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We will maintain a schedule that details all salary and benefit expenses charged against each Federal award and ensure that these totals are reconciled back to the general ledger and the Final Expenditure Report. We take some exception with this finding, as we believe the audit sample was pulled and...
We will maintain a schedule that details all salary and benefit expenses charged against each Federal award and ensure that these totals are reconciled back to the general ledger and the Final Expenditure Report. We take some exception with this finding, as we believe the audit sample was pulled and formatted in a cumbersome manner and did not facilitate the process of clearly identifying all of the expenditures cited, which often represented portions of benefit costs paid for personnel and reflected in total on related insurance invoices, etc. The Director of Federal Programs and the Payroll Coordinator will be charged with ensuring the accuracy of this information and the related processes moving forward.
View Audit 331286 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2023-003 Corrective Action: Before any expenditure is obligated, all revisions/amendments will be approved in MCAPS first. The business Manager, Federal Programs Director, and Superintendent will ensure MDE's approval is tangible before any obligations. We will implement a tool that allows t...
Finding 2023-003 Corrective Action: Before any expenditure is obligated, all revisions/amendments will be approved in MCAPS first. The business Manager, Federal Programs Director, and Superintendent will ensure MDE's approval is tangible before any obligations. We will implement a tool that allows this process to be measured daily. Responsible Parties: Avery Johnson, Business Manager Robert Sanders, Superintendent Tiffany Lanier, Federal Programs Director Corrective Action Start Date: October 31, 2024
View Audit 331265 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2023-005: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance Over Procurement Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048 Summary of Finding: AdviseWell, Inc. did not have internal controls in place throughout the audit period to su...
Finding 2023-005: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance Over Procurement Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048 Summary of Finding: AdviseWell, Inc. did not have internal controls in place throughout the audit period to sufficiently document the history of procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price or sole source justification if warranted. Additionally, management did not have evidence of internal controls being in place throughout the audit period to document that vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into a procurement transaction. AdviseWell, Inc. did not have or use documented procurements procedures throughout the audit period. Corrective Action Plan: Internal controls were implemented in October 2023 following the 2022-04 finding, to ensure that sufficient documentation of history of procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection of, and the basis for contract price; ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred prior to entering into the procurement process; and document these procurement procedures with an annual review of these with staff. Responsible Party: Sonja Landry, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: Completed October 2023
View Audit 331240 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2023-002: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Principles, Period of Performance Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048 Summary of Finding: Management did not have adequatel...
Finding 2023-002: Internal Control Deficiency and Noncompliance over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Principles, Period of Performance Federal Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing No.: 93.048 Summary of Finding: Management did not have adequately designed internal controls in place over expenses charged to the federal program. Management also did not consistently retain evidence to support the existence of certain expenditures and thus the expenses were not adequately documented. Corrective Action Plan: Internal controls were implemented in October 2023 following the 2022-01 finding, to ensure expenditures are appropriately reviewed and approved prior to entering into the expenditure or requesting reimbursement from the federal program. Documentation will be maintained to support that expenditures were reviewed for appropriate period of performance. Management will ensure all duties are appropriately segregated. In addition, following the October 2023 implementation, care will be taken to ensure that invoices for vendors using electronic invoicing systems will be downloaded in a timelier manner to ensure electronic invoices do not expire within those systems. Responsible Party: Sonja Landry, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: Completed October 2023
View Audit 331240 Questioned Costs: $1
Stoneboro Development Corporation Stoneboro, Pennsylvania November 18, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development City Crescent Building 10 South Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505 Stoneboro Development Corporation respectfully submits the f...
