Corrective Action Plans

Finding 236259 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

KS

Cash Management School Nutrition Programs Significant Deficiency

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2022-003: Child Nutrition Cluster ? CFDA No. 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559 Grant period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: Per review of the Summer Food Service Program summary sheet for April, the incorrect number of breakfasts was...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY 2022-003: Child Nutrition Cluster ? CFDA No. 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559 Grant period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: Per review of the Summer Food Service Program summary sheet for April, the incorrect number of breakfasts was reported. Criteria: The District is required to submit the number of breakfasts and lunches served in order to receive reimbursement for them. Cause: The number of meals entered for reimbursement on the summary sheet was incorrect. Effect: If the correct number of meals is not reported the District will not be reimbursed the correct amount. Recommendation: We recommend that the summary sheets used to compile the request for reimbursement is double checked for accuracy as to the number of meals on the daily count sheets. Grantee Response: We concur with the recommendation. In addition, someone will be reviewing all summary sheets before the request for reimbursement is submitted.

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Finding 236258 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Usd 102 Cimarron-Ensign Schools

KS

Significant Deficiency

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Significant Deficiency 2022-02: Education and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? CFDA #84.425D and #84.425U Grant Period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: The District entered into various construction contracts which did not meet the standards se...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Significant Deficiency 2022-02: Education and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? CFDA #84.425D and #84.425U Grant Period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: The District entered into various construction contracts which did not meet the standards set out by Uniform Guidance for wage rate requirements. The lack of compliance did not result in any material noncompliance, fraud, or abuse with respect to the major program. Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires entities to include in their construction contracts which exceed $2,000 that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors must be paid wages not less than those established for the locality of the project also know as prevailing wage rates set by the Department of Labor. Cause: The District was unaware of the requirements set out by Uniform Guidance. Effect: An important component of wage rate requirements is to ensure labors and mechanics are paid a fair and reasonable wage according to the Department of Labor. Without implementing these policies, there is a higher risk of noncompliance with program requirements. Recommendation: Management should determine which contracts are subject to the prevailing wage rate requirements under Uniform Guidance and establish controls to implement the requirements when necessary. Grantee Response: Management agrees with the finding and recommendation. The District will establish policies and procedures for future grant awards to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements.

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Finding 236257 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Usd 102 Cimarron-Ensign Schools

KS

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency § 200.311 § 200.313

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Significant Deficiency 2022-01: Education and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? CFDA #84.425D and #84.425U Grant Period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: The District purchased equipment greater than the Uniform Guidance capitalization threshold ...

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Significant Deficiency 2022-01: Education and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund ? CFDA #84.425D and #84.425U Grant Period: Year Ended June 30, 2022 Condition and Context: The District purchased equipment greater than the Uniform Guidance capitalization threshold and failed to complete a listing of equipment containing all pertinent data. The lack of compliance did not result in any material noncompliance, fraud, or abuse with respect to the major program. Criteria: The Uniform Guidance requires entities to follow equipment procedures set out at 2 CFR sections 200.313(c) through (e) and real property procedures set out at 2 CFR section 200.311(b). Entities must retain a listing of equipment greater than or equal to the capitalization policy of either the entity or Uniform Guidance with relevant data including, a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal award number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, a and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property. Property records must be maintained and include the name, part number and description, and other elements as necessary and required in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, quantity received, unit acquisition cost, unique-item identifier, accountable contract number, location, disposition, and posting reference and date of transaction. Cause: The District was unaware of the requirements set out by Uniform Guidance. Effect: An important component of equipment policies is retaining information to ensure that the award is used for authorized purposes, complies with the terms and conditions of the award, and achieves performance goals. Without equipment policies, there is a higher risk of noncompliance with program requirements. Recommendation: Management should determine procedures for equipment purchases and apply them to all equipment purchases equal to or exceeding the threshold to comply with the Uniform Guidance. Grantee Response: Management agrees with the finding and recommendation. The District will establish policies and procedures for future grant awards to comply with Uniform Guidance requirements.

