Corrective Action Plans

Finding 1160053 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

NY

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding: 2023-003 – Grant Compliance and Related Reporting. Action Taken: The National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) leadership takes the findings seriously and concurs with the critical importance of timely and accurate financial reports. NHRC acknowledges that significant turnover and vacancies ...

Finding: 2023-003 – Grant Compliance and Related Reporting. Action Taken: The National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC) leadership takes the findings seriously and concurs with the critical importance of timely and accurate financial reports. NHRC acknowledges that significant turnover and vacancies within the finance department, including the Senior Finance & Compliance Lead and other key leadership positions within the organization is the primary cause of the finding. NHRC also acknowledges the impact of the trickle-down effect of delays in prior fiscal year and continues to diligently address and improve the performance shortfall. In response to the audit finding, we have initiated corrective actions to address the identified deficiency as follows: 1. NHRC Hired a Senior Finance and Compliance Lead 2. Developed and implementing a closing process to ensure timely financial reporting, supporting NHRC’s ability to adhere to timely compliance reporting requirements. 3. We hired consultants to support the processing and review of financial records to ensure / improve timely and accurate financial reporting until we can hire additional staff.

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Finding 1159893 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Jefferson Parish

LA

Questioned Costs Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.113 § 200.331

With the support of a new leadership team, Jefferson Parish is committed to strengthening oversight and monitoring federal grants financial and compliance activities. To enhance reliability, the Parish has engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as a consultant to assist with improving documentation procedure...

With the support of a new leadership team, Jefferson Parish is committed to strengthening oversight and monitoring federal grants financial and compliance activities. To enhance reliability, the Parish has engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as a consultant to assist with improving documentation procedures and strengthen internal controls supporting financial and compliance activities going forward. As part of this effort Jefferson Parish and Deloitte are working across Finance, Accounting, and programmatic departments to establish improved federal grants governance and policy. This includes quarterly oversight and review processes and procedures to monitor the use of federal funds and confirm that compliance activities are occurring. This also includes improved preventative controls to require the performance of due diligence activities for each federal fund sub-recipient or individuals receiving federal assistance prior to the awarding or disbursement of federal funds. The Parish will also develop a policy and communicate annually to all departments the requirements to report to the appropriate authorities, including the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office and the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office. Community Development Director Stephanie Brumfield, Interim Finance Director Victor LaRocca and Risk Management Director Maria Leon will develop and communicate the policy for reporting fraud which should be enacted by January of 2026.

View Audit 370431 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1159891 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Jefferson Parish

LA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

With the support of a new leadership team, Jefferson Parish is committed to strengthening grants and financial management and enhancing the reliability of grants reporting. The Parish has engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as a consultant to assist in establishing regular review practices, policies, proc...

With the support of a new leadership team, Jefferson Parish is committed to strengthening grants and financial management and enhancing the reliability of grants reporting. The Parish has engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP as a consultant to assist in establishing regular review practices, policies, procedures, and internal controls with the goal of improving audit readiness, refine documentation procedures, and strengthen internal controls to support accurate and complete financial data going forward. As part of this effort Jefferson Parish and Deloitte are working across Departments to re-define organizational structure, to establish governance and oversight between finance, accounting, and programmatic departments. Jefferson Parish and Deloitte are also working to implement data quality improvement measures, including the establishment of quarterly grants reconciliation and review processes. Jefferson Parish has also engaged Infor in the implementation of new financial and reporting technology to support improved financial processing and controls. Chief Administrative Assistant Nichole Thompson will develop process to monitor the submission of timely reports in compliance with federal requirements. This process should be enacted by January of 2026.

View Audit 370431

Finding 1159792 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Program of Academic Exchange

NY

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Based upon current auditor’s recommendation, PAX established an effort verification reporting system. This system was launched in FY23 and enhanced in FY24 with great specificity and fuller allocation information. The latest system will accurately capture the effort spent by each employee on specifi...

