Corrective Action Plans

Finding 508012 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

GA

Equipment & Real Property Management Reporting § 200.303 § 200.313

FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Equipment Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Educatio...

FA 2023-002 Improve Controls over Equipment Compliance Requirement: Equipment and Real Property Management Internal Control Impact: Material Weakness Compliance Impact: Material Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education Assistance Listing Number and Title: COVID-19 - 84.425D - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Number: S425D210012 (Year: 2021) Questioned Costs: None Identified Description: The policies and procedures of the School District were insufficient to provide adequate internal controls over equipment and real property management as it relates to the Education Stabilization Fund. Corrective Action Plans: The Finance Department will implement a revision process to work with the technology departments Media Specialist who conduct inventory on an annual basis. We will implement a quarterly meeting to identify any changes in equipment and real property. When funds are identified as equipment and real property for federal grant funds. We adhere to provisions included in the Uniform Guidance, Section 200.313(d)(1). The listing must include the following information. A description, an identifying number, the source of funding, the title holder, the acquisition date, the cost, the percentage of federal participation in the project costs, the location, the use and condition, and any ultimate deposal data for each piece of equipment. Estimated Completion Date: April 30, 2025 Contact Person: Dr. Jute Wilson Telephone: 770-358-5891 Email: Jute.Wilson@lamar.k12.ga.us

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Finding 505564 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan City Area Schools

IN

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

FINDING 2023-007 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance for the rep...

FINDING 2023-007 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not properly designed or implemented a system of internal controls that would likely be effective in preventing, or detecting and correcting, noncompliance for the reporting requirement. Not all EESER reports submitted by the School Corporation during the audit period were not supported by the School Corporation's records. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracey Haas, Deputy Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: thaas@mcas.k12.in.us (219)873-2000 ext. 8346 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding. We are implementing a proper system of internal controls and developing policies and procedures to ensure all reports are submitted accurately. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We are implementing a proper system of internal controls and developing policies and procedures to ensure all reports are submitted accurately. Moving forward we will ensure all ledgers are attached to the reports that have been submitted. Anticipated Completion Date: The anticipated date of correction for this finding is January 1, 2025.

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Finding 505562 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan City Area Schools

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management § 200.303 § 200.313

FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: The School Corporation hired a consultant to compile and provide to them a fixed asset report that was to contain all inventory and assets purchased that exceeded th...

FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: The School Corporation hired a consultant to compile and provide to them a fixed asset report that was to contain all inventory and assets purchased that exceeded the School Corporation's capitalization threshold through June 30, 2023. The consultant prepared the report; however, the School Corporation did not have any policies or procedures in place to ensure the listing was complete, nor was there any documentation that differences between the compiled asset report and the School Corporation's equipment records were reviewed and resolved. During the audit period, the School Corporation completed an improvement project totaling $1,738,356 with ESSER funds. This improvement project was not included on the asset listing or physical inventory prepared by the consultant. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracey Haas, Deputy Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: thaas@mcas.k12.in.us (219)873-2000 ext. 8346 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding. We are implementing a proper system of internal controls and developing policies and procedures to ensure asset records include all the necessary information, new assets are properly added, and any discrepancies are reconciled. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Moving forward we will ensure that are capital assets list is updated as required. We will also ensure that the capital assets list includes the specifics requirements required in regards to federal grants and attach proper documentation. Anticipated Completion Date: The anticipated completion date for this corrective action will be January 1, 2025.

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Finding 505560 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan City Area Schools

IN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles. Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the gran...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles. Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles compliance requirements. Across-the-board stipends were paid without documentation or justification for additional duties or work performed on which to base the stipends. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracey Haas, Deputy Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: thaas@mcas.k12.in.us (219)873-2000 ext. 8346 Views of Responsible Officials: We disagree with this finding. We did not offer an across the board stipend with ESSER II. We paid it to employees who had met certain length of employment requirements and effectiveness requirements. The IDOE guidance states that staff may be paid extra for added COVID-related work. However, this list is not exhaustive and we believe there are other reasons that allowed us to proceed. a. Incentives paid with federal funds must comply with 200.430(f). The federal regulations explicitly state that the bonus is allowed for efficient performance, which was our criteria. Explanation and Reasons for Disagreement: The USDOE gave what we did as a recommended best practice and example for others, of addressing staffing shortages and offering premium pay. In regards to Cafeteria workers please see this research brief released by USDOE regarding pandemic funds (ARP but also other federal pandemic funds, which would include ESSER II) State and Local Practices for Cafeteria and Custodial Staff • Waco Independent School District in Texas will give custodians and cafeteria workers up to $1,000 in bonuses, based on years served with the district. Those who have worked for 10 or more years will receive $1,000, divided in three payments beginning in December 2022. Those who have worked for five to nine years will get $750, and those with the district fewer than five years will get $500. The district expects $500 in bonuses to go to custodians and cafeteria workers. INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ACCOUNTS 46 • North Carolina is using ESSER funds to help local school nutrition operations across􀀃North􀀃Carolina􀀃 recruit􀀃and􀀃retain􀀃needed􀀃staff.􀀃 ESSER states, any activity authorized by the ESEA of 1965 (Titles I, II, III, IV IC Migrant, ID Neglected and Delinquent, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and Rural and Low-Income Schools Grant) is allowable. Title II has explicit language about paying teachers and admin (but not cafeteria) more as a recruitment or retention bonus

