Corrective Action Plans

Finding 555674 (2021-007)

Material Weakness 2021

MA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.308 § 200.309 § 200.403

Item 2021.007 – Period of Performance Recommendation The Center should develop written procedures to review all expenditures to ensure they are within the proper period of performance of the grant. Repeat Finding Yes Action Taken Island Health Care will take the following actions to address this...

Item 2021.007 – Period of Performance Recommendation The Center should develop written procedures to review all expenditures to ensure they are within the proper period of performance of the grant. Repeat Finding Yes Action Taken Island Health Care will take the following actions to address this recommendation: • Conduct a pre-approval of expenditures, verifying that the expense is allowable under the grant terms and falls within the period of performance. • Utilize a pre-approval form that includes details of the proposed expenditure, its necessity, and confirmation in the form of authorized signatures, that is within the grant period. • Require all relevant supporting documentation with the date the expense was incurred, ensuring it falls within the grant’s period of performance. This is further reviewed by the CFO who will verify that the expenditure meets all requirements and is then able to record it in the accounting system. • Conduct regular reviews of expenditures to ensure compliance with the grant period and maintain audit trail. • Review these procedures annually to ensure ongoing compliance with the grant’s period of performance.

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Finding 554490 (2021-011)

Material Weakness 2021

Washington County

OK

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.303

No corrective action taken.

View Audit 353149

Finding 554366 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Kanawha Valley Collective Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-03 (Single audit submission) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will develop internal policies and procedures designed to ensure a timely annual financial statement closing which will allow the req...

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-03 (Single audit submission) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will develop internal policies and procedures designed to ensure a timely annual financial statement closing which will allow the required single audit to be completed in a timelier manner. Name of Contact Person: Traci Strickland Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 554365 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Kanawha Valley Collective Inc.

WV

Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-02 (Reporting) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will implement enhanced reconciliation and documentation procedures that timely identify and allow for the correction of differences between the ac...

Audit Finding Reference: Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs: 2021-02 (Reporting) Planned Corrective Action: The Kanawha Valley Collective, Inc. will implement enhanced reconciliation and documentation procedures that timely identify and allow for the correction of differences between the accounting recordkeeping and the grant reporting documentation. Name of Contact Person: Traci Strickland

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Finding 554203 (2021-005)

Material Weakness 2021

Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc.

MA

Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.330

Finding Reference Number: MW2021-005 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2021: CUAHSI agrees with the findings that no documentation was available to demonstrate subrecipient mo...

Finding Reference Number: MW2021-005 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2021: CUAHSI agrees with the findings that no documentation was available to demonstrate subrecipient monitoring policies were followed during audit year 2021 or within a reasonable timeframe thereafter. A limited subaward monitoring review of 2021’s active awards were performed in 2023. This review was subsequently expanded to include recipient self-certification and CUAHSI management risk assessments, with full retroactive subaward monitoring of 2021 recipients completed and filed in spring 2024. Corrective actions to processes and responsibilities impacting subsequent years: CUAHSI maintains a subrecipient monitoring policy outlining the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Finance, Accountant, and Principal Investigator. Subrecipient monitoring progress for active awards began in May 2023, with the process updated on September 21, 2023, and finalized in spring 2024. This effort included retroactive certification for subaward recipients from fiscal years 2020–2022, along with timely review and filing for audit year 2023. CUAHSI management verifies adherence to these policies through a mid-year process review, ensuring all documentation is complete, adequate, and securely organized. Name of Contact Person: 􀁸 Jordan S Read, Executive Director 􀁸 Telephone: (339)933-4660 􀁸 Email: jread@cuahsi.org Projected Completion Date: NA; is complete

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Finding 553726 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Falmouth-Pendleton County Airport Board

OH

Equipment & Real Property Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

Finding Reference Number: 2021-004 Description of Finding: Lack of Internal Control Over Compliance – Unfamiliarity with Federal Compliance Requirements Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Board of the Falmouth Pendleton County Airport agrees with the audit finding. Corrective ...

Finding Reference Number: 2021-004 Description of Finding: Lack of Internal Control Over Compliance – Unfamiliarity with Federal Compliance Requirements Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: The Board of the Falmouth Pendleton County Airport agrees with the audit finding. Corrective Action: In future years, when receiving federal funds, management will contact the appropriate Federal agency and inquire about Uniform Guidance compliance requirements for federal funds. Name of Contact Person: Dan Bell, Board Chairman, k62airport@gmail.com (859) 816-8879 Projected Completion Date: On or before June 30, 2025

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Finding 544470 (2021-005)

Material Weakness 2021

City of Stonecrest, Georgia

GA

Questioned Costs Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

Name of the Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Gia Scruggs, City Manager Corrective Action Plan: The corrective action plan is more fully explained in the corrective actions specified in the corrective action plan for Finding 2021-004. City Finance Department staff, together ...