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Finding 204818 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Council on Substance Abuse Ncadd

AL

Questioned Costs Period of Performance Significant Deficiency § 200.77

COSA has already strengthened year-end and grant period ending procedures by conducting monthly reviews to identify any expenses and unpaid expenses that should be captured and submitted for reimbursement. These reviews are being conducted by the Finance Director and Executive Director.

View Audit 174159 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 204817 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Council on Substance Abuse Ncadd

AL

Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.512

As evidenced by previous audit findings, COSA has never experienced a delay in year-end closing. And as previously discussed, due to staff changes and other unforeseen events, the organization was not prepared to commence the audit in a timely manner. COSA has already corrected steps to prevent thes...

As evidenced by previous audit findings, COSA has never experienced a delay in year-end closing. And as previously discussed, due to staff changes and other unforeseen events, the organization was not prepared to commence the audit in a timely manner. COSA has already corrected steps to prevent these issues in the future.

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Finding 204807 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of the City of Easton

PA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

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. Ty...

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. Tyler Martin, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2023.

View Audit 174107 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 204806 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of the City of Easton

PA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

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. Ty...

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. Tyler Martin, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2023.

View Audit 174107 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 200145 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Housing Authority of the City of Columbia

MO

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding No. 2022-001 Significant Deficiency: Special Reporting - Compliance and Control Finding Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Staff Tawanda Edwards, Director of Housing Programs Laura Lewis, Director of Affordable Housing Anticipated Completio...

Finding No. 2022-001 Significant Deficiency: Special Reporting - Compliance and Control Finding Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Staff Tawanda Edwards, Director of Housing Programs Laura Lewis, Director of Affordable Housing Anticipated Completion Date: 8/10/2023 Corrective Action Plan: CHA has developed a tracking chart to track submission of the HUD-50058 for participants exiting the program that will be monitored monthly. The Director of Housing Programs has delegated submission of the HUD-50058 for participants exiting the program that also have ported to another PHA, to the CHA Housing Programs Manager and will monitor the completion of this delegated task monthly.

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Finding 200139 (2022-001)

None 2022

The Resource Connection of Amador and Calaveras Counties, Inc.

CA

Reporting Significant Deficiency Equipment & Real Property Management

Based on the information provided on ECP's Grant Notification of Award (NoA): - The ECP Program Director will schedule a calendar event with the Fiscal Coordinator to complete the required reports due. - The events will be scheduled two weeks before the reports are due giving staff the time needed t...

Based on the information provided on ECP's Grant Notification of Award (NoA): - The ECP Program Director will schedule a calendar event with the Fiscal Coordinator to complete the required reports due. - The events will be scheduled two weeks before the reports are due giving staff the time needed to complete the reports and contact ECP's Grant Management Officer if necessary to correct any mistakes in the reporting systems. - The reports will be completed, reviewed and submitted no later than the required due date. - If the report due dates are not listed on the Notice of Award, staff will follow the report due dates outlined in Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center (ECLKC) - The ECP Program Director will communicate with the Policy Council and the Board of Directors sharing what our reporting requirements are and provide a schedule of dates when the reports are due. Person(s) Responsible: Jeanette Allen Timing for Implementation: 11/3/2022

View Audit 250134

Finding 199937 (2022-022)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Ser-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiary

TX

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding No. 2022-002 - NON-COMPLIANCE AND SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Planned Corrective Action: SER-Jobs has registered with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and reported the subawar...

Finding No. 2022-002 - NON-COMPLIANCE AND SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Planned Corrective Action: SER-Jobs has registered with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) and reported the subaward data through FSRS and is now in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act requirements. In addition to becoming compliant, SER-Job's procedures, related to the submission of all reporting requirements, including supplemental requirements not required or collected by the awarding agency, have been expanded to include seeking additional guidance from external sources, such as our external auditors. These external sources, will possess the knowledge and expertise to assure that SER-Jobs follows all reporting requirements, including supplemental requirements originally unknown to SER-Jobs and not communicated by the awarding agency. Anticipated Completion Date: March 1, 2023 SER-Jobs Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mr. Gerald Eaton, CFO

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Finding 199936 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Ser-Jobs for Progress of the Texas Gulf Coast, Inc. and Subsidiary

TX

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Finding No. 2022-001 - NON-COMPLIANCE AND SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Planned Corrective Action: SER-Jobs is currently current and in compliance with the reporting requirements under the EAA grant agreement. In addition to becoming c...

