Corrective Action Plans

Finding 560993 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Heading Home

NM

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.303

View of Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan Heading Home management is in agreement with this finding. Management has reviewed the existing policies and procedures found in Section II Policy #201 of Heading Homes fiscal policies and procedures with appropriate staff and will enforce the ...

View of Responsible Official and Corrective Action Plan Heading Home management is in agreement with this finding. Management has reviewed the existing policies and procedures found in Section II Policy #201 of Heading Homes fiscal policies and procedures with appropriate staff and will enforce the policies and procedures to ensure all invoices and funds requests are properly reviewed and approved prior to processing. All invoices and requests for funds for fiscal year 2024 will be reviewed to ensure the payment request is reasonable and necessary. The invoice or funds request will be signed and dated by the preparer, as well as by the reviewer as evidence of approval for processing the payment. All invoices and funds requests will be maintained in the cloud server in a manner that allows them to be easily retrieved when needed. The disbursements in question were reviewed and found to be to vendors regularly used by Heading Home and Heading Home firmly believes that documentation of approval existed at one point in time. However, with the complete turnover in executive personnel during 2023, and the fact that the prior administration utilized an online system for document storage that the current administration has very little access to, we were unable to locate the approvals for these payments. Management anticipates the above corrective action plan to be fully implemented by June 30, 2024. Personnel responsible for ensuring implementation include Connie Chavez, Chief Executive Officer, Debbie Brickman, Chief Financial Officer, and Armando Sanchez, contract accountants team lead.

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Finding 560775 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Community Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Condition: The Organization was unable to locate documentation related to performance and financial reporting. Recommendat...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Community Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Condition: The Organization was unable to locate documentation related to performance and financial reporting. Recommendation: The Organization should review its internal controls and procedures to ensure all relevant documentation is reviewed and retained for all federal funds awarded. Implementing a standardized process for document retention and training staff on proper record-keeping practices can help mitigate this issue in the future. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The organization has developed a more robust contract compliance process which includes document retention and training. The organization recently reviewed and updated the document retention policy and trained staff responsible for record-keeping. The organization also began conducting internal audits to ensure documentation is reviewed and retained properly. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Planned completion date is December 31, 2024.

View Audit 356548

Finding 560759 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Community Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Condition: The Organization was unable to locate contract and/or contract extensions for federal funding awarded expended d...

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Community Development Block Grant – Assistance Listing No. 14.218 Condition: The Organization was unable to locate contract and/or contract extensions for federal funding awarded expended during the period. Recommendation: The Organization should review its internal controls and procedures to ensure all relevant documentation, such as contracts or agreements, is reviewed and retained for all federal funds awarded. Implementing a standardized process for document retention and training staff on proper record-keeping practices can help mitigate this issue in the future. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The organization has developed a contract database and review process for all new and existing contracts. This process includes appropriate naming conventions across all platforms to ensure accuracy in records. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Planned completion date is June 30, 2024.

View Audit 356548

Finding 560679 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. and Subsidiaries

PA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility School Nutrition Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Administrative); Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Administrative)– Assistance Listing No. 10.569 and 10.565 Condition: CACLV does not have formal procedures in plac...

U.S. Department of Agriculture Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Administrative); Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Administrative)– Assistance Listing No. 10.569 and 10.565 Condition: CACLV does not have formal procedures in place to determine the Second Harvest Food Bank expenses incurred during the fiscal year that should be allocated to the TEFAP/CSFP administrative revenue received. CACLV has historically recognized revenue based on when cash is received which is not appropriate. Recommendation: We recommend the allocation of allowable costs and activities be completed at a minimum on a quarterly basis. Also, any direct expenses related to program activities should be recorded to the respective identifying program fund number within the accounting software. The amount of revenue recognized for the programs should be reflected of the expenses incurred up to the administrative funds received from the respective funders. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The organization will implement a standard allocation to be completed on a quarterly basis at the minimum. This process will be reviewed by management to ensure implementation. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Dawn Godshall, Executive Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Planned completion date is June 2025.

View Audit 356548

Finding 560569 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Coventry, Rhode Island

RI

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2023-005 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Description of Finding For one of two reports tested related to fiscal year 2023, the report was not submitted within 30 days of the end of the quarter. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence Managemen...

