Corrective Action Plans

Finding 539149 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

CA

Questioned Costs Eligibility Subrecipient Monitoring

During the period being audited internal controls for program participants documents were not reviewed by the former Executive Director. The new Executive Director has implemented a check and balance procedure that requires the Case Manager, Program Manager, and Executive Director to review and sign...

During the period being audited internal controls for program participants documents were not reviewed by the former Executive Director. The new Executive Director has implemented a check and balance procedure that requires the Case Manager, Program Manager, and Executive Director to review and sign off on participant application forms and to be documented on the participants application before the participant can move forward in the program.

View Audit 349874 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 539143 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Mountain Communities Supporting Education, Inc.

VT

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency § 200.303

We understand that the two areas of concern were related to: 1. Charging future grant expenses to prepaid expenses and accounts payable. We recognize that this occurrence was due to a one-time grant transfer from another organization. We have taken this as a learning opportunity and will not re...

We understand that the two areas of concern were related to: 1. Charging future grant expenses to prepaid expenses and accounts payable. We recognize that this occurrence was due to a one-time grant transfer from another organization. We have taken this as a learning opportunity and will not repeat this procedure. It is essential to adhere to proper accounting principles. 2. An error in the calculation of PTO. We agree that this was an oversight that could have been prevented by a secondary review of the data. While these were largely isolted incidents, we understand the importance of robust internal controls. Therefore, to more accurately state the ending balances on the MCSE Balance Sheet and to prevent similar issues in the future, we propose the following updates to our internal controls: 1. Segregation of Duties: Purpose: To ensure no single individual has complete control over all aspects of a financial transaction. 2. Approval Workflows: Purpose: To establish clear approval processes for all financial transactions. 3. Periodic Reconciliations: Purpose: To regularly compare balances in the general ledger with supporting documentation (e.g., bank statements, and subsidiary ledgers). We believe these enhancements will strengthen our financial management and ensure greater accuracy in our reporting. We are commiteeed to implementing these changes promptly and will provide documentation of their implementation.

View Audit 349831

Finding 539117 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Shoals Community School Corporation

IN

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency § 200.303

Description of Corrective Action Plan: Shoals Community School Corporation will follow and monitor all contracts including Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements. Shoals Community School Corporation had a new HVAC system installed since the audit period finding and followed the Davis-Bacon wage rate req...

Description of Corrective Action Plan: Shoals Community School Corporation will follow and monitor all contracts including Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements. Shoals Community School Corporation had a new HVAC system installed since the audit period finding and followed the Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements including internal controls to ensure compliance. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Kindra Hovis, Superintendent has implemented Davis-Bacon wage requirements since the audit period.

View Audit 349820

Finding 539115 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Shoals Community School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

Description of Corrective Action Plan: Shoals Community School Corporation will implement a secondary review of all reports submitted in the future regarding any federal funding. Kindra Hovis, Superintendent will share the reports with Kendra Wright, Treasurer and Kendra Wright, Treasurer, will shar...

Description of Corrective Action Plan: Shoals Community School Corporation will implement a secondary review of all reports submitted in the future regarding any federal funding. Kindra Hovis, Superintendent will share the reports with Kendra Wright, Treasurer and Kendra Wright, Treasurer, will share with Kindra Hovis, Superintendent all future federal awards’ expenditures and revenue reports to ensure accurate reviews and submissions. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Kendra Wright, Treasurer and Kindra Hovis, Superintendent-this will be implemented monthly to review any federal funding moving forward.

View Audit 349820

Finding 539113 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Fairleigh Dickinson University

NJ

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.1

The University will implement an additional level of review within the Finance Department over the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the schedule. In addition, there will be inclusion of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects in the prep...

The University will implement an additional level of review within the Finance Department over the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in order to ensure accuracy and completeness of the schedule. In addition, there will be inclusion of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects in the preparation and review of the schedule. The University is also looking into the implementation of software for award management to help avoid future oversights.

View Audit 349819

Finding 539107 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Puerto Rico Traffic Safety Commission

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

We concur with the auditors’ recommendations. The Commission will comply with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act reporting requirement for all first_x0002_tier sub-awards (sub-grant and subcontracts). A procedure will be established delineating the threshold, responsibilities in dat...

