Corrective Action Plans

Finding 519023 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

WI

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency Equipment & Real Property Management § 200.313

Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund– Assistance Listing No. 84.425D & 84.425C Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is tra...

Elementary and Secondary Education School Emergency Relief and Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund– Assistance Listing No. 84.425D & 84.425C Recommendation: We recommend the District design and implement capital asset record procedures and controls that ensure all necessary information is tracked in capital asset records for assets purchased with federal awards. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Business office staff will receive training on current district policies regarding the tracking of capital assets for federal purposes. A separate inventory of captial assets purchased with federal funds will be created and maintained. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Brian Dasher, Director of Business Services Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 12/1/2024

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Finding 518999 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Friendly Temple Apartments Ii, INC

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Management agrees with this finding and the overpayment was corrected in March 2024. Management will review internal controls and implement a review process to only pay expenses already incurred to avoid future overpayments.

View Audit 337486 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 518748 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of the City of Norwalk

CT

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – E. Eligibility - Tenant Files Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Defici...

Finding 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – E. Eligibility - Tenant Files Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Eligibility Criteria: Tenant Files. The PHA must do the following: As a condition of admission or continued occupancy, require the tenant and other family member to provide necessary information, documentation, and releases for the PHA to verify income eligibility (24 CFR sections 5.230, 5.609, and 982.516). These files are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were documents that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of twenty-two (22) tenant files, the following information was unavailable for examination at the time of audit: • Biennial inspection reports were missing in two (2) files Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $21,520 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained, and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program is in non-compliance with the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Adam Bovilsky, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by March 31, 2024.

View Audit 337205 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 518701 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Mississippi

MS

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

2023-007 Assistance Listing No. 96.001 , 96.006 and Social Security Disability lnsurance Cluster Type of Compliance Requirement: Period of Performance lnternal controls over period of performance were not consistentlv performed Response: Of the five instances noted in the auditor's "Period of Perfor...

2023-007 Assistance Listing No. 96.001 , 96.006 and Social Security Disability lnsurance Cluster Type of Compliance Requirement: Period of Performance lnternal controls over period of performance were not consistentlv performed Response: Of the five instances noted in the auditor's "Period of Performance" test work, we concur with four. With one of the sample items, however, we argue that since the service was invoiced on a State Fiscal Year, it was impractical to further split the invoice into the various appropriate Federal periods of performance, especially given the way those specific invoices are allocated between other shared program areas within our agency, etc. Corrective Action Plan: Our agency takes these findings seraously and will continue to evaluate ways of improving controls. At a minimum, it is our intent to increase and provide additional training to the staff overseeing and approving these types of transactions so that they can accurately apply transactions to the appropriate periods. This was something we had already begun (i.e. provrding additional guidance and training to stafD during the current fiscal year. So, we hope our agency is already on a corrective path. But, we will continue to push for more training in the immediate future and strive for improvement in all other aspects. We also think it is important to note that, of the findings identifled by the auditors related to "Period of Performance," those items were discovered out of a total sample size oI 120 items (i.e. 60 sample items related to thejr "Period of Performance" test work and 60 sample items related to "General Disbursements" test work). So, a slightly larger sample size than that of the 60 referenced in the auditor's schedule of flndings. Additionally, the auditor's sample appeared to selectively target the specific periods and transactions that would have been most susceptible to these types of potential errors. And, although we are not objecting to the way in which the sample was selected, we would.just point out that this approach of sample selection may not be truly reflective of a purely random sample covering all transactions across the entire fiscal year. Therefore, although we ultimately concur with the findings here, we do not necessarily believe these results paint the fairest picture on the overall effectiveness of our agency's controls across the more than '100,000 transactions that would have been processed during the period of audit for this program. Again, we take these findings seriously. But, based on the audit test work and results, we feel the controls we have in place are ultimately working adequately enough to mitigate the potential for material misstatements. Regardless, we will continue to monitor and evaluate our controls to help further reduce the risk of these types of issues moving forward. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: lmmediately. But, additional training for managers to be provided by September 30, 2024.

View Audit 337153 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 518700 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Mississippi

MS

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

2023-008 Assistance Listing No. 96.001, 96.006 and Social Security Disability lnsurance Cluster Type of Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs lnternal Controls gtver glant disbursements were not consistently performed Response: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Corrective Action Pla...

