Corrective Action Plans

Finding 42556 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

U.S. Department of State Ascentria Community Services, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are num...

U.S. Department of State Ascentria Community Services, Inc. respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Audit period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 The findings from the schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS?FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDITS U.S. Department of State 2022-001 U.S. Refugee Admissions Program ? Assistance Listing No. 19.510 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Organization implement a procurement policy in compliance with Uniform Guidance and other applicable standards. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Ascentria will implement a policy that is in compliance with the Uniform Guidance and Applicable Standards. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Sergio Plaza Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2023 If the U.S. Department of State has questions regarding this plan, please call Sergio Plaza at 508- 688-5608.

View Audit 38434

Finding 42532 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Mosaic

NE

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Significant Deficiency: Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and conditions of the ...

Significant Deficiency: Criteria: 2 CFR 200.303(a) establishes that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides assurance that the entity is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and conditions of the federal award. The terms and conditions of the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund (PRF) distributions state that funds are to only be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, and that funds may only be used for healthcare related expenses or lost revenue that is attributable to the coronavirus. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provided guidance on how an organization was to report usage of PRF distributions received. Period 1 and Period 2 reporting required an organization to illustrate how PRF funds received were used. An organization was allowed to include eligible expenditures from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 depending on the period reporting. Condition: During the process of identifying expenses that were incurred to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the coronavirus pandemic, management included expenses incurred which were not supported by management in relation to prepare, prevent, or respond to coronavirus. Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the noted finding. However, Mosaic also incurred and reported unreimbursed expenses attributable to coronavirus of $3,530,376 which could be used to replace the identified costs unrelated to coronavirus. Management will continue to refine its processes to more diligently review expenditures to ensure only those eligible costs incurred are included in future reporting. Planned Completion Date: June 30, 2023 Person Responsible: Scott Hoffman, CFO

View Audit 43985

Finding 42508 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

March 6, 2023 The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Robert E. Brown II, CPA Certified Public Accountants 25 Cemetery Street P.O. Box 23...

March 6, 2023 The Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended June 30, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Robert E. Brown II, CPA Certified Public Accountants 25 Cemetery Street P.O. Box 230 Mendon, Massachusetts 01756 Audit period: The finding from the June 30, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Department of Education Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance of the Major Programs Finding 2022-001 ? Education Stabilization Fund ? 84.425D & 84.425U Condition: During our test of controls over compliance it was noted that a journal entry posted to the major program moved expenditures that were not included as part of the original application. Criteria: Costs charged to the major programs should meet the requirements as set forth by Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles). Context: During review of journal entries posted to the major program it was noted that one of the journal entries was to allocate guidance counselors payroll for an unspecified time period to the Instructional/Proff Staff expense line of the major program. Effect: Assabet Valley RTHS was not in compliance with the allowable costs/ cost principals requirement as set forth by the Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles). Questioned Costs: Questioned costs of $5,252.88 Cause: Grant should have been amended Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2021-002 Recommendation: We recommend the Assabet Valley RTHS follow procedures to ensure that expenditures charged to the grants are allowable costs as set forth by Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, subpart E (Cost Principles) Responsible for Corrective Plan: Maria Silva, Director of Business Operations Estimated Completion Date: 6/30//2023 Action Taken: The District agrees with the recommendation and will work on setting up more controls

View Audit 39493 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 42502 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

University of Detroit Mercy

MI

Student Financial Aid Reporting Significant Deficiency

Prior Year Finding Number: 2022-001 Fiscal Year in Which the Finding Initially Occurred: 2022 Federal Program, CFDA Number and Name: U.S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? CFDA 84.268, Federal Direct Student Loans; CFDA 84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program; CFDA 84.0...

