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The YWCA has implemented (January 2025) the following changes in its accounting procedures. 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the i...
The YWCA has implemented (January 2025) the following changes in its accounting procedures. 1. The Staff Accountant will review the period each expenditure is related to and record the invoice to the appropriate period when entering it into accounts payable. The month and year will be noted on the invoice. 2. The CFO will review the month, and year noted by the Staff Accountant prior to entry into accounts payable.
2025-00I Condition: The center did not maintain adequate documentation to support compliance with Federal requirements related to allowable costs, period of performance, and procurement standards. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend The Center review and revise its documentation policies and proc...
2025-00I Condition: The center did not maintain adequate documentation to support compliance with Federal requirements related to allowable costs, period of performance, and procurement standards. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend The Center review and revise its documentation policies and procedures to ensure that compliance is met with regards to federal awards. Management response: Management agrees with the finding and has collaborated with grant personnel to implement standardized personnel activity reporting and cost allocation documentation for all federal grants. The Center will strengthen controls to ensure that only allowable costs incurred within the approved grant period are charged to federal awards. In addition, procurement procedures have been revised to ensure compliance with 2 CFR §§ 200.317-200.327. Corrective actions have been implemented or are in progress and apply to all federal awards moving forward beginning in FY2026.
Finding 2025-002 – Significant Deficiency AL Nos: 20.507 and 20.526, 20.205 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Transit Cluster - Direct Award Compliance Requirement: Other Compliance Requirements Award Nos: All awards under Assistance Listing ...
Finding 2025-002 – Significant Deficiency AL Nos: 20.507 and 20.526, 20.205 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Transit Cluster - Direct Award Compliance Requirement: Other Compliance Requirements Award Nos: All awards under Assistance Listing (AL) Numbers 20.507, 20.526, and 20.205 Condition: Several changes were made to the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) after the single audit began, including: - The periods of performance had to be updated on several grants. - Missing criteria, such as the award date, had to be added for new grants. - The assistance listing number was corrected for two grants. - A grant amount immaterial to the major program was removed from the SEFA after the single audit began. - Adjustments were made to the SEFA after the audit began to claim current year expenses for disallowed 2024 costs to fully implement the recommendation made in the 2024 single audit. - Qualified expenses were shifted between eligible routes for one grant on the SEFA. Criteria: 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E (Uniform Guidance) Section 200.303 states that “The nonfederal entity must: (a) Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Cause: Grant management procedures are not documented, a complete schedule of all available grants to use when reconciling expenses for inclusion on the SEFA and accruing grant revenue was a work in progress and not all necessary changes were identified by the District’s review procedures. Effect: Expenses were omitted from the SEFA and other expenses were included on the SEFA that were already reported in the prior year. The SEFA had to be revised, which delayed the audit testing and major program determination process. Context: The number of grants has increased since the pandemic due to new pandemic related grants becoming available that delayed the use of the District’s regular federal grants. This caused grants to be combined by grantors with different allowable expenses, areas of service, and periods of performance and caused grants to be extended, causing significant complexity. The dollar amount of auditor changes made to the SEFA were immaterial and the SEFA was not relied upon by the District to ensure compliance with compliance requirements so the changes to the SEFA did not result in noncompliance with other compliance requirements. The District staff made a significant effort to bill all qualifying expenses during the audit, which will help reduce the complexity of remaining grants in future years. Recommendation: We recommend the District develop written procedures to allocate expenses to routes and purposes under federal grants that document the timing of the preparation and review of the allocation schedule. A summary tab should be added to the allocation schedule to reconcile amounts for each route/purpose to total operating expenses, preventive maintenance, insurance, communications and other expenses allocated to the population of expenses in the general ledger. We also recommend the District develop a schedule to summarize all approved and pending grants that includes the amounts available under each grant, each route/purpose within each grant, periods of performance for each amount available, the last date to submit invoices, and amounts claimed and still available for each grant by route/purpose. The District should re-evaluate budgets if changes or delays occur