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Finding 19650 (2022-043)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with period of performance requirements for the Child Care and Development Fund. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 93.575 93.575 COVID-19 93.596 Amount $0 Status: C...
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with period of performance requirements for the Child Care and Development Fund. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 93.575 93.575 COVID-19 93.596 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program was previously managed by the Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Early Learning. Since the program transitioned in 2019, the Department has been making efforts to strengthen internal controls over payments to child care providers and other CCDF grant requirements. The Department implemented grant-level management of all federal funds, including the CCDF grant. The Department allocated the CCDF grant to eligible clients and allowable activities in compliance with 45 CFR 98.67. For the fiscal year 2021 program audit, the State Auditor?s Office (SAO) issued a finding with $32 questioned costs for non-compliance with the CCDF eligibility requirement. No other findings, management letters, or exit items were reported in this compliance area or the cost allocation of funds based on eligibility. Given that eligibility or cost allocation has not been an area of concern, and transfers were processed between CCDF source of funds with the same eligibility criteria, the Department is assured that CCDF funding was spent appropriately within federal regulations. The Department is committed to improving internal controls. The Department does not currently have the resources to develop and maintain the business process redesign, as well as the information technology initiatives necessary to meet the level of assurance recommended by SAO. In response to prior year?s audit recommendations, the Department has submitted a budget request to the Legislature in the 2023-2025 biennial budget for additional resources to process adjustments to include transaction-level data. As part of the audit resolution process, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the CCDF program at the federal level, reviews all SAO findings and issues management decision letters. The letters will reflect the grantor?s determination of whether an audit finding is sustained, the reasons for the decision, and the required actions by the auditee. When a management decision is issued for the fiscal year 2021 finding, the Department will work with HHS and follow the audit resolution process. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in finding 2021-037 and 2020-041. Completion Date: Estimated December 2024 Agency Contact: Stefanie Niemela Audit Liaison PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970 (360) 725-4402 stefanie.niemela@dcyf.wa.gov
View Audit 23129
Finding 19649 (2022-042)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with matching, level of effort, and earmarking requirements for the Child Care and Development Fund Cluster. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 93.575 93.575 COVID-19 9...
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with matching, level of effort, and earmarking requirements for the Child Care and Development Fund Cluster. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 93.575 93.575 COVID-19 93.596 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program was previously managed by the Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Early Learning. Since the program transitioned in 2019, the Department has been making efforts to strengthen internal controls over payments to child care providers and other CCDF grant requirements. The Department implemented grant-level management of all federal funds, including the CCDF grant. The Department allocated the CCDF grant to eligible clients and allowable activities in compliance with 45 CFR 98.67. For the fiscal year 2021 program audit, the State Auditor?s Office (SAO) issued a finding with $32 questioned costs for non-compliance with the CCDF eligibility requirement. No other findings, management letters, or exit items were reported in this compliance area or the cost allocation of funds based on eligibility. Given that eligibility or cost allocation has not been an area of concern, and transfers were processed between CCDF source of funds with the same eligibility criteria, the Department is assured that CCDF funding was spent appropriately within federal regulations. The Department is committed to improving internal controls. The Department does not currently have the resources to develop and maintain the business process redesign, as well as the information technology initiatives necessary to meet the level of assurance recommended by SAO. In response to prior year?s audit recommendations, the Department has submitted a budget request to the Legislature in the 2023-2025 biennial budget for additional resources to process adjustments to include transaction-level data. As part of the audit resolution process, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the CCDF program at the federal level, reviews all SAO findings and issues management decision letters. The letters will reflect the grantor?s determination of whether an audit finding is sustained, the reasons for the decision, and the required actions by the auditee. When a management decision is issued for the fiscal year 2021 finding, the Department will work with HHS and follow the audit resolution process. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in findings 2021-036 and 2020-040. Completion Date: Estimated December 2024 Agency Contact: Stefanie Niemela Audit Liaison PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970 (360) 725-4402 stefanie.niemela@dcyf.wa.gov
View Audit 23129
Finding 19648 (2022-041)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Questioned Costs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure payments to child care providers for the Child Care and Development Fund Cluster programs were allowable and properly supported. Questioned Costs: A...
