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Finding 388467 (2023-003)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Saint Elizabeth University
NJ
Student Financial Aid Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting Planned Corrective Action: The University’s Financial Aid Office will update the anticipated disbursement date to reflect the actual disbursement for 2022-23. We will review the current award year to ensure that the anticipated disbursement dates...
Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) Reporting Planned Corrective Action: The University’s Financial Aid Office will update the anticipated disbursement date to reflect the actual disbursement for 2022-23. We will review the current award year to ensure that the anticipated disbursement dates reflect the actual disbursement date. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Nicholas Capodice, Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Date of Completion: April 30, 2024
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Finding 388462 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Saint Elizabeth University
NJ
Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Planned Corrective Action: The University’s IT Department will work to update procedures and controls to ensure any federal regulations of the FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR § 314.4(b)(1) - 16 CFR § 314.4(i)) that were found to be in partial compliance are reme...
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Compliance Planned Corrective Action: The University’s IT Department will work to update procedures and controls to ensure any federal regulations of the FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR § 314.4(b)(1) - 16 CFR § 314.4(i)) that were found to be in partial compliance are remediated and brought into compliance. Some of these have already been remediated. We will work with other departments who administer third party vendor accounts to enforce MFA where there are gaps. A penetration test and the standing up of a tool to continuously monitor our network internally and those of third party vendors are already in startup phases Our information security program and risk assessment will be updated to reflect any recommendations offered by our auditors to fill any existing gaps in the 2023 audit. Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Ron Loneker, Jr., Director, IT Special Projects Anticipated Date of Completion: May 31, 2024
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Finding 388452 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Colorado Mountain College
CO
Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303
Student Financial Aid Cluster: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – Assistance Listing No. 84.007 Federal Work Study Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.033 Federal Pell Grant Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.063 Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.268 Reco...
Student Financial Aid Cluster: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant – Assistance Listing No. 84.007 Federal Work Study Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.033 Federal Pell Grant Program – Assistance Listing No. 84.063 Federal Direct Student Loans – Assistance Listing No. 84.268 Recommendation: CLA recommends that the College review the requirement and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the College should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: To enhance the 240 Day Outstanding refund check processing efficiency and compliance, a streamlined procedure was developed and implemented to monitor all uncashed refund checks, including those from federal aid sources. This process will involve utilizing an Informer report every two weeks to compile a comprehensive list of uncashed refund checks for current and prior terms. Upon identification, a system-generated communication will be promptly dispatched to students, notifying them of the outstanding refund check and providing clear instructions to contact the Business Office. Calculations will be performed to ascertain if the refund originates from a federal aid source. For students with federal aid-related outstanding refunds, outreach efforts will be undertaken. Additionally, a progressive maintained cumulative report will serve as a real-time monitoring mechanism to track the status of refunds and ensure timely compliance. Continuous open communication will be maintained with the Financial Aid and Compliance team, facilitating the provision of student refunds requiring action and fostering collaboration across departments to address any outstanding issues effectively. The above-detailed process has already proven effective and noticeably successful in addressing the challenges associated with uncashed refund checks, particularly those originating from federal aid sources. Moving forward, this process will be continuously optimized and refined as system enhancements allow. Regular evaluations will be conducted to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary adjustments, ensuring that the refund processing workflow remains efficient, compliant, and responsive to the evolving needs of both students and regulatory requirements. This commitment to ongoing optimization underscores our dedication to providing timely and accurate refunds while upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Renee McBride Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 2024
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Finding 388443 (2023-014)
Significant Deficiency 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency
2023‐014 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Defense AL Number: 97.067 Program Title: Homeland Security Grant Program Condition The auditing firm selected three subawards that were executed between July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, noting that FFATA reports for the selected subaward...