to federal grants and ensure a new federal or local funding source is identified and claimed for the expenses. The SEFA should be prepared after expenses are reconciled to the general ledger at the invoice/paycheck level by route/purpose and the allocation schedule is thoroughly reviewed. The SEFA should be reviewed by a knowledgeable member of management to ensure completeness and accuracy. We also recommend the District claim expenses more quickly to allow the granting agency time to review and approve the claims before the audit begins. We recommend the District reconcile expenses within 30 days of quarter end and prepare claims within 45 days of quarter end. If the District is unsure about the period of performance dates or other restrictions on a grant, staff should contact the granting agency for clarification. Finally, we recommend the District request the grants be made available for general operating expenses rather than for individual routes, times etc. to reduce complexity wherever possible. 2025-002 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the recommendation and recognizes the importance of maintaining strong procedures for the monitoring, allocation and claiming of federal grant expenses. Over the past year, the District has made significant progress addressing the complexity created by the increase in federal grants following the pandemic, including reviewing prior year grant activity, resolving overclaims, coordinating closely with Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and amending grants where necessary. During this process, the District delayed certain claims while prior year matters were being resolved to ensure that expenses were claimed appropriately and in accordance with grant requirements. Staff also developed improved internal worksheets and summary schedules to track grant activity and allocations across funding sources. As the District moves beyond the review and resolution of older grant issues, management expects continued improvement in the monitoring, management, and reconciliation of federal funding sources. The District will continue strengthening internal procedures, including developing more formal written documentation of allocation methodologies, reconciliation schedules, and review procedures. These efforts are expected to further improve timeliness, accuracy, and oversight of grant reporting and claiming activities. Responsible Party: Director of Finance & Administration Implementation Date: Ongoing; full implementation expected by December 31, 2026 YCTD Contact Person Responsible for the Correction Actions; Chas Ann Fadrigo.
LSC Grants (Basic and Native American) – Assistance Listing No. 09.742018 Recommendation: The Organization should implement a review process for proper cutoff of federal expenditures incurred during a grant’s period o fperformance to ensure only expenses incurred during current periods are included....
LSC Grants (Basic and Native American) – Assistance Listing No. 09.742018 Recommendation: The Organization should implement a review process for proper cutoff of federal expenditures incurred during a grant’s period o fperformance to ensure only expenses incurred during current periods are included. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The Organization respectfully disagrees to the extent the finding suggests a reporting deficiency related to the specific item identified. As reflected in the audit correspondence, the underlying accrual in question was reviewed and determined by both the Organization’s accounting support and the auditors to be immaterial, and no adjustment was recommended or required. However, the Organization acknowledges the value of formalizing documentation of its review procedures to ensure consistency and clarity in all reporting determinations. Action taken in response to finding: Notwithstanding the above, the Organization will implement a formalized review and documentation process for financial and performance reports to ensure that all determinations—including immaterial items—are consistently reviewed, documented, and supported. This will include: • A standardized report review checklist • Documentation of materiality assessments and related decisions • Secondary review and approval prior to submission This process will be incorporated into the Organization’s accounting procedures and applied consistently across all LSC-funded grants. In addition, the revision to the Accounting Manual will be submitted to LSC for its review. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: William Sulik, Interim Executive Director and Lori Stanford, Deputy Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2026
The auditee concurs with the recommendation and has reaffirmed the need to review dates on supporting documentation before disbursements are made.
The auditee concurs with the recommendation and has reaffirmed the need to review dates on supporting documentation before disbursements are made.
Repeat finding 2024-005 The City will establish policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure that all subrecipient CAPER reports are reconciled to the IDIS system and submitted to HUD within 90 days of year end.
Repeat finding 2024-005 The City will establish policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure that all subrecipient CAPER reports are reconciled to the IDIS system and submitted to HUD within 90 days of year end.
March 23, 2026 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025 Name and address of independent public accounting firm: AAFCPAs 160 Federal Street, 16th Fl...
