Corrective Action Plans

Finding 484715 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

IL

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within...

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. We consider this finding to be a material weakness with the Eligibility Compliance Requirement. Corrective Action Plan A new Finance Department position will be created that is responsible for working with residents and programmatic staff in order to ensure that tenant files are kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. Responsible Person for Corrective Action Plan Lore Baker, President & CEO Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan September 2024

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Finding 484713 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

A & E Association, Inc. 071-Hd092

IL

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within...

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. We consider this finding to be a material weakness with the Eligibility Compliance Requirement. Corrective Action Plan A new Finance Department position will be created that is responsible for working with residents and programmatic staff in order to ensure that tenant files are kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. Responsible Person for Corrective Action Plan Lore Baker, President & CEO Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan September 2024

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Finding 484711 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Aurora Residential Services, Inc. 071-Eh487

IL

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within...

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. We consider this finding to be a material weakness with the Eligibility Compliance Requirement. Corrective Action Plan A new Finance Department position will be created that is responsible for working with residents and programmatic staff in order to ensure that tenant files are kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. Responsible Person for Corrective Action Plan Lore Baker, President & CEO Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan September 2024

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Finding 484709 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Kane Homes Association, Inc. 071-Hd117

IL

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within...

2023-002 Missing Eligibility Information - ALN# 14.181 Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – Year Ended June 30, 2023 Condition Found During the eligibility testing of the audit, the following deficiencies were identified – certain tenant files are not kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. We consider this finding to be a material weakness with the Eligibility Compliance Requirement. Corrective Action Plan A new Finance Department position will be created that is responsible for working with residents and programmatic staff in order to ensure that tenant files are kept on file within the required compliance timeframe. Responsible Person for Corrective Action Plan Lore Baker, President & CEO Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan September 2024

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Finding 484694 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Longview School District No. 122

WA

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

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR FINDINGS REPORTED UNDER UNIFORM GUIDANCE Longview School District No. 122 September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 This schedule presents the corrective action the District is planning to take for findings included in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of F...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR FINDINGS REPORTED UNDER UNIFORM GUIDANCE Longview School District No. 122 September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 This schedule presents the corrective action the District is planning to take for findings included in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal wage rate requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Joan Parsons, Lead Accountant 2715 Lilac St Longview, WA 98632 (360)575-7177 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The District has now enhanced its process surrounding collection and verification of certified payroll reports to include sending a weekly inquiry to the point of contact for the prime contractor for each federally-funded construction project. The inquiry requests the prime contractor to: • disclose if the prime contractor performed any work on the project that would be subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and if so, supply the certified payroll reports • identify any subcontractors who performed work on the project that would be subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and if so, supply the certified payroll reports This communication is sent via email, read receipt requested, and the prime contractor’s response (or lack thereof) is documented and followed up on as necessary. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: This process was implemented June 2024.

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Finding 484208 (2023-026)

Material Weakness 2023

State of Montana

MT

Student Financial Aid Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Student Financial Assistance Returns - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula and the University of Montana - Western implemented their remediation plans from the prior audit...

ALN: 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379, 93.342, Corrective Action Plan: Internal Controls and Compliance - Student Financial Assistance Returns - UM - The University of Montana - Missoula and the University of Montana - Western implemented their remediation plans from the prior audit. Additional controls have been implemented, including the creation of a template guide, documentation of each calculation, and an additional review, to ensure accurate calculations and timely return of unearned Title IV aid. Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Measures: Ginger Lowry, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Missoula Louise Driver, Financial Aid Director, University of Montana - Western, Target Date: Completed

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Finding 481428 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Knox County

NE

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

FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID19- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Internal Controls Summary of Finding: The County had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls. A single employee received all accounts payable vouchers for expenditures from the S...

FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID19- Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Internal Controls Summary of Finding: The County had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls. A single employee received all accounts payable vouchers for expenditures from the SLFRF award. The employee was to review and approve the accounts payable voucher to ensure all expenditures were for allowable activities, allowable costs, and were within the period of performance prior to issuing payment from the SLFRF fund. Of the sixty accounts payable vouchers tested during the audit period, four were not properly reviewed or approved by the single employee responsible for implementing the control. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Lisa Clark/Benock Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-885-2502, lcbenock@knoxcounty.in.gov Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Auditors Office Accounts Payable Clerk will review the claim voucher to be sure it is properly itemized with fund number on which it is drawn and the appropriation account to be charged. The claim will be reviewed by another Auditor staff member. The claim approval will be filed with consideration by the board of County Commissioners. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately

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Finding 481359 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Community Action of Napa Valley

CA

Cash Management Material Weakness Reporting

Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: Community Action of Napa Valley has participated in the season of sharing program for more than 10 years. So far the practice has been to recognize revenue when funding is received and at the end of the year credit any unused funds to deferred r...

Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: Community Action of Napa Valley has participated in the season of sharing program for more than 10 years. So far the practice has been to recognize revenue when funding is received and at the end of the year credit any unused funds to deferred revenue. Per auditor recommendation, CANV will only record assets and offsetting liabilities, not the expense and revenue of any season of sharing activities.

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Finding 481324 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Rural Resources Community Action

WA

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

FINDING 2023-003 – Reporting; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Instance of Material Noncompliance Department of Labor Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the assessment and is in the process of implementing corrective action....

FINDING 2023-003 – Reporting; Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Instance of Material Noncompliance Department of Labor Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with the assessment and is in the process of implementing corrective action. The Organization has tightened controls for grant management. Claims are subject to two levels of review before submission. Due dates of reports are closely tracked and supporting documentation is retained. Additionally, the improved controls that have been implemented in the fiscal department help to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Contact Persons: Ryan Berendsen, Chief Operating Officer Delana Kromer, Controller

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Finding 481292 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Clinic, Inc. D/b/a Robert C. Byrd Clinic

WV

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Reporting § 200.303

Finding 2023-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Applicable Federal Award Number and Year – Period 4 TIN#550559322 Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requir...

Finding 2023-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Applicable Federal Award Number and Year – Period 4 TIN#550559322 Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Costs Principles and Reporting Finding Summary: The original expenditure listing which would have included the review of the expenditure listing, was not retained. As a part of the single audit, the Clinic recreated the expenditure listing to support the expenditures reported on the special report submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services for Period 4, however there was no control in place to retain the original documentation of the determination of expenditures and their related review. In addition, there was no retained documentation of the review and approval of the Clinic’s special report submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services for Period 4 TIN #550559322. Responsible Individuals: Kayla Trent, Finance Director Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding and has reviewed the operating procedures of Robert C. Byrd Clinic. Furthermore, we have implemented procedures to retain expenditure listings and other support for federal awards as well as the related review. The Clinic began retaining expense reconciliations for all Grants. Anticipated Completion Date: July 1, 2024

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Finding 481258 (2023-013)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement wit...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP shall recruit and hire a dedicated Data Analyst to oversee the PIC entries and to ensure that recertifications are uploaded in accordance with reporting requirements. The PIC uploads will be quality-controlled monthly by HCVP and quarterly by the Office of Audit and Compliance. The OAC will conduct monthly checks to ensure that the uploads are done to facilitate the required reporting. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24.

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Finding 481256 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that files are maintained. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that files are maintained. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP is implementing a monthly quality control protocol to review new applicant files for completeness. A new Program Director was assigned to oversee this quality control process. The Program Director will also monitor the new tenant checklist which will be created to ensure that all new tenant documentation is accurately maintained. The OAC shall monitor and collaborate with the HCVP to ensure that the checklist is accurate and available for auditing. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Starr Lane Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/31/24.

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Finding 481255 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the rent to the owner is reasonable in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement w...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the rent to the owner is reasonable in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP hired a third-party vendor, AffordableHousing.com, to conduct all rent reasonableness of all housing units that are presented for leasing, to ensure that the rent to owner is reasonable and in accordance with the administrative plan. The OAC shall monitor the compliance monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Ockeshia Pompey Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/31/24.

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Finding 481254 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained for new tenants. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that documentation is maintained for new tenants. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP is implementing a monthly quality control protocol to review new applicant files for completeness. A new Program Director was assigned to oversee this quality control process. The Program Director will also monitor the new tenant checklist which will be created to ensure that all new tenant documentation is accurately maintained. The OAC shall monitor and collaborate with the HCVP to ensure that the checklist is accurate and available for auditing. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Starr Lane. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 7/31/24.

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Finding 481253 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with th...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are completed in accordance with their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP created a dedicated phone line and email address to log and document inspections weekly. A designated staff member was assigned to review all inspection reports and findings, as well as to monitor the dedicated phone line and email address on a weekly basis. The OAC shall monitor this process monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joseph Atkins. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/24.

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Finding 481252 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements con...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that the Authority requires HQS deficiencies to be corrected within the timeframe set forth by 2 CFR section 982.404(a). We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure abatement is timely for units that do not correct the cited HQS deficiencies within the required timeframe. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP created a dedicated phone line and email address to log and document inspections weekly. A designated staff member was assigned to review all inspection reports and findings, as well as to monitor the dedicated phone line and email address on a weekly basis. The OAC shall monitor this process monthly. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Joseph Atkins Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2024.

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Finding 481251 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Material Weakness

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: ...

Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing Nos. 14.871/14.879 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP has a program eligibility team that processes applications. Once completed, the file will be reviewed monthly by an HCVP quality control staff and quarterly by the OAC to ensure that documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24

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Finding 481242 (2023-012)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that recertifications are uploaded to PIC in accordance with reporting requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP shall recruit and hire a dedicated Data Analyst to oversee the PIC entries and to ensure that recertifications are uploaded in accordance with reporting requirements. The PIC uploads will be quality-controlled monthly by HCVP and quarterly by the OAC. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24.

