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Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month. The purpose of the review is to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordance with internal policies and verify the compliance deficiencies have bee...
Recommendation: We recommend management should designate one person to review a sample of the files that have been recertified each month. The purpose of the review is to determine if the tenant files were prepared in accordance with internal policies and verify the compliance deficiencies have been corrected. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: We have introduced a revised approach for the allocation of recertifications to individual caseworkers instead of the caseload as a whole. This change ensures that recertifications, initially assigned to caseworkers with temporarily vacant caseloads, will be promptly reassigned to other available staff members. Moreover, we have established a robust monitoring process for supervisors to oversee the workload and track the progress of their respective teams. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Melanie Olsen Planned completion date for corrective action plan: These measures have been effectively implemented since July 1, 2023.
View Audit 4551 Questioned Costs: $1
We will ensure all required federal reports have a documented, formal review of the reports before they are submitted to ensure the information submitted is accurate. See anticipated timeline of the procedures below.
We will ensure all required federal reports have a documented, formal review of the reports before they are submitted to ensure the information submitted is accurate. See anticipated timeline of the procedures below.
Due to goverments closurses tha ocurred during he pandemic, it was impossible to obtain the internal and external information to cumply with the established requirements.
Due to goverments closurses tha ocurred during he pandemic, it was impossible to obtain the internal and external information to cumply with the established requirements.
Deficiencies in Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs, and Period of Performance Controls over compliance with Payroll - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends that the Entity implement controls for documenting and retaining information to indicate the Entity follows the require...
Deficiencies in Activities Allowed, Allowable Costs, and Period of Performance Controls over compliance with Payroll - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends that the Entity implement controls for documenting and retaining information to indicate the Entity follows the requirements over 2 CFR section 200.430(i), and that alll pay rates be reviewed for approval and propriety. Action Taken: EPHCC will implement additional controls to ensure the following: 1. All employees must submit an approved timesheet or time and effort for each pay period. 2. All payroll transactions for staff from staffing agencies need to be reviewed by the accounting manager to ensure invoice has correct rate and that staff is paid for all hours worked on timesheet. 3. Upon hiring staff from staffing agencies, EPHCC shall document and retain information that all pay rates are reviewed byt the CEO for approval and propriety. Responsible Official: Chief Financial Officer, Lizabeth Romero Timeline for Implementation: Effective by May 2023
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Deficiency in Special Tests and Provision Controls over Compliance with Training - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends the Entity follow their employee policies and procedures related to mandatory trainings and retain documentation of all mandatory trainings held. Action Ta...
Deficiency in Special Tests and Provision Controls over Compliance with Training - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends the Entity follow their employee policies and procedures related to mandatory trainings and retain documentation of all mandatory trainings held. Action Taken: EPHCC complied with all of the mandatory trainings, but in 2021 ther were held virtually due to COVID and there was no travel documentation. EPHCC is committed to continuing to follow our policy to ensure all mandatory trainings held are attended. Responsible Official: Chief Financial Officer, Lizabeth Romero Timeline for Implementation: Has already been implemented.
Deficiency in Cash Management Controls over Compliance - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends that the Entity implement adequare controls for the bank reconciliation process to ensure the reconciliation is occurring on a timely basis and is reviewed by someone other than the...
Deficiency in Cash Management Controls over Compliance - Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The auditor recommends that the Entity implement adequare controls for the bank reconciliation process to ensure the reconciliation is occurring on a timely basis and is reviewed by someone other than the preparer. Action Taken: EPHCC will have an addendum to the bank reconciliation process to ensure that after it is reviewed by someone other than the preparer, the reconciliation is signed to have a documentation trail for verificationpurposes. Responsible Official: Chief Financial Officer, Lizabeth Romero. Timeline for Implentation: Effective by April 2023.
Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority has addressed this finding. The Bank has signed the depository agreements effective March 30, 2022.
Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority has addressed this finding. The Bank has signed the depository agreements effective March 30, 2022.
Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review and enhance our policies and procedures over payroll processing, to ensure all timesheets have visual approval by supervisor, and employee files obtain copy of the annual board approved salary worksheet.
Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review and enhance our policies and procedures over payroll processing, to ensure all timesheets have visual approval by supervisor, and employee files obtain copy of the annual board approved salary worksheet.
Management concurs that there were staffing and turnover challenges for the Organization. Adequate policies and procedures are in place to ensure timeliness of data requested. Additionally, we will establish milestones to ensure future audits progress within the Uniform Guidance timeline.
