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Program: Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Finding: 2023-011 Contact Person: Sarah Castillo Grants Accounting Officer Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Finance Division Phone: (562) 570-5479 Email: Sarah.Castillo@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Emergency ...
Program: Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters) Finding: 2023-011 Contact Person: Sarah Castillo Grants Accounting Officer Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Finance Division Phone: (562) 570-5479 Email: Sarah.Castillo@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Finance division acknowledges there has been deficiencies in the manner we report expenditures related to a declared disaster on the SEFA, which will be addressed by issuing a Financial Management Disaster Procedure Manual that will include a narrative on this specific matter. The manual will be published on our City Intranet and utilized for all City Staff as a resource for all future disasters that occur. Revisions to the Procedure Manual will be made as needed to ensure we are up to date with the latest compliance changes. Expected Completion Date: 12/31/2024
Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Finding: 2023-010 Contact Person: Arlen Crabtree Business Operations Manager Economic Development Department Phone: (562) 570-5024 Email: Arlen.Crabtree@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: In April 2024, Economic Development Department worke...
Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Finding: 2023-010 Contact Person: Arlen Crabtree Business Operations Manager Economic Development Department Phone: (562) 570-5024 Email: Arlen.Crabtree@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: In April 2024, Economic Development Department worked with the vendor to implement improved evaluation processes related to the income eligibility verification process, including: a. Enhanced Training: The vendor will provide comprehensive training to all reviewers involved in verifying income documentation. This training will emphasize the importance of accurately inputting pay period frequency and using gross income for calculations. b. Secondary checks: The vendor will establish additional quality assurance checks to validate the accuracy of income calculations before final eligibility determinations are made. This may include double-checking calculations by a second reviewer or implementing automated systems to flag potential errors. Additionally, in May 2024 the Economic Development Department has re-evaluated and revised its policy for additional review by staff; increasing the number of applications reviewed by the Economic Development Department from 10% to 30%. In the view of Management of Economic Development Department, increasing the review sample size to 30% sufficiently mitigates the risk of further error while preserving the benefits and efficiencies that utilizing a contract processor provides. Further, the Economic Development Department worked with the vendor to review all applications manually qualified by the vendor to identify any further ineligible applications not found in the sample. Regarding the questioned costs, the Economic Development Department implemented a second round of the Guaranteed Income Program that was funded by non-grant funds. Costs associated with the ineligible applications identified in the audit were reclassified from American Rescue Plan Act funding to the City’s General Fund, and replaced by costs from confirmed eligible applications in the second round of the program. Finally, the City has sought restitution from the vendor on August 29, 2024 for administrative costs of the improperly vetted applications. The City will not seek repayment from the ineligible applicants. The applicants were not responsible for the error. Expected Completion Date: 9/30/2024
View Audit 327788 Questioned Costs: $1
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-009 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To address delays in reexamination processes, in fiscal yea...
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-009 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To address delays in reexamination processes, in fiscal year 2024, HACLB has contracted with an agency to assist in processing overdue reexaminations, and HACLB has submitted recruiting requisitions to its Human Resources department to hire additional housing specialists to improve upon its management of the high volume of HCV program participants, documentation and processes, and to meet various requirement deadlines. Regarding the testing of HUD-50058 forms, the HUD-50058 form is generated after information is inputted into HUD’s system. Error warnings are produced from the system if information is missing. Accuracy is based on the information inputted. HACLB will provide additional training to staff inputting the information, and reviews will continue to be done by the supervisor. To further improve upon the process, HACLB implemented new housing software in August 2024, which enhances reporting and tracking of payments, of HUD-50058 forms and of contract amendments. Housing Assistance Coordinators will use these reports to identify and address discrepancies. Regarding the City’s control with the HAP register’s required signatures, HACLB’s internal procedures do not require all six Housing Coordinators to approve the check run/HAP register, as KPMG assumed. There are only three assigned Housing Assistance Coordinators that have designated staff who are allowed to make adjustments and review the check-run adjustment register to confirm the work of their respective teams. If one of the approvers is absent, another approver may review and approve the adjustments that can be completed via email. No further change or action is necessary for this process. Furthermore, supervisors will continue to review completed files and train staff on errors identified in the review process. Expected Completion Date: 9/30/2024
View Audit 327788 Questioned Costs: $1
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-008 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To ensure that required repairs are completed within the 30-...
