Corrective Action Plans

Finding 392090 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of Prince George's County

MD

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls for rent reasonableness to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in res...

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls for rent reasonableness to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: HAPGC will acquire and implement a rent reasonableness software system that will assist in the proper application and documentation of rent reasonableness requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jessica Anderson-Preston Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 31, 2024

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Finding 392088 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of Prince George's County

MD

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls for new tenants to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response t...

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls for new tenants to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Under the leadership of the newly appointed Executive Director, HAPGC will develop and implement to internal control policies to ensure waiting list selection notices are properly documented in client files, and voucher forms and HAP contracts are appropriately executed. Additional efforts will be placed on increasing the number internal quality control reviews performed of re-examination transactions to ensure adherence to the above listed compliance items. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jessica Anderson-Preston Planned completion date for corrective action plan: November 30, 2024.

View Audit 302221

Finding 392086 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Housing Authority of Prince George's County

MD

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls over eligibility to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response t...

Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their process and internal controls over eligibility to ensure compliance with HUD requirements and their administrative plan. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Under the leadership of the newly appointed Executive Director, HAPGC will assess the overall operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The assessment will include the following: a review of the overall effectiveness of the current voucher department management, a review and comprehensive update of the Administrative Plan; comprehensive staff training on the proper implementation and correct calculation and documentation of HUD program eligibility requirements including but not limited to income, assets, and expenses related to deductions from annual income and other factors that affect the determination of adjusted income. HAPGC will also implement policies to ensure the timely completion of annual re-examinations, and the proper retainage of supporting documentation for re-examination actions. Additional efforts will be placed on increasing the number internal quality control reviews performed of re-examination transactions to ensure adherence to the above listed compliance items. Efforts will also be place on increasing staffing levels and decreasing the amount of time required to fill vacant positions. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jessica Anderson-Preston Planned completion date for corrective action plan: November 30, 2024.

View Audit 302221 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 392070 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Sanders Unified School District No. 18

AZ

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

Program: Impact Aid Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.041 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Questioned Costs: N/A Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control Compliance Requirement: N. Special Tests and Provisions Condition/Context: Wage c...

Program: Impact Aid Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.041 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Questioned Costs: N/A Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control Compliance Requirement: N. Special Tests and Provisions Condition/Context: Wage certificates were not maintained for construction projects exceeding $2,000 or other minor remodeling projects during the current year. Documentation was not maintained to support contracts included the proper wage rate clauses. Criteria: According to Federal guidelines, §7007 construction funds, as well as any §7002 or §7003(b) funds expended for construction or minor remodeling, are subject to Wage Rate Requirements (20 USC 1232b). Corrective Action: The District will ensure the proper wage rate language is included in all contracts for construction and minor remodeling projects exceeding $2,000. In addition, wage rate certifications will be received when necessary and reviewed to ensure they adhere to wage rate requirements. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the period ending June 30, 2024. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Barbara Baca, Business Manage

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Finding 392069 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Sanders Unified School District No. 18

AZ

Questioned Costs Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

2023-001 EQUIPMENT AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Program: Education Stabilization Fund – ESSER III Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Agency: Arizona Department of Education Grantor Number: 21FESIII-111119-01A Questioned Costs: $16,552...

2023-001 EQUIPMENT AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Program: Education Stabilization Fund – ESSER III Federal Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Agency: Arizona Department of Education Grantor Number: 21FESIII-111119-01A Questioned Costs: $16,552.20 Type of Finding: Noncompliance (Other Matter), significant deficiency in internal control Compliance Requirement: F. Equipment and Real Property Management Condition/Context: During our testing of equipment assets, it was noted that one asset was not authorized by the SEA prior to the purchase being made. Corrective Action: The District will ensure all real property and equipment purchases are approved by the SEA before purchase. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the period ending June 30, 2024. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Barbara Baca, Business Manager

View Audit 302194 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 391976 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Contra Costa

CA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Cash Management

Reference Number: 2023-001 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: Head Start Cluster Assistance Listing No.: 93.600 Award Number: 09CH010862-05-05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed Through: State of California Department ...

