Corrective Action Plans

Finding 564443 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Day One

RI

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302 § 200.502 § 200.510

ALN Number and Name: Not applicable Significant deficiency Management’s Planned Corrective Action: Disagree: We have established a cost center or “Department” for each federal program that clearly identifies federal expenditures. Our funders request monthly copies of receipts and payment issued to v...

ALN Number and Name: Not applicable Significant deficiency Management’s Planned Corrective Action: Disagree: We have established a cost center or “Department” for each federal program that clearly identifies federal expenditures. Our funders request monthly copies of receipts and payment issued to verify expenses. Responsible Party: Beaulieu Accountancy Corporation, Accountant Completion Date: 9/25/2024

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Finding 564335 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

South Central Calhoun Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

The Central Office personnel and Superintendent meet monthly to continuously discuss office procedures, ways to improve efficiency and address segregation of duties. Suggestions will be considered to improve and secure District funds and policies.

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Finding 564256 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Manteca

CA

Cash Management Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding #SA2023-001 Cash Management and Accuracy of Federal Financial Reports Assistance Listing Number: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Formula Grants Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification Number: CA-2020-212-00 and CA-2022-083...

Finding #SA2023-001 Cash Management and Accuracy of Federal Financial Reports Assistance Listing Number: 20.507 Assistance Listing Title: COVID-19 – Federal Transit Formula Grants Name of Federal Agency: Department of Transportation Federal Award Identification Number: CA-2020-212-00 and CA-2022-083-00 • Name(s) of the contact person: Shay Narayan, Director of Finance • Corrective Action Plan: There was significant turn-over in the Finance Department during the periods where accounting and spending of COVID-19 related grants occurred. There was a lack of monitoring reimbursement claim activities and coordination with the Transit Division on its activities. With the Finance Department being fully staffed with competent talent, these issues should not occur in the future. • Anticipated Completion Date: 08/31/2025

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Finding 564226 (2023-011)

Material Weakness 2023

Housing Authority of Alto

TX

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Late Submission Corrective action planned: Compliance calendar implemented; reports finalized at least 2 weeks before due date. Contact person: Candice Ivory, Executive Director. Anticipated completion date: June 1, 2025/ Ongoing Monitoring

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Finding 564216 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Danbury

CT

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-006: Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Finding, Reporting – Special Reporting Finding: Three of the four quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports were not submitted as required, and the one that was submitted was submitted past the deadline. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: ...

Finding 2023-006: Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Finding, Reporting – Special Reporting Finding: Three of the four quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports were not submitted as required, and the one that was submitted was submitted past the deadline. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: Kara Prunty, Assistant Director of Finance has taken on this responsibility. The quarterly reports for SLFRF have been submitted for 2024 quarters 2, 3, and 4.

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Finding 564158 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Danbury

CT

Reporting § 200.512

Finding 2023-002: Material Weakness, Late Issuance of the 2023 Single Audit Finding: The Single Audit packages for the City’s fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 31, 2024, March 31, 2023 and Septemb...

Finding 2023-002: Material Weakness, Late Issuance of the 2023 Single Audit Finding: The Single Audit packages for the City’s fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 should have been submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by March 31, 2024, March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. The City missed the filing deadlines, making the filings for 2023, 2022 and 2021 late. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: We have created a budget team within the City’s Finance Department to focus on compliance and reporting for grants.

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Finding 564141 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Cedar Riverside People's Center, D/b/a People's Center Health Services

MN

Reporting

Response: Management will assure that the 2024 audit is submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by the due date of September 30, 2025. Responsible Party: Ann Rogers, Chief Executive Officer Estimated Completion Date: September 30, 2025

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Finding 564084 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Sanford Housing Authority

NC

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness Reporting

2023-001 Reporting – Late REAC Submission and Late OMB Data Collection Form Submission Section 8 Housing Voucher Cluster (Section 8): 14.871 Section 8 – Housing Choice Vouchers Material Weakness in Internal Control, Material Noncompliance Condition: The Authority’s audited Financial Data Schedule...