March 23, 2026 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025 Name and address of independent public accounting firm: AAFCPAs 160 Federal Street, 16th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Audit period: July 1, 2024, thru June 30, 2025 The findings from June 30, 2025, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS - FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT FINDINGS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2025-001 Payroll Recommendation: The School implements a standardized checklist and conducts periodic internal reviews of onboarding documentation to ensure all required forms are properly completed and retained in accordance with Federal Regulations. Action Taken: The School is implementing a standardized onboarding checklist; all personnel folders will now include a printed version to ensure required forms, including Form 1-9 and Form W-4, are completed in full at the time of hire. In addition, periodic internal review of personnel files are completed in full at the time of hire. In addition, periodic internal reviews of personnel files will be conducted to verify ongoing compliance. HR staff will also receive additional training to reinforce proper documentation procedures and retention requirements. We are committed to strengthening internal controls and ensuring full compliance moving forward. If there are any questions regarding this plan, please call Harold Sands at 401-432-7881. Sincerely yours, Harold Sands
Condition: On May 15, 2025, ISBE communicated to the District that ARP ESSER recipients had until May 24, 2025 to liquidate obligations and that the District needed to submit its expenditure report to ISBE by May 21, 2025 for ISBE to process and submit to the U.S. Department of Education by the new ...
Condition: On May 15, 2025, ISBE communicated to the District that ARP ESSER recipients had until May 24, 2025 to liquidate obligations and that the District needed to submit its expenditure report to ISBE by May 21, 2025 for ISBE to process and submit to the U.S. Department of Education by the new deadline. On May 21, 2025, the District submitted a claim for reimbursement of expenditures totaling $4,343,814. The expenditures comprising this claim by date incurred and liquidated were as follows: $1,668,710 incurred through May 21, 2025 and liquidated as of that date $31,692 incurred through May 21, 2025 but not liquidated as of that date $325,805 incurred from May 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 and liquidated as of June 30, 2025 $531,321 incurred from May 21, 2025 through June 30, 2025 but not liquidated as of June 30, 2025 $1,786,286 incurred after June 30, 2025 At May 21, 2025 and June 30, 2025, expenditures totaling $2,675,104 and 2,349,299, respectively, out of the $4,343,814 claimed for reimbursement were not incurred, not liquidated or both and, therefore, did not qualify for reimbursement based on the Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the Federal award in effect at those dates. Corrective Action Plan: Management will review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over compliance. Responsible Person: Dr. Maureen M. White, Superintendent Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026
Finding 2025-003: Late Submission of the Period Expense Report (PERs) Audit Finding: Alpine Achievers Initiative is required to submit Period Expense Reports (PERs) by the 10th of each month. PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. In ...
Finding 2025-003: Late Submission of the Period Expense Report (PERs) Audit Finding: Alpine Achievers Initiative is required to submit Period Expense Reports (PERs) by the 10th of each month. PERs submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date may result in denial of payment. In our audit, we found that 8 out of 12 PERs tested were submitted after the 10th of the following month. In addition, 1 of the 8 PERs submitted untimely, was submitted later than 30 days after the performance period end date. Audit Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative review and follow policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of reports Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative acknowledges the finding and recommendation. Late submissions occurred due to delays on responses from the grantor. Management will be more proactive in documenting communication regarding Period Expense Reports (PERs) to ensure that, if they are submitted late, there is clear evidence of why and what date they were initially submitted. Management is now aware that the PER system only reflects the final submission date once approved, not the initial submission date. To address this, Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) will implement a process to document the initial submission date along with any backup documentation of delays, including communications with Serve Colorado or other relevant parties. Additionally, Serve Colorado has clarified that while timely submission of PERs is required, grantees who communicate a need for additional time by the 10th of the month are considered compliant. Serve Colorado also noted that, based on AAI’s history and previous communications, they would not consider this a finding or an indicator of poor performance. Moving forward, AAI will ensure that any anticipated delays are formally communicated to Serve Colorado before the due date and that records of these communications are retained for audit purposes. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative. The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2026. Finding 2025-001: Vendor Master File and Purchasing Hierarchy – Significant Deficiency Audit Finding: Alpine Achievers Initiative should establish and maintain a process to review their vendor master file, at least annually, to ensure the accuracy of vendor information. In addition, Alpine Achievers Initiative should create a policy to delineate purchasing authority as to allow employees to manage their programs. Alpine Achievers Initiative does not have a process in place to review their vendor master file and a policy to delineate purchasing authority. Audit Recommendation: We recommend Alpine Achievers Initiative establish and maintain a process to review their vendor master file, at least annually, and create a policy to delineate purchasing authority as to allow employees to manage their programs. Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Alpine Achievers Initiative (AAI) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the need to establish and maintain a process for reviewing the vendor master file and delineating purchasing authority. AAI’s current processes do include review and approval of all expenses paid by the appropriate parties. AAI already has a plan in place to review and revise written policies with their outsourced CPA firm. We will make sure that these two items are specifically addressed so that evidence and policies align with practice. Contact and Completion Date: Megan Strauss (megan@alpineachievers.org) is the primary contact, and the Executive Director at Alpine Achievers Initiative. The correction action is expected to be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of July 31, 2026.