Prior Year Finding Number: 2022-001 Fiscal Year in Which the Finding Initially Occurred: 2022 Federal Program, CFDA Number and Name: U.S. Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance Cluster ? CFDA 84.268, Federal Direct Student Loans; CFDA 84.063, Federal Pell Grant Program; CFDA 84.007, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Condition: The University did not accurately report a student status change to the NSLDS in a timely manner. Of the 40 students selected for enrollment reporting testing, the status change for 1 student was not accurately reported as withdrawn within the required 60-day period. Planned Corrective Action: The cause of the error has been found and the University has implemented additional controls to ensure that student graduation status is reported in a timely manner. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Diane Praet, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: 12/31/2022

View Audit 39489

Finding 42496 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Unity House of Troy, INC

NY

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Significant Deficiency

To: Heather R. Lewis, Partner, MMB+CO From: Stacey Faulisi, CFO Re: Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Date: 7/24/23 Heather, Unity House is in agreement with the finding noted above. Given the finding on our single audit, we have developed the following, comprehensive CAP to decrease the likelihood of...

To: Heather R. Lewis, Partner, MMB+CO From: Stacey Faulisi, CFO Re: Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Date: 7/24/23 Heather, Unity House is in agreement with the finding noted above. Given the finding on our single audit, we have developed the following, comprehensive CAP to decrease the likelihood of any future findings, similar to those found by your audit. Finding 2022-001, Payments to Subrecipients (24 CFR section 576.203) Status: Corrective Action in Progress Planned Action: Prior to the findings noted in this audit, Unity House procured a comprehensive grants management software package. One of the intents of this software is to streamline the processes related to payments associated with every grant Unity House holds. In July 2023, procedures for tracking and processing subrecipient payments were updated. Dates related to internal approvals, receipt of final invoices, and payments issued to subrecipients will be tracked in our grants management system (anticipated to go live in August 2023). Quarterly reports will be generated in the system to monitor compliance. Additionally, a Subrecipient Check Request Form, which prompts a check to be cut by Unity House within two business days, has been created and will be submitted by the Unity House Subaward Manager upon receipt of final invoices. Responsible Party: Stacey Faulisi, CFO Completion Date: October 1, 2023 (full implementation), November 1, 2023 (complete first quarterly fidelity review)

View Audit 39157

Finding 42474 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.

NY

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

Finding 2022?002 Reporting Corrective Action Plan: To ensure timely and accurate reporting of subaward data as required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), the Fund will update its internal procedures to enhance tracking and monitoring. This will include requiring...

Finding 2022?002 Reporting Corrective Action Plan: To ensure timely and accurate reporting of subaward data as required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), the Fund will update its internal procedures to enhance tracking and monitoring. This will include requiring that the FFATA reports are prepared and then reviewed by the preparer?s supervisor prior to submission. The Fund will also ensure that appropriate staff are notified and trained on the requirements and updated process. Management will monitor this issue regularly during the year to ensure compliance. Person Responsible for Correction Action: Rebecca Adeskavitz, Chief Operating Officer Projected Date of Completion: This corrective action plan will be implemented immediately in response to the Auditor?s recommendation.

View Audit 38318

Finding 42467 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: AAMHA Babcock North, L.P. HUD No. 115-11305 Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Compliance Review C. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors reg...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: AAMHA Babcock North, L.P. HUD No. 115-11305 Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Compliance Review C. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our noncompliance as cited in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. ACTIONS TAKEN FINDING 2022-003: Section 223(f) HUD Insured Loan, CFDA 14.155 CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED: Management will monitor and reconcile the cash receipts received from San Antonio Housing Authority. On February 15, 2023, the Company received $45,629 from the affiliated property. Finding 2022-003 Cleared. We have prepared the corrective action plan as required by the standards applicable to financial statements contained in Government Auditing Standards and by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Any questions regarding the above corrective action plan should be directed to Brandi Vitier, Board Member.

View Audit 39155 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 42465 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association

TX

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: See Below Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Project Name: AAMHA Western Hills, LLC; HUD Project No. 115-35888; Amount $15,079 AAMHA Cypress Cove, LLC; HUD Project No. 115-11254; Amount $30,413 AAMHA Calcas...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: See Below Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Project Name: AAMHA Western Hills, LLC; HUD Project No. 115-35888; Amount $15,079 AAMHA Cypress Cove, LLC; HUD Project No. 115-11254; Amount $30,413 AAMHA Calcasieu, LLC; HUD Project No. 115-11280; Amount $19,866 Total $65,358 Compliance Review A. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our noncompliance as cited in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. ACTIONS TAKEN FINDING 2022-001: Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan, CFDA 14.135 and Section 223(f) HUD Insured Loan, CFDA 14.155 CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED: On April 3, 2023, the Company deposited $15,079 to fund the security deposit account for AAMHA Western Hill, LLC. On March 20, 2023, the Company deposited $30,413 to fund the security deposit account for AAMHA Cypress Cove, LLC. On March 14, 2023, the Company deposited $19,866 to fund the security deposit account for AAMHA Calcasieu, LLC. Finding 2022-001 Cleared. We have prepared the corrective action plan as required by the standards applicable to financial statements contained in Government Auditing Standards and by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Any questions regarding the above corrective action plan should be directed to Brandi Vitier, Board Member.

