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VIDE acknowledges the recurring finding regarding Equipment and Real Property Management and concurs with the recommendation. VIDE recognize that while a dual-control workflow exists, high staff turnover and a lack of strict adherence have led to gaps in compliance, and to address this, VIDE is movi...
VIDE acknowledges the recurring finding regarding Equipment and Real Property Management and concurs with the recommendation. VIDE recognize that while a dual-control workflow exists, high staff turnover and a lack of strict adherence have led to gaps in compliance, and to address this, VIDE is moving to strictly enforce its established protocols and provide targeted training to new personnel in the Procurement and Fixed Asset divisions. VIDE is enforcing strict adherence to its established collaborative dual-control process to ensure timely identification of federally funded equipment, specifically reinforcing the requirement that the Procurement Warehouse must tag assets immediately upon physical receipt so that no asset is permitted to leave the warehouse or enter the ecosystem without a unique identifier. Additionally, VIDE is clarifying the role of the Fixed Asset Management Division to ensure they perform the mandatory post-delivery validation as a secondary check to confirm the location, condition, and accuracy of the data recorded by Procurement, thereby ensuring the hand-off between divisions is complete and documented. Due to recent staffing changes, VIDE will conduct mandatory “Roles and Responsibilities” training wherein the Assistant Commissioner will oversee training for Fixed Asset staff regarding validation protocols and the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services will oversee training for Procurement staff regarding intake and tagging. VIDE is also updating the data fields within its asset tracking system to strictly mandate the inclusion of all data points required by 2 CFR 200.313, including acquisition date, cost, percentage of federal participation, and ultimate disposition data. Furthermore, the Procurement Division and Fixed Asset Division will conduct quarterly inventory reconciliations to ensure the physical assets match the property records, with any discrepancies identified resolved within 30 days of the audit. Finally, the Fixed Asset Director will submit a “Monthly Asset Status Report” to the Assistant Commissioner for operational review, with a copy submitted to the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services for audit compliance tracking, detailing new acquisitions, validation status, and explicitly reporting on any instances where the dual-control process was not followed.
VIDE acknowledges the audit findings regarding the Special Education Cluster payroll discrepancies and the unreported fraud incident and concurs with the recommendation. VIDE is taking immediate action to align payroll controls with the established fiscal improvement plan and to institutionalize a m...
VIDE acknowledges the audit findings regarding the Special Education Cluster payroll discrepancies and the unreported fraud incident and concurs with the recommendation. VIDE is taking immediate action to align payroll controls with the established fiscal improvement plan and to institutionalize a mandatory federal reporting protocol for fraud. To address the pay rate discrepancies between NOPAs and the payroll register, the Budget Team and the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services will review and approve every personnel action in the ERP prior to the NOPA being executed. This review matches the action against the approved grant application or staffing list to ensure the pay rate is accurate before the payroll cycle begins. To address fraud reporting, VIDE will implement a Federal Mandatory Disclosure Policy in strict accordance with 2 CFR §200.113 that designates the Office of the Commissioner and the Internal Audit Division as the responsible parties for reporting any credible evidence of fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations to the Federal awarding agency and the OIG. Accordingly, the specific incident cited in the finding regarding the $5,221 theft related to bus driver timesheets will be immediately reported to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General via the online hotline and formal written correspondence to cure the non-compliance. Furthermore, to prevent recurrence of the specific falsified timesheet scheme, VIDE will implement a Service Verification Log for bus drivers and similar service staff wherein supervisors will be required to cross-reference timesheets against daily trip logs or service logs before approving time in the payroll system. Finally, to ensure ongoing compliance, the Office of Fiscal and Administrative Services will conduct monthly spot checks of ERP logs to ensure pre-execution reviews are occurring, and the Internal Audit Division will maintain a log of all investigations to verify that a Notification of Federal Disclosure is attached to any file involving federal funds.
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. Starting in 2024, OMB has implemented a reporting approval memo, signed by the OMB Director, to confirm the review and approval of Treasury reports. OMB has enhanced the collection and storage of supporting financial information...