Stoneboro Development Corporation Stoneboro, Pennsylvania November 18, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development City Crescent Building 10 South Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505 Stoneboro Development Corporation respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended June 30, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management and the board of directors work to improve occupancy and submit special claims requests to HUD for vacant units to improve cash flow to ensure timely payment of the mortgage payments and escrow deposits. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-001 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company is increasing advertising to fill vacancies and submitting special claims requests to improve the cash flow. Additionally, the new management company is working with the lender to make additional mortgage payments and escrow deposits as cash flow permits. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors and management ensure that the audit and data collection forms are completed timely and the data collection form and required reported package are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year going forward. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure the data collection forms are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year. Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors and management ensure that the annual financial reports to HUD are submitted by the required due dates. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure the annual financial reports to HUD are submitted once the audits are back on track with the scheduled due dates. Finding 2023-004: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management and the board of directors work to improve occupancy and submit special claims requests to HUD for vacant units to improve cash flow to ensure timely monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account are made as required. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-004 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company is increasing advertising to fill vacancies and submitting special claims requests to improve the cash flow. Finding 2023-005: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all disbursements from project operations. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-005 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all disbursements from project operations. Finding 2023-006: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all cash receipts of the project. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-006 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all cash receipts of the project. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call (412) 246-9213. Sincerely yours, Trisha Jester Director of Multifamily Housing Arbors Management, Inc. Managing Agent
View Audit 331232 Questioned Costs: $1
Stoneboro Development Corporation Stoneboro, Pennsylvania November 18, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development City Crescent Building 10 South Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505 Stoneboro Development Corporation respectfully submits the f...
Stoneboro Development Corporation Stoneboro, Pennsylvania November 18, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development City Crescent Building 10 South Howard Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2505 Stoneboro Development Corporation respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended June 30, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management and the board of directors work to improve occupancy and submit special claims requests to HUD for vacant units to improve cash flow to ensure timely payment of the mortgage payments and escrow deposits. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-001 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company is increasing advertising to fill vacancies and submitting special claims requests to improve the cash flow. Additionally, the new management company is working with the lender to make additional mortgage payments and escrow deposits as cash flow permits. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors and management ensure that the audit and data collection forms are completed timely and the data collection form and required reported package are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year going forward. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-002 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure the data collection forms are submitted electronically to the FAC each fiscal year. Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors and management ensure that the annual financial reports to HUD are submitted by the required due dates. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure the annual financial reports to HUD are submitted once the audits are back on track with the scheduled due dates. Finding 2023-004: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management and the board of directors work to improve occupancy and submit special claims requests to HUD for vacant units to improve cash flow to ensure timely monthly deposits to the replacement reserve account are made as required. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-004 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company is increasing advertising to fill vacancies and submitting special claims requests to improve the cash flow. Finding 2023-005: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all disbursements from project operations. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-005 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all disbursements from project operations. Finding 2023-006: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, Market Interest Rate, Assistance Listing #14.155 Recommendation: We recommend that management ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all cash receipts of the project. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-006 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Effective June 1, 2023, the board of directors contracted with a new management company. The new management company will ensure supporting documentation is maintained for all cash receipts of the project. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call (412) 246-9213. Sincerely yours, Trisha Jester Director of Multifamily Housing Arbors Management, Inc. Managing Agent
View Audit 331232 Questioned Costs: $1
Diocese of Camden Single Audit Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Re-submitted: November 25, 2024 Wipfli LLP 1502 London Road, Suite 200 Duluth, MN 55812 Attn: Michelle Swoboda, CPA FEDERAL AWARD FINDING U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutio...