Reference Number: 2023-001 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: Head Start Cluster Assistance Listing No.: 93.600 Award Number: 09CH010862-05-05 Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Passed Through: State of California Department of Social Services Program Name: CCDF Program Cluster Assistance Listing No.: 93.575 and 93.596 Award Number: CAPP1009, C2AP2009, CCTR2028 Category of Finding: Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Costs Principles Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance The Employment and Human Services Department is in compliance with Title 2 U.S. code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) state that the auditee shall maintain internal control over Federal programs that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing Federal awards in compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a material effect on each of its Federal programs. Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Division (EHSD) has taken corrective actions to ensure that this type of Internal Control deficiency is resolved. During this period, the County and employers nationwide were dealing with staffing and workforce issues because of COVID. Since then, EHSD has hired a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a Departmental Fiscal Officer (DFO) who oversees CSB. EHSD has also hired new Administrative Services Assistant IIIs (ASA III), and Accountants hired in the Fiscal department. The structure of the Fiscal Unit is being revamped to increase lines of communication and collaboration through regular team meetings and meetings with managers and staff. These changes will continue to build internal controls and effective communication. In August 2022, the Head Start and Early Head Start programs were inappropriately charged with costs related to Pandemic Service Relief Payments (PSRP). Head Start was charged $148,773.32 and Early Head Start was charged $42,082.24 in PSRP. These disallowed costs have been corrected in the January 2024 Head Start/Early Head Start drawdown. During the same time, the state programs were also charged with costs related to Pandemic Service Relief Payments. We continue to work with the state to take corrective action to return funds. Contra Costa County EHSD has acted and is in the process of taking action to correct Internal Controls and to return funds for duplicated payments. Contact person responsible for corrective action plan: Marla Stuart, Director Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department Navdeep Singh, Chief Financial Officer Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department

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Finding 391898 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Michigan Works! Southeast Consortium

MI

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting § 200.403

March 27, 2024 2023-005: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control / Immaterial Noncompliance – Reporting Condition: During our review it was noted that documentation supporting reports filed by the Consortium were not maintained by management. Corrective Action: We agree with the finding. As we wo...

March 27, 2024 2023-005: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control / Immaterial Noncompliance – Reporting Condition: During our review it was noted that documentation supporting reports filed by the Consortium were not maintained by management. Corrective Action: We agree with the finding. As we work towards developing our procedures, we are currently developing a list of required documentation as mandatory sourcing for quarterly reports. We do not anticipate this issue in our 2024 Single Audit when several cycles of closeouts have been completed. Contact Person: Shamar Herron: Sherron@mwse.org Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024 Respectfully, Shamar Herron

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Finding 391866 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Michigan Works! Southeast Consortium

MI

Eligibility Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

March 27, 2024 2023-004: Material Weakness in Internal Control/Material Noncompliance- Eligibility Condition: The Consortium did not provide documentation that all eligibility related conditions were met for each participant selected for testing. Corrective Action: We agree with the finding. The con...

March 27, 2024 2023-004: Material Weakness in Internal Control/Material Noncompliance- Eligibility Condition: The Consortium did not provide documentation that all eligibility related conditions were met for each participant selected for testing. Corrective Action: We agree with the finding. The consortium recognizes the importance of having support documentation for all eligibility determinations. During COVID-19 staff were allowed to work from home, as a result two staff were not following document saving protocol and saved vital documentation on their local drive (desktop). Upon the transition back into the office, those individuals did not follow protocol and ensure all files were backed up/saved to the networked database. Once of the individuals no longer worked for MWSE and the other as well as their manager both were made aware of the issue. After further conversations with the manager, management was assured this will not happen again. A process for spot checking and compliance sign-off by managers has been implemented to work to ensure this issue does not arise again. Contact Person: Shamar Herron: Sherron@mwse.org Anticipated Completion Date: Completed January 2024 Respectfully, Shamar Herron

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Finding 391684 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Department of Human Services

HI

Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency Equipment & Real Property Management

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: The two processing centers that did not document the supervisor audits were using the wrong outdated forms that did not have the added column (03/2022) t...

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: The two processing centers that did not document the supervisor audits were using the wrong outdated forms that did not have the added column (03/2022) to document the audit took place. A reminder will be sent out to Branch, Section Administrators, and all Processing Center Supervisors to instruct the Processing Centers to use the DHS 1494, 1495 and 1050 forms dated 03/2022, which clearly instructs the Supervisors to date and initial the last column of the form to verify when and by whom the audit took place. Expected Completion Date: March 2024 Responding Officials: Sabrina Young, EBT Project Manager

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Finding 391681 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Department of Human Services

HI

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken of Planned: The Department has identified a gap in training and education, that caused a failure to enforce the contract requirements for plans to submit audited fin...

