Corrective Action Plans

Finding 529203 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

WA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting

The current year Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs reported no matters in Section II – Financial Statement Findings and one matter in Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs. Current year audit findings: 2024-001 Reporting of Draws to UDS Finding Description: Significant D...

The current year Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs reported no matters in Section II – Financial Statement Findings and one matter in Section III – Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs. Current year audit findings: 2024-001 Reporting of Draws to UDS Finding Description: Significant Deficiency – Internal Control over Compliance; It was identified that the UDS report submitted for reporting year 2023 was prepared using the accrual basis of accounting instead of the required cash basis. Planned corrective actions: Staff Training and Education: provide training to finance and compliance staff on UDS reporting requirements; require annual refresher training on financial reporting compliance. Review and Reconciliation Procedures: implement an internal review process before UDS report submission to ensure compliance with reporting standards; assign an independent reviewer within the finance team to verify that financial data is recorded on the correct basis before final submission. Internal Control Enhancements: implement periodic internal audits to assess compliance with reporting requirements and accounting standards. Corrective action taken: Upon discovery of this issue, CHCW promptly reviewed the reporting methodology and identified the discrepancy. The finance team corrected this issue for the 2024 UDS report, ensuring that all financial data was reported using the correct cash basis of accounting. Internal controls have been strengthened to prevent future occurrences of similar issues. Completion date: The correction for the 2024 UDS report has been completed. Staff training was conducted January 16, 2025. Review procedures and internal control enhancements have been fully implemented. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Tamiko Wilkens, Controller – Responsible for training and oversight. Desiree Ashbrooks, Chief Financial Officer – Responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance.

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Finding 529196 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Prairie Power, Inc.

IL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Material Weakness § 200.303

Federal Agency Name: Department of Homeland Security Pass-Through Entity: State of Illinois Office of Emergency Management Federal Financial Assistance Listing #97.036 Program Name: Disaster Grants – Public Assistance Finding Summary: The Cooperative did not retain documentation to support the revi...

Federal Agency Name: Department of Homeland Security Pass-Through Entity: State of Illinois Office of Emergency Management Federal Financial Assistance Listing #97.036 Program Name: Disaster Grants – Public Assistance Finding Summary: The Cooperative did not retain documentation to support the review and approval over material costs claimed for reimbursement under the program. Responsible Individuals: Scott Seipel (Warehouseman), Ryan Ruppel (Superintendent) Corrective Action Plan: A line or lines will be added to the material charge out sheet to formalize the review and approval. The Superintendent of Operations will begin reviewing and approving all material charge out sheets and documenting that review to supplement the review currently being done by the Warehouseman when entering the material charge out sheets prepared by other employees or contractors. Anticipated Completion Date: We believe this corrective action plan can be reasonably incorporated into our internal controls by June 2025 and will make necessary arrangements to ensure that it does get incorporated.

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Finding 529125 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Knox Community School Corporation

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

FINDING 2024-001 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESSER) – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identif...

FINDING 2024-001 Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESSER) – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. The Annual Data Reports were prepared by School Corporation management and reviewed by someone other than the preparer, however, the review process in place did not prevent, or detect and correct, errors. During testing of the accuracy of the annual data reports, the following errors were noted: • The Year 2 Annual Data Report for the ESSER III (84.425U) grant award reported total disbursements of $2,219,321 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 compared to underlying disbursement detail of $2,715,940. • The Year 3 Annual Data Report for the ESSER III (84.425U) grant award reported total disbursements of $224,309 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 compared to underlying disbursement detail of $306,194. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Kasey Clark Contact Phone Number: 574-772-1604 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: There will be two people who look over the ESSER reports before submitting to the state to make sure they agree with the reports. Anticipated Completion Date: When next report is due.

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Finding 528969 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Housing Authority of the City of Waterbury

CT

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

2024-001 Eligibility Material Weakness/Material Noncompliance CFDA#:14.850 – Public Housing Operating Fund This finding was corrected as of June 30, 2024. Tenants were reimbursed for their excess rental payments during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. In addition, a policy was established to re...

2024-001 Eligibility Material Weakness/Material Noncompliance CFDA#:14.850 – Public Housing Operating Fund This finding was corrected as of June 30, 2024. Tenants were reimbursed for their excess rental payments during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. In addition, a policy was established to review the utility allowances for the Public Housing program every January and to review the Section 8 program every October. The Comptroller, Jennifer Yager, confirms that this new policy was in place effective June 30, 2024 and that tenants were reimbursed for the excess rental payments as of June 30, 2024. Jennifer can be reached at 203-596-2640.

