Corrective Action Plans

Finding 569784 (2024-056)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of Alaska

AK

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility

Finding: 2024-056 - Three of 60 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipient case files tested lacked adequate documentation to indicate that the participant met all eligibility criteria. The following errors were noted: • Two cases exceeded the 60-month benefit limit, which resulted in ...

Finding: 2024-056 - Three of 60 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipient case files tested lacked adequate documentation to indicate that the participant met all eligibility criteria. The following errors were noted: • Two cases exceeded the 60-month benefit limit, which resulted in excess benefits. • One case lacked documentation to verify one parent’s relational status to the children. Additionally, seven of 60 cases tested had documentation to support individual’s eligibility but lacked sufficient documentation to verify that the key control over compliance occurred. Questioned Costs: AL 93.558: $ 5,720 (known questioned costs); $173,417 (likely questioned costs) Assistance Listing Number: 93.558 Assistance Listing Title: TANF Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with the finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): Division of Public Assistance staff will be coached on proper case documentation standards and procedures such as including appropriate information in case notes and uploading documentation in ILINX to support eligibility determinations. Spot checks and case reviews will be performed for case completion and accuracy. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): The department anticipates the finding will be resolved in FY2025. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner

View Audit 361087 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569771 (2024-044)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Alaska

AK

Questioned Costs Equipment & Real Property Management § 200.303 § 200.311 § 200.313

Finding: 2024-044 - Auditors could not obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to verify compliance with FWC’s equipment and real property management requirements. Questioned Costs: Indeterminate Assistance Listing Number: 15.605, 15.611 Assistance Listing Title: FWC Views of Responsible Offi...

Finding: 2024-044 - Auditors could not obtain sufficient and appropriate evidence to verify compliance with FWC’s equipment and real property management requirements. Questioned Costs: Indeterminate Assistance Listing Number: 15.605, 15.611 Assistance Listing Title: FWC Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): ADFG agrees that the policy and procedure for management of equipment, real property, and capital improvements are insufficient. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): ADFG will establish procedures and training to ensure that all equipment, real property, and capital improvements are managed in strict compliance with federal requirements. For equipment management, ADFG will take the following actions: 1. Ensure capital and sensitive equipment is accounted for in IRIS through a fixed asset transaction (FN, FA, FM, FT. or FD). Centralized data in IRIS will streamline inventory management and compliance. The IRIS fixed asset intent (FN) transaction, implemented July 1, 2024, ensures all equipment is tied to the purchasing document for better tracking of funding source information. 2. Develop and implement standardized procedures for inventory management in IRIS in coordination with the Office of Procurement and Property Management, Department of Administration. This creates consistent and accurate inventory management practices across the department. 3. Create and distribute inventory logs for staff to use in remote locations to address challenges in retrieving inventory items during seasonal months.. This will result in enhanced field equipment tracking and timely identification of equipment needs or disposal. 4. Develop comprehensive training for staff involved in equipment management to ensure staff are well-trained and knowledgeable about inventory management procedures and compliance requirements. 5. Establish clear guidelines for the timely disposal of broken, failed, or obsolete equipment and ensure efficient and compliant disposal of unnecessary equipment. This will result in reduced storage and maintenance costs. For real property and capital improvement projects, ADFG will take the following actions: 1. Collaborate with Alaska Department of Natural Resources and United States Fish and Wildlife Services on land certification in the federal application TRACS. Post-certification, ADFG will develop tracking logs to ensure annual site visits occur. 2. Develop department policies and procedures to ensure real property is managed according to federal requirements as authorized in grant awards. Provide training to program staff and administrative staff on the Code of Federal Regulations requirements and proper management of departmental record-keeping logs, including site visit dates and file location for site visit notations. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): December 31, 2025 Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Eric Verrelli, Procurement Specialist 5 Jessica Hood, Accountant 5

View Audit 361087 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569768 (2024-034)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of Alaska

AK

Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.403

Finding: 2024-034 - The State’s accounting system was not updated for changes to the FFY 24 federally certified Facilities Inventory and Support Plan, which is used to allocate costs to the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance Projects (NGMOMP program. Questioned Costs: AL 12.401: $88...

