Corrective Action Plans

Finding 575330 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican American Ministries Inc. D/b/a Genesis Family Health

KS

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility

Corrective Action Plan Year Ended April 30, 2025 To Health Resources and Services Administration United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican-American Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Genesis Family Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended April 30, 2025. CohnReznick LLP ...

Corrective Action Plan Year Ended April 30, 2025 To Health Resources and Services Administration United Methodist Western Kansas Mexican-American Ministries, Inc. d/b/a Genesis Family Health respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended April 30, 2025. CohnReznick LLP 350 Church Street Hartford, CT 06103 Audit Period: April 30, 2025 The findings from the April 30, 2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the number assigned in the schedule. Financial Statement Findings: Finding 2025.001 - Sliding Fee Scale Documentation Recommendation The Organization should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated and supported based on family size and income. Action Taken GFH implemented an O&E Department (Onboarding and Enrollment) July 2023. This has been a timely process, but it has been implemented across all clinic sites. The purpose of this department is to ensure all required documentation is current, accurate, scanned in chart and applied to patients EMR. This process includes current registration, slide application, POIs, IDs and insurance verification for coverage. All patients are required to complete an onboarding and enrollment appointment to ensure required information is added to the patient’s account and the sliding fee discount is accurately applied. The slide application with the incorrect discount was completed on 06/27/2023 and the patient returned to the clinic for a follow-up appointment on 6/17/2024 (10 days prior to the annual O&E update appointment). All other accounts audited were after the O&E implementation in July 2023 and no errors or deficiencies were identified. Additionally, Genesis Family Health has implemented a mandatory annual review process for all staff with electronic acknowledgement of the staff member's understanding of the Sliding Fee Discount Policy. If there are any questions regarding this plan, please contact Amanda Vaughan at: Amanda.Vaughan@genesisfh.org Sincerely, Amanda Vaughan (electronically signed 7/31/2025) Amanda Vaughan - Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 575076 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Cecil Avenue Apartments,inc.dba Harold Olson Rotary Village #122-11445

CA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.155): The Corporation did not make the required residual receipts deposit computed at April 30, 2024 in the amount of $69,120 within 90 days of fiscal year end. Recommendation: Management should implement a system to ensure the required residua...

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.155): The Corporation did not make the required residual receipts deposit computed at April 30, 2024 in the amount of $69,120 within 90 days of fiscal year end. Recommendation: Management should implement a system to ensure the required residual receipts deposit is made within 90 days of fiscal year end. Management response: Agree. Management made the required residual receipts deposit on January 8, 2025.

View Audit 365221 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 574591 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Beeville Housing Authority

TX

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

Managements Corrective Action Plan For the year ended March 31, 2025 Finding 2025-001- lnterprogram Due To/ Due From Activities Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Beeville, TX 78102 The Housing Authority will implement monthly transfers of all due to/ due from balances, an...

Managements Corrective Action Plan For the year ended March 31, 2025 Finding 2025-001- lnterprogram Due To/ Due From Activities Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: Beeville, TX 78102 The Housing Authority will implement monthly transfers of all due to/ due from balances, and if there is a balance that cannot be repaid, a payment plan will be established. Working with fee accountants during this process monthly will ensure there are no balances remaining at year end.

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Finding 572429 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Regis University

CO

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2025-001 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Deborah Vinnola, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Corrective Action Plan: The Office of the Registrar has put into place a more detailed corrective action plan regarding the finding of delayed enrollment and non...

Finding 2025-001 Personnel Responsible for Corrective Action: Deborah Vinnola, Registrar Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2025 Corrective Action Plan: The Office of the Registrar has put into place a more detailed corrective action plan regarding the finding of delayed enrollment and non-enrollment reporting to NSLDS through NSC. The Office of the Registrar has adjusted the Degree Verify submission from every 45 days to every 30 days to NSC to ensure graduation dates are reported in a more timely fashion for NSLDS within the required 60 days for financial aid. Starting Summer 2025, the Office of the Registrar has begun inactivating academic programs for students who have not had registration activity within the last two to three academic years to ensure that they are not reported as enrolled to NSC/NSLDS. NSC Enrollment Reporting will continue to be submitted every 30 days and the Office of the Registrar has worked to review the reporting criteria using terms and not semesters to better report active enrollment in current courses. The Ellucian Graduation Application form and process is in the final stages of testing which will eliminate completely the need to add a pseudo course with a future date after the student’s current program has been inactivated or graduated. The Office of the Registrar will be more proactive with the colleges for identifying students who have not graduated within the six year (undergraduate), four year (graduate) and certificate time frames by working with the appropriate dean’s offices. This should eliminate those students who have completed their coursework; close to completing their coursework but were never reviewed by their advisor/program for graduation. Since Regis uses the end date of the last course completed, the Office of the Registrar will work with advising units to review the lists to increase a better reporting of degree completion.