Diocese of Camden Single Audit Corrective Action Plan For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Re-submitted: November 25, 2024 Wipfli LLP 1502 London Road, Suite 200 Duluth, MN 55812 Attn: Michelle Swoboda, CPA FEDERAL AWARD FINDING U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant Program AL# 14.231 Passed through State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: Grant No. 2019 02156 036106 8/2020 3/2023 Grant No. 2022 02156 0337 00 7/2021 7/2023 Grant No. 2022 02156 0339 00 4/2022 7/2023 Grant No. 2022 02156 0338 00 4/2022 9/2023 Grant No. 2022 02156 0052 08 12/2019 9/2023 Grant No. 2020 02156 0042 08 12/2019 9/2023 Grant No. 2020 02156 0042 04 12/2019 9/2023 Grant No. 2019 02156 0361OS 12/2018 9/2023 2023-003 - Activities Allowed and Allowable Costs (Significant Deficiency) Statement of Condition Supportive service expenditures were processed and paid for ineligible participants. Criteria ESG funds may be used for five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and HMIS; as well as administrative activities. The five program components and the eligible activities that may be funded under each are set forth in 24 CFR 576.101 through 576.107. Cause Due to lack of supervisory oversight, several employees falsified participant documents whereby ineligible individuals with personal relationships to these employees receive assistance payments. Effect Management became aware of the improprieties and hired an independent forensic investigator. The forensic investigator identified improper disbursements to ineligible participants along with other disbursements that required further research, inconclusive, insufficient, unverified, and LLC discrepancy disbursements. Management also notified the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Office of Auditing. Recommendation Management should strengthen controls over documentation required for participants to receive assistance payments along with controls over review of documentation in participant files and processing of these payments. www.catholiccharitiessouthjersey.org 1845 Haddon A\-enue, Camden, NJ 08103 I Tel: 856•342-4100 I Fu: 856---3424180 Serving si.,;: counties of Southern Nev,1Jersey: Atlantic, Camden, Cape May; Cumbedand, Gloucester & Salem View of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the recommendation and has begun implementing additional procedures to ensure that applicant files are complete and that case files and support are being reviewed by supervisory personnel. Corrective Action: The improper activity was identified in October 2023 and the following actions were subsequently taken: • Two caseworks and a supervisor were terminated. • The agency's Executive Director retired. • The agency's Controller was temporarily elevated to Interim Administrator, overseeing day-to-day operations and reviewing all agency disbursements. • The central accounting department revised the check processing procedures to ensure that the following documentation accompanied housing related check requests: o W-9 signed by the vendor o A signed Promissory Agreement from the client, landlord and caseworker if the agency is paying Rent/Sec Dep. o Proof of Ownership for the property (Deed, Tax bill, NJ Parcels website) documentation. The Proof of Ownership documentation must match the W-9. Management has taken steps to ensure that the rental properties for which assistance will be rendered are in fact owned by the landlord stated on the lease. o Copy of an executed rental lease. o Rent Ledger, or a letter from the Landlord on their letterhead detailing client past and overdue charges/payments. Should include dates, amounts, etc... o Proof of Hardship - case management notes detailing hardship are sufficient for the Accounting Dept, although not necessarily sufficient for the requirement of the grant. • Policy changes with regard to check distribution have been modified. All checks are mailed directly to the vendor/payee from the central accounting department. • Two supervisors replaced the one terminated supervisor in order to ease the amount of supervision duties tasked to one person. • A new Executive Director for the Organization was hired in February 2024. • Created and filled the position of Grants Compliance Specialist. This position is responsible to: o Review, revise and create, where needed, policies/procedures to ensure that 0MB Uniform Administrative Requirements are being considered and followed in the administering of all grant funding. o Responsible for regularly reviewing client files on a judgmental basis in order to ensure adherence to the agency's policies and procedures. Mandated the universal use of ETD Case Management Solution as the soul repository of client information, case notes with a link to electronic client documentation files on the agency network. This provides electronic access to client case files as well as an electronic audit trail. Projected Completion Date As mentioned, the actions note above have been implemented. Management and the Grant Compliance Specialist continue to review, modify and communicate policies/procedures with all case management staff. Contact Person Robert Waite, Controller 856-342-4186; robert.waite@camdendiocese.org If you have questions or concerns regarding this Plan, please reach out to Robert Waite, Controller using the phone number or email address above. Robert T Waite, Controller
View Audit 331207 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 513094 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Finding 2023-001: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Corporation did not make the require deposits to the reserve for replacements. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $4,846 for the delinquent deposits. In futur...
Finding 2023-001: During the year ended June 30, 2023, the Corporation did not make the require deposits to the reserve for replacements. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management should make a deposit to the reserve for replacements for $4,846 for the delinquent deposits. In future periods, management should fund the reserve for replacements on an annual basis as required by the HUD regulatory agreement or request HUD approval for a suspension of deposits. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management made a deposit of $4,846 on July 20, 2023 for the delinquent deposits.