Finding: The Department of Children, Youth, and Families did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure payments to child care providers for the Child Care and Development Fund Cluster programs were allowable and properly supported. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 93.575 93.575 COVID-19 93.596 Amount $260,552,979 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program was previously managed by the Department of Social and Health Services and the Department of Early Learning. Since the program transitioned in 2019, the Department has been making efforts to strengthen internal controls over payments to child care providers and other CCDF grant requirements. The Department implemented grant-level management of all federal funds, including the CCDF grant. The Department allocated the CCDF grant to eligible clients and allowable activities in compliance with 45 CFR 98.67. For the fiscal year 2021 program audit, the State Auditor?s Office (SAO) issued a finding with $32 questioned costs for non-compliance with the CCDF eligibility requirement. No other findings, management letters, or exit items were reported in this compliance area or the cost allocation of funds based on eligibility. Given that eligibility or cost allocation has not been an area of concern, and transfers were processed between CCDF source of funds with the same eligibility criteria, the Department is assured that CCDF funding was spent appropriately within federal regulations. The Department is committed to improving internal controls. The Department does not currently have the resources to develop and maintain the business process redesign, as well as the information technology initiatives necessary to meet the level of assurance recommended by SAO. In response to prior year?s audit recommendations, the Department has submitted a budget request to the Legislature in the 2023-2025 biennial budget for additional resources to process adjustments to include transaction-level data. As part of the audit resolution process, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the CCDF program at the federal level, reviews all SAO findings and issues management decision letters. The letters will reflect the grantor?s determination of whether an audit finding is sustained, the reasons for the decision, and the required actions by the auditee. When a management decision is issued for the fiscal year 2021 finding, the Department will work with HHS and follow the audit resolution process. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in findings 2021-033, 2020-038, 2019-035, 2018-034, 2017-024, 2016-021, 2015-023, 2014-023, 2013-016, 12-28, 11-23, 10-31, 9-12 and 8-13. Completion Date: Estimated December 2024 Agency Contact: Stefanie Niemela Audit Liaison PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970 (360) 725-4402 stefanie.niemela@dcyf.wa.gov
View Audit 23129 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 19634 (2022-026)
Significant Deficiency 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls to ensure it performed risk assessments for subrecipients of the Special Education program. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.027 84.027 COVID-19 84.173 Amount $0 Status: Corrective ...
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls to ensure it performed risk assessments for subrecipients of the Special Education program. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.027 84.027 COVID-19 84.173 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: In April 2022, the Office?s Special Education division revised and expanded the form package that Educational Service Districts (ESDs) need to submit as part of year-end reporting. Additionally, ESDs are required to respond to a series of questions and provide applicable documentation for contracts and procurement, time and effort process and reports, documentation for professional development expenditures, and year-end expenditure reports. Based on the results from monitoring activities over year-end reporting, ESDs will be selected for additional monitoring and may be subject to an onsite visit if deemed necessary. In March 2023, the Office finalized the Fiscal Monitoring Procedures Handbook for ESDs. The following timeline has been developed for full implementation of the corrective actions: ? ESDs are required to upload documentation by February 1, 2024. ? The Office will complete review of submitted documents and issue reports to ESDs by February 29, 2024. Reports will identify any required or recommended corrective actions. ? The Office will issue final reports to ESDs within 60 calendar days after documentation review, by March 29, 2024. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in finding 2021-023. Completion Date: Estimated March 2024 Agency Contact: Tania May Assistant Superintendent, Special Education PO Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6075 tania.may@k12.wa.us
View Audit 23129
Finding 19633 (2022-025)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure it met the earmarking requirements for the Special Education program. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.027 84.027 COVID-19 84.173 Amount $18...