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. Starting in 2024, OMB has implemented a reporting approval memo, signed by the OMB Director, to confirm the review and approval of Treasury reports. OMB has enhanced the collection and storage of supporting financial information for all projects in quarterly reports, ensuring necessary support is available upon request as of FY23.
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. A comprehensive corrective action plan has been implemented to strengthen grant management and compliance. Key personnel have been hired, including a Grants Administrator and an external accounting firm, to provide oversight and...
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. A comprehensive corrective action plan has been implemented to strengthen grant management and compliance. Key personnel have been hired, including a Grants Administrator and an external accounting firm, to provide oversight and expertise. The Government has developed detailed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations, including internal controls for subrecipient vetting, documentation, monitoring of expenditures, and clear communication regarding non-compliance. Efforts are underway to finalize overarching policies, such as a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse policy with a whistleblower process. Robust internal controls have been established, including regular financial reviews, segregation of duties, and staff training. Additionally, a monitoring and evaluation framework has been set up through the OMB Compliance Unit, supported by an Audit Committee, to assess and improve the effectiveness of controls. Regular training sessions are provided to all staff involved in grant management to ensure they understand and adhere to compliance requirements.
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL has reviewed its policies and procedures and is working to provide staff training to ensure supporting documentation is secure and readily accessible. VIDOL will update its policies and procedures to ensure that all supporting docu...
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL has reviewed its policies and procedures and is working to provide staff training to ensure supporting documentation is secure and readily accessible. VIDOL will update its policies and procedures to ensure that all supporting documentation is certified by the UI Director or designee before a report is submitted to the grantor. VIDOL will provide a copy of the report along with supporting documentation to the Business Administration Unit for recordkeeping. VIDOL is implementing a RESEA case management system for reporting and program services, currently in the testing and configuration phase. This case management system will serve as the official system for documenting all services provided to RESEA claimants participating in the program.
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL has reviewed its policies and procedures and is working to provide staff training to ensure supporting documentation is secure and readily accessible. VIDOL will update its policies and procedures to ensure that all supporting docu...
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL has reviewed its policies and procedures and is working to provide staff training to ensure supporting documentation is secure and readily accessible. VIDOL will update its policies and procedures to ensure that all supporting documentation is certified by the UI Director or designee before a report is submitted to the grantor. The UI Division will provide a copy of the report along with supporting documentation to the Business Administration Unit for recordkeeping. VIDOL is seeking alternative funding to procure a Trust Fund accounting system due to the loss of previously identified ARPA funding.
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. An electronic record-keeping system for claims files is expected to be launched before the end of FY 2026, enhancing record retention. VIDOL is reviewing its record retention policy and procedures and will provide training to staff on pr...
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. An electronic record-keeping system for claims files is expected to be launched before the end of FY 2026, enhancing record retention. VIDOL is reviewing its record retention policy and procedures and will provide training to staff on proper maintenance and retention of complete program files. VIDOL staff will collaborate with USDOL for technical assistance and data validation to ensure eligibility and record maintenance.
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL acknowledges the auditor's finding regarding balance discrepancies with the general ledger, attributed to an incomplete file for audit. To prevent future issues, VIDOL updated the report writer for balance queries and will work wit...
VIDOL concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. VIDOL acknowledges the auditor's finding regarding balance discrepancies with the general ledger, attributed to an incomplete file for audit. To prevent future issues, VIDOL updated the report writer for balance queries and will work with staff to provide training on VIDOL Standard Operating Policies and Procedures. VIDOL is seeking alternative funding to procure a Trust Fund accounting system due to the loss of previously identified ARPA funding.
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. The Government plans a high-level review of internal control policies and closely monitoring reports for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with Cognizant Agency guidelines. An analyst will be assigned to track ...
The Government concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. The Government plans a high-level review of internal control policies and closely monitoring reports for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with Cognizant Agency guidelines. An analyst will be assigned to track reporting schedules, oversee grant activity, and manage document storage, ensuring timely submission of all required reports for each grant award.