Name of the Contact Person Responsible for the Corrective Action Plan: Gia Scruggs, City Manager Corrective Action Plan: The corrective action plan is more fully explained in the corrective actions specified in the corrective action plan for Finding 2021-004. City Finance Department staff, together with the City Manager, are presently monitoring compliance and reporting relating to state and federal grants and program support. Third-party contractors will no longer be used for these tasks, and as more restricted funds are received by the City, the grants management team will be organized. Presently the City has only one federal grant program and one state program. Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective action plan has been implemented and a formal grants management plan is under consideration. The implementation is underway with staff positions authorized and was completed as of December 31, 2022.

View Audit 351144 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 526797 (2021-010)

Material Weakness 2021

Muskogee County

OK

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

Assistance Listing Number 21.019 Lack of County-Wide Controls Over Major Federal Programs Coronavirus Relief Fund Muskogee County has hired an internal grant administrator to assist in keeping the county compliant with all local, state, and federal requirements. Efforts will be made going forward to...

Assistance Listing Number 21.019 Lack of County-Wide Controls Over Major Federal Programs Coronavirus Relief Fund Muskogee County has hired an internal grant administrator to assist in keeping the county compliant with all local, state, and federal requirements. Efforts will be made going forward to ensure that all grant funds are properly expended.

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Finding 525918 (2021-001)

None 2021

Excelth Inc.

LA

Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Reporting § 200.512

Our Finance Department was unable to provide timely financial information to your audit firm and provide the financial statements by the filing deadline due to the COVID pandemic and the problems this also caused with the difficulty in hiring and maintaining qualified individuals. To prevent recur...

Our Finance Department was unable to provide timely financial information to your audit firm and provide the financial statements by the filing deadline due to the COVID pandemic and the problems this also caused with the difficulty in hiring and maintaining qualified individuals. To prevent recurrence of the late filing of financial statements, we have contracted with a temporary staffing agency, Robert Half, for additional qualified accountants to provide the following services: to assist with preparing timely monthly financial information for presentation to the governing board; timely reconciliation of all bank statements to the general ledger each month; timely reconciliation of receivable and payables subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger each month; preparation any necessary adjusting entries for posting; attend the monthly board meeting when financial information is presented; and provide the necessary assistance to prepare audit financial statements on a timely basis.

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Finding 524400 (2021-007)

Material Weakness 2021

Quileute Tribal School

WA

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

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: During the 2021 fiscal year there were superintendent vacancies. The School currently has a superintendent that is knowledgeable of this requirement. Implementation date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 524399 (2021-006)

Material Weakness 2021

Quileute Tribal School

WA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limit...

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limited to essential staff and activities. Due to the limited staff reports were not always documented or certified. Further, prior to the emergency order key positions in the finance and administration departments were vacant. Currently all finance and administrative positions are staffed. Training will be provided to staff responsible for Federal reporting. Implementation date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 524396 (2021-004)

Material Weakness 2021

Quileute Tribal School

WA

Equipment & Real Property Management Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303 § 200.313

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limit...

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limited to essential activities. The taking of physical inventories was not considered essential. Training relating to the Federal physical inventory requirements will be provided. A physical inventory will be completed in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Implementation date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 524394 (2021-003)

Material Weakness 2021

Quileute Tribal School

WA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness § 200.303

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limit...

Persons responsible for corrective action: Bob Harmon, Superintendent Corrective Action: For a significant portion of the 2021 fiscal year the Quileute Tribe implemented an emergency order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The School was subject to this emergency order and operations were limited to essential staff and activities. Due to the limited staff not all documentation and certifications were obtained. Further, prior to the emergency order key positions in the finance and administration departments were vacant. Currently all finance and administration departments are staffed. The School has implemented electronic procurement and timekeeping systems. These systems provide clarity in the approval process of procurement and timekeeping transactions. The transition from paper to digital formats provides enhanced internal controls to ensure that transactions are documented and approved. Training relating to the Federal and School procurement and timekeeping requirements will be provided. Implementation date: June 30, 2025

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Finding 522672 (2021-017)

Material Weakness 2021

Ottawa County

OK

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

The county will work to design and implement a system of internal controls to ensure compliance with all applicable grant requirements.

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Finding 522473 (2021-010)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Saint Anthony Health Ministries and Subsidiaries

IL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management § 200.303

Finding: Under Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires nonfederal entities receiving Federal awards to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should inc...