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure it met the earmarking requirements for the Special Education program. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.027 84.027 COVID-19 84.173 Amount $188,873 Status: Corrective action complete Corrective Action: When the Special Education program underwent a fiscal leadership transition in 2021, the incoming director identified necessary changes in agency procedures for closing out the fiscal year for the program. Since that time, the Office has fully implemented internal controls to ensure spending plans do not exceed the maximum allowable amounts earmarked for administration and other state-level activities. The updated procedures require the director of Operations and the budget analyst to perform the following: ? Review criteria for spending plans at the beginning of the fiscal year. ? Review the Grant Award Notice and Grants to States Summary Table and Preschool Grants to States Summary Table. ? Review spending plans and update the maximum allowable amounts earmarked for administration and other state-level activities in the spending plan throughout the fiscal year. ? Meet weekly to review spending plans and update plans as requests are received. ? Review monthly expenditure reports during weekly meetings. These updated procedures have contributed to increased communication and partnership between the director of Operations and the budget analyst. These internal controls provide assurance that maximum allowable amounts earmarked for administration and other state-level activities will be in compliance with federal rules. The Office will consult with the federal grantor to discuss whether the questioned costs identified in the audit should be repaid. Completion Date: March 2023 Agency Contact: Tania May Assistant Superintendent, Special Education PO Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6075 tania.may@k12.wa.us
View Audit 23129 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 19624 (2022-007)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303 § 200.328
Finding: The Employment Security Department did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure it submitted complete and accurate quarterly performance reports for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity grant. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # ...
Finding: The Employment Security Department did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure it submitted complete and accurate quarterly performance reports for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity grant. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 17.258 17.259 17.278 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: In response to the finding, the Department is in the process of developing a comprehensive system and set of protocols to strengthen internal controls over the completion and submission of quarterly performance reports for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. The Department: ? Executed a Workforce Integrated Technology Replacement Project that focuses on improving case management and data management internal controls. The Department estimates the project will be completed by December 2024. ? Initiated and is in the process of a statewide implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Quarterly Report Analysis data integrity and data quality internal controls system. The Department will: ? Continue to execute the Data Element Validation policy update for the Participant Individual Record Layout (PIRL) report per DOL expectations. ? Continue to provide technical assistance, training, and one-on-one coaching for the local areas, which cover WIOA Title I and WIOA Title III, PIRL reporting, data management, validation, quality, and integrity systems and processes. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in findings 2021-007 and 2020-012. Completion Date: Estimated December 2024 Agency Contact: Jay Summers External Audit Manager PO Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507-9046 (360) 529-6718 Joshua.Summers@esd.wa.gov
View Audit 23129
Finding 19617 (2022-003)
Significant Deficiency 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
School Nutrition Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Equipment & Real Property Management
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls over accountability for USDA-donated foods. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 10.553 10.555 10.555 COVID-19 10.556 10.559 10.582 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Correc...
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls over accountability for USDA-donated foods. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 10.553 10.555 10.555 COVID-19 10.556 10.559 10.582 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Office has taken the following corrective action to strengthen internal controls over accounting for USDA-donated foods: ? Reviewed current process for monthly inventory. ? Reviewed process for inventory discrepancies follow up. ? Implemented a process for documenting follow-up efforts. The Office is following the USDA requirements for conducting annual inventory and reconciliation in June of each year. In addition, the Office has contracted with a vendor for a new and updated Food Distribution Management System. The current timeline for system launch is as follows: ? November 2023 ? Data migration and system set up ? February 2024 ? Survey period ? August 2024 ? Ordering of food, receiving, and inventory management The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in findings 2021-003, 2020-004 and 2019-005. Completion Date: Estimated July 2023 Agency Contact: Leanne Eko Chief Nutrition Officer PO Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-0410 leanne.eko@k12.wa.us
View Audit 23129
Finding 16716 (2022-001)
Material Weakness 2022
Henry County
IN
Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303
FINDING 2022-001 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debra G. Walker Contact Phone Number: 765-529-2800 Views of Responsible Official: I concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: We are currently updating our Internal Control process. The Auditor and Chief Deputy w...
FINDING 2022-001 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debra G. Walker Contact Phone Number: 765-529-2800 Views of Responsible Official: I concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: We are currently updating our Internal Control process. The Auditor and Chief Deputy will check to make sure that the company is neither suspended or debarred or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs prior to signing the contract or will include a clause in the applicable contract (or obtain a separate attestation) warranting that the vendor or contractor has not been suspended or debarred. Anticipated Completion Date: This process has been completed.