2023-008 Assistance Listing No. 96.001, 96.006 and Social Security Disability lnsurance Cluster Type of Compliance Requirement: Allowable Costs lnternal Controls gtver glant disbursements were not consistently performed Response: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Corrective Action Plan: Item is isolated and immaterial. And, we feel effective controls are in place to mitigate the likelihood of this type of error. We have also, since, reached out to the vendor to redeem the $14 associated with this transaction. However, we will continue to monitor and reinforce, with our managers, the importance of being vigilant during their review and approval processes for this type of situatlon. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: lmmediately Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective actions: Andy Salin Finance Director 601-853-5220.

View Audit 337153 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 518670 (2023-014)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Mississippi

MS

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Single Audit Finding (1) Strengthen Controls to Ensure Compliance with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Requirements ALN: 84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Program: ARP —-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief for Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Type of C...

Single Audit Finding (1) Strengthen Controls to Ensure Compliance with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Requirements ALN: 84.425 Education Stabilization Fund Program: ARP —-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief for Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Type of Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding No.: 2023-014 Response: MDE concurs with the finding and recommendation related to strengthening its controls to ensure compliance with FFATA reporting requirements. During the audit period, the Office of Grants Management (OGM) at MDE determined FFATA reporting would be necessary after an application received the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Superintendent’s approval in MDE’s grants management system, MCAPS. However, in implementing this procedure, MDE determined this was an unsuccessful method to report FFATA, as the date of signature varied across different subrecipients, and thus would be too administratively burdensome to monitor effectively. As such, OGM has revised its FFATA reporting methodology to report on awards immediately at the time of allocation, rather than waiting for Superintendent signature within MCAPS. Corrective Action Plan: a. In June 2023, OGM updated its FFATA reporting methodology to require reporting immediately at the time of issuing subawards and distributed a memo on the updated procedures to all relevant staff. By June 15, 2023, all outstanding FFATA reports were submitted, demonstrating implementation of this updated process. OGM continues to monitor timely FFATA reporting, consistent with the updated procedures. b. OGM Staff, Shanika Jackson and Elisha Campbell, are responsible for overseeing this corrective action. c. These corrective actions have been implemented.

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Finding 518659 (2023-012)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Mississippi

MS

Eligibility Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Reference Number: 2023-003 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor State Agency: Mississippi Department of Employment Security Federal Program: WIOA Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Award Number and Year: 7/1/22 – 6/30/23 Compliance Requirement: Eligi...

Reference Number: 2023-003 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor State Agency: Mississippi Department of Employment Security Federal Program: WIOA Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 17.258, 17.259, 17.278 Award Number and Year: 7/1/22 – 6/30/23 Compliance Requirement: Eligibility Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Compliance – Per 20 CFR parts 680, 681, 682, and 683, state workforce agencies must ensure that individuals are eligible to participate in the program. Control – Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should be in compliance with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) was unable to provide documentation that the eligibility determination for a participant had been reviewed and approved. Context: Documentation for one of forty participants selected for testing did not contain a supervisor’s signature indicating that it had been reviewed and approved. Questioned costs: Undetermined. Cause: Internal controls were not sufficient to ensure that documentation supporting participant eligibility was reviewed and approved by a supervisor. Effect: Failure to ensure that all eligibility documentation is properly reviewed and approved could result in ineligible individuals participating in the program. Recommendation: MDES should review and enhance internal controls and procedures to ensure that participant eligibility documentation is properly reviewed and approved by a supervisor. Views of responsible officials: MDES Response MDES concurs with this finding and recommendation. These incidents were isolated and non-reoccurring. MDES will implement procedures to require a review of all eligibility documents for completeness. Corrective Action Plan: a. MDES Action Plan: MDES will require, as a compensating control for each file to contain a checklist of required documentation that will be reviewed and approved by the supervisor responsible for the respective job center. MDES will verify internal compliance with these procedures over the next quarter. b. Contact Person Responsible: Director of Grant Management. c. Anticipated Corrective Action Plan Completion Date: MDES will complete this corrective action on or before September 30, 2024.