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Finding 481240 (2023-009)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that financial reporting is completed and submitted timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding....

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that financial reporting is completed and submitted timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: OFM leadership is updating the financial policies and procedures to include standard operating procedures (SOP) to accommodate the new Yardi financial software system. These SOPs will include a monthly closing checklist process that will be implemented to ensure that the financial reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Heather Mueller. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 09/30/2024.

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Finding 481239 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

District of Columbia Housing Authority

MD

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit find...

Moving to Work Demonstration Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.881 Recommendation: We recommend that DCHA staff review the controls in place to ensure that required eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken or planned in response to finding: The HCVP has a program eligibility team that processes applications, and once complete, the file is reviewed by a quality control and compliance officer for compliance. The Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC) shall periodically monitor this process to ensure that eligibility determination documentation is complete, accurate, and available for audit. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Khaliah Payne. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 9/30/24

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Finding 481219 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Gloucester, Massachusetts

MA

Material Weakness Reporting Program Income § 200.328

Condition: The City did not prepare and file the four required quarterly Project and Expenditure reports for fiscal year 2023. Corrective Action Planned: The City has prepared and filed the Project and Expenditure reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The City has implemented procedures to prepa...

Condition: The City did not prepare and file the four required quarterly Project and Expenditure reports for fiscal year 2023. Corrective Action Planned: The City has prepared and filed the Project and Expenditure reports for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The City has implemented procedures to prepare and file the four required quarterly Project and Expenditure reports by the required deadline. We feel the finding has been resolved going forward. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024 Contact: Conor MacCorkle, City Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 481194 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Regional Health Services of Howard County

IA

Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management § 200.303

American Rescue Plan and Provider Relief Fund – Assistance Listing No. 93.498 Recommendation: We recommend that management implement a process for preparing and reviewing reports of funds from federal sources, especially pertaining to estimates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The...

American Rescue Plan and Provider Relief Fund – Assistance Listing No. 93.498 Recommendation: We recommend that management implement a process for preparing and reviewing reports of funds from federal sources, especially pertaining to estimates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: Regional Health Services of Howard County implemented a new policy for the tracking, review, and approval of grant fund use and reporting in January 2023. However, due to the timing of expenditures of American Rescue Plan and Provider Relief Fund monies, this process was not put in place until after the grant funds were utilized and reported on. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Brandon Brevig, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 2023

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Finding 481080 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Stanislaus Council of Governments

CA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness Reporting § 200.338 § 200.512

Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to signi...

Finding 2023-002 – Material Weakness Program: Federal Highway Works Administration - Highway Planning and Construction Cluster The delays in the commencement and completion of the audit, as well as the material misstatements and excessive year-end closing journal entries, were primarily due to significant turnover in our finance department during the fiscal year and the financial closing process. Effect of Condition: We acknowledge that these issues led to material adjustments identified through the audit procedures, which significantly delayed the audit process Corrective Action Plan: 1. Enhanced Accounting Processes: o StanCOG is in the process of reviewing and strengthening internal controls to ensure that all assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are properly recorded and reported in a timely manner. o StanCOG is implementing a more robust financial closing process, ensuring proper application of accounting principles to all financial closing accounts and processes. 2. Staffing and Training: o StanCOG has brought in new staff with an education and background in accounting principles. o StanCOG has begun the recruitment process to fill the vacancies in the finance department with qualified personnel. o StanCOG has retained experts in Financial Metropolitan Planning that will assist with cross-training staff. o StanCOG will continue to provide finance team members with training, tools, and resources to continue to educate the finance team to help mitigate material weaknesses in the department going forward. 3. Internal Review and Monitoring: o StanCOG will institute a monthly internal review process to identify and correct any discrepancies promptly. o StanCOG will monitor the financial closing process closely to ensure timely and accurate completion. o StanCOG will review and revise existing accounting policies and procedures to reflect updates as necessary. Timeline for Implementation: • Recruitment and onboarding of new finance staff: By in-progress - Ongoing • Completion of cross-training programs: By August 2024 - Ongoing • Full implementation of enhanced accounting processes: By October 31, 2024

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Finding 481068 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Western Iowa Housing Corporation

IA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2023-005 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project set a separate account for residual receipts and deposit surplus cash into this account within 60 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreemen...

2023-005 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project set a separate account for residual receipts and deposit surplus cash into this account within 60 days of year-end. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Residual receipts account was established and surplus cash will be deposited. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Erik Marsh, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024.

View Audit 317201 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 481067 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Western Iowa Housing Corporation

IA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-004 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project deposit the proper amount monthly and maintain the proper amount in the account. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action ta...

2023-004 Section 811 Capital Advance – Assistance Lising Number: 14.181 Recommendation: We recommend the Project deposit the proper amount monthly and maintain the proper amount in the account. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Regular monthly deposits into the repair and replacement escrow account. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Erik Marsh, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024

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