AUDIT FINDINGS Finding Reference Number: 2025-001 Description of Finding: Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying cont...
AUDIT FINDINGS Finding Reference Number: 2025-001 Description of Finding: Finding 2025-001 – Lack of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – Federal Revenue Not Recognized Criteria – Standard accounting practices dictate that revenues be recognized in period of performance of the underlying contract or service. Condition – Grant Draw Request #7 for $749,108 was submitted to the Cumberland Valley Area Development District for payment and approved on June 19, 2025 and an Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) development grant reimbursement was sent by CVADD the to the Organization’s dedicated ARC grant reimbursement bank account on July 3, 2025 and the contractor was subsequently and appropriately paid.. The ARC grant revenue and the associated capitalized expenditure were not recognized as revenue and receivable in the Organization’s accounting records. Effect – The Organization’s ARC grant revenue and capital expenditures were understated by $749,108. Recommendation – The Organization’s accountant should reconcile the dedicated ARC grant reimbursement account to the ARC draw requests submitted to Cumberland Valley Area Development District. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management agrees with this finding Corrective Action: The Organization will work with its consultant accountants to verify federal funds expended at the end of the fiscal year and to account for any potential receivables. Name of Contact Person: Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Fallen@cms501c.com Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Sincerely yours, Frank Allen Frank Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors Appalachian Wildlife Foundation
Condition: The District claimed expenditures that were incurred outside of the applicable periods of performance.Plan: Management will review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over compliance. Grant expenditures will be reviewed and approved by appropri...
Condition: The District claimed expenditures that were incurred outside of the applicable periods of performance.Plan: Management will review its policies and procedures and implement changes to strengthen internal control over compliance. Grant expenditures will be reviewed and approved by appropriate personnel prior to reimbursement requests being submitted. Responsible Person: Dr. Mable Alfred, Interim Superintendent. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026
Allowable Costs / Period of Performance The University acknowledges the finding related to expenditures recorded outside the approved period of performance and the missing supporting documentation for one transaction. We recognize that all federally funded costs must be both allowable and incurred w...
Allowable Costs / Period of Performance The University acknowledges the finding related to expenditures recorded outside the approved period of performance and the missing supporting documentation for one transaction. We recognize that all federally funded costs must be both allowable and incurred within the designated performance period, and that proper documentation must be retained for audit purposes. Corrective Actions 1. Improved Period-of-Performance Verification: The University has strengthened its review procedures to ensure all expenses are confirmed as occurring within the applicable grant period before being charged to the award. Both grants management and accounting staff now verify dates prior to posting. 2. Enhanced Documentation Requirements: A shared electronic repository is being used to ensure all supporting documents are uploaded and retained before any expenditure is approved. Transactions submitted without documentation are now automatically rejected. 3. Staff Training: Relevant staff have received targeted training on allowable-cost rules, documentation standards, and period-of-performance requirements under Uniform Guidance. 4. Ongoing Monitoring: Periodic internal reviews will be conducted to verify continued compliance and ensure that all costs charged to federal awards are timely, appropriate, and fully supported, and charged within the required time periods. The University believes these actions address the issues noted and will strengthen internal controls over federal expenditures moving forward.
2025-002 Corrective Action: We will correct the application of indirect costs and reduce the very next future request for reimbursement by the overcharged indirect costs. We have also changed the circumstances that caused the limitation to be overlooked related to this specific contract.
