Corrective Action Plans

Finding No.: 2024-015 Reporting Responding Agency: Bureau of Budget and Management Research (BBMR) Responsible Personnel: Lester Carlson, Director BBMR will work with DOA to keep soft copies of submitted and approved Federal Financial Reports (FFR) on hand.

Finding No.: 2024-013 Allowable Costs/Cost Principles: Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Responding Agency: Department of Administration (DOA) Responsible Personnel: Edward M. Birn, Director Agency disagrees with 2 out of the 3 findings. • Condition 1 regarding the Authorization To Proceed (ATP), as per the Grant and Cooperative Agreement and the Grant Terms and Conditions, it did not state that an ATP is required to begin work on the grant for D20AP00048 and D21AP10145.The Government complies with ATP requirements for grants which mandate such compliance. If the grant is silent, no ATP is required.. • Condition 2 GSA will continue to verify vendor eligibility through SAM.gov prior to contract award. Documentation of the verification will be retained in the procurement file for each transaction. • Condition 3 The necessary controls will be strengthened when the updated Federal Grant module is fully implemented.

Finding No.: 2024-012 Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Responding Agency: Department of Administration (DOA) Responsible Personnel: Edward M. Birn, Director (DOA) GSA will continue to verify vendor eligibility through SAM.gov prior to contract award. Documentation of the verification will be retained in the procurement file for each transaction. GSA has revised IFB templates to include the required debarment and suspension certification language in accordance with 2 CFR 200.214. Effective immediately, all new contracts will include this clause prior to execution. For local vendors that may not appear in federal systems, GSA will require a debarment and suspension certification as part of the contracting process and maintain this documentation within the procurement record.

Corrective Action Plan • Policies and Procedures Reinforcement – Review and reinforce procurement policies to ensure all purchases are supported by approved requisitions and required quotations. • Documentation Retention Controls - Implement controls to ensure all procurement documentation is properly filed and retrievable. • Staff Training and Development – Provide training on procurement requirements under uniform guidance. This training will focus on compliance with policies and procedures and emphasize the importance of require documentation for each process and best practices. • Monitoring and Compliance Review - Establish periodic internal review procedures to ensure adherence to procurement policies. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action plan Jesús A. Rodríguez Avilés – Financial Planning and Analysis Director Anticipated Completion date June 30, 2025

Finding reference: 2024-004 - 93.137 – Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance over Cash Management Recommendation: We recommend that the City review policies, procedures and practices in place to ensure drawdowns are reconciled to the general ledger, and reviewed and approved before requests have been submitted. Action taken: With the hiring of our grant accountant, the policy is that all drawdowns are to be reconciled to general ledger prior to submitting.

Finding reference: 2024-009 - 93.224, 93.527 – Health Center Program Cluster Material Weakness and Noncompliance over Cash Management Recommendation: We recommend that the City review policies, procedures and practices in place to ensure drawdowns are reconciled to the general ledger, and reviewed and approved before requests have been submitted. Action taken: With the hiring of our grant accountant, the policy is that all drawdowns are to be reconciled to general ledger prior to submitting.

Planned Corrective Action: The Organization will implement and reinforce a comprehensive system for retaining all invoices, payment records, and supporting documentation associated with federal awards. Additionally, the Organization will create and maintain a clear record retention policy. Invoice and Payment Documentation: • All invoices related to the federal program will be promptly reviewed and approved by the appropriate personnel to ensure they reflect allowable costs under the specific terms and conditions of the award. • Management will establish clear procedures for the proper recording and classification of payments, ensuring that they are linked directly to the corresponding federal program expenses. • All supporting documentation (e.g., purchase orders, contracts, receipts) will be retained in electronic formats within the accounting system, in accordance with the Organization’s record retention policy, ensuring availability for future audits or reviews. Retention and Accessibility: • The Organization will maintain a secure, organized filing system for all invoices and payments, ensuring that each record is easily accessible for audit purposes. This system will include electronic records that are stored in a centralized database, with restricted access to authorized personnel. • Retained invoices and payment documentation will be kept for the full duration required by federal regulations, typically for a period of at least seven years after the final expenditure report for the federal award has been submitted, or as otherwise required by the specific federal agency. Periodic Reviews and Monitoring: • To ensure ongoing compliance, Management will perform periodic reviews of federal program expenditures and documentation. This will include random sampling of invoices and payment records to confirm that they are complete, accurate, and in compliance with federal regulations. • In the event of any discrepancies or issues identified during these reviews, Management will take immediate corrective action to address the issue and prevent recurrence. By maintaining thorough records of all invoices and payments, the Organization aims to not only comply with federal audit requirements but also to ensure transparency, accountability, and sound financial management of federal funds.

