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Condition: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance as it was noted that management of the District was not preparing time and effort distribution records and could not produce source documentation to support the time and effort applied to payroll expense that was charged to Titl...
Condition: The District was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance as it was noted that management of the District was not preparing time and effort distribution records and could not produce source documentation to support the time and effort applied to payroll expense that was charged to Title I Grants to Local Education Agencies. Cause: The District's internal controls to identify and document employees that require support for time and effort charged to Title I Grants to Local Education Agencies were not effective for the year ended June 30, 2024. Auditor Recommendation: We recommend the District review their internal controls to strengthen processes and improve procedures. We recommend the District complete all required time and effort certiflcations in a timely manner. Plan of Action: Ashland School District will identify administrative-level staff to oversee federal programs, including Title I, to ensure compliance with all relevant Uniform Guidance activities. District and building staff will review guidelines and documentation requirements for all federal programs to improve record keeping and to allow appropriate review of federal program activities. Date of lmplementation: lmmediately and ongoing.
View Audit 338023 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2024-001 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Eligibility Context: During testing over controls for eligibility, we noted there was no formal, secondary review for the applications entered in the food service software determining eligibility. Additionally, there was no documented annual review by S...
Finding 2024-001 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Eligibility Context: During testing over controls for eligibility, we noted there was no formal, secondary review for the applications entered in the food service software determining eligibility. Additionally, there was no documented annual review by School Corporation personnel of the income eligibility guidelines used by the food service software. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tom McFarland Contact Phone Number: 574-342-2255 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Following eligibility guidelines being entered into the food service software, a secondary reviewer will sign off that the data was entered accurately. Anticipated Completion Date: immediate (12/11/24)
Name of Contact Person: Joshua Stutts & Alanna Burkhart Corrective Action/Management Response: The Agency acknowledges nine instances of claims entered in EPI where adequate case documentation was not maintained. Nine case files did not include a signed form 1682. Revision of the Program Integrity ...
Name of Contact Person: Joshua Stutts & Alanna Burkhart Corrective Action/Management Response: The Agency acknowledges nine instances of claims entered in EPI where adequate case documentation was not maintained. Nine case files did not include a signed form 1682. Revision of the Program Integrity training process is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025 with implementation in February 2025. A copy of the training program curriculum will be available for review.
Finding 2024-001 Failure to Meet the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The management of ICSW concurs with this finding. Actions Taken or Planned: ICSW plans to work closely with its various external, contractual partners for Information Techno...
Finding 2024-001 Failure to Meet the Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The management of ICSW concurs with this finding. Actions Taken or Planned: ICSW plans to work closely with its various external, contractual partners for Information Technology and Financial Aid Services around items in the Gramm Leach Bliley Act to build out its policies and further strengthen the safeguarding of customer information. The plan is to have the completed during the fiscal year 2025. Michael Bauman Title: Vice President, Finance & Operations Telephone: (773)943-6503 Email: mbauman@icsw.edu
2024-003 Career and Technical Education – Basic Grant to States – Assistance Listing No. 84.048 Child Care and Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 93.575 Recommendation: We recommend the College review policies and procedures to ensure all personnel on federal grants have documented tim...
2024-003 Career and Technical Education – Basic Grant to States – Assistance Listing No. 84.048 Child Care and Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 93.575 Recommendation: We recommend the College review policies and procedures to ensure all personnel on federal grants have documented time and effort reports as stated in federal regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The College will conduct an annual review and certification of time and effort. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jacob Wheeler, Chief Financial Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2025
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City did not have adequate controls in place to exercise its oversight responsibility of eligibility dete...
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City did not have adequate controls in place to exercise its oversight responsibility of eligibility determinations that were reviewed by a contractor for the program. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action / Anticipated Completion Date - Julie Schneider; Anticipated completion date: June 2025 Planned Corrective Action - The City will implement a control for completeness and accuracy by hosting regular meetings with the contractor to review recent projects for which the contractor has documented their determinations of income eligibility. When a recently-reviewed project is not due for an annual review, staff will still have timely insight into the income eligibility of properties in its HOME portfolio, thereby maintaining compliance with HOME program regulations.
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City is required to track and report program income within HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information ...
