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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
Finding 2024-001 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Eligibility Context: During the testing of internal controls over eligibility determinations for free and reduced meals, we noted there was no formal review control in place. There is no documented, secondary review for the applications entered in the ...
Finding 2024-001 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Eligibility Context: During the testing of internal controls over eligibility determinations for free and reduced meals, we noted there was no formal review control in place. There is no documented, secondary review for the applications entered in the food service software which determines eligibility. Additionally, there was no documented review by School Corporation personnel of the Income Eligibility Guidelines used by the food service software which are updated on annual basis. 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 manager will review eligibility determination and guidelines moving forward. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediate correction.
2024-001 Lack of Documentation in Human Resource Personnel Files Name of contact person – Morcine Scott-Warren; Laura Straw Corrective action – Agate is switching to a new HRIS system effective January 1, 2025 which will automate the process of collecting the authorizations for the Personnel Act...
2024-001 Lack of Documentation in Human Resource Personnel Files Name of contact person – Morcine Scott-Warren; Laura Straw Corrective action – Agate is switching to a new HRIS system effective January 1, 2025 which will automate the process of collecting the authorizations for the Personnel Action Notices. Proposed completion date – Management and the Board of Directors will implement the above with the implementation effective with the payroll paid on January 9, 2025.
Condition: Throughout the year, there was no control in place to ensure required reports were filed timely and in accordance with the grant agreement. The School District does not currently have a control in place where a review of inputs of the SF-425 and SF-429 reports could result in inaccurate r...
Condition: Throughout the year, there was no control in place to ensure required reports were filed timely and in accordance with the grant agreement. The School District does not currently have a control in place where a review of inputs of the SF-425 and SF-429 reports could result in inaccurate reporting. Planned Corrective Action: This finding was due to the District having turnover among key personnel in the grants area, as well as non-adherence to policies and procedures related to grant records, grant accounting, and year-end close processes. The District has developed policies and procedures specific to the Head Start program and has implemented a grant calendar to ensure that reporting deadlines are not missed going forward. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Rusty Williams, Interim Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025
Condition: During allowability testing it was discovered the District has no formalized reviewed of expenditures charged to grant. This included expenditures related to payroll, supplies and indirect costs. Planned Corrective Action: This finding was due to the District having turnover among key per...
Condition: During allowability testing it was discovered the District has no formalized reviewed of expenditures charged to grant. This included expenditures related to payroll, supplies and indirect costs. Planned Corrective Action: This finding was due to the District having turnover among key personnel in the grants area, as well as non-adherence to policies and procedures related to grant records, grant accounting, and year-end close processes. The District will perform periodic grant reconciliations throughout the fiscal year to ensure that grant records tie to the general ledger. The District will also ensure policies and procedures are updated, staff is trained, and documented evidence of appropriate and allowable expenditures is maintained. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Rusty Williams, Interim Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date March 31, 2025
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