Finding: Under Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR 200.303) requires nonfederal entities receiving Federal awards to establish and maintain internal controls designed to reasonably ensure compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and program compliance requirements. Effective internal controls should include procedures to ensure that documentation to evidence the operation of internal controls, such as supervisory reviews. The Corporation did not have sufficient documentation that internal controls were in place and operating effectively for control activities required for assessment of activities allowed or unallowed and for allowable costs/cost principles. The Corporation also did not have sufficient documentation that internal controls were in place and operating effectively for monitoring procedures required for cash management and reporting compliance requirements. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: Due to turnover of key positions responsible for grant submission, supporting documentation that was kept on these individuals’ computers was not saved, passed on, nor stored in a central storage location so that the new hires that were brought in to replace these individual as well as others in the department could view them. In August 2023, the hospital has provided education and training to the staff regarding identifying documentation and files related to the annual SEFA as well as establishing a central departmental drive to store the documentations so that others can locate them when necessary. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action: Jamie Mack, Vice President of Finance.

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Finding 519947 (2021-007)

Material Weakness 2021

Health & Education Housing Service, INC

MA

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

2021-007 - Special Tests and Provisions - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should review the project budget to determine if nonessential costs can be cut or request a loan from the sponsor to ensure that the replacement reserve is funded in accordance with the terms of the regulatory ag...

2021-007 - Special Tests and Provisions - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should review the project budget to determine if nonessential costs can be cut or request a loan from the sponsor to ensure that the replacement reserve is funded in accordance with the terms of the regulatory agreement. Action Taken: The Managing Agent undertook an agency wide cost reduction beginning in March 2024, reducing project indirect costs by approximately 10-15%. Project direct costs cannot be reduced much further with most required services already being provided by city departments, and designated utility providers. The project has not had a budget increase since 2013, and while the project has a healthy replacement reserve balance in excess of $135k the project operating budget deficit is currently unable to fund those reserves without jeopardizing essential health and safety services. Management has sought and received multiple sponsor loans to address these shortfalls. The Management agent is presently prepared to submit for a required budget increase immediately following completion of all outstanding audits as required to secure the necessary rent increase.

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Finding 519945 (2021-005)

Material Weakness 2021

Health & Education Housing Service, INC

MA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties HUD Housing Programs Reporting

2021-005 - Reporting - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should ensure timely completion of a Uniform Guidance audit, as required. Action Taken: Historically, Uniform Guidance Data Collection Form submissions were scheduled by the sponsor. In April 2019, the management agent experienc...

2021-005 - Reporting - Material Weakness Recommendation: Management should ensure timely completion of a Uniform Guidance audit, as required. Action Taken: Historically, Uniform Guidance Data Collection Form submissions were scheduled by the sponsor. In April 2019, the management agent experienced significant staff turnover including the Chief Financial Officer. The Entity's fiscal year fiscal year 2019 closed shortly thereafter. Management Agent Staff were unaware the required fiscal year 2019 and subsequent audit(s) had not been scheduled by the Sponsor; Covid 19 hit shortly thereafter. This issue went unaddressed throughout the pandemic, followed by the resignation of the Management Agent Accounting Manager in 2021, a position that remained vacant for nearly a year. The Management agent engaged with a CPA firm to conduct the 2019, 2020 and 2021 audits.

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Finding 519942 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

Health & Education Housing Service, INC

MA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs

2021-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles - Material Weakness Recommendation: We recommend that HES develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure management fee payment amounts are in accordance with the management agreement, and we recommend that funds be immediately returned to HES from...

2021-002 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles - Material Weakness Recommendation: We recommend that HES develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure management fee payment amounts are in accordance with the management agreement, and we recommend that funds be immediately returned to HES from the management agent. Action Taken: This finding resulted from a single mischaracterized sponsor contribution, followed by the subsequent departure of competent accounting staff who could have corrected the issue. Corrective action was taken beginning in fiscal year 2022 when this issue was identified by competent accounting staff during which intercompany balances were reconciled and have been balanced routinely in subsequent fiscal years. The sponsor and management agent are in the process of developing a repayment plan.

View Audit 339373 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 519216 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Foundation for Democratic Development

DC

Cash Management Subrecipient Monitoring

2021-004 Cash Management Federal Program – All federal programs Criteria – Advances received on federal awards should be expended within 30 days of being drawn down to comply with relevant cash management requirements. Condition and Context – During the performance of our audit, we noted that th...