2023-001 Reporting – Late REAC Submission and Late OMB Data Collection Form Submission Section 8 Housing Voucher Cluster (Section 8): 14.871 Section 8 – Housing Choice Vouchers Material Weakness in Internal Control, Material Noncompliance Condition: The Authority’s audited Financial Data Schedule (“FDS”) filing was not submitted within the timeframes specified by HUD. The FDS filing was due by June 30, 2024, but the financials were not issued until June 3, 2025. The Authority was also required to submit the OMB Data Collection Form to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (“FAC”) by June 30, 2024, but was not filed timely as the audit was completed on June 3, 2025. Recommendation: The Authority should ensure that they retain support for all required documentation and that it is organized and readily accessible. Storing documents electronically with frequent backups would help prevent loss of data from damage to any one location. Furthermore, the Authority should ensure that staff receives necessary training for proper document retention. Action Taken: To address the identified deficiencies and restore compliance with HUD requirements and the Trouble Recovery Agreement, the Authority will implement the following corrective actions: 1. Leadership and Governance Stabilization: Ensure that the new CEO is briefed on all relevant programs, financial updates, management, and strategic planning initiatives. Ensure that the Finance Committee, within the Board of Commissioners, continues to hold monthly meetings before all regular board meetings and monitors financial reporting, budget adherence, and audit readiness. Ensure that the Administrative Plan for the HCV Program is comprehensively updated to reflect current HUD regulations and strategies for program optimization. 2. Financial Staffing and Capacity Building: Maintain continuity in financial leadership by supporting the Interim CFO and ensuring adequate staffing, such as the new Staff Accountant in the Finance Department, to support audit preparation and HUD reporting. Develop a financial onboarding and training program for all new finance staff, with a focus on HUD systems (FDS, VMS, EPIC, LOCCS) and internal budget protocols. Ensure that Program and Finance Management staff of the HCV Program attend the HCV Financial Management and HCV Financial Accounting and Reporting sessions. 3. Budget Training and Accountability: Implement mandatory budget training for the Finance Department and the HCV Program Department, covering: Budget development and forecasting; Budget-to-actual variance analysis; HUD funding streams and eligible uses; Internal budget controls and documentation standards; Voucher Management System, FDS policies, and SOPs. Create an Accountability Chart for the Program and Financial Management of the HCV Program, outlining roles, responsibilities, and procedures for budget planning, monitoring, and reporting. Require monthly or biweekly meetings with budget reviews by department heads and mid-level managers, with variance explanations submitted to the CFO and CEO, and shared with the Board. 4. Fee Accountant Reinstatement and Optimize HCV Program Finances: Reinstate and formalize the partnership with BDO PHA Finance to support audit preparation, financial reporting, and staff training. Establish financial performance tracking, standard operating procedures (SOPs), contract compliance monitoring, and payment authorization protocols. 5. Technology and Data Management Improvements: Prepare the Chart of Accounts, Procure to Pay, and Voucher Management System (VMS), as well as the Two-Year Tool (TYT), and take other necessary financial steps to ensure a seamless transition from SACS to Reframe. Implement cloud-based storage and digital backup protocols to safeguard financial records and ensure continuity in the event of future disruptions. Establish a centralized digital archive for all financial documents, including budgets, invoices, contracts, and audit work papers. 6. Audit Readiness and Compliance Monitoring: Create an annual audit preparation calendar with clear deadlines for data collection, reconciliations, and internal reviews. Conduct monthly and quarterly internal audits to assess financial controls, procurement compliance, and budget adherence. Submit monthly and quarterly progress reports to HUD and the Board as part of the Troubled Recovery Agreement and internal HUD Recovery Strategic Plan, documenting improvements in financial management and audit readiness. 7. Transparency and Communication: Present monthly financial reports to the Board of Commissioners, including budget-to-actual comparisons and audit status updates. Publish an annual financial summary on the Authority’s website to promote transparency and public accountability

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Finding 564006 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Supporting Families Together Association, Inc.

WI

Reporting § 200.512

Thriving WI has made significant enhancements to its accounting team in both experience and depth of knowledge by outsourcing accounting functions to a third party provider with experience in this reporting. Additionally processes and procedures to support planning, performing and completing the aud...

Thriving WI has made significant enhancements to its accounting team in both experience and depth of knowledge by outsourcing accounting functions to a third party provider with experience in this reporting. Additionally processes and procedures to support planning, performing and completing the audit on time are utilized and have been in effect since January 1, 2024.

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Finding 564003 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Tishomingo, Oklahoma

OK

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

The City will periodically review all expenditures of federal awards including subawards received in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation.