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Finding 42464 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association

TX

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: AAMHA KPTP, LLC HUD No. 115-35652 Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Compliance Review B. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN Name and Number of the Project: AAMHA KPTP, LLC HUD No. 115-35652 Audit Firm: M Group, LLP Audit Period: The year ended December 31, 2022 Compliance Review B. COMMENTS ON FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS We concur with the findings and recommendations of our auditors regarding our noncompliance as cited in the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. ACTIONS TAKEN FINDING 2022-002: Section 223(a)(7) HUD Insured Loan, CFDA 14.135 CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED: Management will review the HUD Regulatory Agreement to ensure compliance governing surplus cash calculation and distributions. On March 28, 2023, Alamo repaid $61,764 to the Project. Finding 2022-002 Cleared. We have prepared the corrective action plan as required by the standards applicable to financial statements contained in Government Auditing Standards and by the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Any questions regarding the above corrective action plan should be directed to Brandi Vitier, Board Member.

View Audit 39155 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 42461 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Independent School District No. 213 Osakis Public Schools

MN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Finding: 2022-006 Verification Federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 212MN061N1199- 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Ed...

Finding: 2022-006 Verification Federal agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal program Title: Child Nutrition Cluster Federal Assistance Listing Number: 10.553, 10.555 and 10.559 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 212MN061N1199- 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Education Pass-Through Number(s): 1-213-000 Award Period: June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Recommendation: We recommend that District designate a second person to review applications. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action Taken in Response to Finding: The District will designate a second person to review applications. Name of the Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Randy Bergquist, Superintendent Planned Completion Date for Corrective Action Plan: June 30, 2023

View Audit 40556

Finding 42459 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The Maples Housing Corporation

MO

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Reporting

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: The Maples Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD055 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Position:...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: The Maples Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD055 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Position: Assistant Executive Director Telephone Number: (816) 364-3827 Findings-Financial Statement Audit None Findings-Federal Award Programs Audit Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities ? Section 811 Assistance Listing Number: 14.181 Finding 2022-002 Comments on Findings and Each Recommendation The Maples Housing Corporation agrees with the auditors? finding and recommendation. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding We will ensure a current and approved HUD Form 9839-B is on file. The form has been submitted to HUD for approval on March 22, 2023.

View Audit 40581 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 42458 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

The Maples Housing Corporation

MO

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Significant Deficiency

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: The Maples Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD055 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Position:...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 Name of Audit: The Maples Housing Corporation HUD Project Number: 084-HD055 Name of Audit Firm: Welch & Associates, LLC Period Covered by Audit: Year Ending December 31, 2022 Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Name: Rodney Potter Position: Assistant Executive Director Telephone Number: (816) 364-3827 Findings-Financial Statement Audit None Findings-Federal Award Programs Audit Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program: Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities ? Section 811 Assistance Listing Number: 14.181 Finding 2022-001 Comments on Findings and Each Recommendation The Maples Housing Corporation agrees with the auditors? finding and recommendation. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding We will adopt a policy to ensure tenants requesting maintenance of property via work orders is being maintained properly in the work order system and we will review the accuracy of the documentation being processed in the work order system on a quarterly basis.

View Audit 40581

Finding 42451 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Hamline University of Minnesota

MN

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance ? Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend the University review its reporting procedures surrounding updating the ECAR to ensure reporting is accurate and completed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement wit...

