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Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The City did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal subrecipient monitoring requirements. Name, address, and telephone of City contact person: Michael Riley, Director of Finance and Administration 345 6th Street Suite 10...
Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The City did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal subrecipient monitoring requirements. Name, address, and telephone of City contact person: Michael Riley, Director of Finance and Administration 345 6th Street Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 473-5303 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: The City of Bremerton appreciates the opportunity to respond to the Washington State Auditor’s Office’s (SAO) conclusions. The City is committed to maintaining effective internal controls for the administration of federal grants and ensuring compliance with federal Uniform Guidance requirements. The City will ensure that all subaward agreements clearly identify the funding as a federal award and include the applicable federal requirements for programs funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds and other federal sources. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: Immediate 12/09/2025
Juel Fairbanks Chemical Dependency Services will implement changes in how we do our day-to-day process of approvals of payments authorized signature for payments prior to being issued.
Juel Fairbanks Chemical Dependency Services will implement changes in how we do our day-to-day process of approvals of payments authorized signature for payments prior to being issued.
The MOF requires that all necessary documents, including expenditure and financial reports, be submitted prior to the release of subsequent funding. These reports are reviewed and processed by the Compliance Unit once complete. Additionally, the Sub-Grants Monitoring Procedures Manual has been updat...
The MOF requires that all necessary documents, including expenditure and financial reports, be submitted prior to the release of subsequent funding. These reports are reviewed and processed by the Compliance Unit once complete. Additionally, the Sub-Grants Monitoring Procedures Manual has been updated to require management, through the Chief of Internal Audit, to prepare a management decision letter. Furthermore, a proposed adjusting entry will be made to recognize a receivable for the overpayment, which will be discussed with the grantor.
Condition 1: Compact financial reports are prepared by the Compact Accountant and reviewed by the Chief Accountant prior to submission to the Secretary of Finance. The existing Compact monitoring tool will be updated to include a tab to track reporting requirements. Condition 2a: Financial reports w...
Condition 1: Compact financial reports are prepared by the Compact Accountant and reviewed by the Chief Accountant prior to submission to the Secretary of Finance. The existing Compact monitoring tool will be updated to include a tab to track reporting requirements. Condition 2a: Financial reports will be uploaded onto Bisan after submitting to DOI. Condition 2b: Compact financial reports are prepared by the Compact Accountant and reviewed by the Chief Accountant for accuracy prior to submission to the Secretary of Finance. Condition 3: When creating a new SPG account, all relevant documents—including the NOA, budget narrative, and workplan— are uploaded to the FMIS prior to releasing the budget. Condition 4: A monitoring tool will be developed by the Budget Division and implemented immediately.
The MOF is actively recruiting two dedicated staff members to strengthen asset management, including ensuring the full utilization of the FMIS asset module for tracking, reporting, and monitoring capital assets. These positions will provide technical oversight and support for proper recording, class...
The MOF is actively recruiting two dedicated staff members to strengthen asset management, including ensuring the full utilization of the FMIS asset module for tracking, reporting, and monitoring capital assets. These positions will provide technical oversight and support for proper recording, classification, and reconciliation of assets. Furthermore, the MOF continues to coordinate with line Ministries to update and reconcile capital asset records, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all government entities.
The Ministry acknowledges this finding and notes that the inability to reconcile the staff list was primarily due to the system migration from 4Gov to the new FMIS, which required additional time to review and make necessary adjustments. As a corrective measure, all personnel must be entered into th...
The Ministry acknowledges this finding and notes that the inability to reconcile the staff list was primarily due to the system migration from 4Gov to the new FMIS, which required additional time to review and make necessary adjustments. As a corrective measure, all personnel must be entered into the system using their RMI Social Security Number, legal names, and confirmation from the Budget Division regarding the funding source to support payroll. The Budget Division is now required to upload all supporting documents into FMIS prior to establishing and releasing funds. Any changes to the approved budget narrative must include an official communication from the grantor, which must also be uploaded. Requests will not be processed without the required documentation.
Condition 1: #1–4, #5–7, #11–13: The MOF requires that all necessary documents, including expenditure and financial reports, be submitted prior to the release of subsequent funding. These reports are reviewed and processed by the Compliance Unit once complete. #8-9, #10, #12: The MOF, through the Co...
