the most recent submission date as the official record. It appears that SAM.gov does not retain or display the historical log of submissions FSRS.gov. As a result, the system reflects only the December 10 submission date, even though the original, timely submission occurred on November 27, 2024. CDSS is developing a Federal Reporting Dashboard to track all grants with FFATA reporting requirements, including due dates and completion status. Additionally, CDSS will designate a primary point and a backup person within the Federal Reporting Section to monitor all FFATA reporting deadlines. This designated staff member will issue 45 days advance notifications to the grant owner and reviewing manager, set calendar reminders for grant owners, and provide regular status updates to Accounting Management. To strengthen timely compliance, these reminders will also instruct grant owners to complete the FFATA submission 10 days before the federal deadline, ensuring sufficient time to resolve any errors that may occur during the upload process. Estimated Implementation Date: November 2026 Contact: - Rosali Bautista, Chief, Accounting and Reporting Bureau, Accounting and Fiscal Systems Branch, Finance and Accounting Division

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Finding 1226037 (2025-006)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Special Tests & Provisions Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

Special Tests and Provisions Employment Development Department EDD has current policies, procedures, and training in place instructing employees to include applicable penalty amounts when establishing overpayments in the database. When the overpayment for the sample in question was established, the ...

Special Tests and Provisions Employment Development Department EDD has current policies, procedures, and training in place instructing employees to include applicable penalty amounts when establishing overpayments in the database. When the overpayment for the sample in question was established, the employee did not follow proper procedure to include the penalty. EDD accepts this oversight and is committed to reviewing its applicable policies and procedures to ensure they are clear, and the penalty requirements are emphasized. Regarding internal controls, EDD leverages a process known as the Field Office Basic Evaluation System (FOBES). This process includes a standardized form that is utilized by leadership to evaluate the quality of their employees’ work in a variety of processes, including overpayment processing. EDD continues to review and modernize the existing assessment form and FOBES process to ensure effectiveness and consistency while evaluating employee compliance with policies and procedures. EDD will enhance current procedures to outline the steps for reviewing claimant eligibility and applying disqualification penalties by: - Updating procedures in the various resources available for our determination false statement processes to include more comprehensive guidance. - Providing updated training for employees on any changes to procedures. Milestones: - Update UI Manuals by 8/14/2026. - Engage with UIB training team to update overpayment-related training and create a new refresher training by 8/14/2026. - Evaluate when a refresher training can be presented to determination trained employees by 8/14/2026. - Provide updated milestone to DOL by 9/30/2026. Estimated Implementation Date: September 2026 Contact: - Diane Underwood, Division Chief, Unemployment Insurance Branch

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Finding 1226035 (2025-005)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

Reporting Employment Development Department Recognizing the finding does not include any questioned costs, EDD agrees that during the sampled time period it did not have a formal reconciliation process to ensure Form 9130 reports align with the general ledger. As a result, differences emerged betwee...

Reporting Employment Development Department Recognizing the finding does not include any questioned costs, EDD agrees that during the sampled time period it did not have a formal reconciliation process to ensure Form 9130 reports align with the general ledger. As a result, differences emerged between the amounts reported on the Form 9130 and those reflected in the Administrative Fund (0870) general ledger. Since then, EDD’s Fiscal Programs Division (FPD) formed a workgroup at the end of 2025 to identify key staff responsible for establishing a formal reconciliation process. This effort is documented in an artifact titled, General Ledger 9130 to SEFA Recon Procedure (Final)’. The workgroup consisted of representatives from the Budget and Forecasting Section and the Accounting Section and resulted in the creation of a draft reconciliation procedure. FPD assigned Accounting Section personnel to lead the overall process, including coordinating deadlines, reviewing completed reconciliations, and ensuring any issues are investigated and resolved. Budget and Forecasting Section staff are responsible for providing accurate and timely expenditure data, while the Accounting Section prepares the reconciliations and documents any variances. In addition, EDD provided initial training to staff to ensure a consistent understanding of the new procedures and responsibilities. In late May 2026, EDD began its first pilot testing of the new reconciliation procedure using data from the quarter ending March 2026. The pilot was successful, and EDD has finalized the reconciliation procedures and distributed them to all relevant staff. Estimated Implementation Date: Currently implemented Contact: - Diane Underwood, Division Chief, Unemployment Insurance Branch

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Finding 1226030 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

State of California

CA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

Reporting California Department of Education Partially Concur. The Department agrees that timely submission of FFATA reports is an important requisite. However, the circumstances that triggered the late submission were created by the control agency shifting to a new system without ensuring it met ev...