2023‐014 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Defense AL Number: 97.067 Program Title: Homeland Security Grant Program Condition The auditing firm selected three subawards that were executed between July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023, noting that FFATA reports for the selected subawards were not filed timely. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. It is our commitment to address this issue promptly and implement necessary measures to prevent its recurrence. We understand the importance of accurate and timely data entry in the FFATA portal for federal awards and sub awards. In response to this issue, we have developed a corrective action plan to address the root causes and prevent similar occurrences in the future: -Review of Process: We will conduct a thorough review of our current process for entering funding amounts into the FFATA portal to identify any inefficiencies or gaps in the process. -Training and Awareness: We will provide additional training to other personnel in the grant section to ensure that there is continuity in the tasks. This will include reinforcing the importance of adhering to established deadlines and protocols. -Implement Reminders: We will implement automated reminders and notifications to alert grant staff members via shared Microsoft Outlook Calendar of impending deadlines for entering new federal award into the FFATA portal. These reminders will serve as a proactive measure to prevent delays and ensure timely completion of tasks. Lastly, reminder indicators such as; receiving the official grant award and executing a memorandum of agreement with sub recipients will be an indicator for action to process FFATA reporting. The FFATA information and process already exists in our Homeland Security Procedural Manual (Page 49) that we maintain annually. We will continue to maintain and make any necessary revisions if there are any changes. Person Responsible Glen Badua, Grants Manager Anticipated Date of Completion February 20, 2024
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Finding 388440 (2023-013)
Material Weakness 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.332
2023‐013 – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material Weakness) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition No evidence of evaluation of the s...
2023‐013 – Subrecipient Monitoring (Material Weakness) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition No evidence of evaluation of the subrecipients’ risk of noncompliance at the time of the subawards, and no evidence of on‐site monitoring procedures of the subrecipients. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. -The ASO will come up with a checklist of pertinent reports that are due for WIOA programs including but not limited to Risk Assessment Report to include the following information: - Subrecipient’s prior experience with the same or similar subawards. - Results of previous Single Audit of the same or similar program that has been audited as major program. - New and Departing Personnel Record. - Systems Changes/Update. - Completion of Subrecipient Monitoring Report. - A formal analysis of each subrecipient’s risk of noncompliance with each of the respective subaward requirements shall be performed at the time of the subaward. - In‐person, onsite monitoring of the activities of the subrecipient shall take place annually to ensure that the subaward is used for authorized purposes, in accordance with federal statute and regulations. Person Responsible Ferdinand Casabay, Accountant VI Anticipated Date of Completion May 31, 2024
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Finding 388437 (2023-012)
Material Weakness 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting
2023‐012 – Reporting (Material Weakness) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition Reporting required by Section 2, Full Disclosure...
2023‐012 – Reporting (Material Weakness) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition Reporting required by Section 2, Full Disclosure of Entities Receiving Federal Funding, of the FFATA was not completed. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. -Due to changes in program personnel, there was miscommunication between the parties responsible for filing the FFATA reports. -Previous ASO left abruptly in 2023 with limited to no cross‐training. Other positions vacated in 2023 as well. The ASO and Accountant VI vacancies were filled on December 1, 2023 and February 1, 2024, respectively. -The ASO will come up with a checklist of pertinent reports that are due for WIOA programs including FFTA reporting and have the responsible staffs (Accountant and Supervisor) report to ASO Officer and WDD Administrator monthly for verification. Person Responsible Lynn Araki‐Regan, Administrative Services Officer Anticipated Date of Completion March 15, 2024
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Finding 388434 (2023-011)
Significant Deficiency 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency
Finding No. 2023‐011 – Earmarking (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition The auditing firm noted the fo...