Finding 2023-005 – Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Description of Finding For one of two reports tested related to fiscal year 2023, the report was not submitted within 30 days of the end of the quarter. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence Management concurs with the finding. Corrective Action This late submission was the result of significant turnover in the Town’s Finance Department. All subsequent reports have been filed and will continue to be filed in a timely manner. Name of Contact Person Robert J. Civetti, CPA, Finance Director Projected Completion Date Completed and all reports timely filed since June 30, 2023

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Finding 560566 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Coventry, Rhode Island

RI

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility § 200.213 § 200.303

Finding 2023-004 - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Description of Finding The Town of Coventry and Coventry Public School Department do not have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they do not contract with or make subawards to parties that are ...

Finding 2023-004 - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Description of Finding The Town of Coventry and Coventry Public School Department do not have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they do not contract with or make subawards to parties that are suspended or debarred. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence Management concurs with the finding. Corrective Action Management of the Town and School Department will review the district’s suspension and debarment policy and make sure that it is following the criteria as set out in the 2 CFR section 180 of the Uniform Guidance. The policy will then be updated and communicated to all personnel involved in the procurementprocess. Name of Contact Person Robert J. Civetti, CPA, Town Finance Director; Christopher Deverna, CPA, Director of Finance, Coventry Public Schools Projected Completion Date June 30, 2025

View Audit 356492

Finding 560560 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Bellingham, Massachusetts

MA

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2023-004 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criter...

Finding 2023-004 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criteria: Where employees work solely or partially on a single Federal program or cost objective, their salaries or wages must be supported by periodic certification that the employee worked on these programs for the period covered by the programs. The certifications should be prepared at least semi-annually, and should be signed by the employee or supervisory official having first-hand knowledge of the work performed by the employee. Condition: During our test of controls over compliance with time and effort certifications the Town was not able to provide evidence that the required certifications of time and effort for employees whose time was spent either completely or partially spent on these programs was performed as required by Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: Unknown Context: During our test of payroll transactions of the major program (Education Stabilization Fund) it was noted that the time and effort certification for employees tested were not completed. Effect: The Town was not in compliance with the time and effort certification requirements. Cause: Time and Effort Certifications were issued semi-annually. However, in some circumstances staff had terminated employment and letters were not issued outside of the school setting. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-004 Recommendation: We recommend the Town of Bellingham follow procedures to ensure that semi-annual certifications and/or monthly certifications are prepared and signed by either the employees and/or supervisory official having first-hand knowledge of the work performed by the employees in a timely manner in order to comply with the time and effort certification requirement. Responsible for Corrective Plan: Director of Finance, Schools Estimated Completion Date: December 2024 Action Taken: We have amended our process for issuing Time and Effort Certifications. We are now emailing them and if they are returned, we will re-issue to their home address with a self-addressed stamped envelope. In some circumstances such as committee work, we will have the staff sign an acknowledgement at the time of the meeting(s).

View Audit 356487

Finding 560556 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Bellingham, Massachusetts

MA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criteri...

Finding 2023-001 – Education Stabilization Fund – AL No.’s 84.425D & 84.425U Department of Education Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency Related to Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Program Criteria: Grantees must provide reasonable assurance that federal awards are expended only for allowable activities and that the costs of goods and services charged to federal awards are allowable and in accordance with the applicable cost principles. Management of the Town is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with federal requirements that have a direct and material effect on a federal program. A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. Condition and Context: Control deficiencies related to disbursements were noted as a result of the testing of internal controls over payroll. Specifically, a sample of payroll disbursements charged to the major program were tested in order to determine if adequate internal controls were in place. As a result of the testing of payroll disbursements charged to the programs, the employees tested were found to not have adequately approved and or documented employee payroll rate agreements. Cause: Appointment letters for some staff tested could not be located. I believe this is due not to non-compliance but turnover within the office and not being able to locate paper files. Effect or Potential Effect: Due to the significant deficiencies and noncompliance in internal controls noted above, there is a risk of inappropriate rate of pay and/or wages being paid. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-001 Questioned Costs: Questioned costs could not be determined. Recommendation: The Town of Bellingham should improve the internal controls over Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs by ensuring employee’s payroll rate agreements are approved by an appropriate level of management and in a timely manner. Responsible for Corrective Plan: Director of Finance, Schools Estimated Completion Date: December 2024 Action Taken: The Director of Finance will ensure that all employees paid have an approved and documented pay rate or salary from either an appointment letter, School Committee salary worksheet, and/or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Finding 560439 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc.