We concur with the auditors’ recommendations. The Commission will comply with Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act reporting requirement for all first_x0002_tier sub-awards (sub-grant and subcontracts). A procedure will be established delineating the threshold, responsibilities in data collection and reporting. Implementation Date: During the 2024-2025 fiscal year Responsible Person: Mr. Luis Carrucini Ortiz Finance Director

View Audit 349818

Finding 539104 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Mary Crane League

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.332

Condition: Review of the agreements with three subrecipients identified certain communications required were not included in the language of the agreement. Corrective Action Plan: The Center will review required communications and update agreements with subreceipients accordingly. Anticipated Comple...

Condition: Review of the agreements with three subrecipients identified certain communications required were not included in the language of the agreement. Corrective Action Plan: The Center will review required communications and update agreements with subreceipients accordingly. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025 Responsible Individual: Andy Navarro, Senior Accountant

View Audit 349811

Finding 539099 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Jefferson Local School District

OH

Subrecipient Monitoring Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.1 § 200.208 § 200.332 § 200.414

The District will discuss the results of this audit with our ESC to establish protocols and receive copies of their annual audit reports for review.

View Audit 349805

Finding 539079 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Community Crisis Center

IL

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Department of Justice 2024-001 Crime Victim Assistance Program Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend Community Crisis Center, Inc. continue to review its files to ensure that all client files contain the required confidentiality and intake forms. We also recommend Community Crisis Center, Inc. im...

Department of Justice 2024-001 Crime Victim Assistance Program Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend Community Crisis Center, Inc. continue to review its files to ensure that all client files contain the required confidentiality and intake forms. We also recommend Community Crisis Center, Inc. implement and enforce a policy to obtain the signed forms for all new clients and get any signed forms as soon as possible for any current clients. Additionally, Community Crisis Center, Inc. should conduct regular training and monitoring of employees to ensure confidentiality best practices are followed. Action Taken: Community Crisis center, Inc. will review files to ensure that confidentiality forms and intakes are present on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis for accuracy. In Addtiion, training will be provided to all new staff upon hiring, with quarterly reviews thereafter. If the funding agency has questions regarding this plan, please call me at 847-742-4088.

View Audit 349778

Finding 539078 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Northern Essex Community College

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding number: 2024-003 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing #: 84.033 Award year: 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The Director of Financial Aid will send an email to all work-study supervisors outlining what has occur...

Finding number: 2024-003 Federal agency: U.S. Department of Education Programs: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing #: 84.033 Award year: 2024 Corrective Action Plan: The Director of Financial Aid will send an email to all work-study supervisors outlining what has occurred and reminding them of the consequences of allowing students to work during scheduled class time and approving such time. These consequences include reallocating the funding source for the time worked from work-study to the area’s/department's budget, issuing written warnings to both the student and the supervisor, appointing a new supervisor for the area/department, or revoking the department’s ability to hire work-study students. Going forward, all work-study supervisors will be required to attend an in-person or virtual meeting with the Federal Work-Study Coordinator for an in-depth orientation, rather than completing it online. This meeting will thoroughly cover the program’s guidelines, including how to read a student’s schedule. A second email will be sent to all work-study students from the Director of Financial Aid reminding them of their student obligations, the contract they signed as a student worker, and the requirement that they are not allowed to work during class time. Additionally, going forward, all work-study students will be required to attend an in-person or virtual meeting with the Federal Work-Study Coordinator to review the program's guidelines rather than completing it online. Furthermore, the Director of Financial Aid will coordinate with the Payroll Office to conduct an internal audit of approved 2024-2025 academic year work-study timesheets to ensure compliance with all Federal regulations regarding students working during class time. If any issues are identified during the audit, the appropriate action/s from above will be enforced. Timeline for Implementation of Corrective Action Plan: The emails and in-person/virtual orientations will be implemented by April 2025. The internal audit of approved work-study timesheets will be completed by June 30, 2025. Contact Person Despina Lambropoulos, Director of Financial Aid

View Audit 349777

Finding 539072 (2024-011)

Material Weakness 2024

City of Boston

MA

Questioned Costs Period of Performance Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303 § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

Boston Public Schools will take a multi-step approach to ensure accuracy of spending to the grant award period. Anticipated Completion Date: January 31, 2025 Responsible Contact Person: Colin Musto, Assistant City Auditor, Grants Monitoring Unit colin.musto@boston.gov

View Audit 349776 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 539063 (2024-005)

Significant Deficiency 2024

City of Boston

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303

The City will implement procedures so that there is documentation of review, approval and submission of FFATA reports. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025 Responsible Contact Person: Colin Musto, Assistant City Auditor, Grants Monitoring Unit colin.musto@boston.gov

View Audit 349776

Finding 539046 (2024-001)

None 2024

Chc Highview, LLC D/b/a Winfield Townhomes Hud Proj #092-35746

MN

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Auditee's Response to Finding: Management concurs with the finding. Recommendations: Management should implement internal controls over restricted cash that are sufficient to ensure deposits for replacement reserve are deposited in the appropriate amount. Management Comments: Management concurs with...