2022-001 Student Financial Assistance ? Assistance Listing No. Various Recommendation: We recommend the University review its reporting procedures surrounding updating the ECAR to ensure reporting is accurate and completed. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Hamline has started a Corrective Action Plan by more clearly communicating the requirements of the timely reporting to the partnering departments or Finance, Provost, President?s Office and Student Accounts. The Corrective Action Plan will require the Student Accounts area to report to Institutional Effectiveness Office and Financial Aid Office any updates to third party servicers. The Provost Office will responsible for reporting to Institutional Effectiveness Office and Financial Aid Office any additions or changes regarding academic program or educational locations. The President?s Office will be responsible for reporting to Institutional Effectiveness Office and Financial Aid Office any changes in leadership or board members. All changes need to be reported immediately to Institutional Effectiveness Office and Financial Aid Office to ensure the ECAR is updated within the 10-reporting requirement. Additionally, IE and Financial Aid will annually review the ECAR at the end of June to correspond to the new fiscal year board of trustees that is effective on July 1 every year. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Sally Gerlach, Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Lynette Wahl, Senior Director of Financial Aid and Enrollment Planned completion date for corrective action plan: October 11, 2022

View Audit 39719

Finding 42421 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Bennett College

NC

Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Finding Number: 2022-002 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Planned Corrective Action: A comprehensive GLBA audit was completed by Oculus IT in November 2022. Subsequently, a corrective action plan was established and prioritized. Several corrective actions have been completed and the remaind...

Finding Number: 2022-002 Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Planned Corrective Action: A comprehensive GLBA audit was completed by Oculus IT in November 2022. Subsequently, a corrective action plan was established and prioritized. Several corrective actions have been completed and the remainder are scheduled to be completed on or before December 31, 2022. Person(s) Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Mondrail Myrick, Director of Information Technology & Greg Hodges, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Date of Completion: December 31, 2022.

View Audit 38817

Finding 42418 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

City of Providence, Rhode Island

RI

Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding 2022-003 Internal Control Over Compliance Description of Finding The School Department does not have policies and procedures designed to ensure that appropriate written documentation is maintained for all students who withdraw from the district. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence Ma...

Finding 2022-003 Internal Control Over Compliance Description of Finding The School Department does not have policies and procedures designed to ensure that appropriate written documentation is maintained for all students who withdraw from the district. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence Management concurs with the finding. Corrective Action Public entities throughout the Country were impacted the hardest during the Global Pandemic, PPSD was not an exception, the District realized a high number of student withdrawals, employee turnover, and are still dealing with staff shortages due to labor market conditions. As a result, new staff members were not fully trained on some of the practices and procedures that needed to be followed. As a corrective next step, the District will ensure employees will be trained on the procedures that need to be followed regarding Students transfer and withdrawal practices. Name of Contact Person John Welch Projected Completion Date 6/30/2023

View Audit 38214

Finding 42316 (2022-007)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Las Cruces Public School District No. 2

NM

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) uses the NM Graduation Technical Manual to guide expectations and processes for graduation cohort review for all schools. The District currently supports each registrar with live data dashboards to monit...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) uses the NM Graduation Technical Manual to guide expectations and processes for graduation cohort review for all schools. The District currently supports each registrar with live data dashboards to monitor students who have withdrawn across which includes the NM State code. The LCPS Information Operations Department, who over sees STARS collections, meets with all registrars yearly to review the dashboards, review the NM graduation Technical Manual, along with all internal process of where the documentation needs to occur. After findings from the audit, the following will be added to our process. Training: ? The IO Department will continue to train all registrars on a yearly basis using the state?s Graduation Technical Manual. As of December 1, 2022, this training will now be considered mandatory for the school administrator. ? Attendance of the trainings will be documented in our professional development monitoring system-Vector Solutions. Internal Audits: ? Each site?s school administrator, who attended the training, will conduct frequent checks of the students that have withdrawn to ensure proper documentation is being completed using the data dashboards as reference. ? The LCPS Information Operations Department will conduct two internal audits, one in the fall and one in the spring, to ensure compliance of documentation is ongoing and not occurring only at graduation cohort review timeline. The Associate Superintendent of Information Operations will incorporate trainings for all registrars and school administration representative by December 1, 2022. Internal audits will be conducted every September and February of each school year.