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken of Planned: The Department has identified a gap in training and education, that caused a failure to enforce the contract requirements for plans to submit audited financial statements pursuant to 42 CFR 438.3(m). Training and education were completed. The Department has engaged with a vendor to implement our new online provider enrollment system HOKU on August 3, 2020 and started the process to have all providers re register their information in the new online system. All providers were given a deadline to do this by December 31, 2023 and if missed they would be terminated in 2024. Expected Completion Date: April 30, 2024 Responding Official: Marvin Malohi, Med-QUEST Division Supervising Contracts Specialist

View Audit 302108 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 391675 (2023-014)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Department of Human Services

HI

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. On March 4, 2024, during the process of making corrections to cases rejected by ACF, it was discovered that one of the jobs that uploads the current FTW file did not function properly resulti...

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. On March 4, 2024, during the process of making corrections to cases rejected by ACF, it was discovered that one of the jobs that uploads the current FTW file did not function properly resulting in the back up file for the previous month being used for the current report month. This resulted in incorrect work participation data reported on the ACF 199 for FFY 2023. Corrective Action Taken or Planned: Corrections are being made and the FFY 2023 ACF 199 reports are being re run. The final annual ACF 199 report for FFY 2023 will be resubmitted to ACF before the deadline of March 29, 2024. Expected Completion Date: March 29, 2024 Responding Officials: Catherine Scardino, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Administrator

View Audit 302108 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 391668 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Department of Human Services

HI

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken of Planned: The Department has identified a gap in training and education, that caused a failure to enforce the contract requirements for plans to submit audited fin...

Views of Responding Officials: The Department agrees with the finding and will implement corrective action. Corrective Action Taken of Planned: The Department has identified a gap in training and education, that caused a failure to enforce the contract requirements for plans to submit audited financial statements pursuant to 42 CFR 438.3(m). Training and education were completed. The Department has engaged with a vendor to implement our new online provider enrollment system HOKU on August 3, 2020 and started the process to have all providers re register their information in the new online system. All providers were given a deadline to do this by December 31, 2023 and if missed they would be terminated in 2024. Expected Completion Date: April 30, 2024 Responding Official: Marvin Malohi, Med-QUEST Division Supervising Contracts Specialist

View Audit 302108 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 391619 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Aspire Health Partners, Inc.

FL

Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.302

Additional preventive internal control procedures will be implemented, including an additional level of review of the Schedules and reconciliation. These procedures and internal controls have been implemented as of the date of this report.

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Finding 391618 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Aspire Health Partners, Inc.

FL

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management § 200.303

Additional preventive internal control procedures will be implemented, including an additional level of review of the Schedules and reconciliation. These procedures and internal controls have been implemented as of the date of this report.

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Finding 391615 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

County of Maui

HI

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Ref. No. Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Findings 2023-004 Reporting - Significant Deficiency Recommendation The County should improve their internal control process to ensure that quarterly reports required by Section 15011 of the CARES Act are completed and submitted on a timel...

Ref. No. Compliance and Internal Control over Compliance Findings 2023-004 Reporting - Significant Deficiency Recommendation The County should improve their internal control process to ensure that quarterly reports required by Section 15011 of the CARES Act are completed and submitted on a timely basis. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management concurs with the finding as it applies to the special allocation of CARES Act funds. CDBG is implementing a new software program that will improve internal process controls and program efficiency. The software will automatically generate reminder notifications to CDBG staff and subrecipients of upcoming deadlines for quarterly reports. The CDBG Specialist will follow up with a letter to subrecipient to document non-compliance and additional corrective actions, as applicable. A policy and procedures manual for this software program will also be completed. Management further adds that due to a change in administration effective January 1, 2023, the CDBG Program experienced a 100% staff changeover. End Date: Ongoing Responding Person(s): Patience M. K. Kahula, CDBG Program Director Office of the Mayor Phone No. (808) 270-7213

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Finding 391611 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Eureka

CA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

Finding – The City did not have adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with time and effort requirements. Name of contact person: Lane Millar, Finance Director Corrective action: The City has revised its internal controls to guarantee compliance with time and effort requirements. Furth...

Finding – The City did not have adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with time and effort requirements. Name of contact person: Lane Millar, Finance Director Corrective action: The City has revised its internal controls to guarantee compliance with time and effort requirements. Furthermore, the City plans to engage external professional and technical services for the management of significant State and Federal Grants. Proposed completion date: March 1, 2024

View Audit 302063 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 391597 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Thatcher Unified School District No. 4