Based upon current auditor’s recommendation, PAX established an effort verification reporting system. This system was launched in FY23 and enhanced in FY24 with great specificity and fuller allocation information. The latest system will accurately capture the effort spent by each employee on specific grants, ensuring proper documentation of allocation of wages and salaries to the respective federal awards.

View Audit 370335 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1159718 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Prescott School District No. 402-37

WA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Setting a process up for getting federal wage requirement when projects are being completed. The district will also make sure that the proper training and time will go into allowable cost.

View Audit 370309 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1157289 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Laporte County

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Suspension and Disbarment: Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the County in order...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Suspension and Disbarment: Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the County in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the procurement and suspension and debarment compliance. Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), SLFRF funds, recipients are required to verify that contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. Upon inquiring of the County to determine its policies and procedures related to suspension and debarment requirements for the CSLFRF, SLFRF funds, the County stated procedures were not in place to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into covered transactions. The County had not performed procedures to ensure the vendors were not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded or disqualified from participation in federal assistance programs or activities during the audit period on all of the 13 vendors determined to have covered transactions totaling $4,440,497, that were paid with SLFRF funds. The lack of internal controls and compliance under the previous Auditor Timothy J. Stabosz were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Michael Rosenbaum Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-326-6808 Ext. 2226; mrosenbaum@laporteco.in.gov INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 44 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding under the prior Auditor Timothy J. Stabosz. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Policies and procedures will be put in place to search on sam.gov to determine if a vendor has been suspended or disbarred. Anticipated Completion Date: August 2025

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Finding 1156031 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Stamford, Connecticut

CT

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.302

2023-010 – Material Weakness & Noncompliance, Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, and Period of Performance: FEMA Disaster Grants (ALN 97.036) Corrective Action: Develop an improved detailed tracking system for force account labor and materials. Require contemporaneous ...

2023-010 – Material Weakness & Noncompliance, Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles, and Period of Performance: FEMA Disaster Grants (ALN 97.036) Corrective Action: Develop an improved detailed tracking system for force account labor and materials. Require contemporaneous documentation of payroll and invoices tied to FEMA projects. Grants Officer to oversee federal disaster recovery funds. Timeline: New procedures adopted October 2025; effective for any new FEMA claims. Responsible Party: Grants Officer in coordination with relevant departments

View Audit 368535 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155827 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Nebraska Association for Developmental Housing

IA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2023-006 Due to cash flow constraints, the Project was not able to repay the replacement reserve. The Project will repay the replacement reserve when cash is available. If cash becomes available, the anticipated completion date is June 30, 2024.

View Audit 368219 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155826 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Nebraska Association for Developmental Housing

IA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2023-005 Due to the financial situation the Project is in at June 30, 2023, making this deposit is impossible. HUD has agreed to suspend the monthly required debt service savings deposit effective September 1, 2019. Management is negotiating with HUD to get the past debt service saving depos...

Finding 2023-005 Due to the financial situation the Project is in at June 30, 2023, making this deposit is impossible. HUD has agreed to suspend the monthly required debt service savings deposit effective September 1, 2019. Management is negotiating with HUD to get the past debt service saving deposit requirement suspended permanently. If management is successful in negotiations with HUD, the anticipated completion date is June 30, 2024.

View Audit 368219 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155825 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Nebraska Association for Developmental Housing

IA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2023-004 Due to cash flow constraints, the Project was not able to repay the nonprofit sponsor’s foundation. The Project will repay the nonprofit sponsor’s foundation when cash is available. If cash becomes available, the anticipated completion date is June 30, 2024.

View Audit 368219 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155824 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Nebraska Association for Developmental Housing

IA

Questioned Costs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

Finding 2023-003 Due to cash flow constraints, the Project was not able to repay the nonprofit sponsor’s foundation. The Project will repay the nonprofit sponsor’s foundation when cash is available. If cash becomes available, the anticipated completion date is June 30, 2024.