Management concurs that there were staffing and turnover challenges for the Organization. Adequate policies and procedures are in place to ensure timeliness of data requested. Additionally, we will establish milestones to ensure future audits progress within the Uniform Guidance timeline.
Management Response: This issue is tied to the multi-year delay in completing audits. The City has implemented stricter internal controls to ensure timely submission of the Data Collection Form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse immediately after each year’s audit is finalized....
Management Response: This issue is tied to the multi-year delay in completing audits. The City has implemented stricter internal controls to ensure timely submission of the Data Collection Form and reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse immediately after each year’s audit is finalized. These improvements will be evident in the 2023 audit cycle.
2020-010 Inventory Significant Deficiency Recommendation: Management should use a quarterly physical count as a starting point, track purchases and uses of inventory throughout the quarter in order to calculate the inventory balance that should be on hand at the end of the quarter. Management should...
2020-010 Inventory Significant Deficiency Recommendation: Management should use a quarterly physical count as a starting point, track purchases and uses of inventory throughout the quarter in order to calculate the inventory balance that should be on hand at the end of the quarter. Management should then compare the calculated ending inventory against the related quarterly physical count and determine if there are any large variances that require further investigation. Written policies and procedures should be adopted accordingly. Action Taken: The Housing Authority agrees with this finding and will implement this recommendation within 120 days of this audit report.
2020-001 Segregation of Duties – Loan Program Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The Housing Authority’s fiscal policies should be revised to ensure that preventive controls are in place over check disbursements for loan disbursements, such that checks must be signed with live signatures at leas...
2020-001 Segregation of Duties – Loan Program Significant Deficiency Recommendation: The Housing Authority’s fiscal policies should be revised to ensure that preventive controls are in place over check disbursements for loan disbursements, such that checks must be signed with live signatures at least the signature of one Tribal Council member. Further, individuals who benefit from the loan program should not have complete discretion over recording and processing of advances and repayment. We recommend a complete list of outstanding balances be presented to the Tribal Council, or its designee, for continued monitoring. Action Taken: The SCCHA discontinued the Loan Program as of November 2019. A complete list of balances owed has been submitted to the Tribal Council with the outstanding balances of those whom had signatory authority forwarded to the St. Croix Tribal Court for further repayment actions.
Segregation of Duties Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Name of Contact Persons: Faaeteete Sio and Ruth Matagi Corrective Action: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DBAS had to wor...
Segregation of Duties Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Name of Contact Persons: Faaeteete Sio and Ruth Matagi Corrective Action: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DBAS had to work a staggered schedule for the staff to include vulnerable employees who are 60+ year olds (management) to work remotely from home. Two of the signors fall under this category. DBAS will ensure and enforce proper segregation of duties will be followed. Loan approval and check signer controls will be reviewed and revised to ensure segregation of duties concerns are mitigated moving forward. Proposed Completion Date: Ongoing
General Disbursements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Name of Contact Persons: Faaeteete Sio and Venetta Holi Corrective Action: DBAS will establish a set procedure to follo...
General Disbursements Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Name of Contact Persons: Faaeteete Sio and Venetta Holi Corrective Action: DBAS will establish a set procedure to follow both Finance Department and Loans Department and ensure approval procedures are followed through before loan disbursements are issued. Proposed Completion Date: Ongoing
Finding 2020-004: Payroll Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1500529 (9/1/2015 ...
Finding 2020-004: Payroll Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1500529 (9/1/2015 – 8/31/2022), 1624185 (9/16/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1726113 (8/1/2017 – 9/30/2023)Condition: Payroll approvals for individuals are not always made by individuals who are the employee's supervisors or are otherwise knowledgeable about their level of effort during the payroll periods paid for. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: AAPT has made changes to correclty reflect the employee's assigned supervisor based on the position and job duties of the employees. Anticipated Completion Date: 04/01/2024 Responsible Official: Michael Brosnan, CFO
Finding 2020-001: State Audit Law and Single Audit Reporting Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Sci...