View Audit 346975 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 528948 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Galena City School District

AK

Material Weakness Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.313

Finding 2024-003 Reporting – Material Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Corrective Action Plan The District acknowledges the finding regarding failure to retain source check documentation supporting student count certification for the Impact Aid program. In resp...

Finding 2024-003 Reporting – Material Noncompliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Corrective Action Plan The District acknowledges the finding regarding failure to retain source check documentation supporting student count certification for the Impact Aid program. In response to this issue, which pertained to source check forms from FY22 that were subject to review when payment was made in FY24, we have already implemented corrective measures. Under the oversight of our Director of Federal Programs, the District established and implemented comprehensive records retention procedures compliant with 2 CFR 200.303, including clear documentation requirements for federally connected children, a centralized digital repository for all Impact Aid records, a verification checklist system, and staff training on proper documentation protocols. This implementation was completed in June 2024, ensuring all records are now maintained in accordance with federal uniform guidance requirements. Expected Completion Date 07/01/2024

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Finding 528851 (2024-007)

Material Weakness 2024

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

PA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Office of Income Maintenance (OIM) Bureau of Operations (BOO): BOO will take the following actions to address the finding: 1. All CAOs and district offices will be reminded of the EBT Coordinators’, alternates’, pinners’, and card makers’ responsibilities. The BOO will ensure users in the EBT Card ...

Office of Income Maintenance (OIM) Bureau of Operations (BOO): BOO will take the following actions to address the finding: 1. All CAOs and district offices will be reminded of the EBT Coordinators’, alternates’, pinners’, and card makers’ responsibilities. The BOO will ensure users in the EBT Card Tracking Database know their responsibilities and segregation of duties. 2. The BOO will ensure offices know EBT cards are only to be made during business hours. BOO will work with the EBT Project Office to update the OIM EBT Procedure Manual for clarification. This will occur by April 1, 2025. 3. All CAOs and district offices will be reminded to update the EBT card tracking database within 24 hours of an individual’s status change. Clarification will be sent to the Area Managers to distribute to staff. This will occur by April 1, 2025. 4. All EBT Coordinators will be reminded to review the updates/changes to the OIM EBT Procedure Manual quarterly. Anticipated Completion Date: 04/01/2025 Contact Name: Jeanette Coulston, Staff Assistant to Director of Bureau of Operations OIM Bureau of Program Support (BPS)/EBT Project Office: BPS will take the following actions to address the finding: 1. The EBT Project Office will provide clarification and make updates to the OIM EBT Procedure Manual, in the Staff Security Section, for removing individuals from the EBT card tracking database. The updates will include screenshots for easier comprehension. This is expected to be completed by April 1, 2025. 2. The EBT Project Office will make updates to the OIM EBT Procedure Manual, in the EBT Security for Over the Counter (OTC) Card Mailing Section, to include “CAOs should not print OTC EBT Cards outside of normal business hours”. This is expected to be completed by April 1, 2025. 3. The OIM EBT Procedure Manual is updated quarterly. An email notification is sent to all EBT Coordinators, via a distribution list, notifying them of the updates/changes. This is expected to be completed by April 1, 2025. Anticipated Completion Date: 04/01/2025 Contact Name: Tonya Holloway, Division Director OIM Bureau of Program Evaluation (BPE)/Division of Corrective Action (DCA): BPE will take the following actions to address the finding: The Bureau of Program Evaluation, Division of Corrective Action conducts EBT Card Security reviews at every CAO and District Office that issues EBT cards. These reviews are completed on a three-year rotation to ensure compliance in the execution of documented policies and procedures. When needed, BPE/DCA will adjust the review criteria to incorporate any procedural changes implemented in the OIM EBT Procedure Manual. Annually, BPE/DCA EBT Headquarters staff provide training to DCA Income Maintenance Examiners in both field offices, to ensure awareness of any policy or procedure changes, prior to the start of the EBT reviews. The current rotation schedule spans FFY 2025- FFY 2027. The new three-year schedule began October 2024. Anticipated Completion Date:Completed Contact Name: Amira S. Milikin, Division Director

View Audit 346904 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 528830 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Lukachukai Community School

AZ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management

Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Indian School Equalization Assistance Listing Number: 15.042 Contact Persons: Carmen Jodie, Principal; Patrice Henderson, Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025 Planned Corrective Action: The School previously experienced a high turnover ra...

Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Indian School Equalization Assistance Listing Number: 15.042 Contact Persons: Carmen Jodie, Principal; Patrice Henderson, Business Manager Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025 Planned Corrective Action: The School previously experienced a high turnover rate in the Business Office and Administration. The School had a Principal and Acting Principals throughout School Year 2023‐ 24. The business office has obtained outside consulting services to assist in reconciliation and financial processes. The business office will continue to work with other departments in making sure they submit documentation accurately and timely. The business office will continue to work on improving the following areas: travel reimbursement, receiving reports, timely payment of bills, payment of goods, journal entries, purchase orders; per the findings listed. A Credit Card User Agreement form will be developed to support the school’s Credit Card Policies and Procedures.

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Finding 528827 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Frankton Lapel Community School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

Information on the federal program : Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESSER) – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Nu...

Information on the federal program : Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESSER) – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Context : The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER II amount reported for the reports covering the FY22 time period ($230,281) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($4,290 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). We also noted there was no documented, secondary review of the information in the annual data reports by someone other than the preparer. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Candace McDonald Contact Phone Number: 765-734-1261 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Director of Finance will review financial statements and ensure they agree to amounts reported on the annual data reports. Reviews will be documented with a signature. FTE documentation will be retained. Anticipated Completion Date: When the next report is due

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Finding 528820 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Clinton Prairie School Corporation

IN

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

FINDING 2024-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or...

FINDING 2024-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2023, FY2024 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Contact Phone Number: • Jill Pollard, 765-654-4473, ext 401 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: • There will be dual control on all applications Anticipated Completion Date: • 12/31/2025

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Finding 528817 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Clinton Prairie School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

FINDING 2024-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or...

FINDING 2024-003 Information on the federal program: Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture Federal Program: School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): FY2023, FY2024 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Audit Finding: Material Weakness Context: Crowe noted there was no review of all 35 timecards selected for testing in a sample of 40 payroll transactions. The other 5 sample payroll transactions for salaried employees were tested without error. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Contact Phone Number: • Linda Burkhalter, 765-659-1339, ext 113 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: • We will have dual control on all timesheets. Anticipated Completion Date: • 3/17/2025

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Finding 528777 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

The Salvation Army Golden State Division

CA

Equipment & Real Property Management Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Corrective Action Plan: The Division will implement a review process to ensure the accuracy of the inventory management and reporting process. Anticipated Date: April 2025 Name of Person Responsible for Implementation: Al Agpoon, Controller

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Finding 528728 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Fort Worth Transportation Authority

TX

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Finding 2024-002: Matching Major Federal Program: Federal Transit Cluster Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs and Cost Principles, Cash Management, Matching Response: Concur: An inaccurate reimbursement rate was applied causing overpayment of $613,075. Due to the inaccuracy of the percentage ra...

Finding 2024-002: Matching Major Federal Program: Federal Transit Cluster Compliance Requirements: Allowable Costs and Cost Principles, Cash Management, Matching Response: Concur: An inaccurate reimbursement rate was applied causing overpayment of $613,075. Due to the inaccuracy of the percentage rate applied in this drawdown, Trinity Metro will actively reinforce its internal control processes to ensure detailed reviews related to cost reimbursement rates are accurately identified monthly by those who are authorized to process drawdowns. Implementation will take place immediately. Steps that will be taken include: 􀁸 Dual-Approval Process for Reimbursement Requests: Both the Grants Department and Accounting will confirm the accuracy of the reimbursement rate before submission. 􀁸 Grant Agreement Review Process: Both the Grants Department and Accounting will jointly review grant agreements before submitting reimbursement requests to ensure that the correct rate if applied. Date of Completion: This action plan will go into effect immediately. Person Responsible to Ensure Completion: Contact Person: Greg Jordan, Chief Financial Officer Contact Person: Eva Williams, Director of Budget and Grants, Finance

View Audit 346790 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 528727 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

Evansdale Municipal Housing Authority

IA

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

2024-005 Financial Data Schedule - Management Agrees with Finding. EMHA is aware of the importance of timely submissions and has discussed the late submission from FY24 with the fee accountant. The director will work closely with the accountant to make sure future submissions are submitted by manda...

2024-005 Financial Data Schedule - Management Agrees with Finding. EMHA is aware of the importance of timely submissions and has discussed the late submission from FY24 with the fee accountant. The director will work closely with the accountant to make sure future submissions are submitted by mandated deadlines.