View Audit 331057 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 513082 (2023-001)
Material Weakness 2023
FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, Period of Performance, and Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: (copied from SBOA Findings document provided) The...
FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, Period of Performance, and Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: (copied from SBOA Findings document provided) The Allen County Department of Health (Department of Health), a department within Allen County, was awarded the Health Issues and Challenges grant through the Indiana Department of Health financed through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for the purpose of funding programs that focus on the improvement of chronic disease, specifically, elevated blood lead level reduction. The Health Issues and Challenges grant is a reimbursable grant, whereby the County received reimbursement on a percase basis at a stated rate for Case Management and Environmental Investigation activities performed. The Department of Health received federal receipts related to the grant in the amount of $130,479 during 2023. As part of sound management of the Federal award, the Department of Health was responsible for implementing a system of internal control that would ensure compliance with the applicable requirements. The Department of Health did not properly design or implement such a system. Receipts of the program were adequately identified through the use of an account number within the County Health Fund (285) in the Allen County's ledger (ledger) which was unique to the Health Issues and Challenges grant receipts. However, the ledger did not adequately identify the expenditures of the grant program within the County Health Fund. Through inquiry with the Department of Health employees and review of unitprepared support of grant expenditures, we determined expenditures were made with grant funds during the audit period, however, we were unable to distinguish between the expenditures of the Health Issues and Challenges grant and all other activities of the Department of Health in the County Health Fund. Due to the lack of separate identification of expenditures in the financial records, we were not able to establish a population from which to audit the Health Issues and Challenges grant for compliance with the following compliance requirements of the program: 􀁸 Activities Allowed or Unallowed 􀁸 Allowable Costs/Cost Principles 􀁸 Period of Performance 􀁸 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment As such, the full award amount of $130,479, as reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, was determined to be questioned costs. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Health Department establish a system of internal controls to ensure that grant award funds are adequately accounted for and tracked in such a manner as to determine the activity, receipts and disbursement, associated with the grant. ………………………… Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: JENNIFER MILLER (Finance Director) Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260-449-7358 (Jennifer.miller@allencounty.us) Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Explanation and Reasons for Disagreement: N/A Description of Corrective Action Plan: When we were informed of the outcomes of the SBOA audit and the subsequent needs for a corrective action plan (CAP) relative to their findings, we moved quickly to begin the development of the CAP. We feel this finding/issue could be easily remedied by following our normal procedure for grants, whereby we develop a new fund, craft a Fund Ordinance for approval by the Allen County Commissioners to establish said new fund, and then subsequently track all expenditures and reimbursements in the separate fund vs. utilizing a line item for deposits in the main Health Fund as was done with this grant (which lacked the ability to denote exact salary expenditures and such next to each payment as it was all done within the larger fund for all staff and expenses. We were not aware of this need. THE PLAN (which will be added as a new “Grants” section in our existing Finance Internal Controls policies): For all grants (reimbursable or deliverables-based), once a contract is near completion or upon execution, a separate fund will be created through development and approval of a local fund ordinance. All expenditures allowed by said grant and all reimbursements received by the grant funder will be tracked solely and only within the separate grant fund that is tied to the signed contract from the funder. If there are staff payments for salaries or benefits being reimbursed by a grant, we will ensure that: (1) the hours/minutes per staff member per pay period for all work associated with these grant duties are tracked appropriately so as to ensure we are invoicing the grant funder for the exact and accurate work hours (regardless of whether or not the grant contract specifies this be tracked or reimbursed per minute/hour, as most do not require this); and (2) these amounts will be noted alongside the expenditures in the grant fund for clarity upon invoicing or auditing. Anticipated Completion Date: We will follow this practice for any new grants accepted by the Allen County Department of Health effective 9/17/2024. This is the standard practice for most grants we have accepted, and therefore, we will not vary from this practice in the future even if given permission to do so.
View Audit 331014 Questioned Costs: $1
2023-001 – ALN 14.871 – Housing Voucher Cluster – Activities Allowed and Unallowed Planned Corrective Action: The Executive Director acknowledges the finding and is following the auditor’s recommendation as presented in the Audit Report. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Lisa Shaffer, Ex...