Reporting California Department of Education Partially Concur. The Department agrees that timely submission of FFATA reports is an important requisite. However, the circumstances that triggered the late submission were created by the control agency shifting to a new system without ensuring it met everyone’s needs, not by a lack of Department staffing or resources. Nevertheless, to strengthen existing procedures, the Department will review processes and determine if contingency procedures are appropriate and feasible. Management will also continue to monitor federal system changes, document implementation challenges, and maintain communication with federal agencies to ensure awareness of external system limitations that could affect reporting timelines. The Department will continue to work with the U.S. General Services Administration on automated reporting solutions to mitigate any future late submittals and to ensure timely submission of all FFATA reports. Estimated Implementation Date: September 30, 2026 Contact: - Yiping Hu, Accounting Administrator, Fiscal and Administrative Services Division

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Finding 1225989 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center, Inc.

KY

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

The Health Center will review all applicable policies and ensure that all personnel responsible for and involved in the sliding fee discount program adequately demonstrate their understanding of the sliding fee discount application program. Management will conduct internal reviews periodically throu...

The Health Center will review all applicable policies and ensure that all personnel responsible for and involved in the sliding fee discount program adequately demonstrate their understanding of the sliding fee discount application program. Management will conduct internal reviews periodically throughout the year to verify patient accounts have been adjusted properly and proper supporting applications are retained.

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Finding 1225983 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

City of New Haven

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Period of Performance Reporting § 200.1 § 200.303

FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Angela Hamrick Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260-748-7012 ahamrick@newhaven.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the...

FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Reporting Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Angela Hamrick Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260-748-7012 ahamrick@newhaven.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: When completing the Annual P & E report I will add an internal control of a separate employee reviewing the information to make sure the correct expenditures are listed within the correct period. We will have each employee who reviews the information to sign the completed report. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/24/26 INDIANA STATE

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Finding 1225979 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Chicago Survivors, Inc.

IL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs § 200.203 § 200.430

Finding Number: 2025-003 Name of Responsible Party: JaShawn Hill, Executive Director Corrective Action: Management acknowledges and agrees with the finding. This issue resulted from a reduction in force during which various employees’ final workday coincided with the end of a payroll period. While e...

Finding Number: 2025-003 Name of Responsible Party: JaShawn Hill, Executive Director Corrective Action: Management acknowledges and agrees with the finding. This issue resulted from a reduction in force during which various employees’ final workday coincided with the end of a payroll period. While employees typically have around one week to submit their timesheets after the end of a pay period, the employees that were let go from the organization did not finalize their information before leaving. In the future, management will ensure that all timesheets are submitted on the final day of employment as a part of the last day procedures. Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2026

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Finding 1225745 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