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City is required to track and report program income within HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) and the general ledger. The city reported fiscal 2024 program income in fiscal 2025. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action / Anticipated Completion Date - Regina Greear, Julie Schneider; Anticipated completion date: June 2025 Planned Corrective Action - The city is in the process of enhancing processes and controls to ensure timely, accurate and consistent receipts of the program income and the reconciliations.
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City’s on-site inspections for compliance with the housing quality standards are triggered by City’s proc...
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 14.239, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Home Investment Partnerships Program Condition: Original Finding Description - The City’s on-site inspections for compliance with the housing quality standards are triggered by City’s process to audit developers for compliance with HOME eligibility requirements. This basis is more restrictive than Federal requirements for Housing Quality Inspections At the end of an inspection cycle a certificate of completion is completed and signed by the responsible inspector. The City did not have effective controls to ensure the certificate of completion, is reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The City did not inspect the 20% of the units, as required by their policy. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action / Anticipated Completion Date - Julie Schneider; Anticipated completion date: June 2025 Planned Corrective Action - The City will review its processes and implement additional controls to ensure certificates of completion are reviewed for completeness and accuracy and to verify 20% of the units are inspected to comply with the HOME Program manual and federal regulations related to Housing Quality Standards.
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 10.557, Department of Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Condition: Original Finding Description - The City did not have adequate controls in place to ensure obligations were liquidated ...
Federal Program, Assistance Listing Number and Name - ALN 10.557, Department of Agriculture, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Condition: Original Finding Description - The City did not have adequate controls in place to ensure obligations were liquidated (paid) within the required 60 days from the end of the grant period and certain costs were liquidated after 60 days. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action / Anticipated Completion Date - Regina Greear, Terri Daniels, Denise Fair; Anticipated completion date: June 2025 Planned Corrective Action - The City has ongoing efforts to implement enhanced processes over the final review of invoices to address timing related to the liquidation requirement.
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Adam Bov...
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Adam Bovilsky, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by March 31, 2025.
View Audit 337522 Questioned Costs: $1
The School District will implement monitoring control procedures to review software system eligibility determinations to ensure compliance with federal income guidelines. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2025 Responsible Contact Person: Mara Powell
The School District will implement monitoring control procedures to review software system eligibility determinations to ensure compliance with federal income guidelines. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2025 Responsible Contact Person: Mara Powell
November 4, 2024 School District No. 55-0145, Waverly, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2024. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln ...
November 4, 2024 School District No. 55-0145, Waverly, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2024. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 Audit Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 The findings from the November 4, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS – FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2024-001 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. COMPLIANCE 2024-002 Deposit Risk Recommendation: Obtain adequate pledged securities from the financial institution. Action Taken: District personnel will contact the bank about getting additional coverage. 2024-003 Disbursements in Excess of Budget Recommendation: Either not approve disbursements over budgeted amounts or amend the budget if extra disbursements are needed. Action Taken: The District will monitor funds closer and either not approve disbursements over budgeted amounts or amend the budget if needed in the future. FINDINGS – FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Nebraska Department of Education 2024-004 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. If the Nebraska Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Mikal Shalikow at (402) 786-2321. Sincerely yours, Name Title School District No. 55-0145, of Waverly, Nebraska
October 29, 2024 School District No. 12-0056, David City, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2024. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincol...
October 29, 2024 School District No. 12-0056, David City, Nebraska, respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended August 31, 2024. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Romans, Wiemer & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, P.C., 1910 N Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467 Audit Period: September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 The findings from the October 95, 2024 schedule of findings and questioned cost are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS – FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT MATERIAL WEAKNESS 2024-001 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. FINDINGS – FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAM AUDIT Nebraska Department of Education 2024-002 Internal Control Structure Design Recommendation: While considering the cost of any benefits derived, activities should be segregated and handled by different employees. Action Taken: The cost of implementing a complete set of controls far outweighs the benefits derived by such. It is not financially feasible to have a complete set of controls. If the Nebraska Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Chad Denker at (402) 367-4590.