2025-002 Corrective Action: We will correct the application of indirect costs and reduce the very next future request for reimbursement by the overcharged indirect costs. We have also changed the circumstances that caused the limitation to be overlooked related to this specific contract.
JUBILEE SENIOR HOMES INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Jubilee Senior Homes, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for th...
JUBILEE SENIOR HOMES INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Jubilee Senior Homes, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Lindquist von Husen & Joyce LLP 301 Howard Street, Suite 850 San Francisco, CA 94105 Audit period: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 The findings from the June 30, 2025, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT None noted. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2025-001 Compliance over Timely Deposit of Annual Residual Receipts No. 14.157. Program –Section 202 Supportive Housing for Elderly Personal Significant Deficiency Jubilee should reevaluate its policies and procedures to ensure that required residual receipts deposits are made timely each year. Action Taken: This was an isolated incident for fiscal year ending 6/30/24. As soon as the oversight was realized, we took action to remedy it. In addition, we have updated our process to send out residual receipts deposits once we have a draft audit completed versus waiting until after the final audit to ensure deposits are made before the 9/30 deadline. If there are any changes post audit completion, they should be immaterial and would be deposited as soon as we have final numbers. This will ensure timely deposits. Confirmation of deposits are tracked and will be followed up on regularly to ensure we do not miss the residual receipts distributions from surplus cash in the future. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Zelda Ryan, Corporate Controller, at (510) 841-4410 x304#. Sincerely, Eric Knecht, CFO Resources for Community Development
3250 SACRAMENTO HOUSING INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development 3250 Sacramento Housing, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan ...
3250 SACRAMENTO HOUSING INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development 3250 Sacramento Housing, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Lindquist von Husen & Joyce LLP 301 Howard Street, Suite 850 San Francisco, CA 94105 Audit period: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 The findings from the June 30, 2025, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT None noted FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2025-001 Compliance over Timely Deposit of Annual Residual Receipts No. 14.157. Program –Section 202 Supportive Housing for Elderly Personal Significant Deficiency 3250 Sacramento Housing should reevaluate its policies and procedures to ensure that required residual receipts deposits are made timely each year. Action Taken: This was an isolated incident for fiscal year ending 6/30/24. As soon as the oversight was realized, we took action to remedy it. In addition, we have updated our process to send out residual receipts deposits once we have a draft audit completed versus waiting until after the final audit to ensure deposits are made before the 9/30 deadline. If there are any changes post audit completion, they should be immaterial and would be deposited as soon as we have final numbers. This will ensure timely deposits. Confirmation of deposits are tracked and will be followed up on regularly to ensure we do not miss the residual receipts distributions from surplus cash in the future. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Zelda Ryan, Corporate Controller, at (510) 841-4410 x304#. Sincerely, Eric Knecht, CFO Resources for Community Development
BAY BRIDGE CORPORATION 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Bay Bridge Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year...
BAY BRIDGE CORPORATION 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Bay Bridge Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Lindquist von Husen & Joyce LLP 301 Howard Street, Suite 850 San Francisco, CA 94105 Audit period: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 The findings from the June 30, 2025, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT None noted. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2025-001 Compliance over Eligibility Requirements to Perform Annual Recertification - Assistance Listing No. 14.181. Program –Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Significant Deficiency Recommendation: Bay Bridge should develop an operating plan in order to ensure that recertifications are performed timely each year, despite of staff shortages. Action Taken: We hired a new Property Manager for Bay Bridge Apartments, who has worked diligently to complete outstanding recertifications and this property is back on track. All recertifications are now current with one exception due to a lack of tenant cooperation which is being properly managed with legal action. To ensure that staff changes and vacancies do not result in late recertifications in the future, we have employed Property Operations Specialists (roving personnel) to provide coverage if there is staff turnover. We have also increased oversight by the Regional Manager to ensure roving staff remain on track and that recertifications are completed timely. Additionally, senior leadership at the John Stewart Company has implemented enhanced tracking of recertifications across the full portfolio and conducts monthly progress meetings with the management team to monitor compliance, identify risks early, and ensure accountability. We are confident that these corrective actions will result in sustained improvement and ongoing compliance. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Zelda Ryan, Corporate Controller, at (510) 841-4410 x304#. Sincerely, Eric Knecht, CFO Resources for Community Development
VERNON STREET HOUSING INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Vernon Street Housing, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for ...