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-008 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To ensure that required repairs are completed within the 30-day time period, in fiscal year 2024, HACLB has implemented a process to ensure reinspection dates occur before the expiration of the 30-day remediation period. By January 31, 2025, HACLB will also establish clear criteria and standards for the Inspections Housing Assistance Coordinator who is responsible for timely abatement entries, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements. The Inspections Housing Assistance Coordinator will receive additional training on abatement procedures to enhance their skills and understanding by May 2025, or earlier, depending upon the availability of training opportunities. Furthermore, by January 1, 2025, the Housing Assistance Coordinator will conduct weekly reviews of deficiencies that exceed the 30-day remediation period to ensure timely action for abatement or proration. Regarding the City’s control with the HAP register’s required signatures, HACLB’s internal procedures do not require all six Housing Coordinators to approve the check run/HAP register, as KPMG assumed. There are only three assigned Housing Assistance Coordinators that have designated staff who are allowed to make adjustments and review the check-run adjustment register to confirm the work of their respective teams. If one of the approvers is absent, another approver may review and approve the adjustments that can be completed via email. No further change or action is necessary for this process. Expected Completion Date: 1/1/2025
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-006 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Housing Authority and the City of Long Beach already has...
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-006 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Housing Authority and the City of Long Beach already has a multi-step review and approval process in place for the processing and posting of journal entries and their support documentation. Moreover, for upcoming fiscal years 2024 and after, the City has changed its indirect costs allocation methodology, in that the City will be directly charging HACLB’s funds its share of overhead costs thereby eliminating the Health and Human Services Department indirect cost allocation plan and related indirect cost charges. However, HACLB will still review the accuracy of the charged overhead costs. Effective fiscal year 2024, September, 30, 2024, HACLB will review the affected general ledger accounts at fiscal year-end, with the new allocation methodology and will verify the charged overhead costs. Expected Completion Date: 9/30/2024
View Audit 327788 Questioned Costs: $1
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-005 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To address delays in recertification processes, in fiscal ye...
Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Finding: 2023-005 Contact Person: Jennifer Saatjian Accounting Services Officer Health & Human Services Department Phone: (562) 570-4022 Email: Jennifer.Saatjian@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: To address delays in recertification processes, in fiscal year 2024, HACLB has contracted with an agency to assist in processing the overdue recertifications, and HACLB has submitted recruiting requisitions to its Human Resources department to hire additional housing specialists to improve upon its management of the high volume of HCV program participants, documentation and processes, and comply with various deadlines. Regarding the Intake forms, HUD does not require an Intake/Eligibility sheet be completed. However, HACLB has typically included an Intake/Eligibility sheet to help ensure quality control. Recently, this was not consistently done, due to staffing shortages. To maintain this internal control in the process, staff will be reminded to ensure that an approved Intake/Eligibility sheet is included in the participant’s file. Effective November 29, 2024, a reminder will be sent to staff to ensure that an approved Intake/Eligibility sheet is included in the participant’s file. Expected Completion Date: 12/31/2024
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-004 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: This issue is related to Finding 2023...
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-004 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: This issue is related to Finding 2023-003, and should be considered in the context of that response. Housing Quality Inspection times were impacted in 2023 due to staff shortages and the need to address a significant backlog that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the City remained committed to ensuring the health and safety of affordable housing by maintaining an overall inspection rate of 19.65% in Fiscal Year 2023. Furthermore, the Community Development Department is taking comprehensive measures to address the needed maintenance completion timeframe following the required inspection, and the goal is to ensure repairs are completed within thirty days. Expected Completion Date: 12/31/2024
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-003 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Community Development Department ...