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Finding 571890 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Pagedale Rhf Housing, Inc. Dba Mount Beulah Terrace 085-Ee-090

CA

Questioned Costs Cash Management HUD Housing Programs

Statement of condition 2025-001: During the year ended March 31, 2025, management submitted a 9250 to withdraw funds from the reserve for replacements fund that included the same invoice as a previously approved 9250. The reserve for replacements account was not reimbursed for the duplicate withdraw...

Statement of condition 2025-001: During the year ended March 31, 2025, management submitted a 9250 to withdraw funds from the reserve for replacements fund that included the same invoice as a previously approved 9250. The reserve for replacements account was not reimbursed for the duplicate withdrawal. Comments on the finding and each recommendation: Management should transfer $14,376 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 recommendation. On May 29, 2025, management transferred $14,376 from the operating cash account to the reserve for replacements account.

View Audit 362933 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 571825 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Abbey Rhf Housing, Inc. Dba Abbey Apartments 073-Ee060

CA

Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): The Property received a score of 49 on a physical inspection of the Property performed on June 17, 2024 by a representative of HUD. By reference, the NSPIRE inspection is included as a statement of condition. Recommendation: Management ...

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): The Property received a score of 49 on a physical inspection of the Property performed on June 17, 2024 by a representative of HUD. By reference, the NSPIRE 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. Management Response: Agree. Management has responded to HUD regarding this inspection report and has addressed all health and safety issues. On May 16, 2025, a new physical inspection was completed at the Property and received a passing score of 87.

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Finding 571805 (2025-002)

None 2025

Dima Ix, Inc.

DE

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Subrecipient Monitoring

1. Reimbursed the Replacement Reserve Account: The missed deposits totaling $663 were reimbursed to the replacement reserve on May 30, 2025. 2. Implemented Monthly Oversight Meetings: Beginning in January 2025, we instituted monthly meetings to review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and...

1. Reimbursed the Replacement Reserve Account: The missed deposits totaling $663 were reimbursed to the replacement reserve on May 30, 2025. 2. Implemented Monthly Oversight Meetings: Beginning in January 2025, we instituted monthly meetings to review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and compliance-related data. These meetings include key stakeholders and team members to ensure timely discussions of financial status, variances, and compliance matters. This structure enhances accountability and provides regular managerial oversight.

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Finding 570578 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Elloree Smith Senior Living, Inc.

SC

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The Corporation paid management fees of $2,480 in excess of the amount approved by HUD. The HUD approved management agent certification (Form HUD-9839-B) provides for the payment of management fees equal to 5.93% of residential and miscellaneous income collec...

Comments on Finding and Recommendation: The Corporation paid management fees of $2,480 in excess of the amount approved by HUD. The HUD approved management agent certification (Form HUD-9839-B) provides for the payment of management fees equal to 5.93% of residential and miscellaneous income collected. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management agrees with the recommendation. The Agent intends to reimburse the Corporation the overpayment of management fees.

View Audit 361607 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 570576 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Holly Way Ii, Inc.

SC

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Finding 2025-001: Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Corporation withdrew $6,905 from the reserve for replacements without a HUD approved 9250.The Corporation should transfer $6,905 from operating cash into the reserve for replacements. Action...

Finding 2025-001: Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: During the year ended March 31, 2025, the Corporation withdrew $6,905 from the reserve for replacements without a HUD approved 9250.The Corporation should transfer $6,905 from operating cash into the reserve for replacements. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding Management concurs with the recommendation. On April 26, 2024, the Corporation transferred $6,905 from the operating cash account to the reserve for replacement account.

View Audit 361606 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 559914 (2025-002)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Houston Rhf Housing, Inc. Dba Creekbend Gardens 114-Ee52

IN

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

Statement of Condition 2025-002 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended January 31, 2025, 1 move-out resident file selected for testing under the compliance supplement were missing necessary documents required by the PRAC and HUD Handbook 4350.3. Recommendation: Management should ensure ...