Finding: 2024-034 - The State’s accounting system was not updated for changes to the FFY 24 federally certified Facilities Inventory and Support Plan, which is used to allocate costs to the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance Projects (NGMOMP program. Questioned Costs: AL 12.401: $88,984 Assistance Listing Number: 12.401 Assistance Listing Title: NGMOMP Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): DMVA concurs with the finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): Army Guard turnover stabilized in fiscal year 2024. The FISP is annually certified each spring for the following federal year. The Army Administrative Officer (AO) reviewed the certified 2024 Facilities Inventory and Support Plan (FISP) and requested updates to the State accounting system. Administrative Services Revenue office will make requested updates and provide a financial report to the AO for the purpose of identifying expenses posted to prior FISP percentages. The AO will submit correcting adjustments (CH8) to rectify any discrepancies. Future federal year structure will only be activated by the Revenue office once the AO has certified the review is complete and identifies needed changes. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): 06/30/2025 Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pamela Wiederspohn Tanya Iskra

View Audit 361087 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569755 (2024-052)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Alaska

AK

Questioned Costs School Nutrition Programs Eligibility § 200.303

Finding: 2024-052 - DOH’s Division of Public Assistance (DPA) did not determine or distribute benefits to school children or children in child care in accordance with the process and timeframes in the federally approved state plan. The audit identified the following deficiencies in FY 24: • The chi...

Finding: 2024-052 - DOH’s Division of Public Assistance (DPA) did not determine or distribute benefits to school children or children in child care in accordance with the process and timeframes in the federally approved state plan. The audit identified the following deficiencies in FY 24: • The children in child care beneficiaries were not identified as required by the school year 2020—2021 state plan. • The per child benefit amount paid to the 15,697 children in child care was understated by $6.21 and 125 children were included in both the student and the child care benefit eligibility lists. • Issuance records provided by DPA’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contractor, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), were $795,659 more than DPA reported issuances. Furthermore, the FIS report included $28,992 in duplicate summer 2021 benefit issuances to school children. • School year 2020—2021 student beneficiaries paid in FY 24 received benefits at least two years late and the children in child care beneficiaries were paid benefits at least 20 months late. Summer of 2021 beneficiaries paid in FY24 received benefits at least 20 months late. Questioned Costs: AL 10.542: Indeterminate Assistance Listing Number: 10.542 Assistance Listing Title: Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Food Benefits (P-EBT) COVID-19 Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department partially agrees with the finding. The Division of Public Assistance disagrees with the finding regarding issuance timelines. The division communicated with FNS regarding manual benefit issuance for Alaska expressing timelines would be affected and FNS did not request an updated timeline. Communication with FNS regarding issuance remained consistent, with no indication to alter our issuance plan. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): Shall the department agree to administer this federal program in the future, the Commissioner will allocate the resources necessary to prevent the necessity to manually administer the federal program. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): Not applicable. This federal program is complete. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner

View Audit 361087 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569754 (2024-026)

Significant Deficiency 2024

State of Alaska

AK

Questioned Costs Eligibility School Nutrition Programs § 200.303

Finding: 2024-026 — Department of Education and Early Development’s (DEED) child nutrition services management authorized Summer 2021 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Food Benefits (P-EBT) benefits for ineligible children. Questioned Costs: AL 10.542: $62,816 Assistance Listing Number: 10.542 ...

Finding: 2024-026 — Department of Education and Early Development’s (DEED) child nutrition services management authorized Summer 2021 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Food Benefits (P-EBT) benefits for ineligible children. Questioned Costs: AL 10.542: $62,816 Assistance Listing Number: 10.542 Assistance Listing Title: P-EBT COVID- 19 Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with Finding 2024-026. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): As the program is complete no corrective action can be taken for the Summer P-EBT program. If a new Summer EBT program is implemented, the department would work to implement a combination of standard operating procedures and automated electronic data validation processes to prevent erroneous benefit issuance. The department did not have sufficient time or resources to establish such features when implementing Pandemic EBT due to the urgent nature of the program. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): n/a Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Gavin Northey, Child Nutrition Programs Manager

View Audit 361087 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569690 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Hardee County, Fl

FL

Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.302 § 200.303

Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Grant Public Assistance – FEMA – Assistance Listing No. 97.036 Recommendation: Provide clear, updated guidance and periodic training sessions on earmarking rules and how to apply them. Conduct reviews of earmarking compli...

Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Grant Public Assistance – FEMA – Assistance Listing No. 97.036 Recommendation: Provide clear, updated guidance and periodic training sessions on earmarking rules and how to apply them. Conduct reviews of earmarking compliance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: New procedures will be implemented that strengthen internal controls to ensure that all grant revenues are recorded properly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lindsey Barwick, Accounting Manager Hardee County Clerk of Courts & Lorie Ayers, General Services Director Hardee County Board of County Commissioners Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2025

View Audit 361030 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569598 (2024-006)

Material Weakness 2024

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and Affiliates

MI

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs

2024-006: Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rental Rates A compliance analyst has been hired to review client files and ensure that appropriate documentation is present in client files to meet funder needs and support federal expenditures.

View Audit 360986 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569596 (2024-005)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and Affiliates

MI

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

2024-005 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Payroll Documentation and Approvals All employees complete an electronic timecard in the payroll system. Payroll time sheets are approved by the employee as well as their direct supervisor. Should any approval gaps occur ...

2024-005 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Payroll Documentation and Approvals All employees complete an electronic timecard in the payroll system. Payroll time sheets are approved by the employee as well as their direct supervisor. Should any approval gaps occur the Payroll Manager and/or Executive Director of Budget and Information Systems review those exceptions and approve or deny, as necessary.

View Audit 360986 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569594 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency and Affiliates

MI

Questioned Costs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

2024-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting - Procurement All staff will be required to review the procurement policy and receive training on an annual basis on the procurement thresholds per the agency policy. All requisitions submitted in the ERP which fall under t...

2024-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting - Procurement All staff will be required to review the procurement policy and receive training on an annual basis on the procurement thresholds per the agency policy. All requisitions submitted in the ERP which fall under the procurement policy will be scrutinized by the A/P team, and any necessary documentation needs will be confirmed prior to payment.

View Audit 360986 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569476 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

North East Community Action Corporation and Subsidiaries

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

2024-004 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers - Material Weakness Condition and Criteria: An assistance payment was calculated incorrectly due to errors in data entry. Eligibility for the p...

2024-004 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers - Material Weakness Condition and Criteria: An assistance payment was calculated incorrectly due to errors in data entry. Eligibility for the program requires payment based on substantiated income and expense of the applicants. Cause: Human error in the calculation of income allowance which affected the assistance payment. Effect: The cost of the assistance may be disallowed. Context: A sample of grants totaling $33,038 was selected for audit from a population of $6,470,217. The test found questioned costs totaling $36. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN RESPONSE: Housing counselors are instructed to document their math on the proof of income they are figuring, and double check their figures. A spreadsheet has also been created so that they can choose how often a client is paid and enter the amounts of pay and it figures the totals for them. If they use the spreadsheet, they are asked to print it out and scan it in with the transaction documents. Anticipated completion date: 9/30/25 Responsible party: Michelle Worthington, Section 8 Housing Director Please contact Vicky Pritchett, Finance Director at 573-213-4811 extension #10102 with questions regarding this plan.

View Audit 360960 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569475 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

North East Community Action Corporation and Subsidiaries

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2024-003 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers Condition and Criteria: The Agency is to retain supporting documentation for individuals served by the program to support assistance payments m...

2024-003 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers Condition and Criteria: The Agency is to retain supporting documentation for individuals served by the program to support assistance payments made to these individuals. The Agency was unable to retrieve some of their scanned documentation for part of the year audited (four tenants in the sample). Cause: The Agency relies solely on an outside vendor to back-up their data. The Agency switched vendors for part of the year audited and upon terminating the agreement with that vendor, some scanned documentation was lost and is irretrievable. The Agency did not maintain paper files. Effect: There is a possibility rental assistance payments could be considered disallowed expenditures due to lack of supporting documentation identified. Context: The Agency identified the issue and recreated lost documentation to the best of their ability. A sample of grants totaling $33,038 was selected for audit from a population of $6,470,217. The test found questioned costs totaling $1,962. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN RESPONSE: The agency recreated what we could and uploaded to the current housing software. Housing counselors are instructed to keep the paper versions of household transactions for two years and verify that the electronic copy is clear before shredding. Anticipated completion date: 9/30/25 Responsible party: Michelle Worthington, Section 8 Housing Director Please contact Vicky Pritchett, Finance Director at 573-213-4811 extension #10102 with questions regarding this plan.

View Audit 360960 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569474 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

North East Community Action Corporation and Subsidiaries

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

2024-002 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers - Material Weakness Condition and Criteria: The Agency is to retain supporting documentation for individuals served by the program to support a...