Finding No. 2023‐011 – Earmarking (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations AL Numbers and Program Title: 17.258 – WIOA Adult Program 17.259 – WIOA Youth Activities 17.278 – WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grant (WIOA Cluster) Condition The auditing firm noted the following instances of noncompliance: -A total of 15.61% of funds were allocated for employment and training activities for adults and dislocated workers. -A total of 74.60% of funds were allocated for services to out of school youth. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. -Administrative Services Office (ASO) has communicated with Workforce Development Division (WDD) that no more than 15% of funds shall be allocated to provide employment training activities for Adults and Dislocated Workers. If there are recaptured funds to spend from the local areas for the program year, ASO and WDD will make sure that recaptured funds will not exceed the maximum requirements of 15%. -WDD shall monitor the progress of subrecipients to meet the minimum 75% expenditure for out of school youth. If necessary, a monthly or bi‐monthly meeting with subrecipients shall be scheduled to monitor the progress and take pro‐active recommendations and action to meet the requirements. Person Responsible Maricar Pilotin‐Freitas, Workforce Development Division Administrator Anticipated Date of Completion March 2024
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Finding 388429 (2023-008)
Significant Deficiency 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.332
Finding No. 2023‐008 – Subrecipient Monitoring (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Land and Natural Resources AL Number: 15.634 Program Title: State Wildlife Grants (R&D Cluster) Condition The auditing firm examined a non‐statistical sample of two subawards and noted the following instances...
Finding No. 2023‐008 – Subrecipient Monitoring (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Land and Natural Resources AL Number: 15.634 Program Title: State Wildlife Grants (R&D Cluster) Condition The auditing firm examined a non‐statistical sample of two subawards and noted the following instances of noncompliance: -Subaward agreements did not include certain required federal award information. -No evidence of pass‐through entity verifying that subrecipients are audited as required by 2 CFR Section 200, Subpart F. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. DLNR DOFAW does provide subaward information to subrecipients and will ensure to include all required federal award information. DLNR DOFAW will ensure that documentation is retained when performing verification that subrecipients are audited as required by 2 CFR Section 200, Subpart F. Person Responsible Cynthia C. Gomez, Fiscal Management Officer David Smith, DOFAW Administrator Anticipated Date of Completion Completed.
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Finding 388427 (2023-006)
Significant Deficiency 2023
State of Hawaii, Department of Accounting and General Services
HI
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency
Finding No. 2023‐006 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Land and Natural Resources AL Number: 15.615 Program Title: Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Condition A prime recipient of a federal award is required to file a Federal Funding Accountability and Transpar...
Finding No. 2023‐006 – Reporting (Significant Deficiency) State Department of Land and Natural Resources AL Number: 15.615 Program Title: Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Condition A prime recipient of a federal award is required to file a Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) report to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by a specific period for any subaward greater than or equal to $30,000. The auditing firm haphazardly tested the one subaward executed in FY 2023 and noted FFATA report was not completed timely. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan Concur. DLNR has procedures in place for the submission of FFATA reports and will ensure that the reports are filed timely. Person Responsible Cynthia C. Gomez, Fiscal Management Officer Anticipated Date of Completion Completed.
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Finding 388424 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc.
AZ
Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency
Secondary Review of Billings (Significant Deficiency) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Program Title: Child Care and Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 93.575 Federal Award Source: Pass-Through Funding Pass-Through Entity: Arizona Department of Economic S...
Secondary Review of Billings (Significant Deficiency) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Program Title: Child Care and Development Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 93.575 Federal Award Source: Pass-Through Funding Pass-Through Entity: Arizona Department of Economic Security Pass-Through Identifying Number: SX222367 Criteria – Section §200.303 of the Uniform Guidance states that a non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. Condition and Context – During our audit of allowable activities, we noted the Organization did not conduct a secondary internal supervisory review of the monthly billings for this program prior to submission to the funding source. Cause and Effect – Due to a shortage in staff, all 12 monthly billings for this program were prepared by one individual and were not reviewed and approved by secondary supervisory personnel. Questioned Costs – None identified. Recommendation – We recommend that the Organization improve its internal controls over the preparation of billings for this program to ensure all billings are reviewed and approved by secondary supervisory personnel. View of Responsible Officials: We agree with the finding. We have implemented procedures to ensure secondary reviews of all billings. See our Corrective Action Plan for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 for additional detail. Corrective Action Plan: CCS will improve its internal controls over the preparation of all billings. Effective April 1, 2024, Tammy Gallegos, CCS Accounting Manager, will make certain all billings are reviewed and approved by a secondary supervisor. The Accounting Manager will check off and sign off on a listing of all billings in an effort to ensure and document that 1) the billings were reviewed by a secondary supervisor, 2) the billings were submitted to the payers, and 3) the billings were submitted on a timely manner.