Statement of Condition 2025-002 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended January 31, 2025, 1 move-out resident file selected for testing under the compliance supplement were missing necessary documents required by the PRAC and HUD Handbook 4350.3. Recommendation: Management should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property in accordance with the HUD Handbook 4350.3. Management Response: Management agrees with the recommendation and will ensure that resident files are retained in accordance with the HUD Handbook 4350.3. The resident moved-out on June 13, 2024. No further action is required.

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Finding 559913 (2025-001)

Significant Deficiency 2025

Houston Rhf Housing, Inc. Dba Creekbend Gardens 114-Ee52

IN

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended January 31, 2025, HUD approved $83,950 of withdrawals as a pre-release to pay for HVAC replacements and boilers at the Property. The Corporation used $24,300 of the pre-release to fund operations, instead of paying th...

Statement of Condition 2025-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended January 31, 2025, HUD approved $83,950 of withdrawals as a pre-release to pay for HVAC replacements and boilers at the Property. The Corporation used $24,300 of the pre-release to fund operations, instead of paying the invoices approved by HUD and had not paid as of January 31, 2025. Recommendation: Management should ensure that HUD approved reserve for replacement withdrawals are used for the approved purposes. Management Response: Agree. The Corporation paid the remaining costs included in the HUD approved withdrawal on March 3, 2025. There is no further action required.

View Audit 355850 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 1225672 (2024-016)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Kosrae

FM

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.1 § 200.303

Finding Number 2024-016 (Repeat 2023-018) Corrective Action Plan Procurement, Suspension and Debarment — AL 93.323 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) • Formalize into established written policies and procedures the monitoring of the suspension and debarment status of vendors and contract...

Finding Number 2024-016 (Repeat 2023-018) Corrective Action Plan Procurement, Suspension and Debarment — AL 93.323 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) • Formalize into established written policies and procedures the monitoring of the suspension and debarment status of vendors and contractors, designed on the verification methods provided in 2 CFR § 180.300 — checking SAM.gov, collecting a certification, or including a clause in the covered transaction. • Continue performing suspension and debarment verification checks prior to entering into covered transactions as part of the standard procurement checklist, and retain documentary evidence of each check in the procurement file. • Continue to guide and make aware the compliance team and all departments of the requirement, and include it in procurement staff training. • Perform periodic compliance testing of the checklist and the retained evidence, with exceptions reported to management for corrective action. • Pursue resolution of the questioned costs of $509,463 through the audit resolution process with the grantor agency. Management’s position is that the condition is an internal control deficiency and that questioned costs of $0 are warranted under the definition in 2 CFR § 200.1, including paragraph (3)(i), as the entire population comprises allowable transactions and verification against the SAM.gov exclusions list confirmed that no vendor or contractor was suspended, debarred or otherwise excluded. Anticipated Completion Date 9/30/2027 Responsible Person (Contact Details) Mr. Peni Tikoisireli Financial Advisor Email: peni.tikoisireli@dofa.gov.fm Mr. Happyman Makamure Email: happyman.makamure@dofa.gov.fm

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Finding 1225671 (2024-015)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Kosrae

FM

Equipment & Real Property Management Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303 § 200.313

Finding Number 2024-015 (Repeat 2023-017) Corrective Action Plan Equipment and Real Property Management — AL 93.323 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) • Rebuild the Fixed Asset Register so that it captures the property record data elements required by 2 CFR § 200.313(d)(1) —description, ...