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-003 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Community Development Department has faced challenges in meeting its inspection goals, primarily due to resource limitations, staff redeployment and the impact of COVID-19. It is taking steps to address these issues by forming an in-house inspection team and adopting elements from HUD’s yet-to-be-released NSPIRE system. For example, three full-time positions have been filled as of May 2024 to assist with the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) efforts. The Community Development Department is now taking more systematic, proactive measures to improve the inspection process, particularly through filled vacancies, in-house inspections conducted by department staff, and an active log indicating inspection targets. As a result, during the current fiscal year, there has been a smoother, more data-driven, systematic approach to meeting HQS requirements, as evidenced by the substantial decrease in backlog. The Department is on track to ensure that every project will meet an inspection target that meets the NSPIRE standards (as currently drafted). The Community Development Department will continue to monitor HUD’s proposed NSPIRE standards and will rely on in-house inspections and continued alignment with those until they are finalized. HUD has indicated that the standards will not be finalized until 10/1/2025. Expected Completion Date: 9/30/2024
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-002 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: Since granting the developer a six-we...
Program: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Finding: 2023-002 Contact Person: April Apodaca Administrative & Financial Services Bureau Manager Community Development Department Phone: (562) 570-6611 Email: April.Apodaca@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: Since granting the developer a six-week extension on January 26, 2024, the Community Development Department has continued to communicate with the developer to obtain the missing documentation. During a Teams call with a representative from KPMG on July 18, 2024, the City provided the auditor with evidence of continued correspondence with the developer, in the form of emails dated March 18, 2024, March 20, 2024, and, most recently, July 1, 2024. Expected Completion Date: 12/31/2024
Finding: Certain timecards within Title I Part A, Assistance Listing #84.010, were not properly approved prior to payment of the payroll expenditure. Response: Application used to accumulate time and attendance records does not contain embedded administrative programming and controls to ensure all...
Finding: Certain timecards within Title I Part A, Assistance Listing #84.010, were not properly approved prior to payment of the payroll expenditure. Response: Application used to accumulate time and attendance records does not contain embedded administrative programming and controls to ensure all time and attendance information is approved by the employee and supervisor prior to payroll preparation. Management is working with the software provider to develop and embed the appropriate administrative controls and procedures to provide automated processing. In the immediate term, management will, with the assistance of the software provider, develop and utilize a hard copy report of all time and attendance records for each pay period by employee, school and/or department. Prior to payroll preparation, all entries on the report will be reconciled and manual employee and supervisor approvals will be documented. Principals and Department Heads will receive training in proper procedures for timecard approval. Anticipated Completion Date: August 2023
Finding 504925 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Number: SLFRP1026 Compliance Requirement: Suspension and Debarment Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Prior ...
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Program: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award Number: SLFRP1026 Compliance Requirement: Suspension and Debarment Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance Prior Year Finding: No Criteria: Compliance: 2 CFR 200.213 Suspension and Debarment restricts awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs or activities 2 CFR 180.300 states that an entity may determine suspension and debarment status by: (a) Checking SAM (System for Award Management) Exclusions; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person (7) Distribution of work to individuals and firms or economic considerations. Control: Per 2 CFR Section 200.303(a), a non‐Federal entity must: Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non‐Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. These internal controls should comply with guidance in “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government” issued by the Comptroller General of the United States or the “Internal Control Integrated Framework”, issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Condition: Spotsylvania County Public Schools could not provide supporting documentation that suspension and debarment status was determined prior to award. Questioned Costs: None Context: The suspension and debarment status for one out of two vendors was not retained related to the Coronavirus and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program Cause: Spotsylvania County Public Schools did not adhere to established internal controls over suspension and debarment transactions. Effect: In the absence of required documentation, it is not possible to verify that particular vendors were not suspended or debarred at the time that the applicable agreement or contract was finalized. Recommendation: Spotsylvania County Public Schools should ensure that employees are following the requirements they have outlined in their procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Our procurement office will complete a check list to ensure compliance. Current procedures already require for suspension and debarment verification prior to entering into contracts/agreements with vendors. In this case, the procedure was followed appropriately, but documentation was not retained. Failure to retain a screenshot of the debarment search is easily corrected and staff will ensure such screenshots are saved when the search is completed. Action taken in response to finding: Spotsylvania County Public Schools will ensure the procurement checklist is followed and all supporting documentation is retained on file. Name of contact person (s) responsible for the corrective action plan: Phil Trayer and Jamie Pitts
Finding 504836 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
Views of Responsible Officials: Life Asset thought it had done what was required by submitting the annual audit on time directly to Federal Grantors (U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration). Once Life Asset became aware of the requirement to also file data collect...