Finding No. 2022-001 - NON-COMPLIANCE AND SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Planned Corrective Action: SER-Jobs is currently current and in compliance with the reporting requirements under the EAA grant agreement. In addition to becoming compliant, SER-Job's procedures, related to the submission of all grant reports, have been modified. This modification includes setting an internal deadline of completion of at least 10 days prior to the funder required submission deadline. Also, there will be tasks reminders placed on all management and staff calendars, upon awarding of funds and throughout the funding term, of all reporting requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: March 1, 2023 SER-Jobs Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Mr. Gerald Eaton, CFO

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Finding 194996 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Universal Academy Charter School

MN

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

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE ? PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? COVID-19 ?EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND (FEDERAL ALN 84.425) 2022-002 Internal Controls Over Compliance With Equipment and Real Property Finding Summary 2 CFR ? 200.313(d)(1) requires t...

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE ? PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ? COVID-19 ?EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND (FEDERAL ALN 84.425) 2022-002 Internal Controls Over Compliance With Equipment and Real Property Finding Summary 2 CFR ? 200.313(d)(1) requires the Academy to designate fixed assets purchased under federal programs and to maintain related property records, including a description of the property, a serial number or other unique identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the federal Assistance Listing Number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use, and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data, including the date of disposal and sale price of the property. During our audit, we noted that the Academy did not have sufficient controls in place within the COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund federal program to specifically identify federally-funded fixed assets and maintain the required records as noted above to assure compliance with federal equipment and real property management requirements. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned ? The Academy plans to review its internal control procedures to ensure future compliance with the federal compliance requirements specific to equipment and real property management for the COVID-19 ? Education Stabilization Fund federal program. Official Responsible ? The Academy?s Executive Director, Farhiya Einte. Planned Completion Date ? June 30, 2023. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding ? The Academy agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor ? The Academy?s Executive Director, Farhiya Einte, will ensure that federally-funded fixed assets are distinguishable within the Academy?s finance system. The Academy also intends to review its control procedures relating to equipment and real property management requirements to ensure compliance for future federal awards expenditures.

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Finding 194995 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Universal Academy Charter School

MN

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Cash Management § 200.302 § 200.318

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE ? ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS AWARDED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE 2022-001 Internal Controls Over Compliance With Cash Management, Allowable Costs, Standards for Financial Management, and Procurement Finding Summary During our audit, we noted t...

SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE ? ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS AWARDED UNDER THE UNIFORM GUIDANCE 2022-001 Internal Controls Over Compliance With Cash Management, Allowable Costs, Standards for Financial Management, and Procurement Finding Summary During our audit, we noted that Universal Academy?s (the Academy) written internal control policies over compliance with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget?s Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) did not include adequate written controls over compliance with cash management, allowable costs, financial management standards, and procurement. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned ? The Academy has implemented an updated version of its written policies and procedures relating to cash management, allowable costs, financial management standards, and procurement for its federal programs to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance effective for fiscal year 2023. Official Responsible ? The Academy?s Executive Director, Farhiya Einte. Planned Completion Date ? June 30, 2023. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding ? The Academy agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor ? The Academy?s Executive Director, Farhiya Einte, will ensure appropriate written internal controls and procedures are updated and in place for future federal grants.

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Finding 179115 (2022-002)

None 2022

Saugus Union School Distict

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

While the District improves the automated payroll system and procedures, the District will have hardcopies of time and effort reporting for all employees who are paid out of federal funds. All supervisors of employees who are paid out of federal dollars will affirm that their hours and tasks related...