City of East Chicago

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.1 § 200.303

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: COVID-19- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Valeriano F. Gomez Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-391-8220 Views of Responsible Officials: Option 1: “We concur with the...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: COVID-19- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Valeriano F. Gomez Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-391-8220 Views of Responsible Officials: Option 1: “We concur with the finding.” Description of Corrective Action Plan: Previous corrective action read as follows: To ensure proper implementation of the policies and procedures in place related to SLFRF reporting, in future, no submittal of reports will be approved without the City Controller and a Senior Staff Accountant reviewing and approving the P & E reports…… issue arose when City Departments responsive for entering data in P & E reports and Staff Accountant documentation differed , adding to issue both groups were not together in same room to assist each other with reporting . Corrective Action Plan: 1. All future SLFRF Quarterly reports shall require advance meetings before the data entering day; to ensure correct reporting. Meetings shall include all personnel reviewing and entering information (City department personnel and Controllers office personnel, to include two from the Controller’s Office; Controller, or Deputy City Controller and Senior City Accountant. 2. These Staff meeting shall address any differences in reporting documentation, and prepare for any editing and revising data to correct issues from previous P & E reporting, in next available report (Sec. V. Editing and Revising Data P & E Report User Guide) 3. No data shall be entered / submitted on entry day for future Quarterly P & E reports without Controller personnel present and having reviewed and confirmed data. Anticipated Completion Date: Controllers Office and City Departments involved in reporting are presently working to address and correct issues in past reporting, completion is anticipated when upcoming 2nd Quarterly Report for 2026 is opened and issues are addressed.

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Finding 1225594 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Metcalfe County Fiscal Court

KY

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Questioned Costs § 200.303

The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court will establish internal controls over the federal expenditure process when a third-party entity is involved to ensure all compliance and recording requirements are met. Although the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court was in compliance with federal requirements when tested ...

The Metcalfe County Fiscal Court will establish internal controls over the federal expenditure process when a third-party entity is involved to ensure all compliance and recording requirements are met. Although the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court was in compliance with federal requirements when tested by a single audit, having these procedures in place will ensure that all future federal expenditures will remain in compliance.

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Finding 1225517 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Garnet Valley School District

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

The District will implement formal review procedures to verify compliance with maintenance of effort requirements during the budgeting process, including verification of required per-pupil thresholds prior to approval. Documentation of these compliance checks will be prepared, reviewed, and retained...

The District will implement formal review procedures to verify compliance with maintenance of effort requirements during the budgeting process, including verification of required per-pupil thresholds prior to approval. Documentation of these compliance checks will be prepared, reviewed, and retained as part of the budget workpapers. In addition, business office and program staff involved in the development of IDEA budgets will receive training on federal eligibility requirements to reduce the risk of recurrence.

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Finding 1225509 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

City of Yoakum, Texas

TX

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.214

The City’s Corrective Action Plan to address the condition is to put controls in place to ensure all vendor contracts are verified for clearance from the suspended and debarred SAM.gov system and that information be maintained in the City’s records.

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Finding 1225502 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Lima City School District

OH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.430 § 200.431

Lima City Schools will prepare and complete the time and effort certifications each school year. Procedures have been put in place to verify that all employees charging salaries and benefits to federal grants will have completed semi-annual certifications, signed and verified.

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Finding 1225270 (2025-005)

Material Weakness 2025

Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc.

MA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Federal Award Finding 2025-005 - Material Weakness, Material Non-Compliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Surplus Cash and Distributions to Owners or Affiliates Finding: During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, project management did not prepare or document a surplus cash calculation in acc...

Federal Award Finding 2025-005 - Material Weakness, Material Non-Compliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Surplus Cash and Distributions to Owners or Affiliates Finding: During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, project management did not prepare or document a surplus cash calculation in accordance with HUD requirements, nor did management implement controls to review, approve, or retain documentation supporting the required calculation. Recommendation: Management should establish and implement formal policies and procedures to ensure that surplus cash is independently calculated in accordance with HUD requirements and the applicable HUD Regulatory Agreement. Such procedures should include preparation of a documented surplus cash calculation at each required reporting period using HUD-prescribed criteria; Independent review and approval of the surplus cash calculation by appropriate management personnel or, where applicable, the court-appointed receiver; and retention of supporting documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with HUD restrictions on the use and distribution of project funds. Management should coordinate with the court-appointed receiver and HUD to ensure that surplus cash determinations are performed consistently and in compliance with program requirements going forward. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the finding related to the absence of an independently prepared and documented surplus cash calculation. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Organization operated in an environment of financial distress, limited staffing resources, and evolving oversight responsibilities, which contributed to informal and undocumented procedures related to surplus cash determinations. As disclosed in the financial statements, the Organization became subject to a court-appointed receivership. Following the appointment of the receiver, responsibility for financial oversight, including compliance with HUD cash flow and surplus cash requirements, has transitioned to the receiver in coordination with HUD. The receiver and management are evaluating HUD requirements related to surplus cash calculation. Responsible Person: Paul Valentine, Receiver Target Completion Date: September 30, 2026 Status: Not started

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Finding 1225268 (2025-004)

Material Weakness 2025

Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc.