View Audit 358159

Finding 563996 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Tishomingo, Oklahoma

OK

Reporting § 200.512

The City will attempt to file all reporting packages in accordance with 2 CFR 200.512(a).

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Finding 563920 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

Barclay College

KS

Reporting Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring

Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting and Reconciliations Planned Corrective Action: Procedures will be implemented to monthly reconcile FDL and Pell disbursements to student accounts with disbursements reported to COD. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Lee Anders, Vice Pr...

Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting and Reconciliations Planned Corrective Action: Procedures will be implemented to monthly reconcile FDL and Pell disbursements to student accounts with disbursements reported to COD. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Lee Anders, Vice President for Business Services Anticipated Date of Completion: 09/30/25

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Finding 563916 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Barclay College

KS

Student Financial Aid Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Enrollment Reporting to NSLDS Planned Corrective Action: A process will be created to ensure enrollment is reported timely and accurately. Spot checks of NSLDS will be performed on enrollment status throughout the year. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Lee Anders, Vice President for B...

Enrollment Reporting to NSLDS Planned Corrective Action: A process will be created to ensure enrollment is reported timely and accurately. Spot checks of NSLDS will be performed on enrollment status throughout the year. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Lee Anders, Vice President for Business Services Anticipated Date of Completion: 09/30/25

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Finding 563891 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Camden Redevelopment Agency

NJ

Reporting

Criteria Management is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting. Condition Identified: Various reconciliations, adjustments, and year-end close procedures were not completed in a timely and accurate manner, resulting in a delay in the completion of the annual audit and untimely filin...

Criteria Management is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting. Condition Identified: Various reconciliations, adjustments, and year-end close procedures were not completed in a timely and accurate manner, resulting in a delay in the completion of the annual audit and untimely filing of the required Single Audit Data Collection Form. Corrective Action Plan • Implementation of a Year-End Close Calendar: Develop and adopt a comprehensive year-end close calendar with specific deadlines and responsibilities for each required task, including reconciliations, adjustments, and audit preparation. This calendar will be communicated to all relevant personnel at least 60 days before fiscal year-end. • Monthly Reconciliation Schedule: Enforce a standardized monthly reconciliation process for all key accounts (e.g., cash, receivables, payables, grants), to ensure that year-end tasks do not accumulate and can be completed efficiently and accurately. • Staff Training and Cross-Training: Provide targeted training for accounting and finance staff on proper reconciliation techniques, closing procedures, and audit requirements. Cross-training will also be provided to ensure continuity and reduce reliance on single individuals. • Audit Preparation Checklist: Create and utilize an internal audit prep checklist that is reviewed quarterly and finalized before year-end. This will ensure all necessary reports, schedules, and documentation are prepared well in advance of the auditor’s arrival. • Automation and Software Improvements: Evaluate and implement improvements in accounting software or systems to automate reconciliation reports and reduce the risk of manual errors. • Ongoing Monitoring: The Finance Director will perform monthly reviews of account reconciliations and quarterly mock close-outs to assess timeliness and accuracy. Issues will be flagged early for resolution. Responsible Person(s): Chief Executive Officer, Finance Director, & Senior Accountant Anticipated Completion Date: All corrective measures will be implemented (insert date) in preparation for the FY 2024 year-end.

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Finding 563845 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Global Fund to End Modern Slavery

DC

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

2023-003 – Reporting Management’s Corrective Action Plan: The federal subaward in question had been mistakenly recorded as a non-USG government grant in the Fund's accounting records by previous Fund financial teams in 2022. As a result, it was omitted from the SEFA. This will not happen in 2024.

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Finding 563840 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Global Fund to End Modern Slavery

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.512

2023-002 – Submission of Data Collection Form Management’s Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding identified in the audit. The constraint of finance staffing limitations pushed the issuance of the audited financial statements past the September 30, 2024 deadline. We anticipate ...

2023-002 – Submission of Data Collection Form Management’s Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with the finding identified in the audit. The constraint of finance staffing limitations pushed the issuance of the audited financial statements past the September 30, 2024 deadline. We anticipate meeting any filing deadlines in the future.

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Finding 563782 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Montgomery

PA

Questioned Costs Reporting § 200.303 § 200.502 § 200.510

2023-009- Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: American Rescue Plan Act / Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA) Assistance Listing Number: 23.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Pennsylvania Department of H...