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Finding 518656 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

State of Mississippi

MS

Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Reference Number: 2023-001 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor Department Name: Mississippi Department of Employment Security Federal Program: Unemployment Insurance Assistance Listing Number: 17.225 Award Number and Year: 7/1/22 – 6/30/23 Compliance Requirement: Special ...

Reference Number: 2023-001 Prior Year Finding: No Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Labor Department Name: Mississippi Department of Employment Security Federal Program: Unemployment Insurance Assistance Listing Number: 17.225 Award Number and Year: 7/1/22 – 6/30/23 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions – UI Benefit Payments Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Compliance: The State Workforce Agency (SWA) is required by 20 CFR section 602.11(d) to operate and maintain a quality control system. The Benefits Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program is DOL’s quality control system designed to assess the accuracy of UI benefit payments and denied claims, unless the SWA is exempted from such requirement (20 CFR section 602.22). The program estimates error rates, that is, numbers of claims improperly paid or denied, and dollar amounts of benefits improperly paid or denied, by projecting the results from investigations of statistically sound random samples to the universe of all claims paid and denied in a state. Specifically, the SWA’s BAM unit is required to draw a weekly sample of payments and denied claims, complete prompt, and in-depth investigations to determine if the administration of the UC program is consistent with state and federal law (20 CFR section 602.21(d)). As presented in the ET Handbook No. 395, the investigation involves a review of state agency records, as well as contacting the claimant, employers, and third parties (either inperson, by telephone, or by fax) to conduct new and original fact-finding related to all of the information pertinent to the paid or denied claim that was sampled. BAM investigators review cases for adherence to federal and state law as well as official policy. The following time limits are established for completion of all cases for the year. (The "year" includes all batches of weeks ending in the calendar year.): • a minimum of 70 percent of cases must be completed within 60 days of the week ending date of the batch; • 95 percent of cases must be completed within 90 days of the week ending date of the batch; • a minimum of 98 percent of cases for the year must be completed within 120 days of the ending date of the calendar year. Control: Per 2 CFR section 200.303(a), a non-Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should comply with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) was unable to provide documentation that case reviews were reviewed and approved by investigator staff. Context: One of forty cases selected for testing did not have documentation of investigator review and approval. Questioned costs: Undetermined. Cause: The Department’s internal controls were not sufficient to ensure that it maintained documentation of investigator review and approval for all BAM case reviews. Effect: Incomplete documentation of BAM case reviews could delay the detection and correction of inaccurate benefit payments and denied claims. Recommendation: We recommend the Department review and enhance procedures and controls to ensure that documentation of investigator review, and approval of all BAM case reviews is maintained. Views of responsible officials: MDES Response MDES concurs with this finding. Corrective Action Plan: a. MDES Plan: MDES will provide additional training to BAM investigative staff and supervisors to remind them of the importance of complying with federal regulations requiring all investigative staff to document their work on the final approved reviews of the BAM cases with a signature. b. Contact Person Responsible: Director Unemployment Insurance – Tax. c. Anticipated Corrective Action Plan Completion Date: July 31, 2024.

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Finding 518483 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The Immigrant and Community Refugee Organization

OR

Reporting Significant Deficiency

We will establish policies and procedures to ensure all reports are reviewed and approved by management.

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Finding 518329 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Community Action Team, Inc.

OR

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-002 – Federal Award Special Reporting – Real Property Status Report SF-429 0 Non-Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Recommendation: The Organization should establish written policies and procedures regarding special reporting such as Real Property Status Reporting form S...

2023-002 – Federal Award Special Reporting – Real Property Status Report SF-429 0 Non-Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Recommendation: The Organization should establish written policies and procedures regarding special reporting such as Real Property Status Reporting form SF-429 as well as establish organizational controls to ensure that such policies and procedures are being followed. Action Taken: We have identified gaps in our reporting processes and worked to implement changes to ensure compliance with special reporting requirements. Policies and procedures will be updated regarding special reporting requirements and ensure controls are in place for additional review of such reports prior to filing. Tracking procedures will be implemented to ensure reports are filed timely. The above identified corrective action was implemented in July 2024. Stacey Wilson, Fiscal Director, has implemented a tracking system for Real Property Reporting form SF-429.

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Finding 517957 (2023-014)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas

KS

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Development Grants/Entitlement Cluster – 14.218 Management’s Response: Management will work with staff to ensure prosper reporting of first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Sub...

