Corrective Action Plans

Finding 59174 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MS

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Education Jackson State University (JSU) and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned ...

U.S. Department of Education Jackson State University (JSU) and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-005: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) Reporting (JSU) Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing No. 84.425E, F Recommendation: We recommend the institutions strengthen their understanding of the reporting requirements established by the grant and ensure supporting documentation is maintained to substantiate amounts reported. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Jackson State University has already taken action. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Dr. Joseph A. Whittaker Planned completion date for corrective action plan is April 30, 2023. If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Joseph A. Whittaker at 601-979-2008. 2022-005: Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) Reporting (MVSU) Education Stabilization Fund - Assistance Listing No. 84.425E, F Recommendation: We recommend the institutions strengthen their understanding of the reporting requirements established by the grant and ensure supporting documentation is maintained to substantiate amounts reported. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The State Director will ensure all required reports are issued and posted in an accurate manner. If corrections should be made to the quarterly report(s) after the initial posting, the State Director will review the report(s), conspicuously noting the changes or updates, and note the date of the change upon posting the revised report. Additionally, quarterly and annual reports with supporting documentation will be submitted to the Director of Accounting and Vice President for Business and Finance in a timely manner for review and verification prior to the posting/submission deadline. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Samuel Melton Planned completion date for corrective action plan is July 10, 2023. If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Samuel Melton at 662-254-3882.

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Finding 59172 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MS

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numb...

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-004: Annual Performance Reporting (ASU) TRIO Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.042 Recommendation: We recommend the institution maintain proper documentation in accordance with federal grantor requirements and ensure that the documents are readily available for review upon request. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: It was noted that the Annual Performance Report "award period" submitted was outside of the designated fiscal year. In that, the requested document was not readily available for review upon request. The Office of Grants and Contracts staff and other pertinent areas and staffing will continue to maintain proper documentation. Accordingly, we will also ensure that all federal grantor requests and requirements are thoroughly examined and submitted in a reasonable and timely manner. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Sabrena Johnson Planned completion date for corrective action plan is May 18, 2023. If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Sabrena Johnson at 601-877-4711.

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Finding 59171 (2022-002)