Condition 1: #1–4, #5–7, #11–13: The MOF requires that all necessary documents, including expenditure and financial reports, be submitted prior to the release of subsequent funding. These reports are reviewed and processed by the Compliance Unit once complete. #8-9, #10, #12: The MOF, through the Compliance Unit, enforces payment terms strictly in accordance with the relevant memoranda of agreement. Condition 2: The subrecipient monitoring tool will be consolidated and used by the Budget Division, SOEMU, and the Compliance Unit. Once MOAs are drafted, the preparer will update the monitoring tool, which will then be reviewed by the Compliance Unit for completeness and accuracy against the Appropriation Act. Condition 3: The subrecipient monitoring tool will be updated to track the time elapsed between the transfer of Federal funds to the subrecipient and the disbursement of those funds for program purposes.
Condition 1: #1 In FY2025, the Accounting Management reinstated the pre- review of payment voucher requests to ensure all payments are properly reviewed prior to issuance. #2 Effective 3rd qtr. of FY2025, all transactions charged to the Enewetak grant go through the national procurement and payment ...
Condition 1: #1 In FY2025, the Accounting Management reinstated the pre- review of payment voucher requests to ensure all payments are properly reviewed prior to issuance. #2 Effective 3rd qtr. of FY2025, all transactions charged to the Enewetak grant go through the national procurement and payment process. Condition 2: #1 In early June 2025, a memo was issued to all Ministries and Agencies instructing that payroll will not be approved without submission of leave slips. #2 Same response as Condition 1 #2
Finding 1171703 (2023-013)
Material Weakness 2023
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: This issue originated under the prior County Clerk’s administration where key reporting processes were not followed. The Board of County Commissioners and the other elected officials have made correcting this a top priority. Together, we are: • developi...
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: This issue originated under the prior County Clerk’s administration where key reporting processes were not followed. The Board of County Commissioners and the other elected officials have made correcting this a top priority. Together, we are: • developing a comprehensive SOP to ensure accurate and timely tracking and reporting of Federal funds, • improving communication and oversight between all county offices to ensure consistent reporting standards, • and ensuring annual compliance with federal reporting requirements. Our collective goal is to implement the policies and structures that will keep Osage County operating with the highest standard of accountability and excellence County Clerk: I was not the County Clerk in office at this time. To correct this issue, the County plans to develop a SOP to timely and accurately track and report on Grants and Awards. The SOP will be reviewed, adopted, and monitored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Finding 1171702 (2023-012)
Material Weakness 2023
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: This issue originated under the prior County Clerk’s administration where key reporting processes were not followed. The Board of County Commissioners and the other elected officials have made correcting this a top priority. Together, we are: • developi...
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: This issue originated under the prior County Clerk’s administration where key reporting processes were not followed. The Board of County Commissioners and the other elected officials have made correcting this a top priority. Together, we are: • developing a comprehensive SOP to ensure accurate and timely tracking and reporting of federal funds, • improving communication and oversight between all county offices to ensure consistent reporting standards, • and ensuring annual compliance with federal reporting requirements. Our collective goal is to implement the policies and structures that will keep Osage County operating with the highest standard of accountability and excellence. County Clerk: I was not the County Clerk in office at this time. To correct this issue, the County plans to develop a SOP to timely and accurately track and report on federal funds. The SOP will be reviewed, adopted, and monitored by the Board of County Commissioners. County Treasurer: The County was under the understanding that once we established we were reporting as revenue loss, we would not have to submit the report annually. The final reporting was submitted prior to deadline.
Finding 1171700 (2023-010)
Material Weakness 2023
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: The lack of cooperation and oversight during the prior County Clerk's administration left significant gaps that required immediate attention. The current leadership has made addressing these gaps a top priority. Together, we are: • meeting monthly to up...
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: The lack of cooperation and oversight during the prior County Clerk's administration left significant gaps that required immediate attention. The current leadership has made addressing these gaps a top priority. Together, we are: • meeting monthly to update procedures and build stronger internal controls, • developing and formalizing policies to ensure full compliance with federal grant requirements, • and improving communication between offices to ensure federal reporting is accurate and timely. Our collective commitment is to put permanent measures in place to prevent these issues from recurring and to uphold the highest level of compliance for all federal programs. County Clerk: I was not the County Clerk in office at this time. The County will comply with all aspects of grant reporting and requirements. The Officials will work together to put policies and procedures in place to ensure more accurate reporting. County Treasurer: The County Officers will work on better communication to more accurately report the SEFA funds.
Finding 1171699 (2023-009)
Material Weakness 2023
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: These findings trace back to gaps under the prior Clerk's administration and her lack of cooperation with the Board of County Commissioners, but our focus is on fixing the problems, not dwelling on them. Under the current leadership, the Board of County...