View Audit 38633

Finding 42315 (2022-006)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Las Cruces Public School District No. 2

NM

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Significant Deficiency

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: A standard operating procedure (SOP) will be developed with the appropriate departments to ensure contractors are submitting their weekly payrolls to the District for any construction project that is federally funded or assisted in exce...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: A standard operating procedure (SOP) will be developed with the appropriate departments to ensure contractors are submitting their weekly payrolls to the District for any construction project that is federally funded or assisted in excess of $2,000.00. The Chief Procurement Officer will ensure the corrective action plan is completed by June 30, 2023.

View Audit 38633

Finding 42314 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Las Cruces Public School District No. 2

NM

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Data Specialist position in the Federal Programs Department was vacant during the time of Biannual certification period and these 3 selections were unintentionally not included in the Biannual Certification necessary for Time and Ef...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: The Data Specialist position in the Federal Programs Department was vacant during the time of Biannual certification period and these 3 selections were unintentionally not included in the Biannual Certification necessary for Time and Effort documentation. The Federal Programs Department conducts a review twice a year and will continue to do so with more diligence to detail. When the position is filled, Executive Director of Federal Programs will ensure this individual is properly trained on the reporting procedures and will verify that all reports are completed correctly and in a timely manner before signing. The Executive Director of Federal Programs will ensure the corrective action plan is implemented in the next Biannual Certification period of January 2023.

View Audit 38633

Finding 42289 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Corpus Christi Housing Authority

TX

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the finding of eviewed its process for properly managing the Housing Quality Standards policies. This finding reflects a missed process step by the caseworker, and the Authority will put process steps in place for ...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority accepts the finding of eviewed its process for properly managing the Housing Quality Standards policies. This finding reflects a missed process step by the caseworker, and the Authority will put process steps in place for weekly reviews of all abated units housed in our database by the department supervisor to ensure that housing units are placed in the eligible pool of habitable housing. The corrective process steps will require the department supervisor to extract all abated units weekly and cross reference that report with the updated HQS caseworker has processed the change within 24 hours of the unit passing. Anton Shaw, Vice President of the Housing Choice Voucher Program, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by September 30, 2023 and has since enhanced internal controls immediately, as noted above, to mitigate future exceptions.

View Audit 51712

Finding 42287 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Kimberly School District #414

ID

Cash Management School Nutrition Programs Significant Deficiency § 200.305

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture passed through State Department of Education

View Audit 50786

Finding 42263 (2022-003)

Significant Deficiency 2022

City of Burbank

CA

Questioned Costs Reporting Significant Deficiency

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We agree with the auditor?s findings and recognize that some customers did received funding beyond the June 15, 2021 deadline. BWP calculated the daily average arrears for each customer with 60 plus days arrears during the program pand...

Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We agree with the auditor?s findings and recognize that some customers did received funding beyond the June 15, 2021 deadline. BWP calculated the daily average arrears for each customer with 60 plus days arrears during the program pandemic period and cross referenced it with the actual past due balances as of June 15, 2021 to ensure no arrears prior to March 4, 2020 were included. Prior to the pandemic, BWP did not have sufficient arrearage data to easily calculate the credits, hence BWP relied on a data search methodology that estimated qualified customer balances to apply funds. Since the pandemic, BWP has changed its reporting on customer arrearages. BWP will run a daily aging report that will be used to calculate customer arrearages incurred during a specific period. Before credits are authorized, BWP Customer Service will manually spot-check the data set to verify accuracy. With regards to review of Federal grants awarded, BWP holds a monthly meeting with key personnel and an outside grants administrator to get status updates of pursued and/or awarded grants, including any federally funded grants. The Financial Accounting Manager-BWP and Principal Utility Accounting Analyst now attend this meeting. The Principal Utility Accounting Analyst will be responsible for timely communication of all key Federal grants data to City Finance and will prepare an annual schedule for all grant funding received/spent through the general ledger. In addition, BWP?s Legislative Analyst and BWP Finance staff will cross check records to timely reconcile grant reporting/activity.

View Audit 48309 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 42239 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Williamson County Special Education District

IL

Material Weakness Reporting Significant Deficiency

No plan of action - Not practical due to staff size and finances.