Views of Responsible Officials: Life Asset thought it had done what was required by submitting the annual audit on time directly to Federal Grantors (U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration). Once Life Asset became aware of the requirement to also file data collection forms for single audit to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, Life Asset did so right away. Life Asset has established an internal control procedure to ensure that the data collection forms and reporting package will be filed timely moving forward.
Finding: 2023-001 - Earmarking, Reporting (Performance Progress Reporting) – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Instance of Noncompliance (Scope Limitation) Recommendation: We recommend that the Coalition develop policies and procedures for tracking actual expenditures rela...
Finding: 2023-001 - Earmarking, Reporting (Performance Progress Reporting) – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Instance of Noncompliance (Scope Limitation) Recommendation: We recommend that the Coalition develop policies and procedures for tracking actual expenditures related to earmarking requirements and maintain all supporting documentation for the calculation of the earmarking percentages that are reported in the semi-annual performance progress reports. Corrective Action Plan: The Coalition’s staff has developed policies and procedures for tracking actual expenditures related to these requirements, and maintaining all supporting documentation for the calculation of the earmarking percentages that are reported in the semi-annual progress reports. The Coalition has developed an internal control process for reviewing and approving calculations required by Section 50 of the grant agreement and has strengthened its reporting management review controls to ensure that the review is effective to ensure the completeness and accuracy of reports, and that all elements are appropriately supported, prior to submission the federal agency. Anticipated Completion: Late Summer and Fall of 2023 Responsible Party: WCADVSA Co-Directors, Tiffany Eskelson-Maestas and Susie Markus
Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 ...
Koinonia, Inc. Lenoir, North Carolina CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN August 27, 2024 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Charles Bennett Federal Building 400 West Bay Street, Suite 1015 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Koinonia, Inc. respectfully submits the following Corrective Action Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023. Bernard Robinson & Company, L.L.P. 1501 Highwoods Blvd., Suite 300 Post Office Box 19608 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-9608 The findings from the year ended December 31, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING - Financial Statement Audit and Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-001: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Additionally, we recommend the related entity reimburse the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid. Action Taken: Management acknowledges the Project funds were used for expenses of another entity. Management will ensure the related entity reimburses the operating cash of the Project $15,985 for the payroll fees paid and ensure that the Project funds are only used for expenses of the Project. Finding 2023-002: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend 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 2023-002 and the recommendation described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will review the accounting ial procedures, system of internal controls and policies. FINDING - Federal Award Program Audit Finding 2023-003: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects (Section 223(f)/207) Recommendation: We recommend that management review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. Action Taken: We agree with Finding 2023-003 described in the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Management will deposit $4,285 into the Project's residual receipts account. Management will review its policies and procedures in place to ensure that the residual receipts deposit is made per regulatory guidelines. If HUD has questions regarding this corrective action plan, please call 828-758-2617. Sincerely yours, Chassidy Triplett Project Administrator Koinonia, Inc.
FINDING 2023-007 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records provided for audit did not include three of the six assets paid fo...
FINDING 2023-007 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: The School Corporation maintained a detailed listing of capital assets; however, the asset records provided for audit did not include three of the six assets paid for with federal funds. The School Corporation utilized COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund awards, totaling $153,484, to purchase an air handler unit, a generator, planter equipment, auto pilot software, a carpet cleaner, and a floor cleaner. The software, carpet cleaner, and floor cleaner were not included in the capital asset records. Additionally, the capital asset listing provided did not identify which assets were purchased with federal dollars, a serial number or other identification number, who holds title, the location of the asset, nor the use and condition of the property. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Kelly McPike Contact Phone Number:765-689-9131 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: An effective internal control will be developed to include a description of the property, a serial number or other identifying number, the source of the funding for the property, the award identification number, who holds the title, the acquisition cost, and the cost of the property. This will ensure all asset reports include all of the necessary information and new assets are added properly. Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024
FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include proper segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting a...
FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include proper segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance. The School Corporation was required to submit annual data reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) via JotForm, a form/report builder. Data to be submitted included, but was not limited to, current period expenditures, prior period expenditures, and expenditures per activity. During the audit period the School Corporation submitted two ESSER I reports, two ESSER II reports and two ESSER III reports, for a total of six reports. The annual data reports were complied, prepared and submitted by one employee without documentation to support an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. In addition, because the unit was unable to provide supporting documentation for the information contained in the six reports submitted during the audit period, three of these reports contained errors. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Kelly McPike Contact Phone Number:765-689-9131 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: An effective internal control will be developed to ensure supporting documentation is used and retained for all required reports submitted on behalf of the Education Stabilization Program Funds. The reports will be compiled, prepared, and submitted by more than one employee to support any possible oversight or errors. Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024
FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions – Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed or implemented effective internal controls to ensure that reimbursement request...
FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Reporting, Special Tests and Provisions – Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications (NSLP) Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed or implemented effective internal controls to ensure that reimbursement requests were accurately submitted. The reimbursement requests were prepared by one employee based on meals served without evidence of an oversight or review process. The School Corporation had not designed or implemented effective internal controls to ensure the Verification of Free and Reduced Price Applications were accurately completed. One employee selected and verified the required sample of approved free and reduced-price applications without an oversight or review process. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Juli Windsor Contact Phone Number:765-689-9131 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: The management of the School Corporation will establish a system of internal controls related to the grant agreement for the reporting and provisions to verify the free and reduced-price applications meet the compliance requirements. There will be responsible officials in place to comply with the report. Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024
FINDING 2023-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed or implemented internal controls, policies, or procedures to ensure that proper procurement procedures for small purchases were followed. Due to th...
FINDING 2023-004 Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster – Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed or implemented internal controls, policies, or procedures to ensure that proper procurement procedures for small purchases were followed. Due to the lack of oversight or implemented controls small purchases paid to eight vendors totaling $180,015 were made without obtaining price or rate quotes. The School Corporation had not designed or implemented internal controls, policies, or procedures to ensure that vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into a covered transaction. One covered transaction that equaled or exceeded $25,000 was identified and selected for testing. Transactions to the vendor totaled $81,295; the School Corporation did not verify the vendor’s suspension and debarment status prior to payment. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Juli Windsor Contact Phone Number:765-689-9131 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: The corporation will have adequate internal control in place and the corporation will develop a procedure to ensure rate or priced quotes are obtained for small purchases and ensure contractors are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded prior to entering into any contracts or subawards. Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024
FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting...
FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls, which would include appropriate segregation of duties, that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance related to the eligibility determination of a child receiving meals. The School Corporation could not provide documentation supporting the eligibility for 10 of 40 students that received free or reduced-price meals for fiscal year 2022-2023. Of the 30 students for which documentation was provided, the School Corporation could not provide documentation that the one student’s benefits were calculated properly. Due to the lack of supporting documentation we were unable to determine the School Corporation's compliance with the Eligibility compliance requirement. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Juli Windsor Contact Phone Number:765-689-9131 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: This will include all reimbursements which are submitted to the treasurer must be signed by the school cafeteria managers and the food service director. The school will also implement policies to ensure that the Verification of Free and Reduced-Price applications have an adequate internal control to ensure the validity of the free and reduced applications. This will provide for segregation of duties to ensure appropriate reviews, approvals, and oversight are taking place. Anticipated Completion Date: April 2024
Finding 503981 (2023-006)
Material Weakness 2023
The Auditor found that an administrative error had been made when setting up the hourly billing rate of one employee for federal grant activities. We have audited this error, which amounted to a total of $307.44, which was charged to the Agency in error. We will reimburse the Agency for this amount....
The Auditor found that an administrative error had been made when setting up the hourly billing rate of one employee for federal grant activities. We have audited this error, which amounted to a total of $307.44, which was charged to the Agency in error. We will reimburse the Agency for this amount. We have found no other errors of this nature. Pursuant to the recommendations of the Auditor, we will review and update our internal controls to ensure that proper procedures are in plan to review and approve the hourly rates of employees working on Agency grants.