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: These findings trace back to gaps under the prior Clerk's administration and her lack of cooperation with the Board of County Commissioners, but our focus is on fixing the problems, not dwelling on them. Under the current leadership, the Board of County Commissioners, the new County Clerk and the other elected officials have made addressing these control weaknesses a priority. Together, we are: • strengthening county-wide policies and procedures to meet federal compliance requirements • improving communication and oversight to ensure accurate and timely federal reporting • and establishing clear standards and training for all reporting officers to prevent inaccurate or untimely reporting. Our collective goal is to build a stronger, more accountable system that ensures federal programs are managed with the highest level of integrity. County Clerk: I was not the County Clerk in office at this time. Ensure that the County has standards in place that will deter inaccurate and untimely reporting. In addition, those reporting have the knowledge and understanding to properly report. County Treasurer: The County Officers will work on better communication to more accurately report the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) funds.
VITEMA concurs with this finding. VITEMA uses the sub-recipient agreement as the source of documentation for enrollment into FFATA. This agreement is signed by the Director of VITEMA and Sub Recipient. VITEMA's Grant Management staff will upload this information into the FRS/SAMS.GOV system. VITEMA'...
VITEMA concurs with this finding. VITEMA uses the sub-recipient agreement as the source of documentation for enrollment into FFATA. This agreement is signed by the Director of VITEMA and Sub Recipient. VITEMA's Grant Management staff will upload this information into the FRS/SAMS.GOV system. VITEMA's Deputy Director of Grants Management will review the FFTA information and validate that the information is true and correct based on the amount approved by DHS and sub-recipient agreement. This FFTA document will be signed and dated by the Deputy Director of Grants Management within the 30 days of required enrollment.
The formal process for completing and retaining Subrecipient Agreements is now operational to ensure compliance with programmatic obligations. As the recipient, it is the territory's responsibility to notify the Subrecipient when the federal funds are obligated and provide them with a subrecipient a...
The formal process for completing and retaining Subrecipient Agreements is now operational to ensure compliance with programmatic obligations. As the recipient, it is the territory's responsibility to notify the Subrecipient when the federal funds are obligated and provide them with a subrecipient agreement which outlines the terms and conditions of the program. The Disaster Program Financial Specialist is responsible for obtaining the subrecipient agreement and ensure it has been signed by the Applicant/Subrecipient and Governor's Authorized Rep and later provided to the Territorial Public Assistance Officer (TPAO). As such, no funds will be disbursed until the Subrecipient signs and returns the agreement. These agreements are saved in a centralized location for documentation and audit purposes. In accordance with the 2CFR #200 Subpart F, all Subrecipients must comply with applicable audit requirements because the applicant is in the receipt of federal funding. Under 2CFR #200.500 Subpart F applies to any non-federal entity that expends $750,000 or more in federal awards during a fiscal year. Subrecipients meeting this threshold are required to undergo a single audit or a program specific audit for that fiscal year. The TPAO will review audit requirements during the applicant's briefing and will incorporate these requirements into the Subrecipient Agreement.
In accordance with 2CFR #200.303 federal recipients VITEMA/ODR must create internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that FFATA reporting requirements are met. Currently, internal controls have been established to ensure compliance with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency A...
In accordance with 2CFR #200.303 federal recipients VITEMA/ODR must create internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that FFATA reporting requirements are met. Currently, internal controls have been established to ensure compliance with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). On a monthly basis, the Disaster Program Administrative Assistant in responsible for obtaining the P5 report from the Grants Manager and entering all project with obligated funds exceeding $30,000 into the SAM.gov database, formerly FSRS.gov. The report must be submitted by the end of the following month. Once the data is entered, the Territorial Public Assistance Officer reviews the submission and, upon the verification, certifies that the information has been accurately reported in the federal database. The reports and associated certifications will be placed in a centralized database.
The Department understands the importance of System Security and recognizing its weaknesses and vulnerabilities. In lieu of this, we have conducted an overall cybersecurity risk assessment for entire IT infrastructure. The Department’s strategy to become compliant with the VIBES System Security Revi...
The Department understands the importance of System Security and recognizing its weaknesses and vulnerabilities. In lieu of this, we have conducted an overall cybersecurity risk assessment for entire IT infrastructure. The Department’s strategy to become compliant with the VIBES System Security Review includes updating the scope of work with contracted vendor for this system. The scope of work will now include annual Risk Assessments and Security Reviews.
Currently, reports are submitted for review via email. The CMS-64 as well as the CMS-37 is prepared by a consulting firm who submits the copy of the reports for review and approval. Once the Medicaid Director is satisfied, an email is sent approving the report, for further entering into the MBES (CM...