2023-009- Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: American Rescue Plan Act / Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (ARPA) Assistance Listing Number: 23.027 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Number(s): Not Available Award Period: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/23 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition: Policies and controls in place regarding the completeness of the SEFA were not properly functioning. Within the supporting listing of expenses relating to ARPA expenditures, multiple transactions were identified as 2022 fiscal year expenditures that were included in the 2023 expenditure total. The County revised the 2023 SEFA to exclude the 2022 expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend management should review the process of recording federal expenditures to determine expenditures are being included in the appropriate fiscal year. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned and taken in response to finding: The reason for the finding’s recurrence is in part a result of the timing of when the finding was issued. For example, the 2022 Single Audit was issued in August 2024. At this point, the 2023 fiscal year was already complete. Additionally, the implementation of corrective actions are in progress, including providing training, oversight and guidance to departments administering the grants, but these efforts take time to complete and/or are ongoing. A Deputy Controller of Grant Accounting was hired in February 2023, and a Manager-Grant Accounting was hired in July 2024, after working in this capacity as a temporary staff member since mid-2023. The County approved an additional full-time grant accounting position in May 2025 and will begin recruiting for this position in June 2025. These positions are responsible for establishing accounting policies based on best practices for grant-related activities, developing and providing training and resources to grant- funded departments, reviewing grant-related accounting in the Infor system, preparation of the annual SEFA, and assisting in the facilitation and preparation of documents needed for the Single Audit. The work performed by these positions had been vacant since the departure of Internal Audit Staff who helped General Accounting prior to the 2021 audit as well as the SEFA. Several changes have been made since the grant accounting team was created including the following: The grant accounting team is developing streamlined and standardized SEFA templates for each department for SEFA preparation. The expenditures reported on each SEFA are being compared to the financial information in the GL where possible to ensure all appropriate expenditures are included. Additionally, we are incorporating tracking of lifetime grant expenditures into the SEFA process to ensure no expenditures are missed due to cut off or timing issues. In 2023, the grant accounting team created a Montgomery County Grant Repository. This repository is used to store all grant agreements awarded to the County. Departments submit grant information to the repository upon notification of grant award. The grant accounting team reviews the Grant Repository when preparing the SEFA to ensure no grant programs are inadvertently left off of the SEFA. Additionally, the availability of the Grant Repository enables members of the accounting, finance and grant departments to quickly access grant award information when needed for audits, reporting, or other requirements. The grant accounting team is continuing to review and update the County’s Grant Accounting policies and is working closely with departments to understand their utilization of Infor to account for grant- related activities. As these policies are formalized, we will continue to provide training and resources; in late 2023, the County hired an outside trainer to provide an in-depth training on the accrual method of accounting, grant accruals, and the treatment of grant revenue. The Grant Accountant provided training in April 2024 to explain and outline the SEFA and Single Audit processes. Grant-funded departments received a two-day training on utilization of the Grant Management components of Infor in February 2024. We are also providing guidance and education to departments on the differences in timing of various grant fiscal years and how these impact the financial audit, SEFA and Single Audit. For example, departments must understand how to report expenditures and receipts in the correct period regardless of the fiscal year associated to the contract (State: July-June; Federal: October-September; County: January-December) and understand how these amounts reconcile to the amounts reported to the funding agencies. The accounting department continues to work with departments to emphasize the importance of submitting financial documentation timely and reviewing what is in the General Ledger promptly at the end of each month. The Finance department is performing quarterly reviews with departments to go over financial status, including grant financials. Departments are continuing to utilize Project Codes and other components of Infor’s Grant Management System to ensure the proper accounting of grant-related expenses, receipts, and revenues in the GL. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Thomas Landauer and Fonta Reilly Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 2025

View Audit 357994 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 563779 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Montgomery

PA

Questioned Costs Reporting § 200.303 § 200.502 § 200.510

2023-008 – Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Assistance Listing Number: 23.023 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services Pass...