View Audit 21367
Finding 16700 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Beacon Senior Housing Corporation
CA
Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs
Name of auditee: Beacon Senior Housing Corporation HUD auditee identification number: 122-EE137 Name of audit firm: Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC Period covered by the audit: Year ended September 30, 2022 CAP prepared by Name: Mary Grace Crisostomo Position: Asset Manager Telephone number: (818) 247...
Name of auditee: Beacon Senior Housing Corporation HUD auditee identification number: 122-EE137 Name of audit firm: Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC Period covered by the audit: Year ended September 30, 2022 CAP prepared by Name: Mary Grace Crisostomo Position: Asset Manager Telephone number: (818) 247-0420 Current Findings on the Schedule of Findings, Questioned Costs, and Recommendations Finding 2022-001: Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended September 30, 2022, management made duplicate withdrawals from the reserve for replacements account totaling $6,717. The reserve for replacements account was not reimbursed for these duplicate withdrawals. Management should transfer funds of $6,717 from the operating cash account to the reserve for replacements account. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding Management concurs with the finding and the auditor's recommendation. Management intends to transfer $6,717 from the operating cash account to the reserve for replacements account.
View Audit 21334 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 16664 (2022-024)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions
Finding: The Charter School Commission did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure charter schools with relationships to charter management organizations were monitored for conflicts of interest. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.010 Am...
Finding: The Charter School Commission did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure charter schools with relationships to charter management organizations were monitored for conflicts of interest. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.010 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action complete Corrective Action: Although the Commission believes that a finding was not warranted, the Commission has begun implementing additional oversight requirements identified in the audit. As of May 2023, the Commission: ? Implemented a process to review all charter public school board members? F-1 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure forms for potential conflict of interest using the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) website. ? Required all charter public schools to submit each board member?s F-1 form to the Commission directly via the compliance software, Epicenter, as follows: o By April 15 of each year for current board members in alignment with the PDC?s annual submission deadline. o Within two weeks of appointment for new board members in alignment with PDC submission guidelines. The Commission created and will maintain a conflict-of-interest tracker, including dates forms are received, to ensure each board member?s potential conflict of interest is actively reviewed. The Commission will continue to work with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on federal funding administered by OSPI and be informed of matters that may require additional actions by the Commission. Completion Date: May 2023 Agency Contact: Jessica de Barros Executive Director PO Box 40996 Olympia, WA 98501-0996 360-725-5511 charterschoolinfo@k12.wa.us
View Audit 23129
Finding 16663 (2022-023)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with federal requirements to ensure Local Education Agencies implemented testing security measures. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.010 Status: Corrective ac...
Finding: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with federal requirements to ensure Local Education Agencies implemented testing security measures. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 84.010 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Office monitors and ensures all Local Education Agencies (LEA) implement school testing security measures. All LEAs are required to submit a District Administration and Security Report (DASR) at the conclusion of the testing cycle to document the security training and that protocols have been followed. The Office will continue to communicate with LEAs to ensure they provide the DASR for all tests administered in the spring, as follows: ? Once per week for four weeks leading up to the end of the test administration window. ? Once per week for three weeks after the end of the test administration window. In August, the Office will receive the annual final list of all tests administered by each LEA and will be able to narrow its focus for sending out weekly reminders. If the Office has not received completed DASRs by mid-September, a management decision letter will be sent to the LEA?s Superintendent to inform them of the non-compliance and potential consequences as outlined in federal regulations. The conditions noted in this finding were previously reported in findings 2021-021 and 2020-026. Completion Date: Estimated October 2023 Agency Contact: Christopher Hanczrik Director, Assessment Operations and Select Assessments PO Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 485-3580 Christopher.Hanczrik@k12.wa.us
View Audit 23129
Highmark Health
PA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.510
Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan 2022-001: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards All Federal programs Federal Award year: 2021 Management?s Response Management agrees with the finding as it relates to the inclusive of expenditures of State awards. As part of the preparation and re...
Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan 2022-001: Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards All Federal programs Federal Award year: 2021 Management?s Response Management agrees with the finding as it relates to the inclusive of expenditures of State awards. As part of the preparation and review of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the ?Schedule?), processes were in place to reconcile total expenditures under the program to the general ledger as well as the consolidated financial statements. In addition, analytical review was performed of variances in expenditures year-over-year, by program, to assess reasonableness of reported expenditures. During review of the 2021 CHIP program expenditures, management reconciled total expenditures to the general ledger and consolidated financial statements without exception, as both the general ledger and consolidated financial statements include total program expenditures (i.e., both federal and state are included). In addition, upon review of variances in total program expenditures in comparison to the previous award year, variances appeared reasonable as they remained relatively consistent year-over-year and with historical data. In fiscal year 2022, management has implemented additional steps into its reconciliation process to bifurcate the total expenditures between Federal and State expenditures prior to agreement to the general ledger and consolidated financial statements to ensure exclusion of State amounts when preparing the Schedule. In addition, within the analytical review process management utilizes the bifurcated totals to assess for reasonableness at the more detailed level regarding year-over-year variances. Anticipated Completion Date Additional reconciliation steps and bifurcation of amounts were implemented during the preparation and review of the 2022 Schedule. Responsible Parties ? Matthew Bazzani, Chief Accounting Officer, Highmark Health
View Audit 22499
Finding 16547 (2022-002)
Significant Deficiency 2022
The American Society of Hematology, Inc.
DC
Subrecipient Monitoring Procurement, Suspension & Debarment
Due to the complexity of federal grants and evolving regulations related to them, the Society is considering obtaining the services of a grant consultant. This will ensure the Society complies with grant requirements. The current grant in question has ended, but these services will be needed for fut...
Due to the complexity of federal grants and evolving regulations related to them, the Society is considering obtaining the services of a grant consultant. This will ensure the Society complies with grant requirements. The current grant in question has ended, but these services will be needed for future grants.
View Audit 20769
New Brunswick Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in America
NJ
Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking
Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Planned: The Seminary is currently working on developing an Information Security Program in order to meet current and upcoming requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The Seminary?s plan is to have this developed and implemented before Decembe...
Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Planned: The Seminary is currently working on developing an Information Security Program in order to meet current and upcoming requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The Seminary?s plan is to have this developed and implemented before December 9, 2022.
View Audit 20434
Finding 16535 (2022-001)
Material Weakness 2022
City of Midland, Texas
TX
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting
Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2022-001 The City did not have adequate controls or procedures in place to identify the applicable reporting requirement and ensure the information was filed accurately and timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees...
Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2022-001 The City did not have adequate controls or procedures in place to identify the applicable reporting requirement and ensure the information was filed accurately and timely. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. Finance Department has implemented a new process that requires reports to be completed by the 15th of the following month. Reports from Community Development Manager are to be submitted to Comptroller for review and sign off to be reported timely by the report due date. Responsible Party: The Comptroller is responsible to follow-up and ensure report is completed. Implementation Date: March 15, 2023
View Audit 20427
Town of Sullivan Sanitary District No. 1
WI
Subrecipient Monitoring
2022-007 Reserve Requirement not Met for the Sewerage System Mortgage Revenue Bond Condition: The District did not meet the reserve requirement for the bond issuance during the audit period. Criteria: The Sewerage System Mortgage Revenue Bond agreement, as outlined in Resolution No. 22-02, specie...
2022-007 Reserve Requirement not Met for the Sewerage System Mortgage Revenue Bond Condition: The District did not meet the reserve requirement for the bond issuance during the audit period. Criteria: The Sewerage System Mortgage Revenue Bond agreement, as outlined in Resolution No. 22-02, species that the District must maintain an amount equal to the least of (a) the amount required by the District ($86,500), (b) maximum annual debt service on the Bond in any Bond Year and (c) 125% of average annual debt service on the Bond, to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the bond issuance. Cause: The failure to meet the reserve requirement was primarily attributed to not transferring money to the reserve account. Effect: Failure to meet the reserve requirements could result in regulatory penalties. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend the District develops a plan to replenish the reserve to meet the bond issuance requirements, implements a robust financial monitoring system to track compliance with bond issuance terms and ensure the reserve requirement is met on an ongoing basis, and conduct a comprehensive review of financial planning processes to prevent future reserve shortfalls. Management Response: The District acknowledges the audit finding and is committed to taking corrective measures in line with the recommendations provided. We will develop a detailed action plan to replenish the reserve and enhance financial monitoring and planning processes to prevent similar issues in the future. Contact Person: Dawn Bauer Anticipated Completion: December 31, 2023
View Audit 22335
Finding 16243 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Adam and Bruce Housing Corporation Dba Adam and Bruce Apts. 073-11568
CA
HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring
Statement of Condition 2022-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.155): The Property received a score of 35c* on a physical inspection of the Property performed on January 21, 2022 by a representative of HUD. By reference, the REAC inspection is included as a statement of condition. Recommendation: Manag...