KY

Significant Deficiency

Recommendation: KRM should have future audits completed timely and filed timely with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Action Taken: KRM continues to take steps to increase the staffing to help with the increased number of refugees served as well as implementing new software changes to streamline ...

Recommendation: KRM should have future audits completed timely and filed timely with the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Action Taken: KRM continues to take steps to increase the staffing to help with the increased number of refugees served as well as implementing new software changes to streamline processes for more efficient operations.

View Audit 356342

Finding 560112 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Enfield

NH

Cash Management Significant Deficiency

We will reconcile all of 2024 accounts to ensure accuracy. Expenditure and reimbursement of all federal funds will be recorded timely and accurately.

View Audit 356131

Finding 560111 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Enfield

NH

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

We will implement more internal training with the Accounts Payable department to ensure manifests are signed.

View Audit 356131

Finding 560097 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Central Area Rural Transit System, Inc.

AK

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.512

Finding 2023-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance - Reporting Corrective Action Plan To prevent recurrence of the late filing of financial reports, staff will work to prepare year end reconciliations for major programs, state and federal schedules of expendit...

Finding 2023-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Noncompliance - Reporting Corrective Action Plan To prevent recurrence of the late filing of financial reports, staff will work to prepare year end reconciliations for major programs, state and federal schedules of expenditures to determine single audit status, and file corresponding reports in a timely manner. Expected Completion Date June 30, 2025

View Audit 356074

Finding 560093 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Murray County

MN

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Finding Number: 2023-003 Finding Title: Special Tests and Provisions – Davis‐Bacon Act Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Heidi E. Winter, County Auditor-Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: County staff will obtain and properly review the certified payrolls received from a...

Finding Number: 2023-003 Finding Title: Special Tests and Provisions – Davis‐Bacon Act Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Heidi E. Winter, County Auditor-Treasurer Corrective Action Planned: County staff will obtain and properly review the certified payrolls received from all contractors and subcontractors for compliance with the Davis‐Bacon Act and Title 29 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 5 and ensure documentation exists to support monitoring of and compliance with this requirement. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

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Finding 560078 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Town of Marlborough

CT

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Suspension and Debarment over COVID-19 America Rescue Plan Act Recommendation: We recommend that the Town design controls to ensure an adequate review process in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: The...

Suspension and Debarment over COVID-19 America Rescue Plan Act Recommendation: We recommend that the Town design controls to ensure an adequate review process in place to review potential contractors to determine they are not suspended or debarred. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Town has a system in place to review contractors. A written process will be prepared to record and maintain appropriate documentation. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Town Manager and Finance Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Since this report is overdue, the estimated date is before the start of the FY 24 audit.

View Audit 356034

Finding 560049 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

New Narrative

OR

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Significant Deficiency over Preparation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA) The Organization did not identify all federal awards and significant adjustments were required to the SEFA prepared by management. Corrective Action: The Organization agrees with the auditor’s recommendation. At the...

Significant Deficiency over Preparation of Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA) The Organization did not identify all federal awards and significant adjustments were required to the SEFA prepared by management. Corrective Action: The Organization agrees with the auditor’s recommendation. At the time of this audit’s publishing, the Organization has implemented additional procedures and controls to identify and report all federal award activity. Anticipated Completion Date: May 2025

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Finding 560044 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

WI

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

Comments on findings and recommendations Management should implement a process to evaluate and allocate expenses on a regular basis. Actions taken or planned Management implemented a process to evaluate and allocate expenses based on employee estimates of time spent by function and proportion of th...

Comments on findings and recommendations Management should implement a process to evaluate and allocate expenses on a regular basis. Actions taken or planned Management implemented a process to evaluate and allocate expenses based on employee estimates of time spent by function and proportion of the association’s floor space utilized by each employee during the year. Anticipated completion date July 1, 2023

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Finding 560005 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Ida B Wells, INC

CT

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding; Reference Number: 2023-003 Description of Finding: The audit and reporting package were not submitted by the due date April 30, 2024. Finding is a significant deficiency. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management agrees with this finding. Corrective Action: Management will ensu...