2023-008 – Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Program Name: Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Assistance Listing Number: 23.023 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Health and Human Services Pass-Through Number(s): Not Available Award Period: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/23 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition: Policies and controls in place regarding the completeness of the SEFA were not properly functioning. Within the supporting listing of expenses relating to ERAP expenditures, six transactions were identified as prior fiscal-year expenditures that were included in the unadjusted 2023 expenditure total. The County revised the 2023 SEFA to exclude the 2022 expenditures. Recommendation: We recommend management should review the process of recording federal expenditures to determine expenditures are being included in the appropriate fiscal year. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned and taken in response to finding: The reason for the finding’s recurrence is in part a result of the timing of when the finding was issued. For example, the 2022 Single Audit was issued in August 2024. At this point, the 2023 fiscal year was already complete. Additionally, the implementation of corrective actions are in progress, including providing training, oversight and guidance to departments administering the grants, but these efforts take time to complete and/or are ongoing. A Deputy Controller of Grant Accounting was hired in February 2023, and a Manager-Grant Accounting was hired in July 2024, after working in this capacity as a temporary staff member since mid-2023. The County approved an additional full-time grant accounting position in May 2025 and will begin recruiting for this position in June 2025. These positions are responsible for establishing accounting policies based on best practices for grant-related activities, developing and providing training and resources to grant- funded departments, reviewing grant-related accounting in the Infor system, preparation of the annual SEFA, and assisting in the facilitation and preparation of documents needed for the Single Audit. The work performed by these positions had been vacant since the departure of Internal Audit Staff who helped General Accounting prior to the 2021 audit as well as the SEFA. Several changes have been made since the grant accounting team was created including the following: The grant accounting team is developing streamlined and standardized SEFA templates for each department for SEFA preparation. The expenditures reported on each SEFA are being compared to the financial information in the GL where possible to ensure all appropriate expenditures are included. Additionally, we are incorporating tracking of lifetime grant expenditures into the SEFA process to ensure no expenditures are missed due to cut off or timing issues. In 2023, the grant accounting team created a Montgomery County Grant Repository. This repository is used to store all grant agreements awarded to the County. Departments submit grant information to the repository upon notification of grant award. The grant accounting team reviews the Grant Repository when preparing the SEFA to ensure no grant programs are inadvertently left off of the SEFA. Additionally, the availability of the Grant Repository enables members of the accounting, finance and grant departments to quickly access grant award information when needed for audits, reporting, or other requirements. The grant accounting team is continuing to review and update the County’s Grant Accounting policies and is working closely with departments to understand their utilization of Infor to account for grant- related activities. As these policies are formalized, we will continue to provide training and resources; in late 2023, the County hired an outside trainer to provide an in-depth training on the accrual method of accounting, grant accruals, and the treatment of grant revenue. The Grant Accountant provided training in April 2024 to explain and outline the SEFA and Single Audit processes. Grant-funded departments received a two-day training on utilization of the Grant Management components of Infor in February 2024. We are also providing guidance and education to departments on the differences in timing of various grant fiscal years and how these impact the financial audit, SEFA and Single Audit. For example, departments must understand how to report expenditures and receipts in the correct period regardless of the fiscal year associated to the contract (State: July-June; Federal: October-September; County: January-December) and understand how these amounts reconcile to the amounts reported to the funding agencies. The accounting department continues to work with departments to emphasize the importance of submitting financial documentation timely and reviewing what is in the General Ledger promptly at the end of each month. The Finance department is performing quarterly reviews with departments to go over financial status, including grant financials. Departments are continuing to utilize Project Codes and other components of Infor’s Grant Management System to ensure the proper accounting of grant-related expenses, receipts, and revenues in the GL. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Thomas Landauer and Fonta Reilly Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 2025

View Audit 357994 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 563695 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Montgomery

PA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-007 – Completion and Submission of the Annual Single Audit Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Program Name: Various Assistance Listing Numbers: 17.258, 17.259...