2023-001 – ALN 14.871 – Housing Voucher Cluster – Activities Allowed and Unallowed Planned Corrective Action: The Executive Director acknowledges the finding and is following the auditor’s recommendation as presented in the Audit Report. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Lisa Shaffer, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024 2023-002 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Planned Corrective Action: The Executive Director acknowledges the finding and is following the auditor’s recommendation as presented in the Audit Report. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Lisa Shaffer, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024
View Audit 330764 Questioned Costs: $1
It is not cost effective to have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the financial statements and accompanying notes. We have an individual designated to review the auditor prepared financial statements, schedule of expenditures, notes and adjustments.
It is not cost effective to have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the financial statements and accompanying notes. We have an individual designated to review the auditor prepared financial statements, schedule of expenditures, notes and adjustments.
View Audit 330446 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 512466 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
In 2023, TreePeople engaged an independent consulting firm to reconcile all accounts and perform month-end and year-end close activities. Also in 2023, TreePeople implemented new policies and procedures to support timely reporting – including new month-end and year-end close procedures. In 2024, ...
In 2023, TreePeople engaged an independent consulting firm to reconcile all accounts and perform month-end and year-end close activities. Also in 2023, TreePeople implemented new policies and procedures to support timely reporting – including new month-end and year-end close procedures. In 2024, TreePeople hired a new CFO and a new controller, bringing extensive non-profit finance and government grant management experience to the organization. The new CFO promptly implemented additional controls addressing month-end close activities and additional reviews and approvals of journal entries by the CFO and controller. The Accounts Receivable team, which previously reported to the programs team, will be reporting to the CFO starting December 1, 2024, to ensure timeliness and accuracy in charging of expenses, billing and revenue recognition for TreePeople’s government grants. Moving the Accounts Receivable team under the CFO's supervision will consolidate oversight and help strengthen our internal control process and assist in streamlining accounting and financial operations. To ensure expenses are coded to the proper federal program and spent within the allowable period of performance, the organization will leverage new accounting software to strengthen reconciliations and proper recording of revenue and expenses to the proper federal program in the proper period. All training and new processes will be updated and implemented by March 31, 2025.
View Audit 330228 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 512386 (2023-008)
Material Weakness 2023
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ALLOWABLE COSTS/COST PRINCIPLES; FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS AND TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM; AL No. 20.509, GRANT No’s 113004 AND 112605, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Name of contact person: County Commissioners Corrective Action: The Board of Commissioners along with the Department ...
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ALLOWABLE COSTS/COST PRINCIPLES; FORMULA GRANTS FOR RURAL AREAS AND TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM; AL No. 20.509, GRANT No’s 113004 AND 112605, YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 Name of contact person: County Commissioners Corrective Action: The Board of Commissioners along with the Department Head will work with the Budget Manager to adjust the structure of the budget to separate expenditures by cost category. Furthermore a procedure will be developed to review the grant reimbursement report prior to submittal. Proposed Completion Date: Immediately
View Audit 330130 Questioned Costs: $1
HUD Capital Advance Recommendation: Management should implement a process to ensure the required monthly deposit into the Replacement Reserve is in accordance with form HUD-9250. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response...
HUD Capital Advance Recommendation: Management should implement a process to ensure the required monthly deposit into the Replacement Reserve is in accordance with form HUD-9250. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Project made a deposit to correct the deficiency in the replacement reserve as follows: $11,321 on 1/1/24; $40,740 on 1/16/24; $10,000 on 2/11/24. Management was aware of the requirements but due to the delays in getting the budget approved and fully executed contract renewals received from HUD not happening until 9/22/2023 and the HAP payment for gross rent changes not being received until 11/6/2023, the Project was not able to make the requirement replacement reserve deposits until, $11,321 on 1/1/24; $40,740 on 1/16/24; $10,000 on 2/11/24. Now that monthly HAP is received and cash is available to make the replacement reserve payments, no further issues are anticipated. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Chuck Armstrong Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
View Audit 330118 Questioned Costs: $1
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: ▪ Taken: This finding was a result of staff turnover and Center on Halsted has put in place an established relationship with an external accounting firm (Sikich), that will help create stability and support in all financial processes including grant reconciliatio...
Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: ▪ Taken: This finding was a result of staff turnover and Center on Halsted has put in place an established relationship with an external accounting firm (Sikich), that will help create stability and support in all financial processes including grant reconciliation. This updated contractual agreement & relationship occurred on March 1, 2024. ▪ Taken: Documentation has already begun to be gathered for allowable expenses and approval of certain expenses per grant, via written email documentation. This is currently being operationalized and will be fully implemented by our Senior Accountant Jeong Shin and our Senior Director of Finance Reginald Walker. Anticipated completion date: August 15th, 2024. ▪ Planned: Ensure adequate documentation for approval and alignment of expenses to specific grants. This is currently being operationalized and will be fully implemented by our Senior Accountant Jeong Shin and our Senior Director of Finance Reginald Walker. Anticipated completion date: August 15th, 2024. ▪ Planned: Verification of allowable expenses with grant management and finance leadership with monthly check-ins with program directors. This will be facilitated by our Director of Grants Brenna Quinn, our Senior Accountant Jeong Shin, and led by our Senior Director of Finance Reginald Walker. Anticipated completion date: September 1st, 2024. ▪ Planned: New Senior Director of Finance Reginald Walker has been hired and a priority of their job function is to create stronger internal controls with sufficient checks and balances. Anticipated completion date: September 1st, 2024.
View Audit 330028 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 2023-002 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Parkinson, CFO Contact Phone Number: 317-869-4364 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corre...
Finding 2023-002 – Child Nutrition Cluster – Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Matthew Parkinson, CFO Contact Phone Number: 317-869-4364 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Business Office and Payroll staff will review a Labor Distribution Report to verify that the staff is only paying appropriate personnel from the Food Service Fund. Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/24
View Audit 330027 Questioned Costs: $1
CONDITION: During my review of Aliquippa School District’s compliance with the requirements of the Public School Code and the Uniform Guidance for procurement of goods and services, the District was unable to provide documentation or other evidence that 1) competitive bidding was performed for the p...
CONDITION: During my review of Aliquippa School District’s compliance with the requirements of the Public School Code and the Uniform Guidance for procurement of goods and services, the District was unable to provide documentation or other evidence that 1) competitive bidding was performed for the purchases of goods or services over $22,500 and 2) a cost or price analysis for purchases in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000), or 3) the vendor met the requirements of a ‘sole source provider’ with documentation to support such designation, for the following vendors –– Houghton Mifflin-Harcourt ($509,919), Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit ($419,826), and Smart Solutions ($449,303). CRITERIA: As specified in 2 CFR 200. 318(i) of the Uniform Guidance, the District must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. In addition, small purchase procedures per 2 CFR 200.320(a)(2)(i) for acquisitions between the micro-purchase threshold (currently $10,000) and the simplified acquisition threshold (current $250,000), price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate. Per 24 PA Statue 8.807.1, there should be three quotes that are either written or well documented. Furthermore, Section 2 CFR 200.320(c’) of the Uniform Guidance details five (5) circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used. MANAGEMENT’S CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Management will review and update as necessary, it’s current procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Guidance, in specific, Sections 2 CFR 200.318(i), 200.320(a)(2)(i) and Section CFR 200.324(a) of the Uniform Guidance regarding the requirement to perform a cost or price analysis for purchases in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000), as well as 24 PS 8.807.1. In specific, these procedures will include 1) obtaining all relevant information pertaining to procurements involving federal assistance from any cooperative purchasing group, 2) obtaining quotations from three qualified providers where applicable and documenting those results, and 3) properly document purchases using federal assistance when the vendor meets the criteria as a sole source provider. These three (3) updated procedures will be implemented during the remaining months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and all subsequent years, for future purchases where applicable.