View Audit 300150
Finding 388423 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc.
AZ
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs
Procurement (Significant Deficiency) and Compliance Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Title: Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program (“EFSP”) Assistance Listing Number: 97.024 Federal Award Source: Pass-Through Funding Pass-Through Entity: Pima County Pass-Through...
Procurement (Significant Deficiency) and Compliance Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Program Title: Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program (“EFSP”) Assistance Listing Number: 97.024 Federal Award Source: Pass-Through Funding Pass-Through Entity: Pima County Pass-Through Identifying Number: CT-GMI-21-452 Criteria – Section §200.320 of the Uniform Guidance requires that when the value of the procurement for property or services under a Federal financial assistance award exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, a formal procurement method is required, such as a sealed bid or proposal. In addition, these formal procurement methods require public advertising. Condition – During our audit of the procurement requirements for the EFSP program, we noted the Organization utilized a vendor who in total was paid more than the Simplified Acquisition Threshold; however, the Organization did not utilize a formal procurement method in selecting this vendor as required by their policies and the Uniform Guidance. Cause – The finding appears to be the result of an immediate need to obtain services and an oversight to subsequently conduct a formal procurement method. Effect and Context – By not adhering to a formal procurement method, the Organization may or may not have chosen the best vendor to provide the services. There was only one vendor whose payments exceeded the Simplified Acquisition Threshold during the audit period. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Questioned Costs – None identified. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization provide periodic training to its program staff regarding procurement requirements per the Uniform Guidance and consider modifying its procurement related internal controls to ensure all staff follow the Organization’s procurement policies. View of Responsible Officials: We are in agreement with the finding and are in the process of updating our procedures to mitigate issues in the future. See our Corrective Action Plan for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 for additional detail. Corrective Action Plan: CCS has updated its purchasing policy as of March 22, 2024. The purchasing policy will be included as part of the program staff’s required 2024 annual training effective April 1, 2024. The Relias Learning platform will be the mechanism used for this training. Staff will be given a deadline of April 30, 2024 to complete this training. In addition, Tammy Gallegos, the CCS Accounting Manager will monitor large purchases by vendor on a monthly basis. This is to ensure that vendors providing goods or services to CCS that meet or exceed the Single Acquisition Threshold per federal regulations follow a formal procurement method, such as soliciting bids. Bids will be kept with the vendors’ file in the CCS Business Office.
View Audit 300150
Finding 388415 (2023-102)
Material Weakness 2023
Santa Cruz County
AZ
Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management § 200.303
Assistance Listings number and program name: 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program Contact Person(s): Augustin Huerta Jr., Commander Anticipated completion date: April 30, 2024 Due to unexpected staff turnover, including the retirement of the office manager responsible for submitting H...
Assistance Listings number and program name: 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program Contact Person(s): Augustin Huerta Jr., Commander Anticipated completion date: April 30, 2024 Due to unexpected staff turnover, including the retirement of the office manager responsible for submitting Homeland Security Grant Program quarterly reports, the Sheriff’s Office ultimately relied on staff that was not properly trained nor have sufficient time to prepare the reports. The Sheriff’s Office has since improved the understanding of grant administration and submission process. The Sheriff's Office is working collaboratively to ensure accurate and timely submission of required documents to the grantor. Subsequent to June 30, 2023, the Sheriff's Office implemented calendar reminders of deadlines, statistic and financial reports are generated one week in advance of the due date, and quarterly reports are completed by the 13th day of each month. The Sheriff's Office will work with County finance staff to develop and implement written policies and procedures.