We acknowledge that some timesheets were currently unavailable because the employees in question are no longer employed at DPNR, and as a result, their user profile is no longer active within the system. We have requested assistance from the Department of Finance in retrieving the necessary timeshee...
We acknowledge that some timesheets were currently unavailable because the employees in question are no longer employed at DPNR, and as a result, their user profile is no longer active within the system. We have requested assistance from the Department of Finance in retrieving the necessary timesheets unfortunately, the required information has not yet been provided. DPNR will continue to collaborate with the Department of Finance to ensure the retrieval of any relevant files or reports, and we remain committed to resolving all the findings. We recognize that these findings highlight areas where improvements are necessary to ensure better compliance with applicable policies and regulations governing payroll and grant management. We are committed to implementing corrective actions and enhancing internal controls to prevent recurrence.
The Government concurs with the finding. OTAG enhanced grant setup, expenditure charging, and closeout controls to ensure costs are charged to the correct award and within the approved period of performance, including 90-day liquidation monitoring.
The Government concurs with the finding. OTAG enhanced grant setup, expenditure charging, and closeout controls to ensure costs are charged to the correct award and within the approved period of performance, including 90-day liquidation monitoring.
The Government concurs with the finding. OTAG implemented enhanced payroll controls including a dual manual and electronic timesheet system, verification of pay rates against NOPA forms, and separation controls to discontinue benefit charges upon employee separation or retirement.
The Government concurs with the finding. OTAG implemented enhanced payroll controls including a dual manual and electronic timesheet system, verification of pay rates against NOPA forms, and separation controls to discontinue benefit charges upon employee separation or retirement.
The Department of Health will create an internal control procedure to indicate proper review and approval of the SF-425 excel print out from the electronic USDA FPRS System.
The Department of Health will create an internal control procedure to indicate proper review and approval of the SF-425 excel print out from the electronic USDA FPRS System.
DOH revised drawdown Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mandate that all supporting documents include a signature or initial to certify that a proper review was conducted internally or externally.
DOH revised drawdown Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to mandate that all supporting documents include a signature or initial to certify that a proper review was conducted internally or externally.
The Department of Health concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. To address this, DOH revised drawdown Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fiscal Year 2025 to mandate that all supporting documents include a signature or initial to certify that a proper review was conducted at c...
The Department of Health concurs with the auditor’s findings and recommendations. To address this, DOH revised drawdown Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Fiscal Year 2025 to mandate that all supporting documents include a signature or initial to certify that a proper review was conducted at certification level of certification. DOH have also incorporated this updated procedure into Federal Grants update trainings and made it accessible to all staff on Business Process Improvement SharePoint site.
VIDE acknowledges the audit finding regarding the Child Nutrition Cluster Period of Performance and concurs with the recommendation. We recognize that while the cost was incurred during the valid period, the liquidation payment occurred 18 days past the allowable deadline. To prevent recurrence, VID...
VIDE acknowledges the audit finding regarding the Child Nutrition Cluster Period of Performance and concurs with the recommendation. We recognize that while the cost was incurred during the valid period, the liquidation payment occurred 18 days past the allowable deadline. To prevent recurrence, VIDE will enforce strict protocols for grant closeout and liquidation. To achieve this, VIDE will establish an internal hard stop deadline for invoice submission, requiring that all invoices for expiring grants be submitted to the Fiscal Office no later than 45 days prior to the federal liquidation deadline to provide a necessary buffer to resolve vendor disputes and process payments before the federal cutoff. Additionally, the State Director of Special Nutrition Programs will implement a scheduled notification system to issue closeout alerts to relevant program staff and fiscal support personnel at 90, 60, and 30 days prior to the liquidation deadline, which will trigger the immediate review of open encumbrances and the expediting of pending invoices to ensure the internal hard stop deadline is met. Furthermore, for any valid expenditures remaining unpaid within 30 days of the liquidation deadline, the Fiscal Office will generate a priority payment list and transmit it to the Department of Finance with a high-priority flag to ensure these specific vouchers are processed before the grant period closes. Finally, the Federal Grants Director and the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services will review the Grant Expiration Report monthly to identify grants approaching their liquidation deadline and ensure the internal cut-off dates are being adhered to.