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Finding 528726 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Evansdale Municipal Housing Authority

IA

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

2024-004 Activities Allowed - Management Agrees with Finding. EHMA will formally adopt an entity wide budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 to include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and revenue for reimbursement for shared expenses with Green Roof Properties. Additionally, the...

2024-004 Activities Allowed - Management Agrees with Finding. EHMA will formally adopt an entity wide budget for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2025 to include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and revenue for reimbursement for shared expenses with Green Roof Properties. Additionally, the Board of Directors for Green Roof Properties will adopt a budget for the upcoming FY. EMHA will also work with the fee accountant to incorporate the adopted budget and report on variances into the monthly financial reports they produce. Furthermore, the Board will be provided a breakdown of the allocation of expenses to each program when presenting disbursements for their approval monthly.

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Finding 528724 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

North Miami Community Schools

IN

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

Context: For the two projects sampled for Davis-Bacon requirements, the School Corporation did not obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from the company that performed renovations on the School Corporation. Therefore, no review was performed to ensure that pay rates complied with the fed...

Context: For the two projects sampled for Davis-Bacon requirements, the School Corporation did not obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from the company that performed renovations on the School Corporation. Therefore, no review was performed to ensure that pay rates complied with the federal wage rate requirements. Additionally, the School Corporation did not have contracts with the company that included the clause for the federal wage rate requirements. The amount disbursed and reported on the SEFA during the audit period is $447,034 and the labor portion was not determinable by the School Corporation. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Serena Francis, Business Manager Contact Phone Number: 765-985-3891 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: If NMCS enters into contractual agreements where Davis-Bacon rules will apply we make arrangements before the contract is signed to meet all of the necessary requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: 3/1/2025

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Finding 528557 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Wa-Nee Community Schools

IN

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

Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers: S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Departmen...

Subject: Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers: S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions - Wage Rate Requirements Audit Findings: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements compliance requirements. The School Corporation did not include Davis Bacon wage rate requirements in its contract with vendor which includes labor installation. The School Corporation did not obtain the weekly payroll reports certifications from vendor installing equipment. Context: The School Corporation had one project during the audit period which included construction or labor installation costs which were charged to the ESSER III (84.425U) grant award. For the vendor selected for testing, the School Corporation did not include federal wage rate requirement clauses in the contract with the vendor and did not have an internal control designed to collect the weekly payroll reports certifications from vendors and its subcontractors, as applicable, to comply with Davis Bacon wage rate requirements. The amount disbursed for the project totaled $192,036. Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will ensure all federal funded renovation, remodeling, or construction projects anticipated to incur labor costs greater than $2,000 include a signed contract containing a Davis-Bacon wage rate provision and will monitor the vendor to ensure compliance with certified payroll reporting requirements. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Jessica McFarland, Business Manager, procedures were implemented immediately.

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Finding 528551 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.501 § 200.512 § 200.514

To ensure fiscal compliance and operational efficiency, grant activities will undergo enhanced monitoring through the addition of monthly reviews of review revenue and expense recognition, regular comparisons against budget and award terms, and provide targeted training for new grant managers and ac...

To ensure fiscal compliance and operational efficiency, grant activities will undergo enhanced monitoring through the addition of monthly reviews of review revenue and expense recognition, regular comparisons against budget and award terms, and provide targeted training for new grant managers and accounting staff on expenditures to meet grant spend down schedules. This finding relates to one legacy grant.

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Finding 528541 (2024-007)

Material Weakness 2024

Gary Community School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303 § 200.77 § 200.78

FINDING 2024-007 Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Other Matters Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (219) 881-5536 lzaborowski@garycsc.k12.in.us Views of R...

FINDING 2024-007 Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies - Eligibility Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Other Matters Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (219) 881-5536 lzaborowski@garycsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Gary Community School Corporation has implemented a corrective action plan to strengthen internal controls over Direct Certification data related to food service eligibility and to ensure the accuracy of enrollment and poverty data used in the Title I application process. The Business Services Coordinator will oversee a structured monthly verification process to confirm that student eligibility for free or reduced‐price meals is accurately reflected in Skyward, the district’s student management system. Every month, Direct Certification data will be retrieved from the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) and cross‐checked against Skyward records. Additionally, Real Time reports, which are used to prepopulate enrollment numbers for reporting and compliance purposes, will be reviewed to ensure consistency with the verified Direct Certification data. Any discrepancies found between these data sources will be promptly investigated, corrected, and documented to maintain compliance with federal and state food service regulations. To enhance accountability, staff responsible for managing student eligibility data will receive training on the verification and reconciliation process. This training will ensure that they understand how to properly retrieve Direct Certification data, compare it to Skyward records and Real Time reports, and document necessary corrections. Anticipated Completion Date: Gary Community School Corporation will implement this procedure by July 2025.