Material Weakness 2022

State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MS

Reporting § 200.502 § 200.510

U.S. Department of Agriculture Alcorn State University (ASU) and Mississippi State University (MSU) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs a...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Alcorn State University (ASU) and Mississippi State University (MSU) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-002: SEFA Reporting (ASU) Cooperative Extension - Assistance Listing No. 10.500 Recommendation: We recommend the institutions review and revise its current reporting procedures and review requirements to ensure that federal expenditures are properly identified and classified. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Office of Grants and Contracts staff reviewed the federal awards support documentation and updated the ALN numbers in Ellucian Banner system, as needed. This preventative measure will enable us to properly identify and classify all federal expenditures. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Sabrena Johnson Planned completion date for corrective action plan is May 31, 2023. If the Department of Agriculture has questions regarding this plan, please call Sabrena Johnson at 601-877-4711. 2022-002: SEFA Reporting (MSU) Cooperative Extension - Assistance Listing No. 10.500 Recommendation: We recommend the institutions review and revise its current reporting procedures and review requirements to ensure that federal expenditures are properly identified and classified. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Mississippi State University will review and revise current reporting procedures to ensure that federal expenditures are properly identified and classified. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Jonathan Tucker, Director of Sponsored Programs Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 30, 2023. If the Department of Agriculture has questions regarding this plan, please call Jonathan Tucker at jtucker@controller.msstate.edu or 662-325-1930. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-002: SEFA Reporting (UMMC) Maternal and Child Health Federal Consolidated Programs - Assistance Listing No. 93.110 Recommendation: We recommend the institutions review and revise its current reporting procedures and review requirements to ensure that federal expenditures are properly identified and classified. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: In December 2022, UMMC filled the vacant role of Director, Post-Award. The new Director, Julie Schwindt, a competent professional with the right education and experience, has been hired to step directly into the role and maintain appropriate oversight and responsibility. Julie has 28 years of previous professional experience in this role and related roles. Prior to the implementation of this corrective action, the Director completed a full review of the reports built in Workday to generate SEFA reporting documents with the assistance of the UMMC Department of Information Systems (DIS). The Director has requested removal or renaming of versions that exist relevant to internal purposes, leaving only the version built for financial reporting named as the SEFA or anything similar. The Director has also asked that SEFA report nomenclature have a beginning prefix or name of ?Post Award? affixed to it. In the event future attrition ever causes similar circumstances and a vacancy in a key role, these updates will minimize the possibility that someone unfamiliar with the process will generate the wrong report in Workday, UMMC?s financial reporting system. These recommendations are being fully implemented as an ongoing review and analysis of the Workday SEFA report. Prior to the issuance of this letter, the Director has reviewed operational procedures and has initiated development of written policies and procedures to both the generation and post-generation quality review of the SEFA. The Director has designed operational procedures (detailed below) related to generation of, and post-generation quality review of, the SEFA report to be completed prior to annual submission to MIHL. These updates ensure the balance of expenditures reported on the SEFA are complete and accurate, as well as, reconcile with the Federal revenues identified on the Statement of Retained Earnings and Changes in Net Position. These updates will be added to the UMMC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Post Award handbook as written policies and/or procedures. SEFA generation and quality review updates: Any reports previously built within Workday utilizing SEFA in the nomenclature that are not intended to function as the external financial reporting template have been renamed or removed; Additional columns have been built into the SEFA report template in Workday to assist post-generation quality review. Columns for Federal revenues by AWD and F&A rate by award have been added to the SEFA reporting template. Inclusion of these details allows Post Award quality reviewers to easily isolate significant differences between balances; and prior to SEFA completion, a Workday report of all project expenditures for the period by sponsor name will be generated and analyzed by Post Award to compare to programs listed on the SEFA. This comparison will assist in determining the completeness of the SEFA and identify programs or contracts lacking an assigned CFDA/ALN number in Workday. These additional Post Award levels of review will ensure appropriate internal controls are effectively in place to address and withstand internal and external audit review. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Julie Schwindt, Director Post-Award Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Corrective action plan has been completed prior to the issuance of this letter. Updates to written policy have been requested and are expected to be in place prior to the current fiscal year end, June 30, 2023. Updates as an operational policy are in place prior to the issuance of this letter. If the Department of Health and Human Services has questions regarding this plan, please email Angela Pesnell at apesnell@umc.edu.

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Finding 59154 (2022-010)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MS

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU), Delta State University (DSU), and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule o...

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU), Delta State University (DSU), and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-010: NSLDS Enrollment Reporting (ASU) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review its reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Effective Fall 2022, we began reporting enrollment twice a month to the National Student Clearinghouse. This eliminates any inaccuracies and oversights for timely enrollment reporting. Any additional enrollment reporting errors will be corrected directly in NSLDS. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Kisha Bond, Registrar and Director of Student Records Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 30, 2023 If the Department of Education has any questions regarding this plan, please contact Juanita Edwards at 601-877-6672. 2022-010: NSLDS Enrollment Reporting (DSU) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review its reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Office of Financial Aid will work with the Registrar's Office to verify each student's last date of attendance is entered in Banner to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Megan Smith Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 30, 2023. If the Department of Education has any questions regarding this plan, please contact Megan Smith at 662-846-4670. 2022-010: NSLDS Enrollment Reporting (MUW) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review its reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS as required by regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Office of the Registrar will coordinate with the Information Technology Services department to ensure files are submitted by the due date. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Shannon Lucius, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 1, 2023. If the Department of Education has any questions regarding this plan, please contact Nicole Patrick at 662-329-7114.

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Finding 59153 (2022-009)

Significant Deficiency 2022

State of Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

MS

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? J...