VIDE acknowledges the audit finding regarding the Child Nutrition Cluster payroll and concurs with the recommendation. Because this is a recurring finding from prior year 2022-023, VIDE will develop and institute stricter fiscal controls to address the root causes of documentation and allocation dis...
VIDE acknowledges the audit finding regarding the Child Nutrition Cluster payroll and concurs with the recommendation. Because this is a recurring finding from prior year 2022-023, VIDE will develop and institute stricter fiscal controls to address the root causes of documentation and allocation discrepancies for this program. To prevent discrepancies including unapproved project codes and pay rate mismatches between NOPAs and payroll registers, the Fiscal Team will take the lead in preparing and maintaining the official staffing list for federally funded personnel within this program, an effort that involves reviewing the grant application for all positions and informing HR of required action entries. Furthermore, VIDE will implement a control where the Budget Team and the Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services will review and approve every personnel action in the ERP prior to the NOPA being executed to match the action against the approved grant application or staffing list and ensure the project code and pay rate are accurate before the payroll cycle begins. To address the unavailability of timesheets, the program will implement a strict reconciliation protocol wherein the Program Director or designee will verify that the payroll register aligns with approved timesheets prior to performing the drawdown and posting. These timesheets will then be digitally archived in a centralized SharePoint repository organized by pay period to ensure that time and effort documentation is securely retained and immediately available for audit review. To support these new protocols, mandatory training will be conducted for relevant staff and supervisors on these new timesheet procedures, federal time and effort requirements, and the new NOPA reconciliation workflow. Finally, the Office of Fiscal and Administrative Services will conduct monthly spot checks of the SharePoint repository and ERP logs to measure the effectiveness of these controls.
The Program has drafted a Standard Operating Procedures and Procedures (SOPP) document to outline the EBT Reconciliation process, once the internal review is completed, it will be submitted to the cognizant agency for approval. Additionally, onboarding a Director of Support Services will provide the...
The Program has drafted a Standard Operating Procedures and Procedures (SOPP) document to outline the EBT Reconciliation process, once the internal review is completed, it will be submitted to the cognizant agency for approval. Additionally, onboarding a Director of Support Services will provide the required compliance and oversight for the EBT card security.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) adopted the electronic Timeforce (STATS) system for payroll, replacing manual processes. Time and attendance are approved through management levels, with payroll based on Notice of Personnel Action (NOPA) cost centers. Financial Analysts reconcile payroll, and ...
The Department of Human Services (DHS) adopted the electronic Timeforce (STATS) system for payroll, replacing manual processes. Time and attendance are approved through management levels, with payroll based on Notice of Personnel Action (NOPA) cost centers. Financial Analysts reconcile payroll, and a workflow ensures accurate NOPA listings for payroll purposes. Additionally, in order to ensure that Notices of Personnel Actions are updated on a timely basis, ensuring that salaries are charged to the respective account, DHS has implemented the following process: Provisional Payroll Codes are requested (1) Provisional Payroll Codes are requested prior to the close of the Fiscal Year by the Department of Finance through the Office of Management and Budget through the established process.(2)Once the codes are received, the Division of Human Resources will update the most current Personnel Distribution Sheets to reflect active employees. (3) The sheets will be submitted to Fiscal for certification by the CFO. (4) NOPA's are updated with the provisional codes.
FINDING 2023-003 – Reporting: Significant Deficiency over Internal Controls over Compliance Condition/context – In a representative sample of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports due during the year ended December 31, 2023, auditors noted six of the six tested annual financial reports (SF-425) did...