Finding Number 2024-015 (Repeat 2023-017) Corrective Action Plan Equipment and Real Property Management — AL 93.323 (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) • Rebuild the Fixed Asset Register so that it captures the property record data elements required by 2 CFR § 200.313(d)(1) —description, serial or other identification number, source of funding including the Federal award identification number, title holder, acquisition date and cost, percentage of Federal contribution, and the location, use and condition of each asset, together with any disposition data. • Complete the rebuild well ahead of the FY2025 audit for migration into the fixed asset register module of the new FMIS (FreeBalance), with the funding source of each asset identified. • Conduct physical checks and counts of assets following the rebuild, including locating and confirming the status and condition of the assets identified in this finding, so that adjustments — including deletions and other corrections — are recorded for FY2025 and appropriate action is taken on assets found to be missing, broken, or requiring repair or disposition. • Establish, issue and enforce a written policy with comprehensive procedures covering effective safeguards against loss, damage or theft of property, together with maintenance protocols to keep property in good condition, in line with 2 CFR §§ 200.313(d)(3) and (d)(4). • Continue advice, guidance and training to the Supply Team on the recording, tracking, reconciliation, safeguarding and maintenance of capital assets. • Pursue resolution of the questioned costs of $19,824 through the audit resolution process with the grantor agency upon completion of the physical verification. Anticipated Completion Date 9/30/2027 Responsible Person (Contact Details) Ms. Melynda Irons Acting Assistant Secretary, Treasury Email: melynda.irons@dofa.gov.fm Mr. Peni Tikoisireli Financial Advisor Email: peni.tikoisireli@dofa.gov.fm Mr. Lester Sackryas Supply Manager Email: lester.sackryas@dofa.gov.fm

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Finding 1225670 (2024-014)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Kosrae

FM

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding Number 2024-014 (Repeat 2023-010) Corrective Action Plan Special Tests and Provisions — Annual Performance Reviews — AL 15.875 (U.S. Department of the Interior) • Continue and complete the annual performance evaluations, commenced in 2025, for all personnel funded under the Education Sector ...

Finding Number 2024-014 (Repeat 2023-010) Corrective Action Plan Special Tests and Provisions — Annual Performance Reviews — AL 15.875 (U.S. Department of the Interior) • Continue and complete the annual performance evaluations, commenced in 2025, for all personnel funded under the Education Sector Grant and the Supplemental Education Grant, and maintain the completed evaluations in the personnel files, available for grant oversight and audit purposes. • Obtain and maintain a complete listing of all SEG and Education Sector funded personnel, reconciled to payroll, as the basis for scheduling the required evaluations. • Establish written monitoring procedures, including a schedule of evaluations due and periodic status reporting, to ensure that funded personnel are evaluated on an annual basis. • Assign a dedicated employee to monitor compliance with the requirement and perform the required procedures, in line with the auditors’ recommendation. • Include the requirement in the compliance team’s periodic compliance checks and in the orientation of program and departmental staff. Anticipated Completion Date 9/30/2027 Responsible Person (Contact Details) FSM Department of Education [Contact details to be provided]

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Finding 1225669 (2024-013)

Material Weakness 2024

State of Kosrae

FM

Subrecipient Monitoring Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.1 § 200.322 § 200.332

Finding Number 2024-013 (Repeat 2023-009) Corrective Action Plan Subrecipient Monitoring — AL 15.875 (U.S. Department of the Interior) • Establish and formally document the subrecipient monitoring framework, policies and procedures, aligned to the pass-through entity requirements of the Uniform Guid...

Finding Number 2024-013 (Repeat 2023-009) Corrective Action Plan Subrecipient Monitoring — AL 15.875 (U.S. Department of the Interior) • Establish and formally document the subrecipient monitoring framework, policies and procedures, aligned to the pass-through entity requirements of the Uniform Guidance and to the classification agreed with DOI, for implementation from the effective date agreed with DOI/OIA. • Update the annual subrecipient agreement transmitted to the FSM State Governments and signed by the President and the Governors as allottees, facilitated by the Office of Compact Management, to expressly incorporate the clauses required by the 2023 Amended Compact, the identification of the subaward, and acknowledgement of the requirements imposed on the sub-grantees. • Perform and document, prior to approval of each subaward, verification of the sub-grantee’s awareness of the requirements imposed upon it and its ability to meet the financial management standards of the Fiscal Procedures Agreement. • Perform and document an annual risk assessment of each subrecipient, together with the resulting monitoring activities, including review of the subrecipients’ audit reports and follow-up on findings affecting the program. • Maintain records of the date of receipt and date of disbursement of funds to the FSM State Governments, evidencing that disbursements are made within the month of receipt through the required wire-out approval process. • Pursue resolution of the questioned costs of $94,422,154 through the audit resolution process with DOI/OIA. Management’s position is that the conditions are internal control deficiencies arising from the absence of formally documented policies and procedures and that questioned costs of $0 are warranted under the definition in 2 CFR § 200.1, including paragraph (3)(i), as all samples were provided, vouched and cleared, and the amounts represent Compact sector grant allocations approved through JEMCO. Anticipated Completion Date 9/30/2027 Responsible Person (Contact Details) Ms. Melynda Irons Acting Assistant Secretary, Treasury Email: melynda.irons@dofa.gov.fm Mr. Peni Tikoisireli Financial Advisor Email: peni.tikoisireli@dofa.gov.fm Ms. Julyn Lawrence Email: julyn.lawrence@gov.fm Ms. Senny Phillip Assistant Secretary, Investment Email: senny.phillip@gov.fm