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Development Grants/Entitlement Cluster – 14.218 Management’s Response: Management will work with staff to ensure prosper reporting of first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: Departments have been informed of the requirement and management will work with staff to ensure and reports are submitted to FSRS as required. Management will ensure this is addressed by December 31, 2025. Responsible Official: Dr. Shelley Kneuvean Chief Financial Officer Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City KS

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Finding 517956 (2023-013)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas

KS

Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Development Grants/Entitlement Cluster – 14.218 Management’s Response: Management will work with staff to ensure an environmental assessment is conducted for each project and/or program and documentation is maintained in the files. The ...

U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Block Development Grants/Entitlement Cluster – 14.218 Management’s Response: Management will work with staff to ensure an environmental assessment is conducted for each project and/or program and documentation is maintained in the files. The documentation will be more specific to outline why the department determined the project and/or program is exempt from an environmental review. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: Departments have been informed of the requirement and management will work with staff to ensure and environmental assessment is conducted for each project with documentation maintained in the files. Management will ensure this is addressed by December 31, 2025. Responsible Official: Dr. Shelley Kneuvean Chief Financial Officer Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City KS

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Finding 517953 (2023-010)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas

KS

Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

U.S Department of Treasury COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fisal Recovery Funds – 21.027 Management’s Response: There was a change in the position of CFO and the Unified Government did not have access to the US Treasury system for a period of time to upload the report. The UG finance team wor...

U.S Department of Treasury COVID 19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fisal Recovery Funds – 21.027 Management’s Response: There was a change in the position of CFO and the Unified Government did not have access to the US Treasury system for a period of time to upload the report. The UG finance team worked with our outside contractor to gain access; and upon getting access to the system, immediately uploaded the form. This was caused by turnover in staff and is not reoccurring. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: The reason for recurrence is the finding was communicated late in the prior year. In concert with our ARPA consultant, we were able to combine the City & County on the portal and report timely quarterly since this initial issue in the reporting portal will ensure this is addressed by December 31, 2025. Responsible Official: Dr. Shelley Kneuvean Chief Financial Officer Unified Government of Wyandotte County & Kansas City KS

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Finding 517938 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Port Arthur

TX

Reporting Cash Management Significant Deficiency

Finding: 2023-002: Untimely and Inaccurate Reporting Corrective Action Plan There was high turnover in the Finance department in 2022 and 2023 that left the department short-staffed. The department also underwent significant software changes that involved the use of two systems simultaneously. The...

Finding: 2023-002: Untimely and Inaccurate Reporting Corrective Action Plan There was high turnover in the Finance department in 2022 and 2023 that left the department short-staffed. The department also underwent significant software changes that involved the use of two systems simultaneously. The Finance department has since grown their team and returned to a single reporting system. Going forward, all internal control policies and procedures surrounding reporting will be reviewed and updated, if necessary, to ensure that future reports are submitted accurately and timely. Person(s) Responsible Assistant Director of Finance – Ariel Gibbs Anticipated Completion Date An updated policy manual was approved by the City Council on January 17, 2023. New policies and procedures are expected to be fully implemented by October 31, 2024.

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Finding 517882 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Gay City Health Project

WA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2023‐003 Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance with the level of effort requirements applicable to the major program. Corrective Action Plan: We will implement internal control processes to identify and then track any level of effort metrics, and deliverables, noted in o...

Finding 2023‐003 Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance with the level of effort requirements applicable to the major program. Corrective Action Plan: We will implement internal control processes to identify and then track any level of effort metrics, and deliverables, noted in our federal awards. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024 Name(s) of the Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Elle Brooks, Health Services Director and Francis Slaughter, Data Scientist

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Finding 517861 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis, Inc.

MO

Reporting Significant Deficiency

We agree with the auditor’s recommendation and will address the improvement of this process. At year-end a complete review of all grant receivables and deferrals will be conducted by the accounting department to ensure that grants are reported on the schedule of expenditures and federal awards when ...

We agree with the auditor’s recommendation and will address the improvement of this process. At year-end a complete review of all grant receivables and deferrals will be conducted by the accounting department to ensure that grants are reported on the schedule of expenditures and federal awards when proper expenses are incurred.