U.S. Department of Education Alcorn State University (ASU), Jackson State University (JSU), Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) respectfully submit the following corrective action plans for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS 2022-009: NSLDS Error Reporting (ASU) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review their reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS and the requisite response to error records occurs within the 10-day time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Effective Fall 2022, we began reporting enrollment twice a month to the National Student Clearinghouse. This eliminates any inaccuracies and oversights for timely enrollment reporting. Any additional enrollment reporting errors will be corercted directly in NSLDS. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Kisha Bond, Registrar and Director of Student Records Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 30, 2023. If the Department of Education has any questions regarding this plan, please contact Juanita Edwards at 601-877-6672. 2022-009: NSLDS Error Reporting (JSU) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268, 84.379 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review their reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS and the requisite response to error records occurs within the 10-day time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Jackson State has an established and published academic calendar which guides the day-to-day academic operations and functions of the University. In some instances, the census and financial purge deadlines are extended to ensure students complete their registration requirements. When extensions are provided, the enrollment file is unable to be submitted timely and also causes delays in processing the error report. To alleviate the untimely submission of the enrollment report, different practices have been established to aid students in completing their registration before the published deadline and subsequently ensuring the enrollment file is submitted by the deadline. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Ozie Ratcliff Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 30, 2023. If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Ozie at 601-979-3347. 2022-009: NSLDS Error Reporting (MVSU) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review their reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS and the requisite response to error records occurs within the 10-day time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Office of Student Records/University Registrar will closely monitor all errors received from the National Student Clearinghouse and correct them within the 10-day timeframe. For errors related to system updates and etc., the Office of Student Records/University Registrar will collaborate with the Department of Information Technology in an effort to correct the issues in a timely manner. This will allow submission of the error reports to be timelier. Additionally, the Office of Student Records/University Registrar will strengthen communication with the NSCH relative to technical issues online which may hinder the timeliness of submitting error reports. Lastly, our office will coordinate the collaboration between our Information Technology Team and the Technical Team of NSCH to resolve any technical issues forthcoming. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Jeffery Loggins, University Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan is April 13, 2023 If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Deborah Banks at 662-254-3335 2022-009: NSLDS Error Reporting (MUW) Student Financial Assistance cluster - Assistance Listing No. 84.007, 84.033, 84.038, 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the applicable institutions review their reporting procedures to ensure that students' statuses are accurately and timely reported to NSLDS and the requisite response to error records occurs within the 10-day time period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: A staff member has been designated to correct errors within the 10-day time period. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Shannon Lucius, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan is June 1, 2023. If the Department of Education has questions regarding this plan, please call Shannon at 662-329-7135.

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Finding 59140 (2022-004)

None 2022

Habitat for Humanity Intl Yuba Sutter

CA

Reporting § 200.512

Finding 2022-004: Financial Reporting Timelines (Uniform Guidance Compliance) The Accounting Officer will coordinate in advance of the audit to make sure we have had our processes reviewed and confirmed to be in compliance with the Uniform Guidance Compliance, as well as, have ledgers, bank reconcil...