Retain Supporting Documentation for Journal Entries (Material Weakness, Compliance Finding) Planned Corrective Action Effective March 1, 2026, the District implemented procedures requiring that all journal entries include appropriate supporting documentation prior to posting in the accounting system. Supporting documentation can range from invoices, written explanations describing the purpose of the entry, and calculations. The accounting system has been changed so all entries have supervisory review and approval. The Business Offi ce has established a standardized review process to ensure journal entries affecting federal programs are properly supported and retained within the District’s fi nancial records. Documentation will be maintained electronically to ensure availability for audit and internal review. The Business Offi ce will also provide guidance to staff responsible for fi nancial reporting and grant accounting regarding the requirement to maintain adequate documentation for journal entries in accordance with Uniform Guidance fi nancial management requirements. Periodic internal reviews will be conducted to ensure compliance with these procedures. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Nancy J. Konisky, Business Manager Completion Date: Implemented March 1, 2026

Establish dual authorization for all disbursements >$500. • Require approval documentation for all payments. • Monthly review of check registers and reconciliations by Board Treasurer or Board President. • Revise Finance Policy Manual to reflect new procedures.

Finding 2024-004 Internal control weakness over activities allowed/allowable costs Name of responsible official: Evan Howard – Business Manager Corrective action: With stabilized staffing in place, management is currently updating the District’s federal funds procurement and compliance policies to address Uniform Guidance requirements related to allowable and unallowable costs. In conjunction with this effort, management will design and implement internal control procedures to ensure that expenditures charged to grants are reviewed for allowability prior to payment. These procedures will include documented review and approval processes, supervisory oversight, and periodic monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance. Anticipated completion date: June 30,2026

Finding 2024-003 Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Name of responsible official: Evan Howard – Business Manager Corrective action: The municipality is in the process of reviewing roles, responsibilities, and job descriptions to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and proper internal controls, in accordance with the Corrective Action Plan. The plan has not yet been formally adopted. Anticipated completion date: June 30,2026

Mount Sinai Foundation, Incorporated 703 Blue Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN February 10, 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five Points Plaza Building 40 Marietta Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Mount Sinai Foundation, Incorporated respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2024. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings for the year ended December 31, 2024 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audits Finding 2024-001 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance Rental and Cooperative Housing for Moderate Income Families and Elderly, Market Interest Rate (Sections 221d(3) and (4) Multifamily - Market Rate Housing), CFDA #14.135 Recommendation: That management review/enhance its accounting and internal control procedures to ensure that all key accounts are reconciled and reviewed with supporting evidence of such review. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2024-001 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. The Corporation has executed a new management agreement with Remnant Management Inc. effective October 1, 2024. Remnant Management Inc. will ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and that key accounts are reconciled and reviewed on a periodic basis beginning October 1, 2024 and going forward. Sincerely yours, Shannon Pow President Remnant Management, Inc. Managing Agent effective October 1, 2024

Finding 2024-005 - Major Program – Reporting Support and Review Corrective Action Plan: Procedures will be implemented to:  Retain detailed support for all Federal reports, including reconciliations to the general ledger  Require documented supervisory review prior to submission  Maintain documentation of adjustments occurring after report submission  Establish standardized reporting workpapers for each reporting period Responsible Party: Fiscal Officer (preparation), Executive Director (review and approval) Planned Completion Date: Effective March 11, 2026; procedures implemented for all future reports.