FINDING 2023-003 – Reporting: Significant Deficiency over Internal Controls over Compliance Condition/context – In a representative sample of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports due during the year ended December 31, 2023, auditors noted six of the six tested annual financial reports (SF-425) did not agree to the underlying profit and loss detail from the Organization’s General Ledger(s) for the related grants. In addition, the certified authorized official was not an employee of the Organization and there was a lack of documentation for how the certifying official was deemed appropriate. In the sample quarterly reports, the Organization had contradicting responses related to whether reimbursement requests reflect actual spending of designated Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) funding. Corrective Action Plan: • Internal Controls are being evaluated and addressed with the Board of Directors on clarity of Financial Policy and Procedures • Implement a formal reconciliation process to ensure all grant financial reports agree to the underlying general ledger and profit and loss statements. • Establish a documented policy identifying employees authorized to certify grant reports, ensuring these individuals are employees of the Organization and appropriately trained. • Conduct regular training and internal reviews to confirm consistent understanding of grant-specific reporting requirements, particularly those related to reimbursement-based funding such as SSVF. • Develop a standard operating procedure (SOP) for reviewing and approving financial reports before submission to funders. Prior to sending to funder/portal. Must have reconciliation to numbers prior to next period reporting. • Site Review of reporting will have oversight of Financial Dept and reconciliation communication. Name of Contact Person: Chris Flaherty, Chief Executive Officer 707.890.6491 Laura Williams, Chief Financial Officer 707.335.0010 Projected Completion Date: We cannot alleviate within 12 months
Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracy Schmitt, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: November 30, 2024 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The missed reporting was completed in November 2024 and accepted by the granting organization on February 2...
Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracy Schmitt, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: November 30, 2024 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The missed reporting was completed in November 2024 and accepted by the granting organization on February 27, 2025. The Medical Center has implemented a tracking procedure for all grants that includes due dates for required reporting. The Controller maintains a list of compliance requirements for each grant which is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, the primary contact information for grants is updated upon any changes in personnel to ensure communications are routed to the appropriate individual for follow-up.
Management acknowledges this finding and agrees that during the period under audit-while the organization was experiencing rapid growth and increased program activity-our documentation and approval processes did not consistently keep pace with operational demands. Since that time, we have taken sign...
Management acknowledges this finding and agrees that during the period under audit-while the organization was experiencing rapid growth and increased program activity-our documentation and approval processes did not consistently keep pace with operational demands. Since that time, we have taken significant steps to strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls, reinforce our invoice approval policies, and ensure all expenditures charged to Federal awards are properly reviewed and authorized prior to processing. We have enhanced our Accounts Payable workflow by implementing standardized process approval requirements, added additional leadership staffing and oversight within the Finance and Accounting team and provided targeted training to all personnel involved in invoice processing to ensure understanding of Federal cost principles and documentation standards. These corrective actions have improved our control environment since the audit period, and management is committed to continuing to develop and maintain strong financial controls and to prevent recurrence of this issue.
Turnover and vacancies in positions resulting in applications and petitions not being completed within 20 days of receipt. The Domestic Relations Department filled vacant positions through 2023. In response to the prior year finding, the Domestic Relations Department provided semi-annual training to...
Turnover and vacancies in positions resulting in applications and petitions not being completed within 20 days of receipt. The Domestic Relations Department filled vacant positions through 2023. In response to the prior year finding, the Domestic Relations Department provided semi-annual training to the Intake Unit staff in Case Initiation, record retention, time frame for conversion of applications/petitions to case files and file documentation beginning in November 2023.
The County Human Services department noted that the service providers were paid at their negotiated rates agreed upon by contract terms, however no reconciliation was completed for the remainder eligible cost adjustments to the service providers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The County Hu...
The County Human Services department noted that the service providers were paid at their negotiated rates agreed upon by contract terms, however no reconciliation was completed for the remainder eligible cost adjustments to the service providers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. The County Human Services department will complete the reconciliation of the service providers costs reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 before March 2025.
The County Human Services department will complete the Roster of Personnel (PW 1171) be submitted for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 by December 2024 and review the processes and controls to ensure the rosters is completed annually.
The County Human Services department will complete the Roster of Personnel (PW 1171) be submitted for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 by December 2024 and review the processes and controls to ensure the rosters is completed annually.
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