AZ

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency § 200.313 § 200.439

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN U.S. Department of Education Thatcher Unified School District No. 4 respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. Audit period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discus...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN U.S. Department of Education Thatcher Unified School District No. 4 respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2023. Audit period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 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 AWARDS FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Finding Number: 2023-001 Repeat Finding: Yes Program Name/Assistance Listing Title: Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D and 84.425U Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Award Number: 23SSPCON-311221-01A, 21FESSII-111221-01A, 21FESIII-111221-01A Questioned Costs: None Type of Finding: Noncompliance, Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Equipment/Real Property Management Condition/Context: The District did not tag and track the capital assets purchased with Education Stabilization Fund monies. Action planned in response to finding: Management will establish procedures to ensure all assets are properly tagged and tracked to prevent theft, fraud, or misuse of District assets. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: For the period ending June 30, 2024. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Clay Bowman, Director of Finance

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Finding 391584 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The City of New York

NY

Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Student Financial Aid § 200.303

Finding No. 2023-007 Department(s): New York City Administration for Children’s Services Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.658, Foster Care – Title IV - E Corrective Action(s): • ACS will review all outstanding non-finalized Redetermination packages and re-request outstanding Court Order...

Finding No. 2023-007 Department(s): New York City Administration for Children’s Services Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.658, Foster Care – Title IV - E Corrective Action(s): • ACS will review all outstanding non-finalized Redetermination packages and re-request outstanding Court Orders. • Moving forward, if the hard copy Court Order has not been received by ACS within 90 days of the Permanency Hearing, ACS will request a court transcript of the Permanency Hearing. • ACS will finalize IV-E Redetermination packages if a Reasonable Effort determination finding has not been conferred within four months of the request for court action. • ACS will work with the Office of Court Administration to address challenges in timely completion of hearings and receipt of Court Orders. Anticipated Completion Date: September 2024 Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Andrew Martin, Executive Director, Central Eligibility Office (212)-341-2816

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Finding 391579 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The City of New York

NY

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Finding No. 2023-008 Department(s): New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.323, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Corrective Action(s): DOHMH agrees with the recommendation that “DOHMH strengthen its intern...

Finding No. 2023-008 Department(s): New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.323, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) Corrective Action(s): DOHMH agrees with the recommendation that “DOHMH strengthen its internal controls over the reporting process to include documented review and approval of all financial and special performance reports prior to submission within the required timeframe.” DOHMH Finance will ensure sufficient time to meet and discuss the status of spending and plans for remaining balance before the end of the award period. For example, such meeting will occur at least a month before the end of the award period. DOHMH Finance will ensure sufficient time for review and approval process of the FFR and submit within the required timeframe. For example, send annual FFR for program review at least 2 weeks before the report deadline. Approval deadline date will be added to the approval email and followed up on a consistent basis. The Division of Disease Control will document review of ELC-related reports prior to submission. Anticipated Completion Date: Effective Immediately; 3/20/2024 Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Anthony Faciane, Assistant Commissioner, afaciane@health.nyc.gov Wai ting Yu, Assistant Commissioner, wyu4@health.nyc.gov Jennifer Carmona, Senior Director, jcarmona@health.nyc.gov Yuming Li, Director, yli@health.nyc.gov Xiu mei Mai, Director, xmai@health.nyc.gov Jenny Tejada, Director, jtejada@health.nyc.gov James Chan, Assistant Director, jchan6@health.nyc.gov Inna Dubrovenska, Assistant Director, idubrovenska@health.nyc.gov Yulia Gudzinskiy, Grants Manager, ygudzinskiy@health.nyc.gov

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Finding 391574 (2023-010)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The City of New York

NY

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.332 § 200.501 § 200.512

Finding No. 2023-010 Department(s): New York City Department for the Aging Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.044, 93.045 & 93.053, Aging Cluster Corrective Action(s): To ensure New York City Aging follows 2 CFR 200.332, we are updating our current process and procedures on how to track and...

Finding No. 2023-010 Department(s): New York City Department for the Aging Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 93.044, 93.045 & 93.053, Aging Cluster Corrective Action(s): To ensure New York City Aging follows 2 CFR 200.332, we are updating our current process and procedures on how to track and inform providers of when the Single Audit is due, when extension for the Single Audit is granted and when the submission is due. We will be sending out this communication to our providers. We will also follow-up with providers three months prior to the audit being due and three months prior to the audit being due for those who were granted extensions. Anticipated Completion Date: April 12, 2024 and ongoing Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Jose Mercado, Chief Financial Officer jmercado@aging.nyc.gov (212) 602-4471

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Finding 391561 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The City of New York

NY

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility § 200.303

Finding No. 2023-005 Department(s): New York City Human Resources Administration Program(s): Assistance Listing Numbers 14.241, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Corrective Action(s): HASA will enhance its data management system to flag housing units where rent amounts are repor...