View Audit 300146
Finding 388394 (2023-006)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.319 § 200.320
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH agrees with this finding and recommendation and will discuss, and document sensitive legal matters funded by federal funds with respective grantors to obtain guidance and direction on addressing audit reque...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH agrees with this finding and recommendation and will discuss, and document sensitive legal matters funded by federal funds with respective grantors to obtain guidance and direction on addressing audit requests. DPH will implement a protocol wherein the program executing any contract using federal funds will collect and maintain sufficient records which detail the history of the procurement. The program will also verify that compliance with procurement requirements is maintained for all federally funded contracts, including sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with suspension or debarment. To confirm this, the program will check the SAM exclusions prior to entering into a contract and will maintain documentation of that verification. These will ensure DPH’s ability to provide documentation when requested by auditors. 3. Anticipated implementation date: July 1, 2024
View Audit 300135
Finding 388380 (2023-003)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Material Weakness § 200.303
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Acute Communicable Disease Controls (ACDC) agrees with the finding and recommendation. ACDC staff will monitor subawards and submit the required FFATA reports in the FFATA system upon execution date of the ...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Acute Communicable Disease Controls (ACDC) agrees with the finding and recommendation. ACDC staff will monitor subawards and submit the required FFATA reports in the FFATA system upon execution date of the amendment, but no later than the following month it was executed. This includes keeping monitoring logs of all contract amendments and modifications that are subject to FFATA reporting requirements. 3. Anticipated implementation date: March 1, 2024
View Audit 300135
Finding 388378 (2023-004)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Material Weakness § 200.303
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Emergency Preparedness Response Program (EPRD) agrees with the finding and recommendation. EPRD staff will send the subrecipient/contractor the FFATA reporting notice, which includes a request for the fiv...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Emergency Preparedness Response Program (EPRD) agrees with the finding and recommendation. EPRD staff will send the subrecipient/contractor the FFATA reporting notice, which includes a request for the five most highly compensated officers at the same time the contract is sent to the subrecipient/contractor for signature. This will assist EPRD with tracking the reporting notice because once the subrecipient/contractor returns the signed contract, they will also return the FFATA reporting notice. Once staff receives the executed contract from DPH’s Contracts and Grants, the FFATA reporting system will be updated accordingly and a screenshot showing the date/time the report was submitted will be kept on file. 3. Anticipated implementation date: July 1, 2024
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Finding 388362 (2023-009)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.1 § 200.332 § 200.414 § 200.501
1. Person responsible: Division Chief, Auditor-Controller Accounting Division 2. Corrective action plan: The County agrees with the finding and recommendation. In September 2022, the County issued the Notice of Federal Subaward Information template, which contains the 14 reporting elements requir...
1. Person responsible: Division Chief, Auditor-Controller Accounting Division 2. Corrective action plan: The County agrees with the finding and recommendation. In September 2022, the County issued the Notice of Federal Subaward Information template, which contains the 14 reporting elements required by 2 CFR §200.332(a) that must be provided to subrecipients at the time of the subaward. The County will issue written correspondence reminding departments to complete the Notice of Federal Subaward Information template and provide a completed copy to the subrecipient at the time of the subaward. The County will also remind departments to provide all the required elements from 2 CFR §200.332(a) via letter or amended agreement to existing subrecipients that were not initially provided all the requirements. In the same correspondence, the County will remind departments to monitor their Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) subrecipients, maintain sufficient records of the monitoring, and utilize the Subrecipient Monitoring Guide issued in June 2023. 3. Anticipated implementation date: June 28, 2024
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Finding 388361 (2023-002)
Significant Deficiency 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.502 § 200.510
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Finance agrees with this finding and recommendation. DPH will ensure to report Federal expenditures in the SEFA under the correct ALN based on Time Studies received. 3. Anticipated implementation date: Mar...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Finance agrees with this finding and recommendation. DPH will ensure to report Federal expenditures in the SEFA under the correct ALN based on Time Studies received. 3. Anticipated implementation date: March 7, 2024
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Finding 388358 (2023-005)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Material Weakness § 200.303