Finding 2022-004: Financial Reporting Timelines (Uniform Guidance Compliance) The Accounting Officer will coordinate in advance of the audit to make sure we have had our processes reviewed and confirmed to be in compliance with the Uniform Guidance Compliance, as well as, have ledgers, bank reconciliations, invoices and receipt properly organized. We will engage the Auditor early as well to make sure we are on a path to submit documentation to the Federal Audit Clearing House before March 31, 2023. To address these findings and ensure compliance with Title 2 requirements, Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will implement the following corrective action plan: 1. Operationalize the Grants Management Standards ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will conduct a comprehensive review of its current grants management policies and procedures to identify any gaps or deficiencies in compliance with Title 2 requirements. ? The organization will update its grants management policies and procedures to align with Title 2 regulations, including documentation requirements, financial management, reporting, and record keeping. ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will provide training and resources to its staff involved in grants management to ensure they are knowledgeable about the updated policies and procedures. ? The organization will establish a system for ongoing monitoring and internal audits to ensure compliance with grants management standards, and make necessary adjustments as needed. 2. Establish a Robust Marketplace of Modern Solutions ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will conduct a thorough review of its current marketplace of solutions, including vendors, software, and technologies used in its operations. ? The organization will identify opportunities to modernize its systems and processes to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with Title 2 requirements. ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will develop a plan to implement modern solutions, including budgeting, procurement, and implementation timelines. ? The organization will establish a process for ongoing evaluation and monitoring of the effectiveness of the modern solutions implemented, and make necessary adjustments as needed. 3. Manage Risk ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential risks associated with grants management and compliance with Title 2 requirements. ? The organization will develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including internal controls, monitoring mechanisms, and contingency plans. ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will establish a system for ongoing risk management, including regular risk assessments and reviews, and updates to risk mitigation strategies as needed. ? The organization will ensure that all staff involved in grants management are aware of the risk mitigation strategies and trained on how to implement them effectively. 4. Achieve Program Goals and Objectives ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will review and align its program goals and objectives with the requirements of Title 2. ? The organization will develop a comprehensive plan to ensure that its programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated in accordance with Title 2 guidelines, including outcome measurement, data collection, and reporting. ? Habitat for Humanity Yuba/Sutter will establish regular monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track progress towards program goals and ensure compliance with Title 2 requirements. ? The organization will provide training and resources to its staff involved in program management to ensure they are knowledgeable about the updated program goals and objectives and the requirements of Title 2.

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Finding 59066 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Amarillo College

TX

Period of Performance Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425F Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ? Institutional Portion Compliance Requirement: Period of Performance Condition: The quarterly reports reflect $4.6 million in expenditures for debt forgiveness that was for institutional debt bef...

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425F Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ? Institutional Portion Compliance Requirement: Period of Performance Condition: The quarterly reports reflect $4.6 million in expenditures for debt forgiveness that was for institutional debt before March 13, 2020. These expenditures were not in compliance with the period of performance. Criteria: Pursuant to 2022 Compliance Supplement ESF Section 2 III Reporting, the College is to file quarterly reports to reflect expenditures of that quarter by purpose for expenditure within the period of performance. Cause: The College was not aware of the grant?s period of performance. On September 23, 2022, the College was asked to contact the Department of Education for guidance and clarification on debt forgiveness being outside the period of performance for $4.6 million of $6.5 million in debt forgiveness expenditures or obtain a waiver allowing expenditures prior to March 13, 2020. The College?s request for a waiver was denied on November 29, 2022. However, the Department of Education gave written approval to the College to apply invoices for expenditures that are within the grant guidelines and period of performance to replace the disallowed portion of the debt forgiveness that was before March 13, 2020. As the approval was obtained prior to presentation to the Board of Regents for approval, the reclassified expenditures were considered in the compliance testwork and were within the grant guidelines. Amended reports reflecting expenditures by the updated purpose need to be filed with the Department of Education. Effect: The College could be asked to return funding if expenditures are viewed as out of compliance with the period of performance. Context: The College originally applied funds to debt forgiveness in which $1.9 million was within the period of performance and $4.6 million that was outside the period of performance. The debt forgiveness waiver was not approved by the Department of Education for items before March 13, 2020, due to the Department of Education viewing these as recruiting expenditures. The Department of Education gave written approval to the College to amend reports with expenditures that were applicable under the grant guidelines. The quarterly reports reflected only debt forgiveness and have not been amended to reflect accurate expenditures for the period of performance. Questioned Cost: None due to the Department of Education?s approval to file amended reports and exchange disallowed costs with allowable expenditures. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The College needs to ensure they understand high-risk grant requirements by reviewing the compliance supplement, the Department of Education?s website and making contact with the Department on questions of concern in a timely fashion. Views of Responsible Officials: The College requested an exchange of expenditures in order to ensure only allowable costs were utilized. The Department of Education granted this exchange and approved filing amended reports. The College will amend the quarterly reports to properly reflect the approved allowed expenditures as per the email from the Department of Education. Staff will contact the Department on any questions they have going forward on questioned expenditures or allowed costs.