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Finding 528539 (2024-006)

Material Weakness 2024

Gary Community School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

FINDING 2024-006 Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Special Tests and Provisions – Annual Report/High School Graduation Rate Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email ...

FINDING 2024-006 Subject: Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Special Tests and Provisions – Annual Report/High School Graduation Rate Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (219) 881-5536 lzaborowski@garycsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: To address the deficiencies related to the accuracy of the Annual Report Card and High School Graduation Rate, the Gary Community School Corporation will implement a structured withdrawal process to ensure proper documentation and verification of student withdrawals. A standardized withdrawal form will be introduced, requiring a parent or legal guardian to complete and sign the document before a student is officially withdrawn from the school. This form will be maintained in the student’s file along with any corresponding records request from the receiving school. As part of the revised withdrawal process, the principal will be required to review and sign off on all withdrawal requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements. This additional level of oversight will help prevent errors and ensure that student withdrawal data is properly documented and accounted for in graduation rate calculations. The School Corporation will also provide training for school administrators and registrars involved in the withdrawal and records management process to ensure proper adherence to the updated procedures. Periodic internal audits will be conducted to assess compliance and identify any areas for improvement. Anticipated Completion Date: Gary Community School Corporation will implement this procedure by July 2025.

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Finding 528533 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

Gary Community School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Cash Management Material Weakness § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2024-005 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster –Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (219) 881-5536 lzaborowski@garycsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials:...

FINDING 2024-005 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster –Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Linda Zaborowski, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (219) 881-5536 lzaborowski@garycsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: Gary Community School Corporation (GCSC) is taking immediate action to strengthen internal controls over meal count reporting. The district will fully utilize the Skyward Student Information System to track all meals, including those processed through the Point of Sale (POS) system and a la carte items, ensuring a standardized process across all schools. To improve accuracy and prevent over-claiming, GCSC is implementing a unique student ID system where each student will either scan their ID card or manually enter their assigned ID number when receiving a meal. The CFO/Food Service Director will conduct daily reconciliations of meal counts with the Food Service Management Company (FSMC) and verify all claims against source records to prevent errors. Monthly claims will be reviewed for accuracy, ensuring that second student meals and staff meals are excluded. Additionally, GCSC will establish clear policies and procedures requiring the FSMC to provide complete and accurate data for all claim submissions. Regular internal audits and staff training will be conducted to enforce compliance, and an oversight process will be implemented to detect and correct discrepancies before submission. Anticipated Completion Date: Gary Community School Corporation will implement this procedure by March 2025.

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Finding 528489 (2024-005)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Orange County, North Carolina

NC

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness

The 2023 FASS-PH report is now completed, and the 2024 FASS-PH is in progress of being completed. These reports have been added to our year-end checklist.  Include FASS-PH report to closing year-end reports schedule Financial reconciliations.  FASS-PH report preparation.  Management review & appr...

The 2023 FASS-PH report is now completed, and the 2024 FASS-PH is in progress of being completed. These reports have been added to our year-end checklist.  Include FASS-PH report to closing year-end reports schedule Financial reconciliations.  FASS-PH report preparation.  Management review & approval.  Assign responsible parties for each step in the process.  Conduct weekly check-ins during reporting periods to track progress. Name of contact person: Gary Donaldson 206

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Finding 528366 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

New Mexico Highlands University

NM

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

Auditor’s Recommendation: The auditor recommends the University strengthen controls in place to provide assurance that proper review occurs with someone knowledgeable with the grant and retain backup documentation to support amounts charged to grant. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Correc...