Finding 2020-001: State Audit Law and Single Audit Reporting Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1431638 (9/1/2014 – 8/31/2022), 1524963 (11/1/2015 – 9/30/2021), 1500529 (9/1/2015 – 8/31/2022), 1624185 (9/16/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1640791 (9/15/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1720869 (5/15/2017 – 4/30/2022), 1726113 (8/1/2017 – 9/30/2023), 1645003 (3/15/2017 – 2/29/2020), 1821462 (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2024), 1812860 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2020), 1940925 (1/15/2020 – 12/31/2023), 1907950 (7/1/2019 – 6/30/2024), 2015205 (4/1/2020 – 3/31/2022), 2021059 (10/1/2020 – 9/30/2024) Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Mathematical and Physical Sciences) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity, Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1821372 (10/1/2018 – 9/30/2024 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1834530 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2025 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1938815 (8/1/2020 – 7/31/2024) Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Science) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 43.001 Science Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity: National Aeronautics and Space Administration: NNX16AR36A (8/24/2016 – 8/23/2021 pass through entity Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education) Condition: AAPT did not timely file the audit with the annual financial report with the State of New York. AAPT did not timely file the single audit with the Federal Clearing House. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: AAPT has institute new policies and deadlines for staff to submit the required documentation in order for the accounting department to close the monthly books on a more timely and accurate financial statements. The polices include new staff repercussions for not following the new policies up to termination of employment. Anticipated Completion Date: October 15, 2024 Responsible Official: Michael Brosnan, CFO
U.S. Department of Interior Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System – CFDA No. 15.516 2020-012 Reporting Recommendation: CLA recommend more thorough accounting and review over financial reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Cond...
U.S. Department of Interior Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System – CFDA No. 15.516 2020-012 Reporting Recommendation: CLA recommend more thorough accounting and review over financial reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Condition: During our audit testing, we noted that 1 of the quarterly reports SF-425 reports tested were inaccurate. Action taken in response to finding: In FY 2019, accounting services were provided by a company contracted for financial functions. In FY 2020 new positions were created and staff hired to perform all financial accounting in-house. Significant work has been done to provide accurate reports. Although not required, a spreadsheet was created to track cumulative revenue and expenditures with checks and balances to document the calculation of report amounts for each quarterly report. The SF-425 financial report is submitted the spreadsheet, financial records and reports from the accounting software such as the income statement, trial balance, cash report and monthly reconciliation reports. Strengthened internal controls include proper monthly reconciliation process that are reviewed and approved by the general manager, quarterly payroll liability review and adjustments, monthly review and approval of Finance reports by the Board of Directors, monthly and end-of-year adjustments by the Finance Officer and review for accuracy and approval by the General Manager will ensure accurate and timely reports. The knowledge and improved understanding of the new accounting software by the current finance staff and General Manager ensures proper accrual accounting and records are maintained. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ashleigh Weeks, General Manager, and Jodi Miller, Finance Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
U.S. Department of Interior Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System – CFDA No. 15.516 2020-008 Allowable Costs/Costs Principles – Nonpayroll Expenses Recommendation: CLA recommend that ASRWSS policies and procedures be followed consistently. We also recommend that supporting documentation be maint...
U.S. Department of Interior Fort Peck Reservation Rural Water System – CFDA No. 15.516 2020-008 Allowable Costs/Costs Principles – Nonpayroll Expenses Recommendation: CLA recommend that ASRWSS policies and procedures be followed consistently. We also recommend that supporting documentation be maintained and properly documented. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Management agrees with this recommendation. Condition: During our testing of expenditures, it was noted that of the 60 samples tested, 1 purchase order was created after the invoice. Action taken in response to finding: Corrective action began in May 2019 with implementation of vouchers to document authorization of purchases by the signature or initial of the general manager. Supporting documentation for all purchases is now properly recorded and filed with each expense. Currently, purchase request forms are used rather than vouchers, but they serve the same purpose to document account coding and approval to initiate requisitions. Requisitions are entered by administrative staff, either the Administrative Officer or Secretary. Management reviews and will correct any errors in account coding before approval of requisitions in the accounting software. After requisitions are approved, they are made into purchase orders that encumbrance the accounts. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ashleigh Weeks, General Manager, and Jodi Miller, Finance Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete
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U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance – CFDA No. 15.048 2020-002 Allowable Costs/Costs Principles – Nonpayroll Expenses Recommendation: CLA recommend that ASRWSS policies and procedures be followed consistently. We also recommend that support...