While the District improves the automated payroll system and procedures, the District will have hardcopies of time and effort reporting for all employees who are paid out of federal funds. All supervisors of employees who are paid out of federal dollars will affirm that their hours and tasks related to federal guidelines are in alignment on a Time and Effort document. This ensures that the supervisor has reviewed time and effort for accuracy and alignment within the federal guidelines and also acknowledges approval. The documents will then be sent to the Director of Categorical and Special Programs for final approval. This person will maintain these documents digitally and in hard copy form and ensure that all supervisors have affirmed their time and effort reporting.

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Finding 178490 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Northwest Community Action, Inc.

MN

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Contact Person ? Sharon Millner, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan ? The Agency will work to submit financial statements to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within nine months of year-end. Completion Date ? 8/31/2023

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Finding 110202 (2022-001)

None 2022

Vanderbilt University

TN

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.516

As a corrective measure, along with additional staff training, Vanderbilt will be implementing a quality control step to ensure that the notifications are properly made. This step will essentially do a sweep of students whose financial aid awards have been finalized (but prior to the actual disburs...

As a corrective measure, along with additional staff training, Vanderbilt will be implementing a quality control step to ensure that the notifications are properly made. This step will essentially do a sweep of students whose financial aid awards have been finalized (but prior to the actual disbursement of funds) but have not yet received the required financial aid notification letter. This process will be executed on a weekly basis. Vanderbilt University expects to have this process in place by November 2022. For follow-up questions and information, please contact Brent Tener, Executive Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at Vanderbilt University.

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Finding 99530 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Immaculata University

PA

Reporting Student Financial Aid Significant Deficiency

Department of Education 2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Numbers 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by the third-party servicer. Additionally, we rec...

Department of Education 2022-001 Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? Federal Assistance Numbers 84.063, 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by the third-party servicer. Additionally, we recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment and program information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured and reported timely in accordance with applicable regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Item 1: Student Status did not match (1 student) Internal reports in Argos for review will be created to review student status in comparison with NSC and NSLDS reports and records. Particular attention will be paid to withdrawn students, as in the case of the student with this finding. Reports will be reviewed and documented on a monthly basis. Item 2: Effective Enrollment Dates do not match (3 students) For this finding, of the three students, two were withdrawn and one graduated. In addition to the reports mentioned for Item 1, guidance from Ellucian on Banner system indicates that completely withdrawn students must be assigned for the term an enrollment status code with the 'Withdraw Indicator' check box checked. Staff will be instructed to ensure this is done. For graduating students, the graduation date on the extract to Clearinghouse will be a date that matches the final date of the term. This will also be checked on a monthly basis with internal reports and NSLDS. Item 3: Status change reported outside 60-day requirement (3 students) This was due to a timing error where the data sent to NSC was after their transmission date to NSLDS, causing the update to not be sent for several weeks from NSC to NSLDS. This, in conjunction with the five-week winter break, caused the data to be received at NSLDS beyond the 60-day requirement. Having reviewed the NSLDS website, there is a capability to update an individual student there without waiting for NSC transmission dates if there is a concern with timeliness. Our Registrar has coordinated with NSC to verify all transmission dates and ensure ample time to allow updates to reach NSLDS in a timely manner. Item 4: Enrollment Effective Dates and Program Enrollment Dates did not match at NSLDS (2 students) Of the two students with this finding, one was a graduating student. The actions described for graduating students in Item 2 should also prevent this finding. The other student was updated to less than half time following a course drop. In the case where a student changes time status but remains enrolled, the actual date of the drop should be the enrollment and program enrollment date, not the start of the term. Changes in status that are either close to the beginning of term (before the first transmission to Clearinghouse) or are backdated should be verified at NSLDS once the file from NSC has been accepted. Internal reports to find all students with this situation and additional analysis of the NSC reporting process are planned and will be run on a monthly basis. Item 5: Institution's Enrollment Effective Date, NSLDS Enrollment Effective Date, and Program Enrollment Effective Date did not match (1 student) The one student in this finding Withdrew. In a case with the Ellucian action line, the student did not receive an enrollment status code with the 'Withdraw Indicator' checked. The actions described for Item 2 should also prevent this type of finding. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Avery Turner, Thomas Mazzolla Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2023

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Finding 94094 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois

IL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency

Action taken in response to finding: Management will reinforce the importance of recording expenses in the proper period and will continue to monitor expenses to ensure they are recorded in the appropriate fiscal period. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Angelica Stape...

