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Finding 2025-004 a. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jeff Jones, Business Manager b. Corrective Action Planned: Additional Training has been provided to Child Nutrition and Purchasing staff. Procedures have been corrected to require an amount not to be exceeded on monthly pu...
Finding 2025-004 a. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jeff Jones, Business Manager b. Corrective Action Planned: Additional Training has been provided to Child Nutrition and Purchasing staff. Procedures have been corrected to require an amount not to be exceeded on monthly purchase orders. Additional training has been provided to appropriate Child Nutrition staff as well as appropriate Federal Programs and Purchasing staff regarding documentation of suspension and debarment from SAM.gov. c. Anticipated Completion Date: Training was provided as soon as the deficiencies were brought to the attention of the
Finding 2025-003 a. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jeff Jones, Business Manager b. Corrective Action Planned: Additional Training has been provided during professional development sessions to keep in the forefront the importance of preventing conflicts of interest as well ...
Finding 2025-003 a. Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jeff Jones, Business Manager b. Corrective Action Planned: Additional Training has been provided during professional development sessions to keep in the forefront the importance of preventing conflicts of interest as well as possible nepotism as defined by Miss. Code Ann. § 25-1-53 and Miss. Code Ann. § 25-4-105(1). New hires are required to disclose possible conflicts of interest during the application process. Department heads making recommendations for hire are required to disclose if they are related to the person they are recommending for hire. c. Anticipated Completion Date: Training was provided in February, 2026, after disclosures were added to the employment applications in the human resource software asking the applicant to disclose if they are aware if they are related to anyone currently working in the district. As soon as the violation was identified, the Office of Child Nutrition at the Mississippi Department of Education was notified
DCYF has created separate GAP administrative and prevention services accounts since this deficiency was identified. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Kimberly Reynolds, Associate Director of Financial Management, Department of Children, Youth and Families kim.reynolds@dcyf.ri.gov
DCYF has created separate GAP administrative and prevention services accounts since this deficiency was identified. Anticipated Completion Date: Complete Contact Person: Kimberly Reynolds, Associate Director of Financial Management, Department of Children, Youth and Families kim.reynolds@dcyf.ri.gov
i. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation – We acknowledge the finding. The reporting di􀆯erences resulted from inadequate reconciliation between the programmatic report and the Organization's accounting records prior to submission. Communication between operations and finance sta􀆯 have been...
i. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation – We acknowledge the finding. The reporting di􀆯erences resulted from inadequate reconciliation between the programmatic report and the Organization's accounting records prior to submission. Communication between operations and finance sta􀆯 have been strengthened to improve accuracy, completeness, and consistency of future reporting in other programs. Additionally, this federal funding program has come to an end. We have further changed our processes and procedures as it relates to reporting on grants in that all financial reporting will be done directly by the Finance department. This is a practice that was previously in place for most of the organization but not fully implemented in the Housing and Financial Wellness department. ii. Actions Taken on the Finding – Finance will take over reporting on grants directly in areas that it has not and plans to complete an internal review to verify that it is not overlooking any areas of reporting.
The Airport has incorporated the addition of electronic approvals for Airport Improvement Plan invoices within its existing procurement policy.
The Airport has incorporated the addition of electronic approvals for Airport Improvement Plan invoices within its existing procurement policy.
Finding No.: 2025-003 Condition: During our testing of expenditures submitted for reimbursement under the Special Education Grant, we noted that expenditures included in reimbursement requests were difficult to reconcile to supporting documentation and the District's accounting records. Specifically...
Finding No.: 2025-003 Condition: During our testing of expenditures submitted for reimbursement under the Special Education Grant, we noted that expenditures included in reimbursement requests were difficult to reconcile to supporting documentation and the District's accounting records. Specifically, amounts recorded within the general ledger for certain purchased services and supplies and materials expenditures were incomplete and could not independently support the amounts claimed for reimbursement. District personnel were required to provide additional grant tracking schedules and other supporting records to reconcile the expenditures reported for reimbursement. Plan: Management agrees with the finding and will strengthen grant tracking and reconciliation procedures to ensure expenditures submitted for reimbursement are fully supported, accurately recorded in the general ledger, and readily traceable to the underlying documentation. Anticipated Date of Completion: 6/30/2027 Name of Contact Person: Scott, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services/CSBO Management Response: N/A
Finding Number: Finding 2025-001 Title: Improper Timing of MTW Capital Fund Program (CFP) Drawdowns (ALN 14.881) - Repeat of Finding 2024-002 Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Capital Fund Program ALN: 14.881 Description: During testing of the Capital Fund Program (CFP) component ...