Statement of Condition 2022-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.155): The Property received a score of 35c* on a physical inspection of the Property performed on January 21, 2022 by a representative of HUD. By reference, the REAC inspection is included as a statement of condition. Recommendation: Management should ensure all necessary repairs have been made. Management should continue to conduct routine unit and general property inspections and deficiencies should be corrected in a timely manner. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Agree. Management has responded to HUD in regards to this inspection report and has addressed all health and safety issues. Management will continue to correct all remaining deficiencies noted and will implement a process of self-inspection of units and common areas.
View Audit 22324
Finding 16241 (2022-003)
Material Weakness 2022
County of Armstrong
PA
Subrecipient Monitoring
Contact Person: Tammie Gaff, Acting Controller Finding 2022-003 Subrecipient Monitoring AL 21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Criteria: Internal control procedures require the County to perform subrecipient monitoring procedures over the funding disbursed to the Program?s vendor. These m...
Contact Person: Tammie Gaff, Acting Controller Finding 2022-003 Subrecipient Monitoring AL 21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Criteria: Internal control procedures require the County to perform subrecipient monitoring procedures over the funding disbursed to the Program?s vendor. These monitoring procedures include documenting the procedures performed and the results of those procedures along with documenting the risk assessment associated with the selected procedures. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that the County was not performing subrecipient monitoring over the Program?s vendor. Cause: The County does not have adequate controls in place or the expertise to ensure proper subrecipient monitoring procedures. Effect: The Program?s vendor may be using grant funding inappropriately. This is a repeat finding from the prior year ? Finding 2021- 003. Questioned Costs: The amount of questioned costs, if any, is undeterminable. Recommendation: The County should implement internal control procedures that ensure the vendor is being properly monitored and document those procedures and results of procedures. Management Response: Management is working to implement and document proper subrecipient monitoring internal controls. Anticipate Completion Date: Immediate Respondent: (Name, Title, Department, Address, Telephone Number): Tammie Gaff Acting Controller Armstrong County 450 Market Street Kittanning PA 16201 724-548-3241
View Audit 19879
Finding 16239 (2022-002)
Material Weakness 2022
County of Armstrong
PA
Subrecipient Monitoring
Contact Person: Tammie Gaff, Acting Controller Finding 2022-002 Subrecipient Monitoring AL 93.778 and Medical Assistance Program and DHS Medical Assistance Transportation Program Criteria: Internal control procedures require the County to perform subrecipient monitoring procedures over the fund...
Contact Person: Tammie Gaff, Acting Controller Finding 2022-002 Subrecipient Monitoring AL 93.778 and Medical Assistance Program and DHS Medical Assistance Transportation Program Criteria: Internal control procedures require the County to perform subrecipient monitoring procedures over the funding disbursed to the Program?s vendor. These monitoring procedures include documenting the procedures performed and the results of those procedures along with documenting the risk assessment associated with the selected procedures. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that the County was not performing subrecipient monitoring over the Program?s vendor. Cause: The County does not have adequate controls in place or the expertise to ensure proper subrecipient monitoring procedures. Effect: The Program?s vendor may be using grant funding inappropriately. This is a repeat finding from the prior year ? Finding 2021- 002. Questioned Costs: The amount of questioned costs, if any, is undeterminable. Recommendation: The County should implement internal control procedures that ensure the vendor is being properly monitored and document those procedures and results of procedures. Management Response: Management is working to implement and document proper subrecipient monitoring internal controls. Anticipate Completion Date: Immediate Respondent: (Name, Title, Department, Address, Telephone Number): Tammie Gaff Acting Controller Armstrong County 450 Market Street Kittanning PA 16201 724-548-3241
View Audit 19879
Finding 16165 (2022-001)
Significant Deficiency 2022
Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9
IL
Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility
FY2022 Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2022-001 Finding Synopsis: During the year ended June 30, 2022, the District could not provide adequate supporting documentation for the public and nonpublic enrollment and low income counts that were use...