Action taken in response to finding: Management will reinforce the importance of recording expenses in the proper period and will continue to monitor expenses to ensure they are recorded in the appropriate fiscal period. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Angelica Stapert, Senior Vice President and CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Immediately

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Finding 94087 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Calvin University

MI

Reporting Significant Deficiency

Finding Number: 2022-001 Condition: The University did not properly post the HEERF Quarterly Reporting Form by quarter to its website. Additionally, for the HEERF Quarterly Reporting Forms that were posted to its website, the student and institutional expenditures were reported cumulative. Planned...

Finding Number: 2022-001 Condition: The University did not properly post the HEERF Quarterly Reporting Form by quarter to its website. Additionally, for the HEERF Quarterly Reporting Forms that were posted to its website, the student and institutional expenditures were reported cumulative. Planned Corrective Action: The University will correct the HEERF Quarterly Reporting Forms to post each individual quarter to its website and ensure the student and institutional expenditures included in the reports reflect the individual quarter expenditures and are not cumulative. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Beth Dyksta Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2023

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Finding 93899 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Highlands County, Florida

FL

Period of Performance Significant Deficiency

Department of Treasury 2022-001 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund? Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance requires that funds granted through the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund may only be used to c...

Department of Treasury 2022-001 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund? Assistance Listing No. 21.027 Recommendation: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Compliance requires that funds granted through the COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund may only be used to cover costs incurred during the period beginning on March 3, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2024. We recommend the County select a designated individual to perform a secondary review of program costs to certify claimed expenses have met all compliance requirements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The covered costs were corrected and provided to the auditors. A designated individual will perform a secondary review before claimed expenses are submitted to ensure compliance in the future. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Tanya Cannady Planned completion date for corrective action plan: N/A

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Finding 93898 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Town of Easton (the Easton Utilities Commission)

MD

Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.752 Recommendation: We recommend the Commission formalize policies and procedures over internal controls to ensure review and approval of equipment and inventory expenditures are properly documented. Explanation of disagreement with audit...

Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.752 Recommendation: We recommend the Commission formalize policies and procedures over internal controls to ensure review and approval of equipment and inventory expenditures are properly documented. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The review of inventory requisitions will be denoted with the reviewer?s initials. The monthly equipment charges will be provided to the Supervisor of Velocity Plant Operations for review and his approval confirmed via email. Since the inception of the Rural eConnectivity program, the Commission has worked closely with representatives from the USDA to ensure compliance with the USDA?s accounting and reporting requirements. Inventory requisitions are completed by field crew and warehouse personnel, reviewed, and approved by the Supervisor of Velocity Plant Operations who reviews each and files in a binder. There is a final cursory reasonableness review by the Senior Staff Accountant. During the preparation of the USDA?s Financial Requirement Statement for reimbursement purposes, the Senior Staff Accountant and CFO review all invoices and material requisitions for proper coding. This review did not include physical signoff during the period tested. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Steve J. Ochse Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2023

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Finding 93897 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Town of Easton (the Easton Utilities Commission)

MD

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.327

Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.752 Recommendation: We recommend the Commission establish and document procurement policies and procedures in conformity with the Federal requirements ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no...

Rural eConnectivity Pilot Program ? Assistance Listing No. 10.752 Recommendation: We recommend the Commission establish and document procurement policies and procedures in conformity with the Federal requirements ?? 200.317 through 200.327. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Commission will adopt a written procurement policy in accordance with the federal requirements. Since the inception of the Rural eConnectivity program, the Commission has followed the Town of Easton Charter Article IV, Section 2(e) when contracting with third party vendors. The Commission now recognizes compliance with the Charter does not satisfy the necessity for a separate procurement policy to fulfill federal requirements. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Steve J. Ochse Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 30, 2023

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Finding 90899 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The New Reidsville Housing Authority

NC

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-001 ? Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files ? Eligibility ? Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency ? Housing Choice Voucher Program ? CFDA #14.871 This last year was an extraordinary year for the New Reidsville Housing Authority. Not only did the Authority and its employees continue to ...