2024-002 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Voucher Cluster - 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 14.879 Mainstream Vouchers - Material Weakness Condition and Criteria: The Agency is to retain supporting documentation for individuals served by the program to support assistance payments made to these individuals. The Agency was unable to retrieve some of their scanned documentation for part of the year audited (four tenants in the sample). Cause: The Agency relies solely on an outside vendor to back-up their data. The Agency switched vendors for part of the year audited and upon terminating the agreement with that vendor, some scanned documentation was lost and is irretrievable. The Agency did not maintain paper files. Effect: There is a possibility rental assistance payments could be considered disallowed expenditures due to lack of supporting documentation identified. Context: The Agency identified the issue and recreated lost documentation to the best of their ability. A sample of grants totaling $33,038 was selected for audit from a population of $6,470,217. The test found questioned costs totaling $1,962. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN RESPONSE: The agency recreated what we could and uploaded to the current housing software. Housing counselors are instructed to keep the paper versions of household transactions for two years and verify that the electronic copy is clear before shredding. Anticipated completion date: 9/30/25 Responsible party: Michelle Worthington, Section 8 Housing Director Please contact Vicky Pritchett, Finance Director at 573-213-4811 extension #10102 with questions regarding this plan.

View Audit 360960 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569439 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center

TX

Questioned Costs

6/24/2025 Audit Finding 2024-001 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Allowable Costs Federal Program: 16.575 – U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Passed Through: Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) Program Title: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Summar...

6/24/2025 Audit Finding 2024-001 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls over Allowable Costs Federal Program: 16.575 – U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Passed Through: Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) Program Title: Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings: None Corrective Action Plan: WCCAC has taken action to design and implement internal controls that ensure compliance with the allowable cost requirements under the Uniform Guidance. This control improvement includes: • Cost Allocation Verification: Cost allocation plans are now calculated and reviewed monthly, and allocation percentages are cross-checked against approved budgets to prevent misapplication. Responsible Official: Kelli Gaba, Director of Finance, is responsible for implementing and overseeing the corrective actions. Completion Date of Corrective Action: Initial corrective actions were implemented during the grant year by promptly reversing and crediting back $1,329.22 for future allowable costs use and the revised internal control processes described above were fully operational by April 30, 2024.

View Audit 360923 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569391 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Woodbend Housing Corporation

OH

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Management acknowledges the auditor’s observation and deposit will be made.

View Audit 360895 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569390 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Woodbend Housing Corporation

OH

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Management is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the process to ensure alignment with compliance requirements and identify areas for improvement.

View Audit 360895 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569389 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Woodbend Housing Corporation

OH

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Management is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the process to ensure alignment with compliance requirements and identify areas for improvement.

View Audit 360895 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569388 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

Bridgeton Housing Authority

NJ

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Finding 2024-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Public and Indian Housing Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.850 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Selections from the Waiting List Non Compliance Material to the Fi...

Finding 2024-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Public and Indian Housing Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.850 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Selections from the Waiting List Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Selections from the Waiting List. The PHA must have written policies in its Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy for selecting applicants from the waiting list and PHA documentation must show that the PHA follows these policies when selecting applicants from the waiting list. Except for as provided in 24 CFR section 982.203(Special admission (non-waiting list)), all families admitted to the program must be selected from the waiting list. “Selection” from the waiting list generally occurs when the PHA notifies a family whose name reaches the top of the waiting list to come in to verify eligibility for admission (24CFR sections 5.410, 982.54(d), and 982.201 through 982.207). Condition: Based upon inspection of the waiting list provided to us during the time of audit, the new move-in list and discussions with management, it could not be determined with certainty that new move-ins were selected from the wait list in an order that is in accordance with the Authority’s policy. Context: Two (2) names were selected from the new move-in list and those names were to be traced to the waiting list to verify new move-ins were chosen in an order that was in accordance with the Authority’s policy. It was determined that two (2) out of two (2) new move-ins selected could not be traced with certainty back to the Authority's waiting list Known Questioned Costs: $8,691 Findings – Federal Award Program Audit (continued) Finding 2024-003 (continued) Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to selections from the waiting list. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Public and Indian Housing Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to selections from the waiting list. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures related to selections from the waiting list that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the material weakness in the Public and Indian Housing Program and will implement internal control procedures related to selections from the waiting list that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Ivy Melendez, Executive Director, will be responsible to implement this corrective action by September 30, 2025.

View Audit 360890 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569384 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

Bridgeton Housing Authority

NJ

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Finding 2024-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Enforcement Non Compliance ...