MA

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Federal Award Finding 2025-004 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Cash Receipts Finding: The Organization maintained cash balances in excess of federally insured limits in financial institutions that did not meet HUD's minimum GNMA rating requirements. Recomm...

Federal Award Finding 2025-004 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Cash Receipts Finding: The Organization maintained cash balances in excess of federally insured limits in financial institutions that did not meet HUD's minimum GNMA rating requirements. Recommendation: The Organization should transfer excess cash balances to financial institutions that meet HUD's GNMA rating requirements or otherwise structure its cash holdings to ensure compliance with federal insurance limits and HUD custodial requirements. Action Taken: Nevins moved to this financial institution with the first HUD loan in 2015. This is a local bank that actively supports Nevin's mission in the community. Given Nevins’ current financial struggles, the balance in the bank seldom exceeds the $250,000 threshold. In addition, the receiver established its own account with East West Bank and was in the process of fully transitioning the operating account to East West Bank at the end of the fiscal year. Responsible Person: Paul Valentine, Receiver Target Completion Date: September 30, 2026 Status: Not started

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Finding 1225266 (2025-003)

Material Weakness 2025

Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc.

MA

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Federal Award Finding 2025-003 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Mortgage Reserve Fund, Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund, and Special Escrows Finding: During the audit period, Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc. did not make all required deposits into the reserve f...

Federal Award Finding 2025-003 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Mortgage Reserve Fund, Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund, and Special Escrows Finding: During the audit period, Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc. did not make all required deposits into the reserve for replacement fund in accordance with the terms of the applicable HUD Regulatory Agreement. The required monthly reserve deposits were either not made or were made in amounts less than those required. Recommendation: We recommend that Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc., in coordination with the court-appointed receiver and HUD, establish procedures to ensure that reserve for replacement deposits are made timely and in accordance with the HUD Regulatory Agreement, or that appropriate waivers or modifications are obtained from HUD where compliance is not currently feasible. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the audit finding related to the failure to make required deposits into the reserve for replacement fund in accordance with the HUD Regulatory Agreement. As disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, during the audit period the Organization was subject to a court-appointed receivership effective September 12, 2025 and is in default under its HUD-insured mortgages. As part of the receivership, control over substantially all cash management and financial decision-making activities was assumed by the court-appointed receiver. Management believes that the conditions giving rise to this finding are directly related to liquidity constraints. Given the complexities of the receivership and regulatory environment, a specific timeline for remediation is not able to be determined. As a result of the loan default, the mortgage was assigned to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since the appointment of the Receiver, responsibility for cash management, financial oversight, and debt service planning has transitioned to the Receiver. The Receiver and the Organization are actively evaluating available options to address the loan default which includes marketing the Organization for a sale. Interim corrective actions include enhanced cashflow monitoring, prioritization of expenses required to continue operations, and ongoing communication with HUD regarding the sale process. Management believes that these actions will address the conditions identified and result in the satisfaction of the HUD loan. Responsible Person: Paul Valentine, Receiver Target Completion Date: September 30, 2026 Status: In process

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Finding 1225265 (2025-002)

Material Weakness 2025

Henry C. Nevins Home, Inc.

MA

HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions

Federal Award Finding 2025-002 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Mortgage Status and Reserve for Replacements Finding: During the fiscal year, the Organization experienced ongoing financial distress and declining liquidity, which adversely affected its abili...