2023-007 – Completion and Submission of the Annual Single Audit Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Program Name: Various Assistance Listing Numbers: 17.258, 17.259, 17.277, 17.278, 17.283, 20.205, 21.023, 21.027, 93.558, 93.959, 93.778, 97.036 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Various Pass-Through Number(s): Various Award Period: 1/1/2023 – 12/31/23 Type of Finding: Other Matters and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Condition: The County’s single audit and reporting package was delayed for the year ended December 31, 2023, beyond the due date. Recommendation: The County should evaluate its procedures around timely submission of the single audit. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned and taken in response to finding: The reason for the recurrence of the finding is in part a result of the timing of when the finding was issued. The 2023 ACFR was issued on February 14, 2025. The Single Audit began after that in late February 2025. At that point the 2023 Single Audit was already past the submission deadline. The County prioritized completion of the 2023 Single Audit and has allocated staff time from the Controller’s department and hired outside temporary professional staffing to complete the audit. Throughout the process, the Grant Accountant and Controller staff have facilitated communication and information between grant-funded departments and CLA resulting in a quick turnaround and completion of the Single Audit. Continued use of Infor’s grant management system and Project codes are increasing efficiency in accurately completing the SEFA and providing documentation as requested for programs being audited. The County began implementing a grant accounting system as part of our implementation of Infor in mid-2021 and are continuing to work with departments to refine their use of the systems. The County is working to compile information required for the 2024 ACFR, and the 2024 SEFA preparation is underway. To expedite this process, the County has engaged additional contract professional staff and is also in the process of hiring an additional full-time employee in the Grant Accounting area. Depending on external auditor availability and other Financial Audits being conducted, the 2024 SEFA will be complete and ready for review by August 2025, with a goal of timely completion of the 2024 Single Audit by the due date of September 30, 2025. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Thomas Landauer and Fonta Reilly Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 2025

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Finding 563642 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Faribault County

MN

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding Number: 2023-006 Finding Title: Reporting Program: 21.027 COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Charles Schrader, Auditor / Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: Faribault County will implement procedures to ensu...

Finding Number: 2023-006 Finding Title: Reporting Program: 21.027 COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Charles Schrader, Auditor / Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: Faribault County will implement procedures to ensure federal program reports are completed accurately. This includes consulting reporting instructions provided by grantor agencies and seeking clarification from grantors when needed. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025

View Audit 357953

Finding 563619 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District

TX

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Contact Information: Sharon Hunt, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Audit Finding Reference Number: 2023-003 Planned Corrective Action: DHCHD has contracted with another payroll provider. Human Resources staff will work with the payroll provider to ensure th...

Contact Information: Sharon Hunt, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Audit Finding Reference Number: 2023-003 Planned Corrective Action: DHCHD has contracted with another payroll provider. Human Resources staff will work with the payroll provider to ensure that appropriate documentation regarding pay amounts and other essential payroll and personnel data is maintained on each employee. Anticipated Completion Date: Completed as of October 1, 2024

View Audit 357940 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 563611 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Mental Health Resource of Texas, Inc.

TX

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

I. VIA HOPE 2023 MANAGEMENT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: ► BACKGROUND: CONTINUATION, ADDRESS MULTI-YEAR FRAUD: STRENGTHEN INTERNAL CONTROLS: Management and staff continue to work with the insurance carrier and local law enforcement agencies to restore funds and strengthen its internal controls. ► Update:...

I. VIA HOPE 2023 MANAGEMENT CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN: ► BACKGROUND: CONTINUATION, ADDRESS MULTI-YEAR FRAUD: STRENGTHEN INTERNAL CONTROLS: Management and staff continue to work with the insurance carrier and local law enforcement agencies to restore funds and strengthen its internal controls. ► Update: History and Board Actions: In FY 2021, Via Hope experienced a significant loss of revenue due to the ending of contracts from its two primary funding streams – the Health and Human Services Commission and the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. This loss of revenue resulted in the Board recommending and approving the reduction of staff and the departure of the CEO. In FY 2022, the Board recommended and approved the termination of its Accounts Manager and the former Board Chairman stepped in to voluntarily manage the finances until the organization could make other arrangements. The former chairman stepped down from his role and an election of officers was held to install a new Chair. By January 2022, with new revenue coming into the organization, the Board selected a new CEO and in December 2022, a new accounts manager was hired. Once the new accounts manager began reconciling the accounts, a pattern of questionable expenditures became evident with PayPal and other accounts. The CEO and staff informed the Board of what appeared to have happened and recognizing its fiduciary responsibility, the Board approved the engagement of a forensic audit by an external audit firm, The Wesley Peachtree Group (WPG) of Atlanta, Georgia. The forensic audit resulted in findings that fraudulent activity in the amount of $233,000 was likely to have occurred. As a result, the CEO was instructed to file an insurance claim with Frost Insurance. To process the claim, Frost required the involvement of law enforcement which was approved by the Board. Formal investigations were launched and remain ongoing with the Austin Police Department and the Travis County District Attorney's office. Recently, law enforcement met with the Board and provided an update on the investigation. Subsequently, the CEO was requested to follow up with the insurance carrier and state regulatory agencies to ensure the prompt receipt of its insurance claim from PayPal and other potential sources. II. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Finding 2023-001 - Internal Control Deficiencies (Material Weakness) a) Time and Effort, Payroll and Human Resource Forms and Contracts - In response to the finding, Management will require monthly Time and Effort reports for each employee, develop new human resource forms, and update staff contracts at the beginning of the fiscal year. b) Drawdowns and Written Approvals - With the addition of the new Finance staff member in January 2025, management will initiate a written approval process. All payroll adjustments, drawdowns, credit card purchases, and payments will require invoices, receipts, and written approvals before payment is made. The Accounting Manager will also work with the CEO to ensure that staff provide receipts promptly and that journal entries are recorded on a monthly basis. c) Receipts, Written Approvals, PP&E Schedule - Receipts and written approvals were addressed in Response (C). While the organization maintains an equipment log, we will establish a formal Property, Plant, and Equipment Schedule (PP&E), particularly noting equipment purchased with federal funds. d) Segregation of Duties - Management has begun the process of interviewing qualified staff to segregate duties in the Finance office. This will ensure that one individual will no longer be responsible for handling funds, payments, reconciliations, and General Ledger (GL) postings. The individual will be in place by January 2025.