Auditee's Response to Finding: Management concurs with the finding. Recommendations: Management should implement internal controls over restricted cash that are sufficient to ensure deposits for replacement reserve are deposited in the appropriate amount. Management Comments: Management concurs with the finding and the recommendation. Completion Date: In progress

View Audit 349751 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 539026 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Milan Community Schools

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

FINDING 2024-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Ide...

FINDING 2024-004 Information on the federal program: Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D210013, S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting compliance requirements. Context: The School Corporation was required to submit Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the following exceptions in data reporting submissions:  ESSER I Year 4, ESSER II Year 3, and ESSER III Year 3 expenditures for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 ($0, $360,404, and $12,974, respectively) did not agree to underlying expenditure records ($60,937, $477,914, and $0, respectively).  ESSER II Year 4 and ESSER III Year 4 expenditures for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 ($57,667 and $363,486, respectively) did not agree to underlying expenditure records ($361 and $400,473, respectively). Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement control processes surrounding federal data reporting to ensure that expenditures reported to granting agencies are in agreement with underlying records maintained by the School. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Gretchen Berger, Corp Treasurer - 6-1-2025

View Audit 349745

Finding 539007 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Marshall University Research Corporation

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects - Assistance Listing No. 93.243 Recommendation: Perform a review policies and procedures regarding proper monitoring of period of performance related to grant end dates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with ...

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects - Assistance Listing No. 93.243 Recommendation: Perform a review policies and procedures regarding proper monitoring of period of performance related to grant end dates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: MURC will perform a review of policies and procedures to ensure recorded transactions are within the proper period of performance related to grant end dates. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jennifer Wood Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2025

View Audit 349740

Finding 539002 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Marshall University Research Corporation

WV

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

Research and Development Cluster- Assistance Listing Nos. 93.323, 93.847 Recommendation: Perform a review policies and procedures regarding proper monitoring of period of performance related to grant end dates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit f...

Research and Development Cluster- Assistance Listing Nos. 93.323, 93.847 Recommendation: Perform a review policies and procedures regarding proper monitoring of period of performance related to grant end dates. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: MURC will perform a review of policies and procedures to ensure recorded transactions are within the proper period of performance related to grant end dates. Name{s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jennifer Wood Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2025

View Audit 349740 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 538998 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Town of North Stonington

CT

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring

FINDING 2024-001 – SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY- PROCUREMENT AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT- INTERNAL CONTROL OVER VERIFICATION AGAINST THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (“SAM”) Description of Finding: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awa...

FINDING 2024-001 – SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY- PROCUREMENT AND SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT- INTERNAL CONTROL OVER VERIFICATION AGAINST THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (“SAM”) Description of Finding: 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, (Uniform Guidance) requires compliance with provisions of procurement, suspension, and debarment. Non-federal entities are required to ensure that they do not award contracts or make subawards to any parties that are suspended or debarred from receiving federal funds. This verification may be accomplished by checking the System for Award Management (SAM). The Town does not have a process in place to check that vendors are not suspended or debarred by checking the System for Award Management (SAM). Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Town agrees with the audit finding. Corrective Action: The Town will establish policies and procedures to ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred by checking the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain documentation showing that verification. Name of Contact Person: Robert Carlson, First Selectman, (860) 535-2877. Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2025.

View Audit 349711

Finding 538995 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Madison County, Nebraska

NE

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Corrective Action Planned: The County relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards include related note disclosures. The County reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments. Proposed ...

Corrective Action Planned: The County relies on the auditor to propose adjustments necessary to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal and state awards include related note disclosures. The County reviews schedule of expenditures of federal awards and approves all adjustments. Proposed Completion Date: Ongoing Responsible Party: Anne M. Pruss, County Clerk

View Audit 349703

Finding 538987 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency 2024

County of Bristol, Masaachusetts

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

The County is in the process of revising our internal control policies which will formally document our overall management responsibilities including duties, extent and adequacy of monitoring, timeliness, evaluation and acceptance of results. This will be in place for FY26.