The School District will implement procedures to properly track contractor and subcontractor work to ensure the required certified payroll documentation is submitted to the School District. Anticipated Completion: 6/30/2025 Reponsible Contact Person: Robin Bonar, Treasurer
The School District will implement procedures to properly track contractor and subcontractor work to ensure the required certified payroll documentation is submitted to the School District. Anticipated Completion: 6/30/2025 Reponsible Contact Person: Robin Bonar, Treasurer
Untimely and Inaccurate Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) and National Student Loan Data System Updates (NSLDS) Planned Corrective Action: We will provide additional training to financial aid staff on Return to Title IV (R2T4) processing from a third party servicer with expertise in processing with o...
Untimely and Inaccurate Returns of Title IV Funds (R2T4) and National Student Loan Data System Updates (NSLDS) Planned Corrective Action: We will provide additional training to financial aid staff on Return to Title IV (R2T4) processing from a third party servicer with expertise in processing with our current financial aid management system. We will also collaborate with the Registrar’s Office to implement a system that ensures timely notification of student withdrawals, enabling the financial aid office to process R2T4 returns within the required timeframe. We will establish more robust internal controls to verify that withdrawals are correctly updated in NSLDS, and review staffing needs to ensure adequate resources for processing Title IV aid returns efficiently. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Deborah Rezene, Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services Anticipated Date of Completion: 1/3/2025
The prior Director of Nutrition Services contracted with a third party in order to collect the eligibility forms and automate the data input in our SIS system. The District will no longer use that third party, and the District has moved to a Provision 2 status, which no longer requires the collectio...
The prior Director of Nutrition Services contracted with a third party in order to collect the eligibility forms and automate the data input in our SIS system. The District will no longer use that third party, and the District has moved to a Provision 2 status, which no longer requires the collection of meal application forms. Alternative Income forms collected in the future will be clerked by the office managers at the school sites, and double checked by the Student Data specialist prior to interim auditing each year.
The District will create a procedure for monthly review of meal counts at sites and reconciliation with the monthly claims. Reports will require a second person to review and approve before filing. The Director of Nutrition Services will review the Title 7 requirements and review the new procedure f...
The District will create a procedure for monthly review of meal counts at sites and reconciliation with the monthly claims. Reports will require a second person to review and approve before filing. The Director of Nutrition Services will review the Title 7 requirements and review the new procedure for compliance.
Management understands the importance of timely and effective reconciliations and reviews to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Management is committed to implementing timely reconciliations and review procedures for key accounts to support quality, timely and compliant finan...
Management understands the importance of timely and effective reconciliations and reviews to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Management is committed to implementing timely reconciliations and review procedures for key accounts to support quality, timely and compliant financial reporting.
Suspension and Debarment The District will work to ensure that grant administrators are aware of the uniform guidance requirements and District policies when seeking new grants and entering into covered transactions with vendors.
Suspension and Debarment The District will work to ensure that grant administrators are aware of the uniform guidance requirements and District policies when seeking new grants and entering into covered transactions with vendors.
Responsible Officials: The acting Executive Director reported incident immediately and enforced quality improvement program in order to ensure that fraud, waste, and abuse do not occur. However, several allegations are being investigated and are currently being responded, by the Organization.
Responsible Officials: The acting Executive Director reported incident immediately and enforced quality improvement program in order to ensure that fraud, waste, and abuse do not occur. However, several allegations are being investigated and are currently being responded, by the Organization.
View Audit 336781 Questioned Costs: $1
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Inspector Skills and Certifications The current HCV staff inspector demonstrates the necessary skills to effectively inspect units. The inspector has successfully obtained both HQS and NSPIRE ce...
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Inspector Skills and Certifications The current HCV staff inspector demonstrates the necessary skills to effectively inspect units. The inspector has successfully obtained both HQS and NSPIRE certifications. The HCV Manager has also successfully obtained the NSPIRE certification. Coordination of Inspections The Executive Director and HCV Manager ensure the inspector is informed of potential lease-ups promptly. The receptionist collaborates with the inspector to schedule inspections efficiently. The inspector and receptionist have addressed outstanding inspections and will continue to work together to ensure timely scheduling of all future inspections. Review of HUD PIC Reports The Executive Director and HCV Manager will review and discuss the HUD PIC report monthly, or more frequently, if necessary, to maintain oversight and compliance. Training for Inspection Documentation The HCV inspector will receive training on accurately entering all inspection appointments into the Management Software system. This will enhance tracking and ensure comprehensive documentation of inspection activities. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately and ongoing.