View Audit 329826 Questioned Costs: $1
CONDITION: During my review of Aliquippa School District’s compliance with the requirements of the Public School Code and the Uniform Guidance for procurement of goods and services, the District was unable to provide documentation or other evidence that either 1) three price or rate quotations for t...
CONDITION: During my review of Aliquippa School District’s compliance with the requirements of the Public School Code and the Uniform Guidance for procurement of goods and services, the District was unable to provide documentation or other evidence that either 1) three price or rate quotations for the purchase of goods between $10,000 and $22,500, and services between $10,000 and $250,000 were obtained, 2) competitive bidding was performed for the purchases of goods over $22,500 or 3) the vendor met the requirements of a ‘sole source provider’ with documentation to support such designation, for the following vendors: Saving Ourselves ($30,000), AGI Repair ($16,216), IXL ($19,218), Learning Systems Associates LLC ($25,425), AGC Education Inc. ($11,644), Apple ($163,505), Germ Solutions LLC ($160,070), Graham Security ($12,025), Curriculum Designers, Inc. ($27,875), RJ Rhodes Transit, Inc. ($24,845). CRITERIA: As specified in 2 CFR 200 318(i) of the Uniform Guidance, the District must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. In addition, small purchase procedures per 2 CFR 200.320(a)(2)(i) for acquisitions between the micro-purchase threshold (currently $10,000) and the simplified acquisition threshold (current $250,000), price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources as determined appropriate. Per 24 PA Statue 8.807.1, there should be three quotes that are either written or well documented and over $22,500 formal bidding procedures must be utilized. Furthermore, Section 2 CFR 200.320(c’) of the Uniform Guidance details five (5) circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used. MANAGEMENT’S CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: Management will review and update as necessary, it’s current procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable sections of the Uniform Guidance, in specific, Sections 2 CFR 200.318(i) and 200.320(a)(2)(i) of the Uniform Guidance, as well as 24 PS 8.807.1. In specific, these procedures will include 1) obtaining all relevant information pertaining to procurements involving federal assistance from any cooperative purchasing group, 2) obtaining quotations from three qualified providers where applicable and documenting those results, and 3) properly document purchases using federal assistance when the vendor meets the criteria as a sole source provider. These three (3) updated procedures will be implemented during the remaining months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and all subsequent years, for future purchases where applicable.
View Audit 329826 Questioned Costs: $1
CLIENT PLANNED ACTION: When a new federally funded construction project or purchase is in the planning stage that is in the price range of $10,000 to $250,000(a small purchase), the Director of Facilities and/or the Purchasing agent will send out solicitations including specs via letter, email or b...
CLIENT PLANNED ACTION: When a new federally funded construction project or purchase is in the planning stage that is in the price range of $10,000 to $250,000(a small purchase), the Director of Facilities and/or the Purchasing agent will send out solicitations including specs via letter, email or by phone to multiple vendors. They may also look up vendor pricing on the internet. After the quotes are received, they will forward them to the CFO or Director of Finance who will then evaluate the quotes and decide on a vendor. Before the vendor is notified, the business office staff will check SAM.gov for federal disbarment or suspension. The SAM.gov verification will be saved in the accounting vendor files. Copies of the quotes will also be filed in the accounting office. CLIENT RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Name of Contact Person: David A. Goff, MBA Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. 4851 Independence Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. 303-432-5164, Davidg@jcmh.org COMPLETION DATE: 9/1/2024
View Audit 329795 Questioned Costs: $1
The corporation Board of Directors adopted and implemented the required policies to ensure documentation supporting the allocation of personnel costs to federal and state grant programs be maintained for a minimum of five years.The actual administrative and case management costs charged to the grant...
The corporation Board of Directors adopted and implemented the required policies to ensure documentation supporting the allocation of personnel costs to federal and state grant programs be maintained for a minimum of five years.The actual administrative and case management costs charged to the grant were within the allowed budget. To ensure an accurate reflection of the true cost of theprogram, time studies and allocations will be reexamined at least biannually.
View Audit 329778 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding: The Organization allowed payroll related costs to be submitted for reimbursement under the grant for time that did not match approved timesheets. This is not in compliance with program allowable cost requirements. The amount of payroll and related costs discovered to be incorrect was a net...