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Finding 59065 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Amarillo College

TX

Reporting

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425F Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - Institutional Portion Compliance Requirement: Reporting Condition: The quarterly reports for the Institutional Portion were not posted to the college?s website. Criteria: Pursuant to 2022 Compliance S...

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425F Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - Institutional Portion Compliance Requirement: Reporting Condition: The quarterly reports for the Institutional Portion were not posted to the college?s website. Criteria: Pursuant to 2022 Compliance Supplement ESF Section 2 III F, requires the College to publish on the institution?s website, quarterly reports for the grants above no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter. Cause: The College is working on a webpage for the Institutional Portion reports but has not completed the page. Effect: The College could lose funding if information is not publicly available or correct to the extent funds were spent. Context: The four quarterly reports for the Institutional portion were only available per request. The College website did not contain reports for the Institutional Portion. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: The College needs to ensure the reports are posted timely to a webpage dedicated to this grant. Views of Responsible Officials: The one instance cited was for the last quarterly report. All other quarterly reports were on the College website. The staff were working on moving the reports to a more accessible place on the College?s site, but they were on the website. This has since been corrected and all quarterly reports are on an easily accessible page on the College webpage.

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Finding 59063 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Amarillo College

TX

Reporting

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425E, F and L Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Student Aid, Institutional Portion and Minority Serving Institutions Compliance Requirement: Reporting Condition: Quarterly reports are reflecting life to date totals versus quarterly details ...

Program: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund ALN 84.425E, F and L Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Student Aid, Institutional Portion and Minority Serving Institutions Compliance Requirement: Reporting Condition: Quarterly reports are reflecting life to date totals versus quarterly details as well as combining the student aid and minority serving institutions amounts. The Institutional Portion reports reflect debt forgiveness and need to be amended to reflect the approved plan to replace expenditures. See Finding 2022-003. Criteria: Pursuant to 2022 Compliance Supplement ESF Section 2 III E, F, L, an institution must submit a report covering quarterly expenditures for each program for each calendar quarter by purpose. Cause: The College did not properly review the reporting requirements for the grant. Effect: The College could be required to return funding if information is not publicly available or correct to the extent funds were spent. Context: The four quarterly reports did not tie to general ledger accounts used to support the grant for quarterly expenditures. The errors were not detected or amended by year end. Questioned Cost: None Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that the College implement procedures to obtain guidance on the high-risk grants and ensure all compliance requirements are followed. Views of Responsible Officials: The reporting standards changed during the year and the reports issued prior to the standard change were not amended. The reports prepared after the change in standards were done quarterly as required. In the future, staff will verify standards prior to preparing the report and contact the Department of Education should anything be in question. The College will amend the effected reports to have only quarterly expenditures and to properly reflect the change in expenditures approved by the Department.

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Finding 59054 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Rogue Community College

OR

Special Tests & Provisions Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA #: 84.063, 84.007, 84.268, 84.033 Finding Summary: During the testing of compliance over enrollment reporting, there were 4 students out of the 60 tested where the enrollment ...

Finding 2022-002 Federal Agency Name: U.S. Department of Education Program Name: Student Financial Assistance Cluster CFDA #: 84.063, 84.007, 84.268, 84.033 Finding Summary: During the testing of compliance over enrollment reporting, there were 4 students out of the 60 tested where the enrollment information submitted to the central processor did not agree with the College?s enrollment records. Responsible Individuals: Danielle Crouch, Director of Enrollment Services Corrective Action Plan: Management found that the degree files submitted to the central processor were rejected for some students and that the enrollment file did not reflect that the students had graduated. We have gone back and reviewed all of the degree files for the prior year in the central processor system for and adjusted as necessary. This review will continue to be conducted throughout the year. Anticipated Completion Date: December 2022

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Finding 59053 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Community Clinic of Maui, Inc.