2021-004 Cash Management Federal Program – All federal programs Criteria – Advances received on federal awards should be expended within 30 days of being drawn down to comply with relevant cash management requirements. Condition and Context – During the performance of our audit, we noted that the Organization had a significant amount of refundable advances on federal awards and had cash on hand that exceeded the anticipated expenses over the next 30 days. As a result of a conversion to a new accounting system, the impact of COVID-19, cash advances were not routinely reconciled during the year ended December 31, 2021. Questioned Costs – None. Effect – The Organization was not in compliance with the Uniform Guidance cash management requirements. Cause – With the conversion to a new accounting system, combined with the COVID-19, new accounting staff, refundable advances were not reconciled timely. Recommendation – The refundable advances of the Organization should be reconciled on a monthly basis, which will permit more accurate draws on federal awards. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management partially agrees with this finding as, in certain instances, the Organization must comply with the payment schedules of our grantors, which typically are on a quarterly basis. In some cases, there are strict schedules of draws in our grant agreements and no requests to draw funds are made. In situations when the Organization has the ability to draw funds, we agree not to make additional draw requests until the Organization has expended the funds already received. In 2021, due to the pandemic and the uncertainty of when programs would continue, many programs were suspended while waiting for travel restrictions to be lifted so that the Organization’s programs could be implemented. We will take the following steps: We will improve procedures to ensure that the drawdown of funds, from those grantors who require drawdowns will not exceed the Organization’s immediate use and we will develop additional procedures, as necessary, to assist in monitoring cash management. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2022 Contact Person: Natalia Arno, President, 916-849-3057

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Finding 518350 (2021-002)

Material Weakness 2021

The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning

IL

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.14

Audit Recommendation: The Organization should search federal database to ensure vendors paid using federal funds are not suspended or disbarred. Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization will review its procurement procedures to ensure they include performing and documenting the appropriate searc...

Audit Recommendation: The Organization should search federal database to ensure vendors paid using federal funds are not suspended or disbarred. Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization will review its procurement procedures to ensure they include performing and documenting the appropriate searches. The Organization accepts the recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2025 Contact Person: Helen Gates, Accounting

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Finding 517349 (2021-006)

Material Weakness 2021

Laporte County

IN

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

FINDING 2021-006 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the County in order t...

FINDING 2021-006 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the County in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the procurement and suspension and debarment compliance requirement. Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), SLFRF funds, recipients are required to verify that contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. Upon inquiring of the County to determine its policies and procedures related to suspension and debarment requirements for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF), SLFRF funds, the County stated procedures were not in place to ensure vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into covered transactions. The County had not performed procedures to ensure the vendors were not suspended or debarred or otherwise excluded or disqualified from participation in federal assistance programs or activities during the audit period on 100% of the applicable two vendors that were paid with SLFRF Funds. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Timothy Stabosz Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-326-6808 x2226 tstabosz@laporteco.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: To correct this finding, we will begin doing a search on sam.gov to find out if a vendor has been suspended or disbarred. We will also add language to bid and/or contracts to require vendors to supply proof of being in good standing with the federal government. Anticipated Completion Date: The above plan of action will begin on November 21, 2024.

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Finding 513713 (2021-013)

Material Weakness 2021

Wyoming County

PA

Reporting Student Financial Aid Subrecipient Monitoring

Community Development Block Grant - Assistance Listing No. 14.228 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Numbers - C000061477, C000063292, C000065043; C000070006; COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Assistance Listing No. ...

Community Development Block Grant - Assistance Listing No. 14.228 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development - Pass-through Grantor’s Numbers - C000061477, C000063292, C000065043; C000070006; COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Assistance Listing No. 21.023 passed through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services; Hazard Mitigation Grant - Assistance Listing No. 97.039 passed through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency - Pass-through Grantor’s Number - 4100085508; Grant Period - Year Ended December 31, 2021. Recommendation: The individuals who prepare and review the SEFA should ensure it meets the Uniform Guidance schedule requirements. Planned Corrective Action: SEFA will meet Uniform Guidance Schedule Requirements Person Responsible: Amber Franko, Chief Clerk Anticipated completion date: Immediately

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Finding 513242 (2021-008)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Republic of Palau

PW

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

2021-008 MHHS management concurs with reservations and working to resolve this finding On-going Sherilynn Madraisau Director Bureau of Public Health & Human Services Contact: 680-488-2552 Email: Sherilynn.madraisau@palauhealth.org

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Finding 513240 (2021-006)

Significant Deficiency 2021

Republic of Palau

PW

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring

2021-006 Program concurs and working with MOF management to correct the finding On-going Glendalynn Ngirmeriil Executive Director Palau WIOA Office Contact: 680-488-2513 Email: gngirmeriil.wioa@gmail.com

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Finding 513239 (2021-005)

Material Weakness 2021

Republic of Palau

PW

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting

2021-005 Program concurs and working with MOF management to correct the finding On-going Glendalynn Ngirmeriil Executive Director Palau WIOA Office Contact: 680-488-2513 Email: gngirmeriil.wioa@gmail.com

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