Finding 503980 (2023-005)
Material Weakness 2023
The audit testing in question related to transactions that occurred from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. At this time, due to COVID and the use of Charity CFO, an outside accounting organization, to record and manage our transactions, 9/11 Day chose to track federal expenditures independently...
The audit testing in question related to transactions that occurred from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. At this time, due to COVID and the use of Charity CFO, an outside accounting organization, to record and manage our transactions, 9/11 Day chose to track federal expenditures independently and internally through accounting spreadsheets. Although these transactions were included in 9/11 Day Quickbooks software as well, Charity CFO did not separate them under categories that identified them as federal grant expenses. At the request of the Auditor, 9/11 Day reviewed and reconciled these federal transactions in Quickbooks, without discrepancies. Beginning in 2023, we began tracking federal grant expenses and revenue in Quickbooks. In response to Auditor recommendations, we are reviewing and will update our written procedures for tracking, reviewing, approving and retaining documentation of federal expenses consistent with Federal Financial Reports submitted to the Agency.
Finding 503979 (2023-004)
Material Weakness 2023
9/11 Day takes great care in evaluating and selecting vendors that support its programs, both in terms of the vendors’ abilities to deliver high quality services and their ability to do so cost effectively. For all major expenses we require advance cost estimates and competitively evaluate them. To ...
9/11 Day takes great care in evaluating and selecting vendors that support its programs, both in terms of the vendors’ abilities to deliver high quality services and their ability to do so cost effectively. For all major expenses we require advance cost estimates and competitively evaluate them. To comply fully with 2 CFR 200 9/11 Day is now in the process of adopting a formal procurement policy. It is the intention of 9/11 Day to finalize and adopt that process by 12/31/2024, and will apply it on a go forward basis to all future federally-supported procurement activities.
Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The Organization has strengthened its internal controls over payroll transactions in order to comply with laws, regulations, and grant agreements. Additionally, the pass-through entity has increased its ...
Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The Organization has strengthened its internal controls over payroll transactions in order to comply with laws, regulations, and grant agreements. Additionally, the pass-through entity has increased its documentation requirements which helps the Organization ensure that it possesses compliant payroll documentation. Further, the Organization plans to review its personnel files to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support approved rates of pay. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Partially implemented. Personnel file review anticipated completion December 31, 2024.
View Audit 325904 Questioned Costs: $1
Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The Organization has strengthened its internal controls over non-payroll transactions such that all expenditures can be properly explained with supporting documentation, and all expenditures are reviewed...
Views of Responsible Officials The Organization agrees with this finding. Corrective Action Plan The Organization has strengthened its internal controls over non-payroll transactions such that all expenditures can be properly explained with supporting documentation, and all expenditures are reviewed and approved prior to payment. Additionally, the Organization only submits expenditures for reimbursement that have been paid. While the Office of Management and Budget allows the reimbursement of expenditures that have been incurred, the pass-through entity will only reimburse expenditures that have been paid. Name(s) of Responsible Individuals Lacy Kimes, Board President Anticipated Completion Date Already implemented.
View Audit 325904 Questioned Costs: $1
FA 2023-001 Strengthen Controls over Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Allowable Costs/Cost Principle Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Fed...
FA 2023-001 Strengthen Controls over Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Allowable Costs/Cost Principle Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Federal Communications Commission Pass-Through Entity: Direct Assistance Listing Number and Title: COVID-19 - 32.009 - Emergency Connectivity Fund Program Federal Award Number: N/A Questioned Costs: 258005 Prior Year Finding: FA 2022-01 Description: The policies and procedures of the School District were insufficient to provide adequate internal controls over expenditures as it relates to the Emergency Connectivity Fund program. Corrective Action Plans: Management will continue to ensure federal fund program guidelines and Board-approved polices and procedures are followed. Estimated Completion Date: Ongoing Contact Person: Kyla M. Milton, Finance Director Telephone: 229-868-5661 Email: kmilton@telfairschools.org
View Audit 325731 Questioned Costs: $1
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