VERNON STREET HOUSING INC 2220 OXFORD STREET BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94704 (510) 841-4410 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN March 31, 2026 Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit: Department of Housing and Urban Development Vernon Street Housing, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2025. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Lindquist von Husen & Joyce LLP 301 Howard Street, Suite 850 San Francisco, CA 94105 Audit period: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 The findings from the June 30, 2025, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT None noted. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2025-001 Compliance over Eligibility Requirements to Perform Annual Recertification - Assistance Listing No. 14.181. Program –Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Significant Deficiency Vernon Street Housing, Inc. should develop an operating plan in order to ensure that recertifications are performed timely each year, despite of staff shortages. Action Taken: Unanticipated staff shortages created gaps in performance of annual recertifications at this location. New staff has since been hired in the Regional Manager role and the Director role. Both new employees are providing greater oversight and visiting the property regularly to track progress. In addition to our permanent staffing efforts, we have deployed a Property Operations Specialist to bring recertifications current at Vernon Street Housing This specialist is focused specifically on compliance tasks and critical deadlines. Additionally, senior leadership at the John Stewart Company has implemented enhanced tracking of recertifications across the full portfolio and now conducts monthly progress meetings with management team to monitor compliance, identify risks early, and ensure accountability. We are confident that these corrective actions will result in sustained improvement and ongoing compliance. If the Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Zelda Ryan, Corporate Controller, at (510) 841-4410 x304#. Sincerely, Eric Knecht, CFO Resources for Community Development
The Stoneham Public Schools are under new fiscal management as of October 29, 2025. As part of this change, grants are being initiated with an information sheet to all grant managers which provides start and end dates for eligible expenditures, as well as MUNIS budget codes for directly expensing re...
The Stoneham Public Schools are under new fiscal management as of October 29, 2025. As part of this change, grants are being initiated with an information sheet to all grant managers which provides start and end dates for eligible expenditures, as well as MUNIS budget codes for directly expensing reasonable and allocable expenses to the grant via a requisition/purchase order/ AP process used throughout the district. The grant budget codes are established in direct coordination with the approved grant budget at the time of award, and will be updated if amendments are required. The finance office will also receive these grant information sheets, and provide a cross check of the eligibility and coding requirements as requisitions are processed. No expenses shall be allowed in advance of an approved purchase order.
The town notified the U.S. Treasury Department of the error in reporting on 01/20/26, requesting to update the FY25 Project & Expenditure Report. The U.S. Treasury Department stated “Prior submitted reports are not eligible to be reopened for revisions since the reporting deadline has passed. The SL...
The town notified the U.S. Treasury Department of the error in reporting on 01/20/26, requesting to update the FY25 Project & Expenditure Report. The U.S. Treasury Department stated “Prior submitted reports are not eligible to be reopened for revisions since the reporting deadline has passed. The SLFRF Project and Expenditure Reports are cumulative reports and any adjustments needed can be made in the current reporting period if it is still open or next open reporting period.” In addition, the town has implemented quarterly reconciliation procedures to ensure all eligible expenditures for the project reporting period are reported correctly. These procedures include a secondary review of all expenditures, reporting parameters and requirements.
Management’s response: Management concurs with the auditors’ finding and recommendation and will continue to implement the timeliness backlog remediation steps outlined in the CDBG Timeliness Workout Plan revised on September 9, 2025.
Management’s response: Management concurs with the auditors’ finding and recommendation and will continue to implement the timeliness backlog remediation steps outlined in the CDBG Timeliness Workout Plan revised on September 9, 2025.
Condition: The Organization failed to submit the quarterly activity report as of September 30, 2024 by October 30, 2024. The report was filed November 7, 2024. Planned Corrective Action: In addition to Calendar Task Reminders (created after receiving Grant Award) assigned to various teams and manage...