Federal Award Finding 2025-002 - Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance - Special Tests and Provisions, Mortgage Status and Reserve for Replacements Finding: During the fiscal year, the Organization experienced ongoing financial distress and declining liquidity, which adversely affected its ability to meet financial obligations as they became due. As a result, mortgage payments, including required principal, interest, mortgage insurance premiums, and escrow deposits, were not made in accordance with the loan and regulatory agreements. As of December 31, 2025, delinquent amounts totaled approximately $978 thousand. Recommendation: The Receiver and the Organization should work with HUD to develop and implement a formal workout or resolution plan, including enhanced cash-flow monitoring and debt service planning, to address the loan default and restore compliance with HUD debt service requirements. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the finding related to the failure to make required debt service payments under the HUD Section 232 and Section 241(a) insured mortgage loan agreements. The Organization experienced significant financial distress and constrained liquidity during the fiscal year, which limited its ability to remit required principal, interest, mortgage insurance premium, and escrow payments as they became due. As a result of the loan default, the mortgage was assigned to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. With the appointment of a Receiver over the Organization, responsibility for cash management, financial oversight, and debt service planning has transitioned to the Receiver. The Receiver is marketing the facility towards a sale in order to satisfy the outstanding loan balance with HUD. Interim corrective actions include enhanced cash-flow monitoring, prioritization of operational suppliers, and ongoing communication with HUD regarding the project's financial condition and sale status. Management believes that these actions will support progress towards stabilization and marketability of the Organization. Responsible Person: Paul Valentine, Receiver Target Completion Date: September 30, 2026 Status: In process

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Finding 1225263 (2025-004)

Material Weakness 2025

Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc.

TX

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Management has provided a template, which was reviewed and approved by the CFO in April 2026, to the AP Clerk without any roundings of the allocation percentages. Management will review the calculations between January 1 and April 2026 that were used for allocations and will correct any allocations ...

Management has provided a template, which was reviewed and approved by the CFO in April 2026, to the AP Clerk without any roundings of the allocation percentages. Management will review the calculations between January 1 and April 2026 that were used for allocations and will correct any allocations as necessary. Management will ensure the review of expenses include all calculations supporting the expense amounts. All these actions are effective January 1, 2026, and will be managed by the Chief Financial Officer.

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Finding 1225247 (2025-001)

Material Weakness 2025

Rebuilding Together, Inc.

DC

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.328

Management has implemented enhanced procedures to strengthen the tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of recipient share (matching) contributions associated with federal awards under ALN 14.265, Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants. Actions include: 1. U...

Management has implemented enhanced procedures to strengthen the tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of recipient share (matching) contributions associated with federal awards under ALN 14.265, Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants. Actions include: 1. Updating the internal matching contribution tracking system to improve documentation and cumulative tracking of recipient share contributions by grant and reporting period. 2. Establishing a formal reconciliation process between supporting documentation, grant records, and amounts reported on the SF-425 to ensure both federal expenditures and applicable recipient share amounts are accurately reflected. 3. Implementing a pre-submission review checklist and control requiring verification that recipient share (matching) information has been evaluated, reconciled, and included on the SF-425, when applicable, prior to submission to the awarding agency. 4. Requiring supervisory review and approval of the completed SF-425 to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting requirements under 2 CFR §200.328 before certification and filing. 5. Updating internal grant reporting procedures and providing additional guidance to staff responsible for federal financial reporting regarding SF-425 reporting requirements and recipient share reporting expectations. Management will evaluate the SF-425 reports submitted during the audit period to determine whether amendments are necessary. If required, amended SF-425 reports will be submitted to accurately reflect recipient share (matching) contributions. Anticipated Completion Date: The enhanced controls were implemented during 2026 and will be operational for the preparation, review, and certification of the SF-425 for the reporting period ending June 30, 2026, and all future reporting periods. For the reports submitted before June 30, 2026, management will confirm with HUD by July 20 if they would like an amended report. If HUD request one, the amended report will be submitted by August 15. Responsible Contact: Lakia Goodman, Controller (preparation and reconciliation of recipient share reporting) Chris Perry Authorized SF-425 Signer/Certifying Official (final review and certification)

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