Finding Number: 2024-006 Finding Title: Financial Policies and Procedures Federal Program Information: • Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development; Department of the Treasury • Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN): 14.251 and 21.027 • Federal Program Names: Economic Development Initiatives—Special Project, Neighborhood Initiative and Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Requirement: Financial Management and Standards of Financial Management Systems (2 CFR §200.302(b)); Allowable Costs (2 CFR §200.403-405); Procurement (2 CFR §200.317-327); Cash Management (2 CFR §200.305); Travel Costs (2 CFR §200.475) Note: Organization has existing Conflict of Interest policy in compliance with 2 CFR §200.318(c)(1). Questioned Costs: $0 Repeat Finding: No Management's Response: The Board of Directors of Restoration Christian Ministries agrees with the finding. The Organization will establish formalized accounting policies and procedures that adhere to the requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action #1: Comprehensive Policy Manual Development • Action: Engage consultant or work with Contract Accountant to develop comprehensive written financial policies and procedures manual addressing all Uniform Guidance requirements, including: (a) Allowable costs (2 CFR §200.403-405); (b) Procurement (2 CFR §200.317-327); (c) Cash management (2 CFR §200.305); (d) Travel costs (2 CFR §200.475); (e) Time and effort documentation; (f) Equipment management; (g) Subrecipient monitoring; (h) Financial reporting; and (i) Record retention. Ensure policies address financial management system requirements under 2 CFR §200.302. Tailor policies to Organization's all-volunteer structure. [Note: Organization already has Conflict of Interest policy complying with 2 CFR §200.318(c)(1).] • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer with Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2026 Corrective Action #2: Board Approval and Adoption • Action: Present draft policies to full Board of Directors for review and input. Board will formally adopt policies by resolution. Document approval in Board meeting minutes. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: May 31, 2026 Corrective Action #3: Dissemination and Training • Action: Distribute approved policies to all Board members and Contract Accountant. Conduct training session for Board members and Contract Accountant on new policies and procedures. Board members and Contract Accountant will sign acknowledgment of receipt and understanding. Make policies readily accessible (e.g., shared drive, Board portal). • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Corrective Action #4: Implementation Tools and Support • Action: Develop templates, forms, and tools to support policy implementation. Create workflow diagrams and checklists for common transactions. Establish Board Treasurer as primary resource for policy implementation questions. • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer and Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2026 Corrective Action #5: Annual Policy Review Process • Action: Schedule annual review of policies to ensure continued Uniform Guidance compliance. Update policies as needed for regulatory or organizational changes. Submit material policy changes to full Board for approval. • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: Annually, beginning June 2027 Corrective Action #6: Governance Structure Assessment • Action: Board will evaluate establishing Audit Committee or combined Finance/Audit Committee to provide enhanced oversight of financial management, internal controls, and federal compliance. If Board size prohibits separate committee, designate at least two Board members with specific oversight responsibilities. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President • Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

Finding Number: 2024-005 Finding Title: Insufficient Accounting to Track Federal Grant Expenditures Federal Program Information: • Federal Agency: Department of the Treasury • Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 21.027 • Federal Program Name: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Requirement: Financial Management and Standards of Financial Management Systems (2 CFR §200.302) Questioned Costs: $0 Repeat Finding: No Management's Response: The Board of Directors of Restoration Christian Ministries agrees with the finding. The Organization is in process of implementing a project based ledger and procedures to ensure federal expenditures are properly coded so they are readily identifiable. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action #1: Project-Based Accounting System Implementation • Action: Implement project-based accounting system assigning unique project codes to each federal award. Configure general ledger to separately track revenues and expenditures by federal program. Establish cost centers or fund codes specific to federal programs. Board Treasurer will approve system modifications. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant and Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 Corrective Action #2: Chart of Accounts Restructuring • Action: Redesign chart of accounts to include distinct account codes for federal program expenditures. Create account code structure identifying: (a) funding source, (b) program/project, and (c) expense category. Document structure and provide to Board Treasurer. Board will formally approve revised chart of accounts. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #3: Expense Coding Procedures • Action: Develop written procedures for charging costs to federal programs, including documentation requirements. Implement procedures for allocating shared costs where applicable. Require all federal program expenditures coded with appropriate project/grant identifiers at time of transaction entry. Board Treasurer will review and approve expense allocation methodology. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 Corrective Action #4: Training and Implementation Support • Action: Provide training to Contract Accountant on new account structure and federal award tracking requirements. Ensure Contract Accountant has access to technical resources and support. Consider engaging consultant to assist with initial implementation. • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2026 Corrective Action #5: Monthly Reconciliation and Monitoring • Action: Contract Accountant will perform monthly reconciliations of federal program expenditures by grant. Generate monthly expenditure reports by federal award for Board Treasurer review. Compare recorded expenditures to grant budgets and terms to identify irregularities. Board Treasurer will report federal grant expenditure status to full Board monthly. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant and Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: April 30, 2026 (initial); Ongoing monthly thereafter