Finding; Reference Number: 2023-003 Description of Finding: The audit and reporting package were not submitted by the due date April 30, 2024. Finding is a significant deficiency. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Management agrees with this finding. Corrective Action: Management will ensure that there is an adequate level of appropriately trained and experienced personnel and that internal controls over financial reporting will function properly to submit the audit and reporting package timely. Name of Contact Person: Kimalee Williams, CEO - Faith Asset Management, LLC, (860) 528-5000, kimalee@faithassetmgt.com Projected Completion Date: July 31, 2026

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Finding 559992 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Central Arizona Irrigation & Drainage District

AZ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.508 § 200.510

COVID-1 9 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds — Assistance Listing No. 21 .027 Recommendation: We recommend the District design controls to ensure an adequate review process over the invoices recorded and presented on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to determine complian...

COVID-1 9 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds — Assistance Listing No. 21 .027 Recommendation: We recommend the District design controls to ensure an adequate review process over the invoices recorded and presented on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards to determine compliance with the Uniform Guidance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District’s policies will be updated and approved if needed to conform to federal guidance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ron McEachern, General Manager or Delia Stoor, Accounting Manger Planned completion date for corrective action plan: September 30, 2024

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Finding 559956 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.

NY

Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

• Finding 2023-005 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Allowable Costs: o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with the audit finding. o Corrective Action Plan: MHA updated internal procedures to assure the Assista...

• Finding 2023-005 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Allowable Costs: o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with the audit finding. o Corrective Action Plan: MHA updated internal procedures to assure the Assistant Director of Housing is reviewing rent calculations to assure there are not data entry issues, when there are questions in the program about what should qualify as “income” an internal discussion is held with the Director of Corporate Compliance and the Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services. The Assistant Director of Housing and Care Coordination will notify all staff responsible for administering HUD programs of the policy changes and train those staff accordingly. All trainings are expected to be completed by May 2025. o Person Responsible: Director of Corporate Compliance o Expected Date of Completion: May 15, 2025

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Finding 559955 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.

NY

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

• Finding 2023-004 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Special Tests and Provisions: o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with audit findings. o Corrective Action Plan: The utility calculation is updated annually ...

• Finding 2023-004 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Special Tests and Provisions: o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with audit findings. o Corrective Action Plan: The utility calculation is updated annually by the Director of Corporate Compliance using the new tables provided by Pathstones which is received at the end of each year. This was implemented for 2024. The agency has developed, revised and implemented internal controls in the form of written program policies and procedures to ensure that the agency is in compliance with changes to regulatory requirements. Utility calculation is updated annually and verified by the Director of Corporate Compliance to reflect the current utility allowances within 30-days of publication. The Assistant Director of Housing and Care Coordination will notify all staff responsible for administering HUD programs of the policy changes and train those staff accordingly by May 2025. o Person Responsible: Director of Corporate Compliance o Expected Date of Completion: May 15, 2025

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Finding 559954 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.

NY

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

• Finding 2023-003 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Special Tests and Provisions o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with audit findings. o Corrective Action Plan: MHA uses the official HUD COC Rent Determinat...

• Finding 2023-003 – Compliance and Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over compliance with Special Tests and Provisions o U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development o Agency Response: Concurs with audit findings. o Corrective Action Plan: MHA uses the official HUD COC Rent Determination worksheets, as well as an external vendor (Affordable Housing Network) to establish that reasonable rents are charged for comparable apartments. Worksheets are now updated annually and verified by the Director of Corporate Compliance. The Assistant Director of Housing and Care Coordination will notify all staff responsible for administering HUD programs of the changes and train those staff accordingly. The external contract was established in mid-2024, and is still being used. o Person Responsible: Director of Corporate Compliance. o Date of Completion: June 10, 2024.

View Audit 355894

Finding 559810 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Opportunities Credit Union

VT

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Identifying Number: Finding 2023-001 Finding: Late Issuance of 2023 Single Audit Package Condition: The submission of the 2023 Single Audit reporting package was not submitted by the September 30, 2024 deadline. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Management agrees with the finding that the Single ...