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Inspector Skills and Certifications The current HCV staff inspector demonstrates the necessary skills to effectively inspect units. The inspector has successfully obtained both HQS and NSPIRE ce...
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Inspector Skills and Certifications The current HCV staff inspector demonstrates the necessary skills to effectively inspect units. The inspector has successfully obtained both HQS and NSPIRE certifications. The HCV Manager has also successfully obtained the NSPIRE certification. Coordination of Inspections The Executive Director and HCV Manager ensure the inspector is informed of potential lease-ups promptly. The receptionist collaborates with the inspector to schedule inspections efficiently. The inspector and receptionist have addressed outstanding inspections and will continue to work together to ensure timely scheduling of all future inspections.   Review of HUD PIC Reports The Executive Director and HCV Manager will review and discuss the HUD PIC report monthly, or more frequently, if necessary, to maintain oversight and compliance. Training for Inspection Documentation The HCV inspector will receive training on accurately entering all inspection appointments into the Management Software system. This will enhance tracking and ensure comprehensive documentation of inspection activities. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately and ongoing.
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Compliance with Rent Reasonableness Policy The HCV program will adhere to its written policy for determining and documenting rent reasonableness. This will be based on current rental rates for ...
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Compliance with Rent Reasonableness Policy The HCV program will adhere to its written policy for determining and documenting rent reasonableness. This will be based on current rental rates for comparable, unassisted units. Quality Control Measures A quality control sample will be conducted to ensure the program is following its policies for determining rent reasonableness. Accurate System Inputs Payment standards are correctly entered into the software system. Household incomes are verified and correctly used in calculations. Utility allowances, as determined by the utility allowance study, are consistently applied. Adherence to Regulations and Policy Rent reasonableness determinations will be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and program policies. Correction of HAP Assistance Errors The HCV program has identified instances of ineligible Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). The program is actively correcting these errors to ensure all HAP payments are accurate. Proper Documentation Participant files will be maintained with complete and accurate eligibility documentation to support compliance. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately and ongoing.
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Compliance with Rent Reasonableness Policy The HCV program will adhere to its written policy for determining and documenting rent reasonableness. This will be based on current rental rates for ...
Name of Contact Person: Renae Miller, Public Housing Director Corrective Action/Management’s Response: Compliance with Rent Reasonableness Policy The HCV program will adhere to its written policy for determining and documenting rent reasonableness. This will be based on current rental rates for comparable, unassisted units. Quality Control Measures A quality control sample will be conducted to ensure the program is following its policies for determining rent reasonableness. Accurate System Inputs Payment standards are correctly entered into the software system. Household incomes are verified and correctly used in calculations. Utility allowances, as determined by the utility allowance study, are consistently applied. Adherence to Regulations and Policy Rent reasonableness determinations will be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and program policies. Correction of HAP Assistance Errors The HCV program has identified instances of ineligible Housing Assistance Payments (HAP). The program is actively correcting these errors to ensure all HAP payments are accurate. Proper Documentation Participant files will be maintained with complete and accurate eligibility documentation to support compliance. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately and ongoing.
View Audit 336755 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2024-003 – Child Nutrition Cluster - Reporting Context: During the testing of claim reimbursements, we noted two monthly reimbursements in a sample of four claims where the number of meals claimed for reimbursement did not agree to underlying meal system reports. For one claim reimbursemen...
Finding 2024-003 – Child Nutrition Cluster - Reporting Context: During the testing of claim reimbursements, we noted two monthly reimbursements in a sample of four claims where the number of meals claimed for reimbursement did not agree to underlying meal system reports. For one claim reimbursement, there was an overstatement of $9,976 and on another an understatement of $1,467. This resulted in a net over reimbursement $8,509 in the testing sample. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Leslie Beach, Director of Food Services Contact Phone Number: 812-542-2245 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: A new person has been hired in this position. A manager will review claim reimbursements. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediate correction.
View Audit 336751 Questioned Costs: $1
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