Finding No. 2023-005 Department(s): New York City Human Resources Administration Program(s): Assistance Listing Numbers 14.241, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Corrective Action(s): HASA will enhance its data management system to flag housing units where rent amounts are reportedly above the prevailing Fair Market Rent (FMR) limits per bedroom size, and document follow up activities accordingly. Staff will continue to review support documentation during monitoring visits to ensure client rent calculations are current and accurately completed. HASA will continue facilitating monthly technical assistance meetings and convene training sessions with housing providers to address emerging issues and contract compliance findings from monitoring visits. Anticipated Completion Date: April 1, 2024 and ongoing Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Xiomara Pamela Farquhar, Assistant Deputy Commissioner farquharx@hra.nyc.gov

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Finding 391560 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

The City of New York

NY

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

Finding No. 2023-004 Department(s): New York City Human Resources Administration Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 14.241, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Corrective Action(s): HASA will revamp its contract monitoring policies and procedures to ensure sampling of housing inspectio...

Finding No. 2023-004 Department(s): New York City Human Resources Administration Program(s): Assistance Listing Number 14.241, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Corrective Action(s): HASA will revamp its contract monitoring policies and procedures to ensure sampling of housing inspection reports and related maintenance and repairs documentation are included to assess compliance with housing quality standards. Documentation reviewed will also include confirmation of apartments’ readiness prior to occupancy and corrective action measures taken to address outstanding deficiencies, including failed inspections. Anticipated Completion Date: April 1, 2024 and ongoing Person(s) Responsible for Implementation: Xiomara Pamela Farquhar, Assistant Deputy Commissioner farquharx@hra.nyc.gov

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Finding 391459 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

City of Westminster, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

The finance department experienced staff turnover and vacancies during the fiscal year, impacting the fiscal year end close processes. We have consulted with a fractional CFO and are now fully staffed. We are working to remedy the items noted above by assessing our current procedures and implementin...

The finance department experienced staff turnover and vacancies during the fiscal year, impacting the fiscal year end close processes. We have consulted with a fractional CFO and are now fully staffed. We are working to remedy the items noted above by assessing our current procedures and implementing changes for more effective and efficient financial reporting. We are also in the final stages of selecting new ERP software, which would be implemented during fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to allow for more streamlined processes to be implemented. We will be developing comprehensive year end close and audit preparation procedures that will ensure a timely close of the fiscal year.

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Finding 391447 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Area Four Senior Citizens Planning Council, Inc.

SD

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Current Audit Finding: 2023-005 – Department of Health and Human Services Passed through the State of South Dakota Department of Human Services Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part C - Nutrition Services #93.045 Nutrition Services Incentive Program #93.053 Award # 24SC193061 Awar...

Current Audit Finding: 2023-005 – Department of Health and Human Services Passed through the State of South Dakota Department of Human Services Special Programs for the Aging - Title III, Part C - Nutrition Services #93.045 Nutrition Services Incentive Program #93.053 Award # 24SC193061 Award Year – 2024 Award # 23SC193061 Award Year – 2023 Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Finding Summary: In testing, it was noted that 3 invoices that were paid with electronic payment were not approved prior to payment being made. Responsible Individual: Marla Kiesz, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan: Due to cost considerations and limited accounting staffing, we are aware of the condition and mitigate it with oversight from management and the Board of Directors and review of the transactions in each fund to ensure all entries are posted and paid as anticipated. Anticipated Completion Date: ongoing

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Finding 391440 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Community Action Partnership of Oregon

OR

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Corrective Action: Susan Matlack Jones (SMJ) took over as CAPO’s fiscal service provider in July of 2022. The first six months were spent largely cleaning and correcting journal entries from FY22 – a significant task. CAPO did not begin to receive truly accurate and trustworthy financial statements ...

Corrective Action: Susan Matlack Jones (SMJ) took over as CAPO’s fiscal service provider in July of 2022. The first six months were spent largely cleaning and correcting journal entries from FY22 – a significant task. CAPO did not begin to receive truly accurate and trustworthy financial statements until early in 2023. CAPO also experienced two staff losses in the finance department from March through May of 2023. In light of our growth and increased administrative needs, we revised our job posting to increase the level of fiscal skill and responsibility needed for the Finance Manager role. In September of 2023, CAPO was successful in hiring a Finance and Grants Manager with experience in federal fund accounting for Community Action and in SSVF (our major grant). Since that time, he has organized, revamped, and significantly improved internal processes to assure timely review of all finances and reconciliations and works closely with SMJ to assure overall accuracy. Person Responsible: Janet Allanach, CAPO Executive Director Timing for Implementation: Complete as of October 2023

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