HI

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 2/10/2023 United States Department of Health and Human Services Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. (Malama I Ke Ola Health Center) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. CohnReznick LLP 350 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103 Audit...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN 2/10/2023 United States Department of Health and Human Services Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. (Malama I Ke Ola Health Center) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. CohnReznick LLP 350 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103 Audit Period: June 30, 2022 The findings from the June 30, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FEDERAL AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2022-001 ? Reporting Recommendation The Center will strengthen their internal controls to ensure that all reporting is consistent with requirements and instructions as provided by regulatory agencies. Action Taken The guidance for the Provider Relief Fund Reporting Portal provided by the regulatory agency was not interpreted correctly. This error in the reporting of costs will not be repeated in reporting period 4. If the Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding this plan, please call: Monique van der Aa, CFO at (808)872-4017. Sincerely yours, Monique van der Aa Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 59052 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Hamilton Health Center, Inc.

PA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Management concurs with the finding. Management will ensure that net, not gross revenues will be utilized in the calculation of lost revenues. On a monthly basis, net revenues will be calculated from internal reports and tied to the general ledger. This will ensure that such reporting not only ties ...

Management concurs with the finding. Management will ensure that net, not gross revenues will be utilized in the calculation of lost revenues. On a monthly basis, net revenues will be calculated from internal reports and tied to the general ledger. This will ensure that such reporting not only ties to the general ledger, but complies with the established U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reporting guidance, which will be reviewed by management.

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Finding 59051 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Hamilton Health Center, Inc.

PA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Upon discovery of the missed filing deadline, the filing was completed by management. Hamilton will set quarterly reminders of these due dates and check to see if reports are due prior to each draw down done on the Payment Management System.

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Finding 59050 (2022-001)

None 2022

Concordia College

MN

Reporting § 200.328 § 200.329

The College will update the September 30, 2021 quarterly report currently posted on the website to include the estimated number of students eligible for HEERF funds. The College will post an additional report for the quarter ending June 30, 2021, indicating the receipt of funds and that no funds wer...

The College will update the September 30, 2021 quarterly report currently posted on the website to include the estimated number of students eligible for HEERF funds. The College will post an additional report for the quarter ending June 30, 2021, indicating the receipt of funds and that no funds were distributed during the quarter.

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Finding 59049 (2022-001)

Material Weakness 2022

Goose II Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.

NY

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Reporting

2022-001: Section 202, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 Two tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD Regulatory Agreement, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Com...

2022-001: Section 202, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 Two tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD Regulatory Agreement, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Compliance ? 2 files were missing the move-in and move-out inspection forms Recommendation: We recommend the Corporation establish procedures for maintaining tenant files to comply with HUD requirements for verification of tenant information, as required. Action Taken: Management agrees with the recommendation and will establish procedures with the managing agent to ensure all tenant files are maintained in accordance with HUD regulations.

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Finding 59003 (2022-001)

None 2022

City of Brewer

ME

Reporting School Nutrition Programs

Management response/corrective action plan: The corrective action to prevent inaccurate lunch counts going forward is to use the NutriKids Point of Sale system we have in place for the school nutrition program. It was not used in FY22, as we were operating under the Summer Feeding Program due to COV...

Management response/corrective action plan: The corrective action to prevent inaccurate lunch counts going forward is to use the NutriKids Point of Sale system we have in place for the school nutrition program. It was not used in FY22, as we were operating under the Summer Feeding Program due to COVID. Meals were counted manually using a tick system and entered into a spreadsheet for claiming. The use of the Point of Sale system requires that each child be accounted for by name/identification number, and counts will be provided electronically rather than manually.