FY2022 Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 Corrective Action Plan Finding Number: 2022-001 Finding Synopsis: During the year ended June 30, 2022, the District could not provide adequate supporting documentation for the public and nonpublic enrollment and low income counts that were used to allocate Title I services to District buildings. Action Steps: The District will implement additional controls in order to ensure that all necessary calculations are correctly computed and supported by appropriate supporting documentation. Contact Person(s): Zack Suhre, Director of Finance Anticipated Completion Date: 6/30/2023
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The Homeless Alliance, Inc.
OK
Subrecipient Monitoring Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.334
Finding ? 2022-001 ? Inadequate Records Retention Federal AL# 14.241 ? Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Criteria: Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three year...
Finding ? 2022-001 ? Inadequate Records Retention Federal AL# 14.241 ? Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Criteria: Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient (2 CFR ?200.334). Condition: Documentation supporting the Housing Quality Standards inspections to ensure housing met quality standards listed in 24 CFR ?574.310(b)(1)-(2) for the special tests and provisions compliance requirement for AL# 14.241 was missing. Cause and Effect: Policies and procedures regarding records retention is not in accordance with 2 CFR ?200.334 as it does not explicitly state a time period for records retention. As a result, events occurred during the year with no records retained as support. Recommendation: We recommend management update the written records retention policies and procedures to include a time period that is in accordance with 2 CFR ?200.334 and then communicate that policy to all employees to following during the daily course of operations. Additionally, we recommend an annual review of the policies and procedures to ensure continued compliance with 2 CFR ?200.334. Management?s Response: Homeless Alliance management agrees with the finding. Finding 2022-00 1 Response and Corrective Action In conjunction with our FY22 annual audit, please see the agency's corrective action plan below: Condition: Documentation supporting the Housing Quality Standards inspections to ensure housing met quality standards listed in 24 CFR ?574.3 10(b)(1)-(2) for the special tests and provisions compliance requirement for AL# 14.241 was missing. Corrective action: The agency has hired a full time compliance specialist for the program in which the finding occurred. The compliance specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is retained appropriately. Moreover, agency management will update our written records retention policy to include a time period that is in accordance with 2 CFR 200.334 and communicate that policy to all employees. An annual management review of the agency's records retention policy will also be implemented. Expected completion date: June 30, 2023 Party Responsible: Haley Phelps Contact information: 405-415-8410 hphelps@homelessalliance.org
View Audit 21392
Finding 16143 (2022-021)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring
Finding: The Department of Commerce did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to perform risk assessments for subrecipients of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $0 Sta...
Finding: The Department of Commerce did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to perform risk assessments for subrecipients of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Department implemented procedures to strengthen internal controls to ensure the program complies with the subrecipient monitoring risk assessment requirements. The Homelessness Assistance Unit managing director completed the following corrective actions: ? Updated the unit risk assessment procedures to require risk assessment forms to be completed prior to contract execution for all subawards. ? Reviewed 2 CFR 200.332 to ensure procedures are updated to comply with all requirements for pass-through entities. ? Reviewed the updated procedures and risk assessment form with the Department?s central contract office. The federal team managers provided training to current staff and new hires on the updated procedures and are responsible for reviewing completed risk assessments. The Homelessness Assistance Unit managing director will perform a review of the process at the end of the current fiscal year to ensure procedures have been followed and the form is adequate to capture all required elements. Completion Date: Estimated September 2023 Agency Contact: Gena Allen Internal Control Officer PO Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504-2525 (360) 480-5149 Gena.Allen@Commerce.wa.gov
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Finding 16142 (2022-020)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Allowable Costs / Cost Principles
Finding: The Office of Financial Management did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with reporting requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action comp...