Currently, reports are submitted for review via email. The CMS-64 as well as the CMS-37 is prepared by a consulting firm who submits the copy of the reports for review and approval. Once the Medicaid Director is satisfied, an email is sent approving the report, for further entering into the MBES (CMS system of record) and certification. To ensure access for audit purposes, the Department has implemented a shared folder where copies of approval emails and any time extension requests are stored, since the submission portal does not allow for attachments. Additionally, a Director of Federal Grants has been on-boarded who will assume the role of preparing the reports.
DHS is committed to strengthening internal controls and addressing the auditors’ concern related to the reconciliation process and the importance of clear, auditable reconciliation processes that fully support the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and demonstrate c...
DHS is committed to strengthening internal controls and addressing the auditors’ concern related to the reconciliation process and the importance of clear, auditable reconciliation processes that fully support the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and demonstrate compliance with internal control requirements. DHS will continue to collaborate closely with the auditors and other stakeholders in the reconciliation process and SEFA preparation to ensure all affected parties confirm receipt of required documentation so determination of compliance can be readily identified, confirming DHS’s commitment to federal funds stewardship. To achieve this, DHS will streamline communication between all parties through a designated point of contact, the Director of Audit & Compliance who onboarded in August 2025, to make certain that necessary documentation is distributed to all stakeholders involved.
As part of the close-out process, all open purchase orders are now submitted to the Department of Finance for closure. The grant close-out process has been shifted to the OMB to ensure the grant is no longer available for transaction entries or liquidations. Additionally, a dedicated Fiscal Analyst ...
As part of the close-out process, all open purchase orders are now submitted to the Department of Finance for closure. The grant close-out process has been shifted to the OMB to ensure the grant is no longer available for transaction entries or liquidations. Additionally, a dedicated Fiscal Analyst is being integrated into the workflow to ensure compliance.
An internal programmatic audit process is actively utilized. Subsidy determinations are cross-checked by different workers according to federally and locally established policies. Additionally, DHS is in the process of developing an internal audit and compliance unit. With the requisite staffing, in...
An internal programmatic audit process is actively utilized. Subsidy determinations are cross-checked by different workers according to federally and locally established policies. Additionally, DHS is in the process of developing an internal audit and compliance unit. With the requisite staffing, internal audits will be conducted to ensure alignment with the Federal mandates in addition to ensuring overall compliance.
An internal programmatic audit process is actively utilized, involving the exchange of caseloads between workers. Eligibility and subsidy determinations are cross-checked by different workers according to federally and locally established policies. Additionally, DHS is in the process of developing a...
An internal programmatic audit process is actively utilized, involving the exchange of caseloads between workers. Eligibility and subsidy determinations are cross-checked by different workers according to federally and locally established policies. Additionally, DHS is in the process of developing an internal audit and compliance unit. With the requisite staffing, internal audits will be conducted to ensure alignment with the Federal mandates in addition to ensuring overall compliance.
DHS remains in compliance with this finding from previous audit years, the untimely submission led to the issue in current year. To address this, a shared file will be established to ensure that the necessary information for each year is readily available for audit purposes.
DHS remains in compliance with this finding from previous audit years, the untimely submission led to the issue in current year. To address this, a shared file will be established to ensure that the necessary information for each year is readily available for audit purposes.
A Federal Grants Financial Analyst for CCDF program has been hired and is tasked with ensuring the accuracy and submission of financial reports. Internal controls have been established, requiring final review and approval by a supervisor.
A Federal Grants Financial Analyst for CCDF program has been hired and is tasked with ensuring the accuracy and submission of financial reports. Internal controls have been established, requiring final review and approval by a supervisor.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has introduced a checklist as an additional internal control measure to ensure compliance with Federal requirements for review of provider enrollment applications by the provider relations staff.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has introduced a checklist as an additional internal control measure to ensure compliance with Federal requirements for review of provider enrollment applications by the provider relations staff.
The Governing Board transitioned to virtual meetings due to the pandemic, which pre-empted the FY22 training, and has incorporated electronic voting into its procedures. Regular training is now conducted to enable the governing body to effectively perform its legal, fiscal, and oversight responsibil...
The Governing Board transitioned to virtual meetings due to the pandemic, which pre-empted the FY22 training, and has incorporated electronic voting into its procedures. Regular training is now conducted to enable the governing body to effectively perform its legal, fiscal, and oversight responsibilities. Technical Assistance from the Region II TA team assists the Head Start program in meeting this requirement.
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