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Finding 58989 (2022-002)

None 2022

Uncas Health District

CT

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Reporting

Finding Reference Number: 2022-002 Reporting Allowable/Allocable Costs Description of Finding: During the audit testing, the auditor noted cost allocations included on submitted grant reports did not reconcile directly back to underlying supporting documentation (payroll records, etc.). Therefore, t...

Finding Reference Number: 2022-002 Reporting Allowable/Allocable Costs Description of Finding: During the audit testing, the auditor noted cost allocations included on submitted grant reports did not reconcile directly back to underlying supporting documentation (payroll records, etc.). Therefore, there was no accounting trail between costs reported and supporting records. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Uncas Health District agrees with the audit finding. Corrective Action: Each employee that receives funding as part of a grant will note the time spent/ grant time spent on each day in the NOTES section of their timesheet. This information will be used to enter information into Quickbooks and for the required reporting. This process will be outlined in the District's Cost Allocation Plan. Name of Contact Person: Patrick R. McCormack, MPH, Director of Health, {860} 823-1189 x112, doh@uncashd.org; Laura Boudah, Office Manager, {860} 823-1189 x111, ofcmgr@uncashd.org Projected Completion Date: This change will be implemented immediately.

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Finding 58984 (2022-003)

Material Weakness 2022

Jasper County

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness § 200.303

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Donya Jordan Contact Phone Number: 219-866-4654 Views of Responsible Officer: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will have the Interim Report and Project and Expenditure Reports be reviewed by one of...

FINDING 2022-003 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Donya Jordan Contact Phone Number: 219-866-4654 Views of Responsible Officer: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will have the Interim Report and Project and Expenditure Reports be reviewed by one of the deputies in the office which would ensure accurate and timely reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: 07-01-23

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Finding 58980 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Fairbanks Community Homes 176-Hd-021

AK

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Finding 2022-004: Failure to submit REAC report Name of Contact: Kendrick D. Blais, President Management's view: Management agrees wit...

Finding 2022-004: Failure to submit REAC report Name of Contact: Kendrick D. Blais, President Management's view: Management agrees with the finding. Corrective Action: The Organization is working with its management company to file timely in the future. Proposed Completion Date: June 30, 2023

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Finding 58943 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Polk County, Florida

FL

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-004 Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance-Assistance Listing No. 21.023 ...

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-004 Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance-Assistance Listing No. 21.023 Recommendation: We recommend the County review Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) Best Practices for Internal Control for Grants published September 1, 2022, and update internal processes to ensure tasks and review of tasks continue even during periods of staff turnover or vacancies. The County should consider cross-training personnel to allow preparation of certain reports to be prepared and reviewed by separate knowledgeable individuals. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The County has implemented training and procedures to ensure that all financial and performance reports are properly prepared by a knowledgeable staff member and then reviewed by a manager. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Marcia Andresen Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Fully implemented prior to issuance of report.

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Finding 58942 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Polk County, Florida

FL

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.332

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-007 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend an amended subrecipient contract that complies with all guidelines under 2 CFR section 200.332(a) be put into place between Polk Coun...

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-007 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend an amended subrecipient contract that complies with all guidelines under 2 CFR section 200.332(a) be put into place between Polk County and the identified subrecipient. In addition, we recommend a risk assessment of this subrecipient be performed and depending on the results of the assessment, determine a planned schedule of monitoring that matches frequency and intensity that aligns with the risk assessment. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The County is implementing training and procedures to properly identify and classify subrecipients on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance, and to ensure that all required subrecipient monitoring is properly performed. Additionally, the contract for a subrecipient identified during the audit is being amended to comply with all applicable requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Christia Johnson Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 15, 2023. Approval of amended contract expected in August 2023.

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Finding 58941 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Polk County, Florida

FL

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-006 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the County designate a reviewer to perform a detailed review of future revenue loss calculations to ensure the calculation complies w...