Finding 2024-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Enforcement Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: HQS Enforcement. For units under HAP contract that fail to meet HQS, the PHA must require the owner to correct all life threatening HQS deficiencies within 24 hours after the inspections and all other deficiencies within 30 days or within a specified PHA-approved extension. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, the Authority did not properly abate or provide proper extension documentation for failed inspections selected for testing. Context: The Authority did not provide proper extension documentation or properly abate four (4) out of nine (9) failed inspections selected for testing. As a result, the Authority was not in compliance with the HQS as required by 24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b). Known Questioned Costs: $9,282 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS enforcement. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS enforcement. Findings – Federal Award Program Audit (continued) Finding 2024-005 (continued) Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures related to HQS enforcement that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the material weakness in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and will implement internal control procedures related to HQS enforcement that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Ivy Melendez, Executive Director, will be responsible to implement this corrective action by September 30, 2025.

View Audit 360890 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569383 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Bridgeton Housing Authority

NJ

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Finding 2024-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rent Non Compliance Material to the Financial S...

Finding 2024-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rent Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Reasonable Rent. The Authority must do the following: The Authority must determine that the rent to owner is reasonable at the time of initial leasing. Also, the Authority must determine reasonable rent during the term of the contract (a) before any increase in the rent to owner, and (b) at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 5 percent decrease in the published Fair Market Rent in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. The Authority must maintain records to document the basis for the determination that rent to owner is a reasonable rent (initially and during the term of the HAP contract) (24 CFR sections 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7), and 982.507). Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and discussion with management, there were newly leased units for which the evaluation of rent reasonableness was not performed. Context: There were approximately 6 newly leased units. Of a sample size of one (1) newly leased unit, one (1) unit's documentation of reasonable rent was not available for examination. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $8,661 Findings – Federal Award Program Audit (continued) Finding 2024-004 (continued) Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program is in material non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures related to reasonable rent that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the material weakness in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and will implement internal control procedures related to reasonable rent that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Ivy Melendez, Executive Director, will be responsible to implement this corrective action by September 30, 2025.

View Audit 360890 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569378 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

El Proyecto Del Barrio, Inc.

CA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. acknowledges the finding related to the incorrect administration of sliding fee discounts. We are committed to strengthening the administration of the sliding fee program to ensure full compliance with grant requirements. To address these issues and prevent recurrence, ...

El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. acknowledges the finding related to the incorrect administration of sliding fee discounts. We are committed to strengthening the administration of the sliding fee program to ensure full compliance with grant requirements. To address these issues and prevent recurrence, the following corrective actions are being implemented: 1. Revised Application and Documentation Requirements: o The Sliding Fee Program application forms are being updated to include structured sections for staff to record income from supporting documentation (e.g., pay stubs, tax returns), rather than relying on the patient to write their income on the application, which will greatly reduce incorrect income stated on support. Staff will be responsible for calculating annual gross income based on supporting documentation and have a checklist to ensure documentation is complete and retained/uploaded in the system. 2. Two-Step Review Process: o A staff member (the “Preparer) will calculate the annual gross income, determine the household size, and determine the eligible sliding fee discount, and a second staff member (the “Reviewer”) will independently review and verify the Preparer’s calculations and determinations based on the supporting documentation. Both parties will document their review of the application to establish accountability. 3. Staff Training and Ongoing Competency Checks: o Comprehensive refresher training will be provided to all staff involved in the sliding fee program process, including the use of the poverty guidelines, income calculation methods, the new forms, entering income and household size into the system, and uploading support to the system. 4. Formal Review: o The Billing Department will conduct regular audits of completed sliding fee applications and eligibility determination forms to ensure compliance with policies. Errors will be tracked and addressed through corrective action and coaching. El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. remains committed to accurate, compliant, and equitable implementation of the Sliding Fee Program. Person Responsible: Ricardo Ornelas Position of Responsible Party: Chief Financial Officer Completion Date: August 31, 2025

View Audit 360886 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569376 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Housing Authority of Skagit County

WA

Questioned Costs

June 10, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Housing Authority of Skagit County respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2024. Audit period: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findin...

June 10, 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Housing Authority of Skagit County respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2024. Audit period: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS—FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT There were no findings in the current year that require a corrective action plan. If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Dr. Renee C. Sinclair, CPFO at 360-428-1959. FINDINGS—FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2024 – 001 Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls – Annual HQS Inspection Condition: For 3 out of 40 tenants annual HQS Inspections tested, the authority was unable to provide support for timely inspections. Status: Corrective action was taken. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Cathy Kerr Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 10, 2025

View Audit 360877 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569375 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Skagway Traditional Council

AK

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.403 § 200.414

Federal Award Finding: 2024-002 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Noncompliance – Allowable Costs/Cost Principles: Indirect Costs Name of Individual Responsible for Corrective Action: Sara Kinjo-Hischer, Tribal Administrator Corrective Action: Skagway Traditional Council will work closely wi...