View Audit 38762

Finding 42238 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Williamson County Special Education District

IL

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting

No plan of action - Not practical due to staff size and finances.

View Audit 38762

Finding 42232 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Pillar College and Subsidiaries

NJ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Need Analysis Planned Corrective Action: The Pillar College financial aid office and third-party servicer utilizes the upgraded automated student information system to assess each student?s remaining need based on the Cost of Attendance Budget minus the total funding received from federal, state, a...

Need Analysis Planned Corrective Action: The Pillar College financial aid office and third-party servicer utilizes the upgraded automated student information system to assess each student?s remaining need based on the Cost of Attendance Budget minus the total funding received from federal, state, and institutional scholarships. Triggers within the system are generated to the financial aid department when a student?s financial eligibility for packaging changes. Changes occur when the student?s enrollment status is reassessed and modified, or when their credits have increased after transfer credits have been entered into the system. Periodic reports will be set up in the student information system to check for over or under awarding of need based federal aid. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Betzi Schroeder, Financial Aid Officer Anticipated Date of Completion: current

View Audit 46355

Finding 42231 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency 2022

Pillar College and Subsidiaries

NJ

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Student Financial Aid Eligibility

Satisfactory Academic Progress Planned Corrective Action: To receive financial aid students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (?C?) or better, or be in a SAP-Probation program to recover their GPA. Pillar College academic standards require a student to have a minimum of...

Satisfactory Academic Progress Planned Corrective Action: To receive financial aid students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (?C?) or better, or be in a SAP-Probation program to recover their GPA. Pillar College academic standards require a student to have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to graduate. Degree seeking students will be evaluated for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) on an annual basis. Pillar College is dedicated to helping students succeed academically and progress to graduation and is therefore committed to identifying students who may be struggling. Satisfactory Academic Progress is measured by three components: 1) The student?s cumulative grade point average (CGPA), 2) The student?s rate of progress toward completion (ROP), and 3) The maximum time frame (MTF) allowed to complete the academic program. (150% for all programs.) All students who receive financial aid at Pillar College are required to meet qualifying Academic standards. The student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). If a student?s cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0, the student will be placed in Suspension Pending and must appeal to remain in school. Upon review of the appeal, the student will be placed on SAP Probation for the following semester/year and directed to the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for mandatory tutoring sessions through registration into ARC-090 SAP Remediation, a pass/fail course for SAP students. For the LEAD Program, the GPA benchmark is 2.5 to remain in the program. The probationary status permits the student to continue in college while working with the Academic Resource Center (ARC) to address deficiencies and take corrective action for improvement. The student may continue to receive Title IV and State Financial Aid so long as they are adhering to their SAP Remediation Plan. The student must use the SAP Remediation Form while on SAP Probation (available from the ARC). An assessment of current enrolled students? degree progress will occur mid-July. If the SAP standard is not being met, the student will be placed on SAP-Probation. It is possible to continue to receive Financial Aid while on SAP-Probation if the student?s ?Academic Plan? is being followed, and grades are improving. If a student does not adhere to the ?Academic Plan?, they may be moved to SAP-Suspension, and removed from the financial aid program. Aid will also be suspended for the semester if credit hours attempted fall below the credit hour criteria. Pillar College financial aid office, the Academic Resource Center (ARC) and the registrar?s office met to discuss and update the Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP policy), implementing the changes in the current fiscal year. These changes are reflected in the Pillar College Catalog. Due to upgraded student services systems the process is functioning more effectively and efficiently. As stated before, an assessment of current enrolled students? degree progress will occur mid-July. The registrar, financial aid, and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) will meet together as a team two days after the report is published to discuss the results. Students will be notified individually through phone calls and emails to make an appointment with the Academic Resource Center to create a self-evaluative plan to increase their GPA. The ARC will upload the plan into the student services system and monitor the student?s progress by direct contact with the student. It will be noted in the student services system under the individual student?s account if a student does not respond to the notices, phone calls or emails that are sent. The student will be put on academic hold and will not be able to enroll in the new semester. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Betzi Schroeder, Financial Aid Office Anticipated Date of Completion: current

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