Finding Number: Finding 2025-001 Title: Improper Timing of MTW Capital Fund Program (CFP) Drawdowns (ALN 14.881) - Repeat of Finding 2024-002 Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Capital Fund Program ALN: 14.881 Description: During testing of the Capital Fund Program (CFP) component of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program, we determined that the Authority drew down CFP funds in advance of need. As of September 30, 2025, $1,891,326 of CFP funds drawn during the fiscal year remained unearned (undisbursed) and were carried as restricted/unearned amounts at year end. The drawdowns were not aligned with immediate, allowable obligations or expenditures at the time the funds were requested. This condition is a repeat of prior year finding 2024-002. Planned Corrective Action: The Authority concurs with the finding and acknowledges it is a repeat of finding 2024-002 involving cash management and drawdown procedures. Revise cash management procedures; require documented support and approval for drawdowns; perform monthly reconciliations; monitor interest earned on undisbursed federal cash; provide staff training; and report compliance status to the Board of Commissioners. Timeline for completion: 6 months
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in MTW Housing Choice Vouchers (ALN 14.881) (Repeat of Finding 2024-005) Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Housing Choice Voucher ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) component of the M...
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in MTW Housing Choice Vouchers (ALN 14.881) (Repeat of Finding 2024-005) Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Housing Choice Voucher ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) component of the MTW Demonstration Program, we identified the following deficiencies. This condition is a repeat of prior year finding 2024-005: 1. Melissa McCullum (port-out tenant): The tenant file did not contain the required HUD Form 50058 or the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV} documentation. As a result, the family's eligibility, income determination, and assistance could not be substantiated from the file. 2. Mark'elia Keyona Reaves: The Authority was unable to provide the HUD Form 50058; the form was not retained in the tenant file and only tenant balances from the Authority's housing software were available. The data is reportedly retrievable from HUD's IMS/PIC system but could not be reproduced from the Authority's records. 3. Deborah Waiters: The income determination was incorrect. Social Security income was not recalculated based on the prior-year recertification; although an updated Social Security benefit letter was received indicating a change in the monthly benefit, the income reported on the HUD Form 50058 was not updated accordingly, resulting in an inaccurate rent and housing assistance payment (HAP) calculation. Planned Corrective Action: The Authority concurs with the finding and questioned costs of $395,580.79 and acknowledges it is a repeat of finding 2024-005. Ensure Forms 50058 and supporting documentation are retained; recalculate household income when required; retrieve or reconstruct missing records; resolve questioned costs with HUD; conduct file reviews; and prcvide staff training. Timeline for completion: 6 months
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in Public Housing Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Public Housing ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Public Housing component of the MTW Demonstration Program, food stamp (SNAP) income was not fully excluded fro...
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in Public Housing Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Public Housing ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Public Housing component of the MTW Demonstration Program, food stamp (SNAP) income was not fully excluded from the annual income calculations for three tenants. In addition, the Authority was unable to locate the entire tenant file, including all required compliance documentation, for one additional tenant. Planned Corrective Action: The Authority will review and correct the affected income determinations to ensure that food stamp (SNAP) benefits are properly excluded from tenant annual income, with corrections to be reflected at the December 2026 annual recertification. The Authority will reconstruct or obtain the missing tenant file and will implement supervisory review over annual recertifications. Staff will receive training on income calculation and exclusion requirements, and periodic file reviews will be performed to verify completeness and accuracy.
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in MTW Housing Choice Vouchers Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Housing Choice Voucher Program ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) component of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration ...
Title: Inadequate Tenant File Documentation in MTW Housing Choice Vouchers Program Name: Moving to Work Demonstration Program - Housing Choice Voucher Program ALN: 14.881 Description: During tenant file testing for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) component of the Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration Program, variances were identified between the amounts reported on HUD Form 50058 and the actual Housing Assistance Payment (HAP)/Utility Allowance Payment (UAP) disbursements for six tenants. The Authority did not maintain sufficient documentation to reconcile the differences. Planned Corrective Action: The Authority will implement a process to reconcile all Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and Utility Allowance Payment (UAP) disbursements to the amounts reported on HUD Form 50058. Identified variances for the affected tenants will be researched and corrected, supporting documentation will be retained in each tenant file, and staff will be trained on documentation and reconciliation requirements under the MTW HCV program. Periodic quality-control reviews of tenant files will be performed to ensure ongoing compliance.