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Finding 562201 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Mississippi County Public Facilities Board

AR

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Mississippi County Public Facilities Board has several findings in their past years audit. These findings were under the past administration that was let go on June 30th 2024. We were contacted by the board and took over on September...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Mississippi County Public Facilities Board has several findings in their past years audit. These findings were under the past administration that was let go on June 30th 2024. We were contacted by the board and took over on September 1st 2024 for a management contract. These findings will be corrected by the executive team that is managing the housing authority. We plan to have everything corrected and in place by July 1st 2026. This staff will follow all rules and regulations in the future and will bring everything up to date. Wixson Huffstetler, Executive Director 5/6/2025

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Finding 562200 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mississippi County Public Facilities Board

AR

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Mississippi County Public Facilities Board has several findings in their past years audit. These findings were under the past administration that was let go on June 30th 2024. We were contacted by the board and took over on September...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Mississippi County Public Facilities Board has several findings in their past years audit. These findings were under the past administration that was let go on June 30th 2024. We were contacted by the board and took over on September 1st 2024 for a management contract. These findings will be corrected by the executive team that is managing the housing authority. We plan to have everything corrected and in place by July 1st 2026. This staff will follow all rules and regulations in the future and will bring everything up to date. Wixson Huffstetler, Executive Director 5/6/2025

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Finding 562106 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State Education Resource Center

CT

Material Weakness Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding No . 2023-002: Annual Audit Submission Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Pass-through Entity: All Description of Finding: As per the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 200.512 - Report Submission, the audit must be completed and the Data Collection Fo...

Finding No . 2023-002: Annual Audit Submission Assistance Listing Program Title and Number: All Federal Agency: All Pass-through Entity: All Description of Finding: As per the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 200.512 - Report Submission, the audit must be completed and the Data Collection Form and reporting package must be submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. The due date for the audit and reporting package submission was March 31, 2024. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The State Education Resource Center agrees with this finding. SERC experienced staffing shortages and related difficulties during the fiscal year. As such, SERC was not able to prepare timely for the audit for the Uniform Guidance, Data Collection Form, and reporting package to be filed by the due date. Corrective Action: In May of 2024, the State Education Resource Center hired a new Chief Financial Officer whose focus is to bring the organization up to date on all audits and reporting and to ensure that the Fiscal team has the proper tools and guidance to perform their tasks and to improve policy and process for the department. This will also aid in ensuring all necessary efforts will be taken to ensure timely submission of the audit, Data Collection Form, and reporting packages. Name of Contact Person: Jim Fried, Chief Financial Officer, 860-740-4263, fried@ctserc.org will be responsible for completing the corrective action plan. Projected Completion Date: The anticipated date for completing the corrective action plan is June 30, 2025. The action plan will be monitored on a bi-annual basis to ensure ongoing compliance.

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