View Audit 368219 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155813 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.328

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: ICFJ's financial and programmatic reports are primarily digital. ICFJ uses access restricted SharePoint and Salesforce applications for all document storage. Finance, Programs and IT has worked together to improve completeness and consis...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: ICFJ's financial and programmatic reports are primarily digital. ICFJ uses access restricted SharePoint and Salesforce applications for all document storage. Finance, Programs and IT has worked together to improve completeness and consistency of all financial and programmatic records storage.

View Audit 368202

Finding 1155812 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

Views of Responsible Officials: All applicable subawards (including any cost-related modifications) are now registered in the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS.gov). ICFJ’s Budget & Compliance Officer carefully reviews all new Federal awards received by ICFJ to ensure all applicable subawards ar...

Views of Responsible Officials: All applicable subawards (including any cost-related modifications) are now registered in the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS.gov). ICFJ’s Budget & Compliance Officer carefully reviews all new Federal awards received by ICFJ to ensure all applicable subawards are registered at FSR.gov in compliance with FFATA requirement. Periodic trainings on FFATA compliance for all staff who work on federally-funded awards have been conducted and are scheduled at least annually. FFATA requirement is a checklist item during onboarding of new awards.

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Finding 1155805 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.306

Views of Responsible Officials: ICFJ will implement procedures and control processes to track cost share requirements and the progress towards the requirements. Support for the cost share claimed should also be available upon request.

View Audit 368202

Finding 1155487 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Oak Hill United School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19-Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not lim...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19-Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation was required to submit an annual data report to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were prepared by the Treasurer. Due to the lack of effective internal controls one of the six annual data reports was not supported by the School Corporation’s records. For the ESSER III, Year 2 report, which covered the period of July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, total expenses per the report were $688,778. However, the School Corporation’s ledger had total expenses for the award, for that time period, of $784,638. The lack of controls and noncompliance were isolated to the ESSER III, Year 2 report. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Leslie Rittenhouse Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 765-395-3341 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: As the finding and error occurred in one entry of one report the district will continue the practice of having a second party review financial system data against report entries. The error in this instance was a misunderstanding of the entry. A secondary review of reporting guidelines and entries will take place prior to submission of any ESSER Data Reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Upon the next submission of ESSER Data reporting.

View Audit 367782

Finding 1155459 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Claremont Learning Partnership

NH

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.313 § 200.317 § 200.431

Finding 2023-003: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award Plan: We have ensured all policies and procedures have been vetted by an attorney and approved by the River View Board of Trustees and the Claremont Learning Partnership Board of Directors. Moving forward, the...

Finding 2023-003: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award Plan: We have ensured all policies and procedures have been vetted by an attorney and approved by the River View Board of Trustees and the Claremont Learning Partnership Board of Directors. Moving forward, the Executive Director will ensure that all policies and procedures stay current and are reviewed by the Board annually. FY-22 & FY-23 Audits were completed in tandem, all corrections were made as soon as the issue was identified. Expected Implementation Date: RiverView amended the policy on June 17, 2025, CLP amended the policy on July 3, 2025. Contact: Cathy Pellerin Executive Director, Claremont Learning Partnership 169 Main Street; Claremont, NH 03743 603-287-7120

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Finding 1155375 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Vigo County

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Suspension and Debarment The County had not performed procedures to ensure the vendors were not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded or disqualified from participation in federal assistance progra...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Suspension and Debarment The County had not performed procedures to ensure the vendors were not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded or disqualified from participation in federal assistance programs or activities during the audit period on all of the 3 vendors determined to have covered transactions, totaling $141,131, that were paid with SLFRF funds. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Larry Hutchings Larry.hutchings@vigocounty.in.gov 812-462-3361 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the findings Description of The Corrective Action Plan: The Auditors Office has created a Policy for Suspension and Debarment within the Subrecipient Ploicy. A clause or condition must also be included in the covered transaction with that entity to require reporting of any debarment or suspension occurring during the subgrant period; and, Maintain documentation to support the verification was done before or at the time of contract execution. Anticipated Completion Date – 08/13/2025