Finding Number: 2024-004 Finding Title: Incorrect Recording of Expenditures that were Notes Receivable Draws Federal Program Information: • Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development; Department of the Treasury • Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN): 14.251 and 21.027 • Federal Program Names: Economic Development Initiatives—Special Project, Neighborhood Initiative and Neighborhood Stabilization Program; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Requirement: Financial Management and Standards of Financial Management Systems (2 CFR §200.302); GAAP Questioned Costs: $0 (classification error, not allowability issue) Repeat Finding: No Management's Response: The Board of Directors of Restoration Christian Ministries agrees with the finding. The Organization's accountant was unaware that the federal grant payments to the subrecipient were considered draws on a note receivable. Corrections have been made to improve communication with the accountant to ensure the accountant is aware of key grant provisions and to ensure note receivable draws are being properly accounted for in the general ledger. Corrective Action Plan: Corrective Action #1: Grant Communication Protocol • Action: Establish formal process requiring Board members to provide detailed grant term summaries to Contract Accountant for all new federal awards. Create standardized grant summary form identifying key provisions affecting accounting treatment, including repayment terms, loan features, and contingencies. Hold kick-off meetings between Board representatives and Contract Accountant for all awards exceeding $100,000. Board President will maintain grants management file accessible to Contract Accountant. • Responsible Person/Title: Board President and Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: January 31, 2026 Corrective Action #2: Transaction Classification Review Procedures • Action: Implement review procedures requiring evaluation of all federal program disbursements to determine proper classification (expense vs. loan/note receivable). Contract Accountant will develop decision tree guidance. Require Board Treasurer approval for all disbursements exceeding $50,000 with verification of proper classification. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant and Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #3: Chart of Accounts Modification • Action: Create separate general ledger accounts for notes receivable related to federal programs. Establish clear account coding guidelines distinguishing between grant expenditures and note receivable advances. Board Treasurer will review and approve modifications. • Responsible Person/Title: Contract Accountant • Anticipated Completion Date: January 31, 2026 Corrective Action #4: Professional Development • Action: Ensure Contract Accountant receives training on identifying and accounting for various federal program transaction types, including loans, advances, and conditional grants. Consider engaging consultant with federal grants expertise for technical assistance. Provide Board members basic training on federal grant structures to improve communication with Contract Accountant. • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2026 Corrective Action #5: Quarterly Account Review • Action: Conduct quarterly reviews of all federal program accounts to verify proper transaction classification. Reconcile notes receivable balances to underlying agreements and repayment schedules. Report findings to full Board quarterly. • Responsible Person/Title: Board Treasurer • Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026 (initial); Ongoing quarterly thereafter

The District Office will work directly with the Federal Programs Coordinator to ensure more timely submissions of Reconciliation of Cash on Hand Quarterly Reports and Final Expenditure Reports are prepared accurately and submitted timely in accordance with grant requirements. The Business Manager will do this by creating reminders on the Business Manager’s calendar that include due dates each quarter and reminding the Federal Programs Coordinator when their respective reports are due. The District will implement and form a review and monitoring process and provide any necessary training to staff responsible for grant reporting to ensure ongoing compliance.

Now that Treasury Portal is updated with all obligations the County will utilize Oracle reporting to input all remaining expenditures in the applicable quarterly report.