2025-003 – Allowable Costs Corrective Action: Implement a process to ensure that unallowable costs are not charged to the grants. Person Responsible: Executive Director, Seth Kirshenberg Estimated corrective action completion date: Fiscal year 2026\
2025-003 – Allowable Costs Corrective Action: Implement a process to ensure that unallowable costs are not charged to the grants. Person Responsible: Executive Director, Seth Kirshenberg Estimated corrective action completion date: Fiscal year 2026\
Management's Response and Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 & 2025-004 o Classification: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting / Compliance o Target Completion Date: 120 Days (from the issuance of the final audit report o Respon...
Management's Response and Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 & 2025-004 o Classification: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting / Compliance o Target Completion Date: 120 Days (from the issuance of the final audit report o Responsible Officials: Finance Director, Director of Information Systems and the Municipal Advisor Management's Response & Corrective Action Plan: Concurrence with the Findings: The Management of the Municipality of Corozal concurs with the conditions and recommendations outlined in Findings 2025-001 and 2025-004 We acknowledge that the recent migration of our core accounting system compromised the system's operational and technical capacity to generate balanced trial balances, reconcile subsidiary ledgers, and streamline the automatic production of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Corrective Actions to be Implemented: To resolve these deficiencies systematically and ensure full compliance with Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), the Municipality will execute the following action plan within a strict 120-day timeframe: 1. System Re-alignment & Expert Remediation (Led by: Director of Information Systems and the Municipal Advisor): The Municipality will immediately retain specialized software implementation engineers and municipal accounting consultants to trace the migration mapping errors. This team will re-align the platform's database structure to correct the corrupted historical financial data and prior-period balances. 2. Opening Balance Reconstruction (Led by: Finance Director & Municipal Advisor): A formal data-clearing project will be established to reconstruct, cross-reference, and validate all opening balances transferred from the legacy system against the prior year's audited financial statements to restore data integrity. 3. Interim Manual Tracking for Federal Programs (Led by: Finance Director): To address the risks highlighted in Finding 2025-004 the Finance Department will immediately implement an interim manual spreadsheet tracking matrix. This will ensure all federal expenditures across all active Assistance Listings (ALN) are manually reconciled with federal drawdowns and physical invoices until the core accounting database is completely functional. 4. Closing Controls & Migration Policies (Led by: Joint Committee): We will design and implement rigid monthly closing routines and formal trial balance reviews. Furthermore, we will establish strict IT transition frameworks requiring dual-system running periods and mandatory data-integrity sign-offs before any future application or ledger upgrades are deployed. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (787) 859-3060, ext. 1703. Sincerely Jose A Rivera Miranda Finance Director
Finding 2025-003 — Questioned Costs Related to Expenditures Exceeding Approved Grant Budget Corrective Action Plan Management acknowledges that expenditures under the OASH HEALS award exceeded the approved grant budget by $8,158.59. To prevent similar instances in the future and strengthen complianc...
Finding 2025-003 — Questioned Costs Related to Expenditures Exceeding Approved Grant Budget Corrective Action Plan Management acknowledges that expenditures under the OASH HEALS award exceeded the approved grant budget by $8,158.59. To prevent similar instances in the future and strengthen compliance with Uniform Guidance, management will implement the following corrective actions:  Implement monthly budget-to-actual reviews for each federal award to monitor expenditures against approved budget categories and award ceilings.  Establish a monitoring process with alerts when expenditures approach approved budget limits, allowing management to take timely corrective action.  Require prior written approval from the grantor before incurring expenditures that would exceed approved budget limits or require budget revisions.  Assign responsibility to the Accounting Manager to review grant expenditures monthly and report any potential budget overruns to the Executive Director before additional costs are incurred.  Work with OASH to resolve the current over-award of $8,158.59 and retain documentation of the agency's allowability determination and any required corrective actions. Responsible Party Executive Director; Accounting Manager; Program Directors/Managers. Completion Date Budget monitoring procedures implemented immediately; resolution with OASH targeted by August 31, 2026. Questioned Costs $8,158.59
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the unused capital advances as of June 30, 2025. It is important to clarify that these funds were received under the Working Capital Advance (WCA) Program, an initiative led by COR3 to expedite the implementation of FEMA...
The Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) acknowledges the audit finding regarding the unused capital advances as of June 30, 2025. It is important to clarify that these funds were received under the Working Capital Advance (WCA) Program, an initiative led by COR3 to expedite the implementation of FEMA-funded recovery projects. The WCA Program provides subrecipients, such as PRPA, with a 25% upfront advance of the total project cost to address initial project expenses and mitigate delays due to cash flow constraints. The WCA advance is disbursed by PRPA upon completion of contracted deliverables by vendors or suppliers, particularly during the design and early implementation phases of projects. As of the audit date, most of PRPA’s FEMA projects under the WCA were still in the design phase, and the disbursements made thus far correspond to completed design services. The remaining balance of WCA funds will be disbursed as vendors fulfill the contractual milestones tied to architectural and engineering (A&E) and construction services. The apparent delay between fund receipt and disbursement reflects the timing of deliverable completion rather than a lack of project activity. PRPA continues to monitor the progress of A&E and construction services to ensure timely disbursement aligned with actual project progress. To strengthen the oversight of WCA funds and ensure timely utilization, PRPA management is implementing enhanced administrative controls. These include the development and formal adoption of internal procedures aimed at improving the handling, identification, and classification of FEMArelated funds. These measures will support be􀄴er alignment between fund disbursement and project execution timelines and demonstrate PRPA’s commitment to the prudent and compliant management of federal funds.
Finding No. 2025-006 – Internal control deficiencies over accounting for federal funds received from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Corrective Action Plan Single Audit 2025 Page 6 April 30, 2026 Condition During our procedures over the Authority’s funds received from FEMA we...
Finding No. 2025-006 – Internal control deficiencies over accounting for federal funds received from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Corrective Action Plan Single Audit 2025 Page 6 April 30, 2026 Condition During our procedures over the Authority’s funds received from FEMA we noticed the following: 1. Return of interest earned on FEMA-related funds totaling approximately $211,853 was not timely recorded in the general ledger and was subsequently recorded through a post-closing entry dated January 26, 2026. 2. Management initially misclassified approximately $6 million received under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as state funds rather than federal awards. As a result, the amount was originally excluded from the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule). Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions It should be noted that, although certain funds received were not properly identified as working capital advances, those funds were properly considered as received from FEMA through the COR-3 office of the Government of Puerto Rico. This situation basically arises because the federal funds coming from FEMA are being handled by outside consultants, without any coordination with the Federal Funds Management Office (FFMO). The Authority’s management will ensure that, in the future, the FFMO will coordinate with the assigned outside consultants all the efforts necessary for the proper handling, identification and classification of funds received from FEMA. Name(s) of the Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action Romel Pedraza Claudio. P.E. – Assistant Executive Director for Planning & Engineering Elena González – DEA Finance Miguel La Torre – Interim Finance Director Anticipated Completion Date During FY-2026-2027
Management Response: Management agrees with the audit finding regarding internal controls over payroll. To strengthen payroll controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll processing, the organization has implemented and will continue to enhance the following procedures: Payroll is proce...
Management Response: Management agrees with the audit finding regarding internal controls over payroll. To strengthen payroll controls and ensure the accuracy and integrity of payroll processing, the organization has implemented and will continue to enhance the following procedures: Payroll is processed based on approved employee contracts, work agreements and authorized timesheets. Supervisors are responsible for reviewing and approving employee timesheets before payroll is processed. We have a new payroll manager who is ensuring that all required documentation is on file and works closely with the HR Department. We acknowledge that HR Files were incomplete due to previous staff disassembling files for HR Audits and not replacing documents to original folders. Anticipated Completion Date: In process for FY2026, we have a new payroll manager and HR Director that started in May of 2025 and both are ensuring all proper documentation is in place. Management anticipates full implementation by June 30, 2026. Responsible Party: Business Manager, Payroll Manager, Accounting Tech & HR Director.