Condition: The Organization failed to submit the quarterly activity report as of September 30, 2024 by October 30, 2024. The report was filed November 7, 2024. Planned Corrective Action: In addition to Calendar Task Reminders (created after receiving Grant Award) assigned to various teams and managers, ECDI will add steps in the Grant Reporting Submission process to ensure reporting deliverables are met on time. Through its CRM system, ECDI will require Report documents to be both uploaded and reviewed prior to report deadlines. ECDI will also require uploading the confirmation that the document was provided to funder/partner. After these are reviewed by Development and Fiscal leaders, then the Task will be considered complete. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: David Chew and Louisa Dallett Completion Date: In process
2025-002 Reporting Recommendation: We recommend the City review and update internal controls to ensure that the City submits accurate and timely reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Based on t...
2025-002 Reporting Recommendation: We recommend the City review and update internal controls to ensure that the City submits accurate and timely reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Based on the City’s review, the omission of this specific requirement from the bid documentation and subsequent reporting process appears to have been inadvertent and the result of the circumstances described above, rather than the result of intentional noncompliance. The City has since reviewed its procedures and is implementing additional internal review measures to help ensure that all applicable grant requirements are incorporated into future procurement and reporting processes. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Alana Mantilla, Michael Lee, and Rafael Fajardo Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 2026
Finding 2025-001 Special Tests and Provision – Internal Control and Compliance over Environmental Reviews (Significant Deficiency) Criteria: Title 24 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations sections 58.1, 58.22, 58.34, 58.35, and 570.604 require projects to have an environmental review unless they meet cri...
Finding 2025-001 Special Tests and Provision – Internal Control and Compliance over Environmental Reviews (Significant Deficiency) Criteria: Title 24 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations sections 58.1, 58.22, 58.34, 58.35, and 570.604 require projects to have an environmental review unless they meet criteria specified in the regulations that would exempt or exclude them from environmental certification requirements. For projects where the environmental review was not performed, a written documentation that the review was not required must be prepared. Condition and Context: The City could not provide support that there was pre-award or post-award review of grant projects to determine if a project requires an environmental review or is categorically excluded from the environmental review requirements. The City did not have adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with the special test – environmental review requirements. Testing was performed over each requirement for the City. Out of a total population of twelve (12) projects, we selected a sample of four (4) projects to test for environmental reviews. Four (4) out of the four (4) projects tested did not have an exemption report prepared in a timely manner. The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. City’s Corrective Action Plan: The City will reinforce its standard operating procedure concerning Environmental Reviews (ER) and will reinsure that environmental reviews are properly completed for every awarded grant project. Corrective Action Plan (Continued) Contact person responsible for corrective action: Michael Lima, Finance Director Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2026
FINDING 2025-006 Name of Responsible Individual: Brandon Rhone, Systems Administrator Corrective Action: To resolve the finding of loan period academic end dates being inaccurately reported, we now utilize system forms that allow us to identify and batch-correct any student record with incorrect dat...
FINDING 2025-006 Name of Responsible Individual: Brandon Rhone, Systems Administrator Corrective Action: To resolve the finding of loan period academic end dates being inaccurately reported, we now utilize system forms that allow us to identify and batch-correct any student record with incorrect dates. This process enhances data accuracy, ensures proper reporting, prevents COD rejects and reduces the risk of future compliance issues. Anticipated Completion Date: Already completed
Period of Performance Health Centers Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review and monitor expenditures charged near the beginning and end of grant periods to ensure the expenditures incur...
Period of Performance Health Centers Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.224 and 93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization implement a comprehensive and thorough process to review and monitor expenditures charged near the beginning and end of grant periods to ensure the expenditures incurred are within the authorized federal award grant period. Action taken in response to finding: A procedure was implemented March 2026 to perform an internal audit of the expenditures charged within the pre-and-post 30 days of a grant year transition to ensure expenses are occurring within the appropriate grant year prior to draw submission and will continue moving forward. A remedy of $87,554.96 was implemented over two grant draws within the grant year to address the population of period of performance crossing expenses. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: John Robinson, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: New policy and procedure implemented in March 2026 and will be carried forward.
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