Federal Award Finding: 2024-002 Material Weakness in Internal Control and Noncompliance – Allowable Costs/Cost Principles: Indirect Costs Name of Individual Responsible for Corrective Action: Sara Kinjo-Hischer, Tribal Administrator Corrective Action: Skagway Traditional Council will work closely with the contract accountant to ensure that indirect costs charged to each grant are within the grant’s budget and are in accordance with the terms and conditions of each grant award and with Uniform Guidance. Planned Completion Date: September 30, 2025

View Audit 360863 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569374 (2024-003)

None 2024

Homes for Good Housing Agency

OR

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Cash Management § 200.302 § 200.305

Action: Set Fridays as a standard recurring day to pay invoices. Date completed: May 2025 Responsible Person: Accounting Technician, Kary Smith Action: Set Monday as the day to make capital grant drawdowns. HUD deposits the draws via ACH on Wednesdays. The PHA releases the payment on Friday Date co...

Action: Set Fridays as a standard recurring day to pay invoices. Date completed: May 2025 Responsible Person: Accounting Technician, Kary Smith Action: Set Monday as the day to make capital grant drawdowns. HUD deposits the draws via ACH on Wednesdays. The PHA releases the payment on Friday Date completed: May 2025 Responsible Person: Senior Accounting Technician, Stacy Verrinder Action: At the time of the request for capital grant transfers from the Moving to Work account to the operating account, include the Accounts Payable tech in the email distribution and include information about which invoice A/P must pay by Friday Date completed: May 2025 Responsible Person: Senior Accounting Technician, Stacy Verrinder

View Audit 360862 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569372 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Housing Authority of the City of Deerfield Beach

FL

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs

Management’s Corrective Action Plan Program Name: Name of Federal Program or Cluster CFDA Number:14.871 2024-003: FSS Liability and Insufficient Cash Criteria: FSS Program Regulations (24 CFR 984.305): Specifically for the FSS program, this regulation governs the management of FSS escrow ac...

Management’s Corrective Action Plan Program Name: Name of Federal Program or Cluster CFDA Number:14.871 2024-003: FSS Liability and Insufficient Cash Criteria: FSS Program Regulations (24 CFR 984.305): Specifically for the FSS program, this regulation governs the management of FSS escrow accounts, which are funded using HAP funds for HCV participants. These escrow funds are restricted to deposits for participants’ savings accounts based on increased rent due to earned income. Using these funds for other purposes, such as covering unrelated HA expenses, is unallowable. Condition: During our audit we noted that the Authority’s HCV program did have sufficient cash to cover the FSS liability Context: Per the authority’s FSS escrow liability listing, there should be $168,708 in escrow account. The Authority only has $156,715 in this account, leaving it short by $11,990. The Authority only has $585 in unrestricted HCV cause the program to insufficient cash to cover liability. Management Response: Due to the HCV program being in shortfall and awaiting set-aside funding during this period, it was significantly challenging to consistently fund the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) liability on a monthly basis. However, once sufficient funding was received, the issue was fully resolved.

View Audit 360859 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 569338 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

The Housing Authority of Cheraw

SC

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility § 200.302

Finding Number: 2024-005 Title: Missing Receipt Support for MTW Public Housing Tenant Transactions Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program ALN: 14.881 Description: A review of tenant files under the Moving to Work (MTW) Public Housing program found that while the tenant files themselves ...

Finding Number: 2024-005 Title: Missing Receipt Support for MTW Public Housing Tenant Transactions Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program ALN: 14.881 Description: A review of tenant files under the Moving to Work (MTW) Public Housing program found that while the tenant files themselves were complete, the Authority did not provide supporting documentation for certain rent receipts. In several instances, the rent amounts recorded in the receipt or rent register did not agree with the amounts reported on HUD Form 50058, and no receipt documentation was available to reconcile the difference. Planned Corrective Action: Fiscal Year 2024 was a year marked by personnel turnover in key administrative, accounting, and human resources positions. The Authority will work to implement a process to improve tenant file management, ensure complete supporting documentation, and address disbursement variances.

View Audit 360844 Questioned Costs: $1

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