View Audit 367621

Finding 1155374 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Vigo County

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Subrecipient Monitoring The County received an allocation of the COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to support its response and recovery fro...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Subrecipient Monitoring The County received an allocation of the COVID-19 - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to support its response and recovery from the novel coronavirus. A portion of the County's allocation was then used to subaward funds to another entity (i.e., the subrecipient) to carry out an eligible use. The County did not have policies and procedures in place to perform monitoring procedures of the subrecipients. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Larry Hutchings larry.hutchings@vigocounty.in.gov 812-462-3361 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding : Description of The Corrective Action Plan: The Auditors Office has created a subrecipient policy The Auditor’s Office requires all departments who contract with subrecipients to complete a Subrecipient Contractor Checklist on a fiscal year basis. Anticipated Completion Date – 08/13/2025

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Finding 1155312 (2023-018)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Special Tests & Provisions

The Department will continue to explore ways to streamline the process. Furthermore, the Department is no longer responsible for ESG pass-through funds.

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Finding 1155311 (2023-017)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring

The City has developed a Personnel Activity Report (PAR) that has each federal grant program available as a drop-down menu item. Employees will be required to indicate time spent on grant activities daily. This PAR will be reviewed an approved by the employees' supervisor and then submitted to Payro...

The City has developed a Personnel Activity Report (PAR) that has each federal grant program available as a drop-down menu item. Employees will be required to indicate time spent on grant activities daily. This PAR will be reviewed an approved by the employees' supervisor and then submitted to Payroll for allocation to appropriate grant funds. The PAR will be retained by Payroll as backup.

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Finding 1155309 (2023-015)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

All expenditures will be verified prior to disbursement to ensure they are paid within the defined grant period.

View Audit 367551 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1155308 (2023-014)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Reporting

The Maryland Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Housing and Community Development (DHCD) are the direct recipient of the federal funds for OHEP and WAP, respectively. Because of this, all verification occurs on the state level and HHS does not have access to all pertinent information. As the re...

The Maryland Departments of Human Services (DHS) and Housing and Community Development (DHCD) are the direct recipient of the federal funds for OHEP and WAP, respectively. Because of this, all verification occurs on the state level and HHS does not have access to all pertinent information. As the recipient of these funds, HHS is informed by DHS or DHCD when a Crisis Client is to be served by HHS. HHS is not responsible for the verification of Crisis Client eligibility for either program.

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Finding 1155307 (2023-013)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

SharePoint is being utilized to track reporting requirements to ensure timely filings. The Department will continue to explore ways to streamline the process. However, final numbers for the prior month are typically not available until the second week after the close of the month. This is complicate...

SharePoint is being utilized to track reporting requirements to ensure timely filings. The Department will continue to explore ways to streamline the process. However, final numbers for the prior month are typically not available until the second week after the close of the month. This is complicated by the need for controls in place to ensure the final numbers are correct.

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Finding 1155303 (2023-009)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring

The Department will include language in all grant agreements notifying subrecipients that entities with federal funds in excess of $750,000 are subject to Single Audit requirements. Subrecipients will also be required to provide copies of their most recent Single Audit as a condition of award and wi...

The Department will include language in all grant agreements notifying subrecipients that entities with federal funds in excess of $750,000 are subject to Single Audit requirements. Subrecipients will also be required to provide copies of their most recent Single Audit as a condition of award and will be verified in the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Finding 1155302 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

The City of Frederick, Maryland

MD

Subrecipient Monitoring

All subaward grant agreements are now required to contain a provision outlining all federal conditions of the funds, including relevant regulations with 2 CFR Part 200, otherwise known as Uniform Guidance.

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