Recommendation We recommend the College establish the required written procedures for federal monies and have them available to all personnel who work with federal programs Management Response Corrective Action Unfortunately, due to the untimely completion and release of the June 30, 2023 audit report (released on August 8, 2025 - over two years after the end of the June 30, 2023 fiscal year audit), the College did not have the opportunity to review and begin a timely process of addressing a majority of the audit findings until well after the end of the audit period. While the College is committed to corrective action, the delayed delivery of the June 30, 2023 audit limited the ability to implement corrective measures earlier. The College is working proactively to ensure that these issues are resolved going forward. It is important to note that Southeast New Mexico College was a newly established independent community college, having formally separated from New Mexico State University (NMSU) as of April 2022. During this transition period, many administrative processes, including federal grant compliance procedures, were in the process of being developed, transitioned, and implemented independently from NMSU systems. As a result, certain policies, procedures, and documentation processes were not yet fully established or operational at the time of the audit. Corrective Action Taken / Planned: Policy Development • The institution will develop comprehensive written policies and procedures to address compliance requirements related to 2 CFR 200, Subparts D and E of the Uniform Guidance and approved by institutional leadership by July 31, 2025. Policy Review and Approval • Draft policies will be reviewed by VP of Business and Finance and approved by institutional leadership by August 31, 2025. Training • Relevant personnel will be trained on the new policies and procedures to ensure consistent understanding and compliance. Implementation • The institution will fully implement the new procedures by August 31, 2025, and will ensure all departments involved with federal awards are following them. Ongoing Review: • Policies and procedures will be reviewed annually, and updates will be made as necessary to ensure continued compliance with federal regulations. Date of Completion: August 31, 2025 Responsible Parties Vice President for Business and Finance (or appropriate official), Dean of Business and Finance, Director of Finance, Restricted Funds Manager

Corrective Action Plan - Audit Finding 2024-002 Reportable finding considered a significant deficiency - Inadequate support for distribution of donated food 1. Documentation Procedures The Organization has updated its policies in 2025 to ensure all food distributions—including goods received, distributed, used for on site meal preparation, and leftover items transferred to partner nonprofits—are supported by appropriate documentation. A standardized set of templates will be used to record: • Distribution logs at each location • Congregate Aggregate Feeding Reports • Documentation of leftover or transferred goods All documentation will be retained in a centralized repository accessible to program and compliance staff. ________________________________________ 2. Distribution Tracking Controls The Organization has implemented strengthened controls to ensure accurate and complete tracking of all food commodities. These controls include: • Required completion of distribution logs at all partner locations • Mandatory retention of Congregate Aggregate Feeding Reports • Reconciliation of monthly distribution activity to the Monthly Distribution Report • Documentation of discarded or transferred goods A compliance checklist is being developed to verify that all required documents are collected each month. ________________________________________ 3. Designation of Responsibility A Chief Operating Officer has been assigned responsibility for ensuring that all distribution documentation is collected, retained, and reviewed. Program staff and site partners will receive ongoing training to ensure consistent adherence to the updated tracking requirements. ________________________________________ 4. Review and Approval A formal review and approval process has been established. Monthly Distribution Reports will be reviewed by: • The Chief Operating Officer • The Warehouse Manager Any discrepancies or missing documentation will be investigated and resolved prior to monthly reporting. ________________________________________ 5. Monitoring and Follow Up Beginning in 2025, the Organization implemented ongoing monitoring procedures, including periodic internal audits of distribution files. Quarterly compliance reviews will be performed to assess adherence to documentation requirements and to identify additional training needs. The Warehouse Manager will report quarterly to senior leadership on distribution documentation compliance. Management will continue refining the new processes and providing ongoing training to ensure full, consistent adoption across all distribution sites. The Organization anticipates that these corrective actions will fully address the documentation gaps identified in the audit and strengthen internal controls moving forward. ________________________________________ Implementation Timeline All corrective action steps were initiated in 2025, and full implementation of updated procedures is ongoing. The Organization anticipates complete adoption across all distribution sites by December 31, 2026. ________________________________________ Responsible Personnel • Chief Operating Officer-Food Bank Operations: Thomas Deramore • Warehouse Manager-Food Bank Operations: Sean Conner • Chief Financial Officer: Kate Stefan • Executive Director: Timothy Hawkins ________________________________________ This Corrective Action Plan is designed to address the auditor’s findings, recommendations and prevent recurrence of similar issues to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance documentation standards and internal control requirements ________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Kate Stefan, Chief Financial Officer Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.