View Audit 349662

Finding 538978 (2024-003)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc., Subsidiary and Affiliate

GA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.430

Finding 2024-003 Name of Responsible Individual: Tamara Hill, AVP Research Operations and Finance Corrective Action: We concur. We are identifying personnel that will be allocated to federal awards to ensure all effort reports are reviewed and certified timely. During the next effort reporting ...

Finding 2024-003 Name of Responsible Individual: Tamara Hill, AVP Research Operations and Finance Corrective Action: We concur. We are identifying personnel that will be allocated to federal awards to ensure all effort reports are reviewed and certified timely. During the next effort reporting cycle, the school will transition to a new automated system, Cayuse effort reporting. This will give the Office of Grants & Contracts Faculty and Staff increased visibility into the personnel allocated to federal awards in a more efficient manner. We will complete the corrective action no later than June 30, 2025. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

View Audit 349645

Finding 538975 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Morehouse School of Medicine, Inc., Subsidiary and Affiliate

GA

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

Finding 2024-001 Name of Responsible Individual: Cinnamon Bradley, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Corrective Action: We concur. We will review our procedures to ensure proper recording of these changes by NSLDS based on our submission to the National Student Clearinghouse. We will also imple...

Finding 2024-001 Name of Responsible Individual: Cinnamon Bradley, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Corrective Action: We concur. We will review our procedures to ensure proper recording of these changes by NSLDS based on our submission to the National Student Clearinghouse. We will also implement an automated monitoring notification system that will alert us within the established timeframe of status changes to ensure accuracy in both third-party systems. Change in our submission process to the National Student Clearinghouse from 30 days to occur weekly to ensure timely reporting to NSLDS. All student records contained in the NSLDS for the Academic Term will be reviewed every month and the student roster will be reviewed weekly for accuracy in both third-party systems. We will complete the corrective action no later than March 31, 2025. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025

View Audit 349645

Finding 538974 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Peru Community Schools

IN

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

The School Corporation will implement a formal process to ensure the required weekly payroll reports certifications are collected and reviewed to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the correction...

The School Corporation will implement a formal process to ensure the required weekly payroll reports certifications are collected and reviewed to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the correction action plan which will go into effect immediately.

View Audit 349644

Finding 538862 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

North Judson -- San Pierre School Corporation

IN

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dalton C. Tunis Contact Phone Number: 574-896-2155 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For future projects, NJ-SP will make sure documentation for both wage requirements and weekly certif...

Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dalton C. Tunis Contact Phone Number: 574-896-2155 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: For future projects, NJ-SP will make sure documentation for both wage requirements and weekly certified payroll reports are obtained from the contractor. An internal control system will be put into place that ensures the Business Manager receives proper documentation or payments will not be issued for work performed in order to stay in compliance. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025

View Audit 349621

Finding 538861 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

North Judson -- San Pierre School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328

Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dalton C. Tunis Contact Phone Number: 574-896-2155 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: An internal controls procedure will be put into place that ensures annual data reports are both revi...

Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dalton C. Tunis Contact Phone Number: 574-896-2155 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: An internal controls procedure will be put into place that ensures annual data reports are both reviewed and signed off on before submitting. The procedure will be that the Business Manager prepares the report and then reviews the report with the Superintendent. Once the Superintendent approves of the report he or she will sign of on the report and the report can be submitted. Documentation will be recorded to ensure the School Corporation stays in compliance with the requirements related to grant agreements and reporting requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

View Audit 349621

Finding 538857 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency 2024

Erikson Institute

IL

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Finding 2024-001: Return of Title IV Funds For one out of three students tested (33%) who withdrew from the Institute, the Institute could not provide evidence that Institute reviewed the return of Title IV funds calculation. Further, the calculation that was originally performed failed to identify ...

Finding 2024-001: Return of Title IV Funds For one out of three students tested (33%) who withdrew from the Institute, the Institute could not provide evidence that Institute reviewed the return of Title IV funds calculation. Further, the calculation that was originally performed failed to identify $480 of aid to be disbursed as post-withdrawal. Corrective Action Plan The Director of Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Affairs have instituted a communications protocol for all student withdrawals that include the notification of all required institutional constituents. In addition, as a control practice the Director of Financial Aid reviews a daily enrollment change report to ensure all withdrawals are processed on a timely basis. Contact Person Monique Foster Director of Financial Aid mfoster@erikson.edu Anticipated Completion Date October 2024

View Audit 349584 Questioned Costs: $1

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