Finding: The Office of Financial Management did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with reporting requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $0 Status: Corrective action complete Corrective Action: The Office has continued to strengthen internal controls for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) reporting to ensure compliance with the federal requirements. As of May 2022, the Office: ? Transitioned the primary responsibility for centralized CSLFRF reporting to the Statewide Accounting Division. ? Hired a Budget and Grants Coordinator with experience in federal reporting to oversee the reporting process. The Office will continue to: ? Monitor updates to the U.S Treasury?s Project and Expenditure Report User Guide. ? Improve the quarterly reporting template and assist state agencies during the reporting process. ? Ensure reported amounts, including corrections or adjustments made during the reporting period, are properly tracked and documented for the subsequent reporting cycles. ? Perform reconciliations of reported expenditures to ensure agency expenditures are accurately reported, allowing for adjustments/ corrections required due to issues with the reporting system. ? Ensure reported expenditures are accurate and adequately supported by accounting records before the information is uploaded to the federal reporting system. ? Document correspondences with the U.S. Treasury when system errors are identified and resolutions recommended by the grantor, if received. Internal procedures have been developed to formally document the reporting process. Completion Date: May 2023 Agency Contact: Brian Tinney Statewide Accounting Director PO Box 43127 Olympia, WA 98504-3127 (564) 999-1781 brian.tinney@ofm.wa.gov
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Finding 16141 (2022-019)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.1 § 200.410 § 200.516
Finding: The Department of Commerce did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements for monitoring subrecipients to ensure payments were allowable, properly supported, and met period of performance requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fu...
Finding: The Department of Commerce did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements for monitoring subrecipients to ensure payments were allowable, properly supported, and met period of performance requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $28,886,606 Status: Corrective action in progress Corrective Action: The Department implemented procedures to strengthen internal controls to ensure program expenditures are allowable, properly supported, and in compliance with the subrecipient fiscal monitoring requirements. The Homelessness Assistance Unit managing director completed the following corrective actions in July 2022: ? Updated unit reimbursement procedures to include a requirement for specific supporting documentation to accompany payment requests from all subrecipients. ? Provided training to staff on reviewing supporting documentation to ensure expenditures reconcile with reimbursement requests and to verify expenditures are within the period of performance. ? Reviewed 2 CFR 200.332 and updated procedures to include additional requirements for pass-through entities. ? Worked with the Department?s internal control officer for review and feedback of the updated procedures. The managing director will perform a review of the reimbursement process during the next fiscal year which begins July 1, 2023, to ensure procedures are followed. The Department increased the number of client files reviewed during program monitoring. The client file review included verifying household assistance expenses were allowable and incurred within the period of performance. Since the Department received the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through legislative appropriation, resolution of the questioned costs with the grantor will be managed by the Office of Financial Management. Completion Date: Estimated September 2023 Agency Contact: Gena Allen Internal Control Officer PO Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504 (360) 480-5149 Gena.Allen@Commerce.wa.gov
View Audit 23129 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding 16140 (2022-018)
Material Weakness 2022
State of Washington C/o Office of Financial Management
WA
Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Reporting § 200.334 § 200.335 § 200.336 § 200.337 § 200.410
Finding: The Office of Financial Management did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds were used only for allowable activities. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $30...
Finding: The Office of Financial Management did not have adequate internal controls over and did not comply with requirements to ensure Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds were used only for allowable activities. Questioned Costs: Assistance Listing # 21.027 COVID-19 Amount $300,000,000 Status: Corrective action not taken Corrective Action: The Office does not concur with the audit finding. The state of Washington created a separate fund to track the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) expenditures. The state, through legislation, approved the transfer from the CSLFRF account to various state transportation accounts. The Office reaffirms that all expenditures from the transportation accounts that received the CSLFRF funds were used to maintain government services. The State Administrative and Accounting Manual requires all state agencies to establish internal controls over payments for goods and services, including ensuring payments are lawful and for proper purposes, reviewing payments to ensure they are supported, as well as documenting the review of all payments. State agencies continued to follow their established internal controls to ensure expenditures from the transportation accounts were proper and allowable for both non-CSLFRF and CSLFRF funds. The Office will continue to: ? Work with the U.S. Treasury through upcoming desk audits to ensure no questioned costs are required to be repaid. ? Document all correspondence with the grantor during the audit resolution process. Completion Date: Not applicable Agency Contact: Brian Tinney Statewide Accounting Director PO Box 43127 Olympia, WA 98504-3127 (564) 999-1781 brian.tinney@ofm.wa.gov
View Audit 23129 Questioned Costs: $1
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