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Finding 517143 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Big Sky Economic Development Corporation

MT

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Noncompliance with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements Description of the Finding: BSEDC failed to comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for a loan disbursed to one entity due to a lack of awareness of Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Davis-Bacon wages are a requirement of the Federal EDA and apply to a...

Noncompliance with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements Description of the Finding: BSEDC failed to comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for a loan disbursed to one entity due to a lack of awareness of Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Davis-Bacon wages are a requirement of the Federal EDA and apply to any Federal funds to ensure the prevailing wage is paid to workers on federally funded construction-related projects. The regulations apply to any loans that are used to fund directly or indirectly projects that cost over $2,000 involving construction and/or renovation. BSEDC received a grant from the U.S. Federal EDA in April 2021. BSEDC drafted an EDA-RLF Plan that was approved by the Federal EDA and BSEDC’s Board of Directors. Within the plan was a section on Environmental Issues and Davis Bacon. Within this section of the Plan, there was discussion and direction pertaining to Environmental Issues, but nothing pertaining to Davis-Bacon. Therefore, BSEDC’s Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director was unaware of the specific requirements related to Davis-Bacon wages and construction/renovation projects funded by the EDA-RLF loans. Not having had any experience with this, it was thought Davis-Bacon requirements only applied to financing of public projects, and not to any project funded by Federal funds. The Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director and BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance are now aware of, and better educated on, the Davis-Bacon requirements. The specific cause of Big Sky Finance not requiring Davis-Bacon wages on its initial loans that fit the criteria was solely based on the Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director’s lack of knowledge of this requirement, or any previous experience having had worked with Federal loan construction projects. Planned Corrective Actions: BSEDC’s Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director has amended the organization’s EDA-RLF Plan, including details on the Davis-Bacon requirements for any loan funding construction or renovations of more than $2,000. It will be the responsibility of Big Sky Finance to notify the borrower as soon as possible regarding the Davis-Bacon requirements for wages paid. The borrower will in turn notify their contractor of the requirement. Big Sky Finance will require evidence from the general contractor of the prevailing wages being paid prior to loan funds being disbursed. Timeline for Completion: The Davis-Bacon requirement for funds disbursed through BSEDC’s Federal EDARLF loan fund will be immediately implemented for all EDA-RLF loans funded going forward. BSEDC’s EDARLF Plan will be amended and approved by its Board of Directors within a reasonable amount of time. A draft of this change is in place. However, as a matter of practice, Davis-Bacon requirements will be adhered to from this date forward. Responsible Person or Party: BSEDC’s Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director, will be responsible for making the changes to the plan, presenting to the Board and adhering to the plan going forward.

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Finding 517142 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Big Sky Economic Development Corporation

MT

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Eligibility Period of Performance § 200.303 § 200.307

Financial Reporting and Review Process Description of the Finding: BSEDC did not have a secondary review process over the required financial reporting to Federal EDA. The lack of a secondary review process allowed for errors and omissions to go undetected, thus resulting in omission of $3,614 of loa...

Financial Reporting and Review Process Description of the Finding: BSEDC did not have a secondary review process over the required financial reporting to Federal EDA. The lack of a secondary review process allowed for errors and omissions to go undetected, thus resulting in omission of $3,614 of loan origination fee income and interest income from federal program income calculations. Planned Corrective Actions: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance and Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director have implemented processes for the Senior Director of Finance to perform a secondary review of the required reporting to Federal EDA before it is submitted. Timeline for Completion: BSEDC implemented the secondary review process in October 2024 with the completion and submission of the FY24 annual report to Federal EDA. Responsible Person or Party: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance and Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director are both responsible for ensuring that the secondary review is complete before submitting reporting to Federal EDA.

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Finding 517141 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Big Sky Economic Development Corporation

MT

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility § 200.501 § 200.512

Finding No. 2023-001: Compliance with Single Audit Requirements Description of the Finding: Big Sky Economic Development Corporation, Inc. (BSEDC) did not engage to conduct a single audit for FY23 despite meeting the expenditure threshold, and the required audit report was not submitted within the p...