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-006 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend the County designate a reviewer to perform a detailed review of future revenue loss calculations to ensure the calculation complies with the requirements of the Treasury's Final Rule. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The rules regarding the Lost Revenue Calculation were complex and difficult to understand. The County is implementing training and procedures, including review by knowledgeable staff, to ensure the Lost Revenue Calculation complies with the Treasury's Final Rule. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Christia Johnson Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2023

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Finding 58940 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Polk County, Florida

FL

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-005 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend corrections to quarterly reports be made in subsequent quarterly reports to ensure obligations match actuality. We recommend timely r...

U.S. Department of the Treasury 2022-005 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: We recommend corrections to quarterly reports be made in subsequent quarterly reports to ensure obligations match actuality. We recommend timely reconciliation of accounting transactions to allow for accurate reporting of expenditures through the quarter. Additionally, we recommend careful consideration of assignment for type of entity for which the County enters transactions with related to this funding. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The COVID-19 funds were distributed under an emergency declaration due to the worldwide pandemic and had to be administered by staff with limited grant experience. The County is implementing processes and procedures regarding the reconciliation of transactions to ensure accurate reporting of expenditures for each quarter and to make any necessary corrections in subsequent quarterly reports. Processes and procedures are also being implemented to properly identify subrecipients, contractors, and beneficiaries. Staff will review the most recent Federal guidance, training, and webinars as necessary to ensure they are up to date with the most recent information. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Christia Johnson, Budget and Management Services Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

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Finding 58934 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Polk County, Florida

FL

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2022-003 Community Development Block Grant Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Recommendation: We recommend the County's management reviews applicable award agreements ...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2022-003 Community Development Block Grant Cluster - Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Recommendation: We recommend the County's management reviews applicable award agreements or contracts for specific reporting requirements and establishes a reporting calendar for review and approval. We recommend the assigned personnel performing the inputs into FSRS obtain proper training of the system to ensure accuracy of data reported. We recommend knowledgeable supervisors review and approve reports for completeness and accuracy, including comparing to source documentation (general ledger, third party evidence or other reliable records) and any reconciliations between source data to final reporting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The County has implemented training and procedures to make certain the reporting requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) are properly understood by all grant staff and supervisors who perfom inputs, review, and approval, in order to ensure completeness and accuracy. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Marcia Andresen, Health and Human Services Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Fully implemented prior to issuance of report.

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Finding 58932 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

B'nai B'rith Women Senior Citizen Housing

TX

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

February 28, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20410 RE: Corrective Action Plan for B?nai B?rith Women Senior Citizen Housing (dba Mollie and Max Barnett Apartments). To Whom it May Concern: In order to comply with ?200.511(c), B?nai B?ri...

February 28, 2023 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20410 RE: Corrective Action Plan for B?nai B?rith Women Senior Citizen Housing (dba Mollie and Max Barnett Apartments). To Whom it May Concern: In order to comply with ?200.511(c), B?nai B?rith Women Senior Citizen Housing (dba Mollie and Max Barnett Apartments) respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended April 30, 2022. Name and Address of Independent Accounting Firm: The CJ CPA Group, PLLC 6801 Gaylord Parkway Suite 302 Frisco, Texas 75034 Audit Period: May 1, 2021 ? April 30, 2022 The findings from the April 30, 2022 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS ? FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FINDING NO. 2022-001 CFDA 14.158 Section 207 Capital Advance Mortgage Insurance Rental Housing for the Elderly CFDA 14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Recommendation We recommend that the Organization review the month-end and year-end closing procedures in order to determine what additional internal controls are needed to ensure the books and records are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles throughout the year. We recommend formal month-end and year-end closing schedules which include all tasks necessary to close the books be established. As part of the tasks, the Organization should reconcile the general ledger accounts for all significant balances to supporting documentation on a monthly basis. Planned Corrective Action Management has recorded all adjusting entries to correct misstatements. Management will implement measures to ensure all supporting schedules and documents are reconciled to the underlying general ledger accounts consistently and timely going forward. If the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Mark Southall at 214-368-4030 Sincerely yours, Daniel Sturman, President

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