Finding: The Organization allowed payroll related costs to be submitted for reimbursement under the grant for time that did not match approved timesheets. This is not in compliance with program allowable cost requirements. The amount of payroll and related costs discovered to be incorrect was a net amount of $1,336, which when projected onto the remaining payroll and related costs that were not tested, amounted to $28,521. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: The Organization will review audit findings and ensure accurate future reimbursements, develop a comprehensive process for verifying time sheets against service delivery, and implement a paper timesheet system in which supervisors must enter time based on timesheets, ensuring 1:1 reimbursement. Name of Contact Person: Jacob Ducey, Grants Manager Phone Number of Contact Person: (540) 907-4555 Projected Completion Date: October 31, 2024
View Audit 329739 Questioned Costs: $1
Audit Ref. #2023-001 Federal Awards: Special Test & Provisions – Use of Project Funds-Payroll Disbursements Name of Contact Person: Dasil Thomas-Williams, Director of Financial Affairs Corrective Action: New Employees responsible for sorting and filing timesheets will be monitored more closely. Pro...
Audit Ref. #2023-001 Federal Awards: Special Test & Provisions – Use of Project Funds-Payroll Disbursements Name of Contact Person: Dasil Thomas-Williams, Director of Financial Affairs Corrective Action: New Employees responsible for sorting and filing timesheets will be monitored more closely. Proposed Completion Date: September 30, 2024 Contact Person: Dasil Thomas-Williams, Director of Financial Affairs Telephone Number: (340) 772-4099 ext. 45
View Audit 329678 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 509772 (2023-005)
Significant Deficiency 2023
CDFI ERP Program (COVID-19) – Assistance Listing No. 21.033 Recommendation: Management should update its policies and procedures to waive any organizational fees for the borrower or beneficiary and instead recover those costs through directly charging the underly expenses as part of the federal awa...
CDFI ERP Program (COVID-19) – Assistance Listing No. 21.033 Recommendation: Management should update its policies and procedures to waive any organizational fees for the borrower or beneficiary and instead recover those costs through directly charging the underly expenses as part of the federal award’s “operational support activities” budget line. In addition, management should consult the appropriate federal agency on any further corrective action related to the fees already paid and allocated as “program activities”. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management will update it’s policies and procedures to waive fees for the borrower as part of the federal award. Mangement will consult with the CDFI Fund for any further corrective action related to the fees. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Arlo Washington and Erica Baldwin Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Janurary 1, 2025
View Audit 329488 Questioned Costs: $1
Assistance Listing 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Views of the Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: OHS agrees with the issues outlined, which stem from the delayed processing of invoices and untimely payments. These challenges are largely the result of ...
Assistance Listing 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Views of the Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: OHS agrees with the issues outlined, which stem from the delayed processing of invoices and untimely payments. These challenges are largely the result of longstanding issues with over-allocations and the need to catch up on processing a backlog of documents. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it provides an opportunity to refine our procedures and put in place measures to prevent these issues from recurring in the future. This feedback will be valuable as we work to improve our processes and enhance our ability to manage workloads more effectively. Contact Person: Jerome R. Hill, Director of Compliance, Office of Homeless Services, 215-686-0371, 215-520-3556
View Audit 329338 Questioned Costs: $1
Impact has experienced staff turnover which resulted in process challenges. Nevertheless, Impact will take this recommendation and implement revised procedures to ensure that the Finance Department and other pertinent Impact resources receive federal regulations and guidance. training, incorporat...
Impact has experienced staff turnover which resulted in process challenges. Nevertheless, Impact will take this recommendation and implement revised procedures to ensure that the Finance Department and other pertinent Impact resources receive federal regulations and guidance. training, incorporate available systems and technology capabilities available from the technology service providers, and adopt best practices. Finance will schedule regular grant reviews, inclusive of program expenditures. These improvements will be in place by March 31, 2025. I, Timothy Jung, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will be responsible for resolving this deficiency by March 31, 2024.
View Audit 329334 Questioned Costs: $1
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