Memo: Cause and Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2025-003 This correspondence serves as Cook County Health (CCH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) response to Finding 2025-003. During the FY2025 Single Audit, one audit finding was identified by Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC...
Memo: Cause and Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2025-003 This correspondence serves as Cook County Health (CCH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) response to Finding 2025-003. During the FY2025 Single Audit, one audit finding was identified by Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC. The root cause and corrective action plan is identified below. Condition During the current audit period, the Cook County Department of Public Health (DPH) did not comply with federal regulations regarding the use and reporting of program income as it relates to funds awarded through the RWHAP Root Cause Analysis The HIV grants transitioned to CCH from an external organization in July 2025. Award amounts were granted in multiple phases, requiring four budget revisions, with the final revision approved in December 2025. The contractual period covered March 2025 through December 2025. During the transition period, CCH lacked formal operational procedures to identify, record, and track program income. Several operational and administrative challenges contributed to this issue, including: • No written internal procedures were in place to define or track program income requirements. • No formal transition teams were established to identify core grant obligations, resulting in unclear interpretation of sponsor requirements. • CCH had not yet identified the appropriate internal systems or interdepartmental collaborations necessary to retrieve and reconcile program income data. • Organizational priorities during the transition focused on maintaining existing deliverables, including vouchering, budget compliance, hiring, and onboarding of direct and administrative staff. • Staffing Shortages, CCH onboarded personnel quickly as contractual employees, direct staff transitioned onboard as CCH employees in phases upon execution of grant contracts. Corrective Action Plan CCH Director of Grants Accounting is implementing formal written processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal Uniform Guidance requirements related to program income. The corrective action plan includes: • Developing standardized written procedures that clearly define program income requirements and tracking responsibilities. • Establishing shared roles and responsibilities across departments to support consistent data collection, reconciliation, and reporting. • Identifying the specific data elements required to accurately record and monitor program income. • Formalizing interdepartmental collaboration processes necessary to retrieve and validate program income information. • Defining the systems and reporting tools that will be used to track and maintain program income records. • Providing staff training on program income requirements, documentation standards, and compliance expectations. These actions will strengthen internal controls and ensure timely, accurate identification and tracking of program income moving forward, official approval/implementation is expected December 2026
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance - Reporting Federal Program: 93.939- HIV Prevention Activities: Non-Governmental Organization Based Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Award Number: NU65PS923746 Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 ...
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Compliance - Reporting Federal Program: 93.939- HIV Prevention Activities: Non-Governmental Organization Based Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Award Number: NU65PS923746 Fiscal Year: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Recommendation: We recommend that management implement procedures to ensure that expenditures reported on the Federal Financial Report reflect actual costs incurred during the reporting period and are supported by appropriate documentation. Staff responsible for preparing the Federal Financial Report should be trained in federal reporting requirements to ensure compliance. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: There is not currently a clear internal procedure on how to complete the Federal Financial Reports. This will be added to the finance department procedures and will be trained to all staff who will be responsible for this reporting. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Simon Trowell, Chief Executive Officer. Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2026
2025-008 Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the organization strengthen its internal controls over federal financial reporting by establishing and documenting procedures requiring that all reports submitted to federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities be prepared using actual expenditur...
2025-008 Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend the organization strengthen its internal controls over federal financial reporting by establishing and documenting procedures requiring that all reports submitted to federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities be prepared using actual expenditures recorded in the accounting system. These procedures should include a reconciliation of reported amounts to the general ledger and supporting documentation prior to submission, as well as an independent review process to ensure reported information is accurate, complete, and compliant with Uniform Guidance requirements. Corrective Action: UCM will develop and implement written procedures requiring that all financial reports submitted to federal awarding agencies or pass-through entities are prepared using actual expenditures recorded in UCM’s accounting system. Reported amounts will be reconciled to the general ledger and supported by appropriate documentation before submission, including general ledger detail, payroll records, accounts payable records, allocation schedules, invoices, receipts, proof of payment, and other records supporting the reported costs. UCM will implement a federal financial reporting checklist to document preparation, reconciliation, and review each report. The checklist will require verification that reported costs agree to actual expenditures, are recorded in the correct reporting period, are charged to the correct federal award, are supported by documentation, and are consistent with award terms and Uniform Guidance requirements. A qualified individual independent of the report preparation process will review and approve reports before submission, and evidence of review will be retained. Responsible for Corrective Action: Shruti Jha, Senior Director of Finance Gina Macanlalay, Director of Family Achievement Program Laura D’Ambrogi, Grants Manager Independent Reviewer (CEO, Finance Committee Chair, or another qualified reviewer) Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026
The College acknowledges the finding and agrees that formal cash management controls are required to ensure that Title IV funds are drawn only for immediate cash needs and are properly supported and documented. The condition resulted from the absence of documented procedures and inconsistent executi...