Auditor’s Recommendation: The auditor recommends the University strengthen controls in place to provide assurance that proper review occurs with someone knowledgeable with the grant and retain backup documentation to support amounts charged to grant. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: In regards to the non payroll sample, the University cannot determine the accuracy of the audit without seeing the sample materials with the deficiencies. The normal process for FY24 and going forward: Chrome River invoices and purchase requisitions is as follows: Authorized signatory on the grant (often the PI) submits the pre approval for the purchase requisition for University consideration. ORSP office reviews the purchase for compliance with the grant or contract and the code of federal regulations. Purchasing also reviews for compliance with federal regulations and other state and local guidelines. VP and Presidential signatures are required for large purchases. Certain classes of purchases (food) also require further review and high level signatures. All purchases will be send to AP for final review and processing. Our corrective action is to examine the documentation in the sample to see where the breakdown in control is occurring and revise our process. Timeline and Estimated Completion Date: Commencing Jan 2025 and revise process accordingly. Responsible Party: Grant personnel, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Director of Purchasing, Business office, Vice President of Finance and Administration.

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Finding 528365 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

New Mexico Highlands University

NM

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.403 § 200.430

Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the University strengthen the controls in place to provide assurance that proper review occurs and retain documentation needed for an audit. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees that there have been significant challen...

Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the University strengthen the controls in place to provide assurance that proper review occurs and retain documentation needed for an audit. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees that there have been significant challenges with the Paycom system and the approval of the contracts. We are currently working on signature workflows to ensure proper approval for our student, staff and faculty employees. We have begun a team effort among staff in following offices : HR , ORSP, BO, AA, ITS and VPFA. We are working to ensure that all personnel in the chain of the workflow know what signatures are required on different types of contracts. We plan to train relevant staff to recognize when appropriate approvals are not in place and return contracts and timesheets for proper approval. Supervisor training is planned for January 27, 2025 to ensure that supervisors as well as employees take responsibility. In regards to the time and effort, we need a software solution that automatically generates these reports for us and payroll information ties to the payroll system and general ledger. At this time the majority of all the reports generated out of Paycom require intensive manual work in multiple offices. The BO and ORSP will be working on IDC identifying issues and determining solutions. Timeline and Estimated Completion Date: Changes will be implemented in January to be completed by June 30, 2025. Responsible Party: Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, Comptroller and Director of Human Resources

View Audit 346437 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 528360 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Care Center Association, Inc.

KS

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness

2024-003 Ineffective Internal Controls over Authorization of ACH Payments of Federal Expenditures (Material Weakness) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass through entity: Kansas Department of Education Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.558 A...

2024-003 Ineffective Internal Controls over Authorization of ACH Payments of Federal Expenditures (Material Weakness) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass through entity: Kansas Department of Education Program Name: Child and Adult Care Food Program Assistance Listing Number: 10.558 Award Period: June 30, 2024 Recommendation: The Board and/or management approve ACH payments of federal expenditures with evidence of approval. Acton Taken (Unaudited): Management currently receives all ACH submissions rom bank to business email. Management will have a Board Member and/or management to sign/stamp ACH printout that is generated when input is complete. Contact Name – Shalonda Smith, CACFP Director Expected Completion Date – 3/31/2025

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Finding 528355 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Bucks County Community College

PA

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

Finding 2024-002: Reporting (Material Weakness, repeat finding) U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ALN 21.027) Statement of Condition: During testing several of the College’s quarterly ARPA expenditure reports were submitted to Bucks County after the deadli...

Finding 2024-002: Reporting (Material Weakness, repeat finding) U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ALN 21.027) Statement of Condition: During testing several of the College’s quarterly ARPA expenditure reports were submitted to Bucks County after the deadline per the grant agreements. The reports tested were submitted between 1-189 days late. Criteria: The College is a subrecipient of ARPA funding from Bucks County. The grant agreements state the College must submit quarterly expenditure reports to the County 11 days after the end of the quarter (calendar year). Cause: The College did not have adequate controls in place to ensure the timely filing of expenditure reports. Effect: Failure to comply with ARPA reporting requirements could jeopardize future federal funding. Recommendation: We recommend that the College reconcile, review, and submit reports in a timely manner based on grant agreements. View of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the finding. The College has strengthened the process to ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation, review, and submission of expenditure reports consistent with the requirements of all grant agreements. The College’s Grant Office created a Grant Project Management Platform to track compliance requirements for all grants including timely invoicing and reporting. This platform provides a dashboard and reminder functions for deadline monitoring. The Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships who manages the Grants Office, participates in weekly meetings with the Grants Manager and Executive Director, Research, Assessment, Data Analytics, & Reporting, to review deadlines and facilitate the timely and accurate completion of all tasks related to grant compliance. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Patricia Smallacombe, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2025

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