Finding No. 2023-001: Compliance with Single Audit Requirements Description of the Finding: Big Sky Economic Development Corporation, Inc. (BSEDC) did not engage to conduct a single audit for FY23 despite meeting the expenditure threshold, and the required audit report was not submitted within the prescribed due dates. This oversight necessitated the reissuance of the FY23 financial statement audit to complete and issue a single audit. Planned Corrective Actions: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance engaged with an independent auditor to complete the single audit for FY23 and re-issue the financial statement audit which was missed during the performance of the FY23 financial statement audit due to the Senior Director of Finance and the parties they engaged to perform the audit not having a clear understanding of the calculation for federal expenditures for the federal revolving loan fund. The Senior Director of Finance now has a clear understanding of the requirements for the calculation and reporting of federal expenditures in the Schedule Expenditures of Federal Awards as it relates to the federal revolving laon fund. Timeline for Completion: BSEDC engaged with an independent auditor to complete the single audit for FY23 and reissue the FY23 financial statement audit in June 2024. Expected completion is November 2024. Responsible Person or Party: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance is responsible for implementing the corrective action.

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Finding 516954 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.1 § 200.332 § 200.414

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, ...

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, they will be double-checked to ensure compliance with this requirement.

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Finding 516939 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.1 § 200.332 § 200.414

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, ...

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, they will be double-checked to ensure compliance with this requirement.

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Finding 516933 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

MI

Subrecipient Monitoring Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.1 § 200.332 § 200.414

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, ...

The Agency agrees with the finding. When granting funds as a subaward to a pass-through entity, the Agency will update its master templates for subawards to include the required information. In addition, when the sub agreements are routed for signature and reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, they will be double-checked to ensure compliance with this requirement.

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Finding 516920 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Tacoma

WA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness

The City is fully committed to establishing and maintaining robust internal controls to ensure compliance with federal requirements, particularly in the administration of federal grant programs. Reporting: To meet Federal Funding and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements, the City will tak...

The City is fully committed to establishing and maintaining robust internal controls to ensure compliance with federal requirements, particularly in the administration of federal grant programs. Reporting: To meet Federal Funding and Transparency Act (FFATA) reporting requirements, the City will take the following actions: Update training material and implement annual training for all Accounting staff and City departments managing federal grants. Update and distribute monthly email to departments to clarify the required information for FFATA filing and require responses with supporting documentation for review. Periodically review federal reporting requirements for any updates and make adjustments as needed, utilizing resources such as the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) Newsletter, conferences, and trainings. Wage Rate Requirement: To meet Davis Bacon Act reporting requirements, the City will incorporate the verbiage from 29 CFR 5.5(a) in full into specifications, as applicable, which will be incorporated into the resulting contracts.

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Finding 516898 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Comprehensive Community Solutions, INC

IL

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.512

Finding Number: 2023-003 Finding Name: Data Collection Form Late Submission Finding Synopsis: The organization did not submit the December 31, 2023 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Action Steps: The late submission was due to switching...

Finding Number: 2023-003 Finding Name: Data Collection Form Late Submission Finding Synopsis: The organization did not submit the December 31, 2023 data collection form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in a timely matter. Action Steps: The late submission was due to switching audit service providers. Systems and procedures are already in place to ensure timely completion of audit and submission of the audit package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Management is now aware that when switching audit firms we will have to allocate more time for the new firm to get familiar with the agency. Contact Person(s): William Chatman, Executive Director/CEO, 815-963-6236 Claudia Seijas, Director of Finance, 815-963-6236 Anticipated Completion Date: Continues

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Finding 516666 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Philip Health Services, Inc.

SD

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

RE: Audit Finding Corrective Action Plan Philip Health Services recognizes the need for an account to be designated for the loan reserve of $210,564. We will designate a CD in the CDARS Accounts in the amount of $250,000 that is insured by FDIC with a term of 2 years. When this CD is renewed, ...

RE: Audit Finding Corrective Action Plan Philip Health Services recognizes the need for an account to be designated for the loan reserve of $210,564. We will designate a CD in the CDARS Accounts in the amount of $250,000 that is insured by FDIC with a term of 2 years. When this CD is renewed, it will continue to be reserved until the loan reaches an amount that will no longer require the designation. Respectfully, Maureen Cadwell Chief Executive Officer Philip Health Services, Inc.

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