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Finding 1225612 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

GROW HAYS INC

KS

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting

We acknowledge and concur with the auditor’s finding. Management will strengthen its controls over grant expenditure reporting to ensure that expenditure reports submitted to grantors reflect only expenditures actually incurred during the reporting period. Construction costs will be reported when th...

We acknowledge and concur with the auditor’s finding. Management will strengthen its controls over grant expenditure reporting to ensure that expenditure reports submitted to grantors reflect only expenditures actually incurred during the reporting period. Construction costs will be reported when the related work is performed and costs are incurred, rather than when contracts are executed, and expenditures will be reviewed for allowability under the applicable grant agreement before inclusion in a report. All expenditure reports will be reconciled to the accounting records and independently reviewed and approved prior to submission to the grantor. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Doug Williams Anticipated Completion Date: September 1, 2026

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Finding 1225547 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

The Simple Foundation

NE

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

1. Provide additional training to accounting personnel on the updated accounting system (Aplos) and the current chart of accounts. Target: August 31, 2026. 2. Implement a review process to verify proper coding of expenditures, particularly following system changes or chart-of-account updates, with s...

1. Provide additional training to accounting personnel on the updated accounting system (Aplos) and the current chart of accounts. Target: August 31, 2026. 2. Implement a review process to verify proper coding of expenditures, particularly following system changes or chart-of-account updates, with sign-off by the Finance Director. Target: September 31, 2026. 3. Perform periodic (at least quarterly) reconciliations and monitoring procedures between the Aplos general ledger and the grant financial reporting system (Airtable/Euna) to detect and correct misclassifications in a timely manner, beginning Q3 2026.

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Finding 1225536 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School

PA

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Significant Deficiency

Description of Finding: ESSER funds were expended during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, however the ESF - ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form 0MB PRA Number: 0MB No. 1810-0749 was not filed. Corrective Action: As of March 2026, the Business Manager is completing the annual performance report....

Description of Finding: ESSER funds were expended during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, however the ESF - ESSER Recipient Data Collection Form 0MB PRA Number: 0MB No. 1810-0749 was not filed. Corrective Action: As of March 2026, the Business Manager is completing the annual performance report. The School will ensure that the required report is completed and submitted, as applicable, in accordance with the reporting requirements established by the Department of Education and the applicable pass-through entity. To address this finding going forward, the School, with assistance from its contracted accounting and management firm, will review grant agreements, award documents, funding agency communications, and applicable compliance requirements for new and existing federal grants to identify required reports and reporting deadlines. The School and the contracted accounting and management firm will coordinate to ensure that federal grant revenue, expenditures, planned expenditures, and other required data are maintained in a manner that supports timely and accurate reporting. This will include tracking grant activity in the general ledger and retaining supporting documentation needed to complete required grant reports. Management will review required federal grant reports before submission, when applicable, to ensure the reports are complete, accurate, and supported by documentation. Documentation of submission and management review will be retained. Projected Completion Date: The School has hired an outside accounting and management firm effective July 1, 2025. The School is current-ly working with the firm on the corrective actions outlined here. The School will remit the required reporting as outlined above as soon as possible, but no later than December 31, 2026.

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Finding 1225507 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

Franklin County Public Health

OH

Subrecipient Monitoring Cash Management

Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services will revise all subaward and contract boilerplates issued post July 1, 2026, to reflect that any deviations from the stated invoice submission schedule must be authorized in writing by FCDJFS. Additionally, internal process and training documents...

Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services will revise all subaward and contract boilerplates issued post July 1, 2026, to reflect that any deviations from the stated invoice submission schedule must be authorized in writing by FCDJFS. Additionally, internal process and training documents will be revised to align with this process. FCDJFS staff responsible for federal subawards and contracts will be trained on the new process by or before July 1, 2026.