U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Facilities Operations and Maintenance – CFDA No. 15.048 2020-002 Allowable Costs/Costs Principles – Nonpayroll Expenses Recommendation: CLA recommend that ASRWSS policies and procedures be followed consistently. We also recommend that supporting documentation be maintained and properly documented. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Management agrees with this recommendation. Condition: During our testing of expenditures, it was noted that of the 60 samples tested, 2 pay applications or invoices were not adequately supported or authorized. Action taken in response to finding: Corrective action began in May 2019 with implementation of vouchers to document authorization of purchases with the signature or initial of the general manager. Supporting documentation for all purchases are recorded and filed with each expense. New procedures were implemented during the last quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. Vouchers were replaced with purchase request forms. The purchase request forms serve the same objective as vouchers to document account coding and approval of purchase. The signed purchase request form then initiates the process to enter requisitions. Requisitions are entered by administrative staff, either the Administrative Officer or Secretary. Management reviews and will correct any errors in account coding before approval of requisitions in the accounting software. After requisitions are approved, they are made into purchase orders that encumbrance the accounts. Prior to payment, the Financial Officer reviews documentation of expenses for the approvals, allowable costs, correct coding, approved budgets. The Financial Officer then provides the General Manager with a Claims Report for final review and approval before posting expenses and making payments. The approval of the Claims Report is documented by the signature of the general manger on the report. This process provides internal controls that ensure pay applications and invoices will provide documentation of support and authorization. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Ashleigh Weeks, General Manager; Jodi Miller, Finance Officer; and Tanya Bear, Administrative Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Completed
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2020-003 Public and Indian Housing Recommendation: We recommend that management review their procedures for retrieving tenant information and establish a method that ensures compliance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken i...
2020-003 Public and Indian Housing Recommendation: We recommend that management review their procedures for retrieving tenant information and establish a method that ensures compliance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Affordable Housing Department has implemented a Management Analyst position to perform on-site file audits and to monitor compliance and accuracy in reporting to HUD. The Affordable Housing Department has discontinued the use of the general release form, however, the Management Analyst will be reviewing files for any missing signatures on the other various forms required. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jason Epperson, Assistant Vice President Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
2020-002 Housig Choice Voucher Program Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority should review their HQS inspection policies to ensure that all inspections are performed timely, and that all necessary documentation is maintained for each inspection. Explanation of disagreement with audit find...
2020-002 Housig Choice Voucher Program Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority should review their HQS inspection policies to ensure that all inspections are performed timely, and that all necessary documentation is maintained for each inspection. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Director of Housing Inspections will incorporate additional reporting and monitoring into both their weekly and monthly routines. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Compliance Auditors monthly to review data and confirm all inspections are scheduled timely. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Teresa Wolfe, Assistant Vice President Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: There is no disagreement with the audit finding from responsible officials. The passage of time and turnover in the department contributed to the oversight. Since 2020, we’ve separated Payroll functions from HR, to ensure there is a check...
Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: There is no disagreement with the audit finding from responsible officials. The passage of time and turnover in the department contributed to the oversight. Since 2020, we’ve separated Payroll functions from HR, to ensure there is a check and balance, and that all personnel changes, to include changes to wage rate changes are reviewed by HR, submitted for Leadership/Executive approval, documentation is scanned, and kept with adjustments/updates to any wages. Further, we have since transitioned all personnel files to our HRIS system, which includes payroll, to ensure there is an audit trail of every action taken.
Finding Numbers: 2021-1 & 2020-1 Lack of reporting under Financial and Project Reports requirement 4.6 (Significant Deficiency and Material Noncompliance) Planned Corrective Action: Pursuant to SB1029 (McGuire) as amended in August 2018, management of North Coast Railroad cooperated with the Califor...
Finding Numbers: 2021-1 & 2020-1 Lack of reporting under Financial and Project Reports requirement 4.6 (Significant Deficiency and Material Noncompliance) Planned Corrective Action: Pursuant to SB1029 (McGuire) as amended in August 2018, management of North Coast Railroad cooperated with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) to discharge the debt obligation to the Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. Funds were included in the 2018-2019 State budget to discharge this debt and in July 2021, $2.4 million was paid to pay the RRIF loan in full. Person responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Great Redwood Trail Agency and Elaine Hogan, General Manager. Anticipated Date of Completion: This corrective action was completed in July 2021 with the repayment of the RRIF loan in full.
Finding 2020-004: Payroll Federal Programs: Research and Development Cluster: 47.0746 Condition: Payroll approvals for individuals are not always made by individuals who are the employee's supervisors or are otherwise knowledgeable about their level of effort during the payroll periods paid for. Vie...
Finding 2020-004: Payroll Federal Programs: Research and Development Cluster: 47.0746 Condition: Payroll approvals for individuals are not always made by individuals who are the employee's supervisors or are otherwise knowledgeable about their level of effort during the payroll periods paid for. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: AAPT has made changes to correclty reflect the employee's assigned supervisor based on the position and job duties of the employees. Anticipated Completion Date: 04/01/2024 Responsible Official: Michael Brosnan, CFO
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