Identifying Number: Finding 2023-001 Finding: Late Issuance of 2023 Single Audit Package Condition: The submission of the 2023 Single Audit reporting package was not submitted by the September 30, 2024 deadline. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Management agrees with the finding that the Single Audit report was not filed timely. This report will be filed once the Single Audit is issued. The delay in filing was due to personnel constraints. Management will take steps to hire the necessary personnel to ensure all audit work can be performed in a timely manner going forward. Completion Date: April 30, 2025 Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Erin Metivier, Chief Financial Officer

View Audit 355770

Finding 559006 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Dunkirk Housing Authority

NY

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

2023-006 Significant Deficiency: See finding 2023-006. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Authority work with its newly retained fee accountant to prepare an operating budget by AMP location. Management’s response: We concur with the recommendation. The Authority has had some st...

2023-006 Significant Deficiency: See finding 2023-006. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Authority work with its newly retained fee accountant to prepare an operating budget by AMP location. Management’s response: We concur with the recommendation. The Authority has had some staff turnover over the past several years. A new executive director and a new account clerk were both hired within the past several years. Management was aware that its budget was not prepare by AMP location. Management engaged the services of a fee-accountant subsequent to year-end who will assist with the budgeting process starting in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

View Audit 355249

Finding 559004 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Dunkirk Housing Authority

NY

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

2024-004 Significant Deficiency: See finding 2023-004. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Authority review its processes for closing out all fully-expended grants with HUD to ensure that, in the future, when grants are fully expended, the close-out process begins shortly thereafte...

2024-004 Significant Deficiency: See finding 2023-004. Recommendation: We recommend that management of the Authority review its processes for closing out all fully-expended grants with HUD to ensure that, in the future, when grants are fully expended, the close-out process begins shortly thereafter. Management’s response: We concur with the recommendation. The Authority has had some staff turnover over the past several years. A new executive director and a new account clerk were both hired within the past several years. Management was aware that several older grants were still shown as “open” and that the close-out procedures would have to be implemented at some point. Management is evaluating its processes and procedures related to closing out grants and is planning on implementing procedures to ensure grants are properly closed. Management will be working with the newly hired fee accountant to close out grants that have been fully expended.

View Audit 355249

Finding 556042 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Joseph's House and Shelter, Inc.

NY

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

Finding 2023-003--General Oversight--Significant Deficiency Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization create policies and procedures to ensure proper oversight of the financial reporting function. In addition, we would recommend the Organization to consider the costs and benefits of restr...

Finding 2023-003--General Oversight--Significant Deficiency Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization create policies and procedures to ensure proper oversight of the financial reporting function. In addition, we would recommend the Organization to consider the costs and benefits of restructuring the finance department. This could include allocating additional resources to hire additional employees, reallocation of responsibilities within the organization and less reliance on the contracted accounting services. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Executive Director has worked to reduce the reliance on outside contracted accounting services. Beginning in Q1 2022, agency leadership took necessary action to begin restructuring the Finance Department following a change in staffing with the contracted accounting service. In Q2 2022, the agency promoted a long-tenured staff member to the newly-created Director of Grants and Finance position, which separated and removed all finance duties from the Director of Administration. To support the Director of Grants and Finance, a full-time Grants and Finance Specialist staff position was created in Q3 of 2022 To further strengthen financial oversight and ensure timely access to grant funds, the organization implemented a structured monthly grant billing schedule. This process ensures that vouchering is completed on time, reducing delays in reimbursements and mitigating cash flow disruptions. As a result, grant reimbursements have been received more consistently, alleviating financial strain and improving overall fiscal stability. Joseph’s House has created a 21-page Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual to ensure proper oversight of all fiscal functions. Changes are currently in process and will be sent for review by the Board’s Finance Committee followed by a final review and approval of the full Board of Directors. The organization has scaled back reliance on the contracted accounting service and has ensured that all claims, with the implementation of personnel time-tracking systems, are submitted through our Finance Department. We continue to use a contracted accounting service for higher-level accounting duties and for on-going advisement that supplements, instead of replaces, the work of internal staff. We are confident these changes have improved the agency’s ability to provide adequate management oversight in the financial reporting process. This was completed in Q2 of 2023.

View Audit 354774

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