Every Woman's Place has fully implemented corrective action to address the induirect cost calculation and reporting issues identified in this exception. The Agency has formally adopted a signle direct allocation methodlogy, consistent with it FY2021 cost allocation plan, and has discontinued the use of de minimis or alternative indirect cost methodlogies. The cost allocation policy has been updated to clearly define the approved allocation medthod, allocation bases (included square footage, FTE, and usage where applicable), and the treatment of administrative and shred costs. This methodology is applied conssitently across allo programs and funding sources to ensure equitable distribution and compliance with 2 CFR 200 requirements. In addition, the Agency now requires annual board-approved certification of the cost allocation methodlogy. Allocation calculation are documented using standardized worksheets and reviewed as part of the monthly and quarterly financial review process to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to financial reporting and FSR submission. The procedures are documented in the Agency's Fiscal and Cost Allocation procedures manual and are fully operational

2024-004: Lack of Written Procedures for Determining Allowability of Costs Federal Program: All federal programs Planned Corrective Action Description of Corrective Action: 1. Accounting Policy Manual for Federal Government Grant Practice and Internal Controls will be reviewed and updated to ensure that the section on Allowable Costs is up to date. a. The manual should have procedures with clearly designed responsibilities, documentation requirements, and approval processes to ensure all costs charged to federal programs are allowable, allocable and reasonable. 2. Accounting Staff and Management will be trained on Federal Grant Allowable Costs. Overall Completion Target Date: [06/30/2026] How Effectiveness Will Be Monitored: 1. Accounting Policy Manual for Federal Government Grant Practice and Internal Controls with updates to ‘allowable costs’ will be reviewed and updated by June 30, 2026 and will be presented to the BBBSMA Finance Committee. 2. Accounting Staff will be trained on Federal Grant Allowable Costs by June 30,2026 and will send an email to the CEO that describing the training completed. Responsible Person: CFO/ VP Finance and CEO in lieu of the CFO

FA 2024-001 Improve Controls over Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Internal Control Impact: Compliance Impact: Federal Awarding Agency: Pass-Through Entity: Assistance Listing Number and Title: Federal Award Number: Questioned Costs: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Reporting Material Weakness Material Noncompliance U.S. Department of Education Georgia Department of Education COVID-19 - 84.425D - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund COVID-19 - 84.425U - American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund S425D210012 (Year: 2021), S425U210012 (Year: 2021) $819,799.49 Description: The policies and procedures of the School District were insufficient to provide adequate internal controls over expenditures as it relates to the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund program. Corrective Action Plans: The Hancock County School District has updated the policies and procedures to ensure that these coding errors do not occur in the future. The updates included but are not limited to: The District has corrected the coding in the general ledger for FY 26 and has implemented additional coding cross-checks to ensure alignment with the approved Con App. The function/object coding has been corrected in the FY 26 budget crosswalk, and coding protocols have been reinforced. Personnel coding has been corrected, and a verification procedure is now in place at the point of hiring and funding assignment. The Federal Program department will meet with the Finance Department to review funding codes prior to submission. Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Contact Person: Matthias Jones, Finance Director Telephone: 706-444-5775 ext. 125 Email: mjones@hancock.k12.ga.us

2024-001 Supporting Documentation and Approval of Disbursements Contact Person – Erin Metcalf, Finance Director Description of Corrective Action – Since that time, the organization has developed an invoice and payment process. This ensures proper disbursement and approval processes and supporting documentation are obtained for expenses incurred. We will ensure that the expenses for the grants are reviewed monthly and will make the correct adjustments on a timely basis to ensure that the funds are approved and paid in accordance with the grant documents. Completion Date – June 30, 2025 Root Cause – New program procedures were not in place

While PCRI does have systems in place to adequately track federal expenditures, the preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards was delayed in large part due to the deficiencies outlined in Finding 2024-001, which led to delays in accurately compiling the information required for the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. The transition of relevant accounting processes to the outsourced accounting firm will resolve this deficiency going forward. The timeline for full transition of relevant accounting processes to the outsourced accounting firm which started in January of 2025 was approximately twelve months due to the complexities of PCRI’s operations. PCRI has completed this transition as of December of 2025.