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Finding 1225506 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

Franklin County Public Health

OH

Subrecipient Monitoring

A Corrective Improvement Plan (CIP) has been submitted, and the subrecipient is actively working to complete the outstanding annual audits for fiscal years 2019 through 2025. Additionally, the current risk assessment process is being revised to place greater emphasis on the completion of required an...

A Corrective Improvement Plan (CIP) has been submitted, and the subrecipient is actively working to complete the outstanding annual audits for fiscal years 2019 through 2025. Additionally, the current risk assessment process is being revised to place greater emphasis on the completion of required annual audits for the preceding year. If an audit has not been completed when applicable, the subrecipient will be classified as high risk. As a result, the subrecipient will be subject to an annual monitoring review conducted by our monitoring team.

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Finding 1225298 (2024-004)

Material Weakness 2024

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Cash Management Subrecipient Monitoring Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges this finding, which is a repeat of finding 2023-004. While management believes that appropriate review and approval of drawdown requests occurred during the fiscal year, we recognize that the lack of documented evidence constitutes a control we...

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges this finding, which is a repeat of finding 2023-004. While management believes that appropriate review and approval of drawdown requests occurred during the fiscal year, we recognize that the lack of documented evidence constitutes a control weakness. ICFJ will implement a formal drawdown request procedure requiring that each request be accompanied by a supporting calculation schedule and documented evidence of independent review and approval, evidenced by signature and date, prior to submission to the funder. All drawdown documentation will be filed centrally and maintained for audit retrieval.  Anticipated completion date: 9/30/26  Responsible position: Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 1225297 (2024-003)

Material Weakness 2024

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting § 200.328

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management acknowledges this finding, which is a repeat of finding 2023-003. ICFJ believes that all required reports were submitted to the Federal Government as required; however, we recognize that the inability to retrieve documentation...

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management acknowledges this finding, which is a repeat of finding 2023-003. ICFJ believes that all required reports were submitted to the Federal Government as required; however, we recognize that the inability to retrieve documentation during the audit is a control deficiency that must be addressed. ICFJ will implement a centralized document management system for all financial and programmatic reports, with a standardized filing protocol that includes confirmation of submission, submission date, and the name of the preparer and approver. Reports will be filed immediately upon submission and will be accessible for audit and compliance purposes.  Anticipated completion date: 9/30/26  Responsible position: Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 1225296 (2024-002)

Material Weakness 2024

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

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

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the three instances noted where timesheet allocations did not agree to the general ledger postings. The errors have been reviewed and corrected. ICFJ will implement a secondary review procedure whereby payroll postings are compared against appr...

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the three instances noted where timesheet allocations did not agree to the general ledger postings. The errors have been reviewed and corrected. ICFJ will implement a secondary review procedure whereby payroll postings are compared against approved timesheets prior to finalization each pay period. Any discrepancies will be resolved before entries are posted to the general ledger.  Anticipated completion date: 9/30/26  Responsible position: Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 1225295 (2024-001)

Material Weakness 2024

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.512

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the conditions noted in this finding. The delays in audit completion and account reconciliations were primarily attributable to significant staff transition within the accounting department during the fiscal year. ICFJ has since stabilized its ...

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the conditions noted in this finding. The delays in audit completion and account reconciliations were primarily attributable to significant staff transition within the accounting department during the fiscal year. ICFJ has since stabilized its accounting function and is committed to implementing a formal monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting going forward. A monthly close checklist will be developed and maintained, with documented evidence of review and approval. All financial and compliance documents will be filed in a centralized, organized system to permit prompt retrieval.  Anticipated completion date: 12/31/26  Responsible position: Chief Financial Officer

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Finding 1225290 (2024-005)

Material Weakness 2024

The International Center for Journalists, Inc.

DC

Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.332

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the condition noted regarding the pre-award risk assessment. ICFJ is committed to ensuring that all subrecipient monitoring procedures are followed consistently and documented completely. Going forward, a pre-award risk assessment will be compl...

Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the condition noted regarding the pre-award risk assessment. ICFJ is committed to ensuring that all subrecipient monitoring procedures are followed consistently and documented completely. Going forward, a pre-award risk assessment will be completed and approved for all subrecipients prior to execution of any subaward agreement. ICFJ will also ensure that all subrecipient reporting includes the name and date of the submitter and reviewer, and that applicable RCA audits are obtained and reviewed annually with documentation of that review maintained on file.  Anticipated completion date: 9/30/26  Responsible position: Chief Financial Officer

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