The College acknowledges the finding and agrees that formal cash management controls are required to ensure that Title IV funds are drawn only for immediate cash needs and are properly supported and documented. The condition resulted from the absence of documented procedures and inconsistent execution of draw preparation, review, approval, and reconciliation processes. The College is in the process of implementing enhanced controls over cash management. Formal written procedures are being established to govern draw calculations, timing, approvals, supporting documentation, reconciliation requirements, and identification and return of excess cash. A standardized draw file will be maintained for each draw, including supporting student-level disbursement detail, reconciliation to eligible expenditures, and documented supervisory approval. The College will also perform and document monthly reconciliations between student disbursement records and federal cash activity. Cash balances will be monitored to ensure funds are drawn only for immediate needs and that excess cash is identified and returned, as necessary. Implementation of these procedures began in April 2026 and was not in place for the full fiscal year. Fiscal year 2026 represents a transition period during which controls are being implemented and refined. Full implementation is expected for the 2026–2027 award year. These actions are intended to ensure that draw amounts are accurate, properly supported, and compliant with federal requirements, and to prevent recurrence.
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) acknowledges the audit finding presented by the auditors regarding the Maintenance of Effort requirement under the IDEA Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Nos. 84.027 and 84.173). The PRDE respectfully clarifies...
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) acknowledges the audit finding presented by the auditors regarding the Maintenance of Effort requirement under the IDEA Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Nos. 84.027 and 84.173). The PRDE respectfully clarifies that the State financial support figures reported in the Annual State Application for FFY 2024 were calculated and supported by the underlying budgetary and expenditure records maintained by the Department. The information used in the Maintenance of Effort computation does exist and was compiled in accordance with the Department's internal recordkeeping practices. However, the PRDE acknowledges that the supporting documentation for the full reported amount was not assembled and made available to the auditors within the requested timeframe. The deficiency identified relates to the timeliness and organization of document retrieval and submission, rather than to the absence of the underlying support, the majority of which ($344,509,000 of $350,153,444) was in fact furnished during the audit. IMPLEMENTATION DATE Fiscal Year 2025-2026 RESPONSIBLE PERSON Enid Diaz Nieves Executive Director III Administration and Transportation Unit Alayra Figueroa Gonzalez Associate Secretary for Special Education
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) accepts the finding identified by the auditors regarding the incorrect coding of five (5) reimbursement payments for equipment purchases in account E6170 (Donations and Contributions to Private Entities), rather than in th...
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) accepts the finding identified by the auditors regarding the incorrect coding of five (5) reimbursement payments for equipment purchases in account E6170 (Donations and Contributions to Private Entities), rather than in the appropriate E5000-series accounts, and the omission of said assets from the institutional property register. The PRDE has initiated the necessary corrective actions to address this deficiency. Specifically, all assets included within the affected reimbursement transactions have been identified, and a detailed inventory is being prepared in which each asset is classified according to the capitalization criteria established in the Restart Program Fiscal Process Guide (unit cost equal to or greater than $500.00 and useful life greater than two (2) years). This inventory distinguishes between capitalizable equipment (E5000 series) and non-capitalizable equipment (E4414), in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Once finalized, the inventory file will be submitted to the PRDE’s Office of Property for review and mass upload into the institutional property register, ensuring that all assets acquired with Restart Program funds are properly recorded under PRDE ownership, in compliance with Section 102(h)(3) of the 2018 Hurricane Relief Act and the requirements of 2 CFR §200.302(b)(3)(4). IMPLEMENTATION DATE Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RESPONSIBLE PERSON Edgar Delgado Serrano Interim Director of Federal Affairs Office
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) acknowledges the audit findings presented by the auditors regarding the Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement under the IDEA Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing ...
VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS The Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) acknowledges the audit findings presented by the auditors regarding the Activities Allowed or Unallowed / Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirement under the IDEA Special Education Cluster (Assistance Listing Nos. 84.027 and 84.173). The PRDE recognizes that certain deficiencies identified by the auditors relate to inconsistencies in supporting documentation, documentation retained in departmental systems, and the need to strengthen administrative controls over the documentation supporting disbursements for private educational and therapy services. The Department further acknowledges opportunities to improve the consistency of information maintained in supporting schedules, contract documentation, proposals, and other records used during the invoice review and payment process. The PRDE respectfully clarifies that, in several instances identified during the audit, the questioned conditions were attributable to documentation inconsistencies, system-generated reporting errors, or documentation that supports the transactions but was not maintained or presented in a standardized manner during the audit process. Specifically, the Department notes that adjustment reports recorded in the financial system agreed with the disbursement vouchers despite errors identified in certain Excel master schedules; that invoice validations performed by the Centers are based on the corresponding "Carta de Aprobación de Consulta de Ubicación," which establishes the approved services and applicable rates for each student; and that federal regulations authorize IDEA Part B (ALN 84.027) funds to be used for eligible children ages 3 through 21, including expenses otherwise allowable under the Preschool Grant (ALN 84.173), as permitted under 34 CFR §300.202(a). With respect to students identified as over 21 years of age, the PRDE conducted an individual review of the affected student records and determined that the population includes students who exited the program at age 21 as well as students for whom documentation exists supporting the continuation of services through individualized educational determinations, transition planning activities, or compensatory educational services. The Department recognizes, however, that documentation supporting these determinations was not maintained in a standardized manner that facilitated timely retrieval during the audit. The PRDE further acknowledges that improvements are needed to ensure that procurement documentation, contract amendments, proposals, invoice support, Excel master schedules, and student-level supporting documentation are complete, accurate, consistent, and readily available for audit and monitoring purposes. Accordingly, the Department accepts the auditors' recommendations and is committed to implementing corrective actions designed to strengthen internal controls, standardize documentation practices, improve supervisory review procedures, and enhance coordination among the responsible program and administrative units IMPLEMENTATION DATE Fiscal Year 2026-2027 RESPONSIBLE PERSON Enid Diaz Nieves Executive Director III Alayra Figueroa Gonzalez Associate Secretary for Special Education
Finding 2025-007: Reporting – FAA Form 5100-127 Airport Improvement Program View of responsible officials: The City agrees with the finding. Corrective action plan: The City will enhance its existing reconciliation and review procedures by requiring documented tie-outs of FAA Form 5100-127 amounts t...
Finding 2025-007: Reporting – FAA Form 5100-127 Airport Improvement Program View of responsible officials: The City agrees with the finding. Corrective action plan: The City will enhance its existing reconciliation and review procedures by requiring documented tie-outs of FAA Form 5100-127 amounts to the general ledger, retention of supporting documentation for all reported amounts, and evidence of supervisory review prior to submission. Implementation dates: September 30, 2026 Responsible person: Lola Ogunremi, Chief Financial Officer
Finding 2025-003: Section 232 Loan – Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Loan, ALN 14.129 Anticipated Completion Date: November 20, 2025 Recommendation: It was recommended the related parties reimburse Cheney Care Commun...
Finding 2025-003: Section 232 Loan – Mortgage Insurance Nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Loan, ALN 14.129 Anticipated Completion Date: November 20, 2025 Recommendation: It was recommended the related parties reimburse Cheney Care Community for the expenditures paid on their behalf. In addition, it was recommended management review the disbursements made during the periods of turnover to confirm there were no other unallowable payments made. It was also recommended management of Cheney Care Community review their internal controls over the cash disbursement process with the necessary individuals involved in the process to ensure the controls are consistently performed going forward. Action Taken: The related parties reimbursed Cheney Care Community for the expenditures paid on their behalf. Since the new accounts payable clerk started in the Summer of 2025, they have been reviewing all of the supporting documentation for disbursements made during the period of turnover, and accumulating any additional corrections that need to be made. They will continue this process for all disbursements from the period of turnover. The Executive Director/Administrator and Accountant will review the process and procedures in place with the new accounts payable clerk, and implement controls to ensure the appropriate facility and general ledger account coding are made going forward. In addition, they will review the review and monitoring controls in place and revise as needed to ensure the proper checks are in place to catch errors.
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