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) agrees with the finding and recommendation. DHSP will institute a new procedure that 1) notifies subaward recipients within 30 days of the effective date of the sub...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Division of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP) agrees with the finding and recommendation. DHSP will institute a new procedure that 1) notifies subaward recipients within 30 days of the effective date of the subaward execution or modification of relevant federal award information and 2) uploads federal subaward information to FFATA within 30 days of the effective date of the subaward execution or modification of relevant federal award information. These notifications will happen for all subawards that meet the threshold for FFATA reporting. DHSP understands that these notifications may precede the full execution of a new contract or subaward. 3. Anticipated implementation date: July 1, 2024
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Finding 388357 (2023-007)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Center for Health Equity agrees with the finding and recommendation. Moving forward staff will check the SAM exclusions before entering into any contracts and maintain documentation of that verification to...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Center for Health Equity agrees with the finding and recommendation. Moving forward staff will check the SAM exclusions before entering into any contracts and maintain documentation of that verification to provide upon request. 3. Anticipated implementation date: July 1, 2024
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Finding 388355 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.502 § 200.510
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Finance agrees with finding and recommendation. Finance will take the following corrective action: • Initiate direct, written communication with the Auditor-Controller to seek precise instructions and guida...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH Finance agrees with finding and recommendation. Finance will take the following corrective action: • Initiate direct, written communication with the Auditor-Controller to seek precise instructions and guidance on the inclusion of accruals in our reporting. • Proactively review and document accrual procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. • Prospectively include and implement accrual reporting in the Single Audit. • Establish a communication protocol with the Auditor-Controller to address any future uncertainties promptly. Through these measures, DPH aims to address the audit finding, establish clear guidelines for accrual reporting, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements while maintaining transparency and accuracy in our financial reporting practices. 3. Anticipated implementation date: April 1, 2024
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Finding 388354 (2023-008)
Material Weakness 2023
County of Los Angeles
CA
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.319 § 200.320
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Acute Communicable Disease Control (ACDC) agrees with the finding and recommendation. Before entering into contract, DPH will check for SAM exclusions with date indicating verification before contract exe...
1. Person responsible: Director, Department of Public Health 2. Corrective action plan: DPH, Acute Communicable Disease Control (ACDC) agrees with the finding and recommendation. Before entering into contract, DPH will check for SAM exclusions with date indicating verification before contract execution and keep this documentation on file. DPH, Administrative Services Division (ASD) - Procurement agrees with the finding and recommendation. DPH’s Administrative Services Division Manager will email Procurement staff to remind staff/manager to ensure SAM.GOV verification documents are included in all federally funded purchases before finalizing/approving those transactions. 3. Anticipated implementation date: March 11, 2024 and April 30, 2024
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Thiel College
PA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - Student and Institutional Aid Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.425E, 84.425F Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criterion:...
Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - Student and Institutional Aid Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.425E, 84.425F Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criterion: The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has issued guidance for the Education Stabilization Funds (ESF) Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for quarterly reporting for all Sections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) that requires that institutions to prepare a report for each quarter for funds that are drawn down and disbursed/spent. The reports are to be posted on the institution’s website within 10 days of the calendar quarter end. Additionally, institutions are required to prepare an annual report and submit to the Department summarizing the uses of the HEERF funds for the calendar year. Condition While all reports in question were submitted on time to the DOE, there was no evidence maintained of timely reporting on the College website for the student or institutional reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2023; or for the annual period ending December 31, 2022. Corrective Action Plan All reports will be resubmitted to the College website in chronological order. Responsible Person Connie Jablonski—Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration Anticipated Completion Date The final report (quarter ended December 2023) was submitted in a timely manner to the Department of Education. The chronological submission of all HEERF related reports to the College website is anticipated to begin in early February. A review will be a part of Thiel’s Audit Process for Fiscal 2023 – 2024.
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Thiel College
PA
Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring
Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster - Federal Direct Student Loan Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criterion: Title IV regulations (34 CFR 685.309b) require t...