Finding 2022-001 ? Housing Choice Voucher Tenant Files ? Eligibility ? Noncompliance & Significant Deficiency ? Housing Choice Voucher Program ? CFDA #14.871 This last year was an extraordinary year for the New Reidsville Housing Authority. Not only did the Authority and its employees continue to experience the effects of the COVID pandemic, but two key employees, the HCV and Public Housing Specialists with almost 33 years of combined Authority experience, passed away. As a small housing authority, the sudden declining health and subsequent passing of two of the five office employees within weeks of one another left a significant void in knowledge and experience. Although the two employees that passed were cross trained on each other?s jobs, no remaining employees were fully trained or capable of assuming those positions. Recruiting began immediately, and all employees worked together to keep the departments functioning. In the months after the employees? passing, temporary and consultant labor was utilized until the Authority was able to find permanent replacements. The new personnel have proven to be extremely capable in a very short amount of time, and the process began immediately to organize and review each tenant and participant file to ensure completeness and compliance. Unfortunately, not all the files had been reviewed by the time of the annual audit. Prior to the annual audit, all new and existing housing personnel received training and cross training on both the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. In addition, the Authority began discussions with staff regarding the implementation of a peer review system where the HCV and PH specialists will audit each other?s files to ensure that accurate calculations are performed and that all required components and signatures are present in each file. An added layer of Executive Director review of a sampling of the Specialists? files will occur as well. The processes of cross training continued with software and housing-related training, written documentation of all tasks, file review, and office-wide organization of all pending items within each office and department will continue. Corrective Action Plan: We concur with this finding. We have emphasized to our new staff the importance of accurate tenant file information and are confident these errors and oversights will not occur in the future. A comprehensive tenant file review was underway but not complete at audit time. All new staff have been trained and cross-trained, and a peer review system with an added layer of Executive review of all tenant files and calculations is in the process of implementation. Person Responsible: Mitchell Fahrer, Executive Director Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

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Finding 90894 (2022-009)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Presentation College

SD

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

Finding 2022-009 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Institutional Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of HE...

Finding 2022-009 Allowable Costs/Activities ? Institutional Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of allowable costs/activities of HEERF Institutional portion, it was noted that 20 students who were to have student debt and unpaid balances discharged, did not have the proper amount discharged from accounts. In testing, it was noted that Presentation College requested the funds be drawn from G5 in January 2022 when student accounts with debt to be discharged were determined. Student accounts were not credited until April 2022 which resulted in differences between expected amounts to be forgiven and actual amounts that were forgiven. Responsible Individuals: James (Rocky) Query, Interim CFO Corrective Action Plan: The Business Office has reviewed the timing of G5 draws and posting to student accounts to address this finding. Review of this finding with the external expert review planned for this Spring may also contribute to further changes in internal control processes. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing.

View Audit 79889 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 90893 (2022-010)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Presentation College

SD

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding 2022-010 Reporting Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425E ? HEERF Student CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of reporting, the following deficienc...

Finding 2022-010 Reporting Federal Agency Name: Department of Education Program Name: Education Stabilization Fund: Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF) CFDA # 84.425E ? HEERF Student CFDA # 84.425F ? HEERF Institutional Finding Summary: During testing of reporting, the following deficiencies were noted: ? The student aid report for the quarter ending December 31, 2021, misreported the cumulative total awarded to students. ? The student aid reports for the quarters ending September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, were not uploaded to the Presentation College website within 10 days of quarter-end. ? The institutional aid report for the quarter ending September 30, 2021, was not uploaded to the Presentation College website within 10 days of quarter-end. ? The annual report for 2021 was submitted on July 29, 2022 which was after the required reporting date of May 6, 2022. Responsible Individuals: James (Rocky) Query, Interim CFO and Jessica Papa, Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action Plan: The Business Office and Financial Aid Office have initiated a review of these reporting deficiencies with corrective action to be taken as soon as possible. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing with completion anticipated prior to March 30th.

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