Federal Program: Student Financial Assistance Cluster - Federal Direct Student Loan Program Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Not applicable Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Federal Award Year: June 30, 2023 Criterion: Title IV regulations (34 CFR 685.309b) require that upon receipt of an enrollment report from the Secretary, Institutions must update all information included in the report and return the report to the Secretary; (i) in the manner and format prescribed by the Secretary; and (ii) within the timeframe prescribed by the Secretary. Unless it expects to submit its next updated enrollment report to the Secretary within the next 60 days, an Institution must notify the Secretary within 30 days after the date the Institution discover that: (i) a loan under Title IV of the Act was made to or on behalf of a student who was enrolled or accepted for enrollment at the Institution and the student has ceased to be enrolled on at least a half-time basis or failed to enroll on at least a half-time basis for the period for which the loan was intended; or (ii) a student who is enrolled at the Institution and who received a loan under Title IV of the Act has changed his or her permanent address. Condition and Context: For one student out of 25 selected for testing, the College did not notify the NSLDS in a timely matter for a change in enrollment status. Cause and Effect: The College failed to follow its procedures for reporting student status changes. The accuracy of Title IV student loan records depends heavily on the accuracy of the enrollment information reported by schools. If an institution does not review, update, and verify student enrollment statuses, effective dates of the enrollment status, and the anticipated completion dates, then the Title IV student loan records will be inaccurate in NSLDS. Recommendation: The College should implement a process and related to verify with NSLDS that all enrollment status information for all students is updated accurately and timely. Recommendation: The College should implement a process and related to verify with NSLDS that all enrollment status information for all students is updated accurately and timely. Corrective Action Plan The College will continue to work with the NSC Audit Response Team, Office of the Registrar, and Office of Information Technology to resolve the data reporting issues we are currently experiencing. Denise Owens, Student Loan Specialist and Debra Schreiber, Registrar will work together to provide manual data reporting to NSLDS in an accurate and timely manner. Responsible Persons Michelle Work, Director of Financial Aid Denise Owens, Student Loan Specialist Dr. Laura Pickens, Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Records Debra Schreiber, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date This is an ongoing process and will begin immediately.
View Audit 300134
Finding 388343 (2023-002)
Material Weakness 2023
Department of Education, State of Hawaii
HI
Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness
2023-002 Reporting – Material Weakness View of Responsible Officials Administration agrees with the findings and recommendations. Corrective Action Plan The Office of Monitoring and Compliance (MAC) will provide training to recipients when funds are allocated within the Department. The Policy, ...
2023-002 Reporting – Material Weakness View of Responsible Officials Administration agrees with the findings and recommendations. Corrective Action Plan The Office of Monitoring and Compliance (MAC) will provide training to recipients when funds are allocated within the Department. The Policy, Innovation, Planning and Evaluation Branch (PIPE) will communicate with the Office of Fiscal Services and MAC on a semi-annual basis to start the reporting process on December 1 and June 1 of each year to meet the January 31 and July 31 respective deadlines. Additionally, PIPE has identified a dedicated staff member who will spearhead the administration of this grant to ensure that any changes in the reporting requirements as defined in the OIA Cooperative Agreement will be quickly identified and followed. Contact Persons: Ken Kakesako, Director Policy, Innovation, Planning and Evaluation Branch Office of Strategy Innovation and Performance Jacy Yamamoto, Interim Director Office of Monitoring and Compliance Office of the Deputy Superintendent Anticipated Completion Date: June 1, 2024
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Finding 388340 (2023-010)
Material Weakness 2023
State of Hawaii Department of Health
HI
Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring
Reporting – FSRS Failure to accurately and timely report First tier subawards to FSRS results in noncompliance with the reporting requirement. Corrective Action Plan: ADAD will create a procedure to implement timely reporting of the first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more Federal Funding Accountabil...
Reporting – FSRS Failure to accurately and timely report First tier subawards to FSRS results in noncompliance with the reporting requirement. Corrective Action Plan: ADAD will create a procedure to implement timely reporting of the first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FSRS) no later than the end of the month following the month in which the obligation (indicated by the start date of the new contract) is made. Upon notification of the contract and/or contract modification, the Administrative Officer will submit and update the FFATA-FSRS report until the vacant Administrative Specialist position is filled. Implementation Date: July 1, 2024 Responding Official: John Valera, Administrator and Melanie Muraoka, Administrative Officer/Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
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