View Audit 328262 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 505558 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan City Area Schools

IN

Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.305 § 200.307 § 200.328

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers – Cash Management, Program Income and Reporting. Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not established an effective system of internal controls related to the grant agreement and the Cash Management, Program I...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers – Cash Management, Program Income and Reporting. Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not established an effective system of internal controls related to the grant agreement and the Cash Management, Program Income and Reporting compliance requirements. Cash Management The school submitted reimbursement requests without taking into considering the program income or reducing the request by the program income earned due to the lack of adequate program income. Program Income Controls had not been designed or implemented adequately to ensure that the proper fees were assessed and that the cash collections remitted were accurate. Additionally, the school-maintained program income in a separate fund and comingled with other non-grant funded program revenues. The unit did not deduct program income from allowable costs prior to claiming reimbursement. Reporting The total requested reimbursements for the audit period were understated by $32,605 when compared to the ledger. Of the two End of Year reports selected for testing neither properly included program income that was received during the year due to inadequate tracking of program income. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracey Haas, Deputy Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: thaas@mcas.k12.in.us (219)873-2000 ext. 8346 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding. We are implementing a system of internal controls to strengthen our policies and procedures and ensure the proper tracking of Program Income is reported and submitted accurately for Twenty First Century Learning center grant funds. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We have reached out to our liaison at the Department of Education to determine if program income should be reported monthly or annually. Management will be working with the Safe Harbor Director to implement a system to ensure separation of the Twenty first Century grants and other funds that are under the Safe Harbor program. Anticipated Completion Date: The anticipated date of correction for this is January 1, 2025.

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Finding 505557 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Michigan City Area Schools

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.1 § 200.303 § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.319

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Procurement Summary of Finding: The School Corporation’s management had not developed a system of internal controls that would ensure compliance with procurement and suspension and debarment compliance requirement. Contact Person R...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Procurement Summary of Finding: The School Corporation’s management had not developed a system of internal controls that would ensure compliance with procurement and suspension and debarment compliance requirement. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tracey Haas, Deputy Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: thaas@mcas.k12.in.us (219)873-2000 ext. 8346 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with this finding. We are working on establishing a proper system of internal controls and develop policies and procedures to ensure there are appropriate procurement procedures for goods and services. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We are working on establishing a proper system of internal control and developing policies and procedures to ensure there are appropriate procurement procedures for goods and services. We are working on a checklist for procurement for all federal grants. Moving forward we will ensure required bids and quotes are attached to the claim for payment. Anticipated Completion Date: The Anticipated date of completion for this correction is January 1, 2025.

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Finding 505381 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

Chippewa County

MN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Questioned Costs Cash Management § 200.303

Finding Number: 2023-007 Finding Title: Social Service Fund Reporting (DHS-2556) Program: 93.778 Medicaid Cluster Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Bakkelund, Fiscal Supervisor Corrective Action Planned: After speaking with State Auditors and DHS, expenses that had b...

Finding Number: 2023-007 Finding Title: Social Service Fund Reporting (DHS-2556) Program: 93.778 Medicaid Cluster Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Bakkelund, Fiscal Supervisor Corrective Action Planned: After speaking with State Auditors and DHS, expenses that had been listed as “other” are now part of services rendered. A change in process of backup reports will be done to make this move of costs in the future. Fiscal Year 2023 reports are being corrected to match this new requirement. Any reports that are past the year cut off I am working directly with DHS to correct. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

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Finding 505380 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Chippewa County

MN

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding Number: 2023-006 Finding Title: Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Program: 93.778 Medicaid Cluster Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Bakkelund, Fiscal Supervisor Corrective Action Planned: 2556 reports are being corrected to ...

Finding Number: 2023-006 Finding Title: Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Program: 93.778 Medicaid Cluster Name of Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jennifer Bakkelund, Fiscal Supervisor Corrective Action Planned: 2556 reports are being corrected to reflect the required corrections. Worked with DHS to correct the expenditure not eligible for federal reimbursement. (corrected 9/26/2024). Auditors’ office has been making corrections of payroll to move the 3 supervisors out of SSTS RMS to non SSTS RMS codes. I will then go back and correct the 2023 2556 reports. Any that are past the year cut off, I will work with DHS directly to make the corrections. Salary splits for Passport time and Director salary for supervision of Circle program will be adjusted and corrected on the 2556 as well. In the future these activities may be removed from the Family Services area. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

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Finding 505128 (2023-011)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.502 § 200.510

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

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Finding 505127 (2023-010)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility § 200.303

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

Finding 505125 (2023-009)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Questioned Costs HUD Housing Programs Eligibility § 200.303

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

Finding 505123 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

HUD Housing Programs Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.303

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

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Finding 505119 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles HUD Housing Programs Questioned Costs § 200.303

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

Finding 505117 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

HUD Housing Programs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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

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Finding 505112 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

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

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Finding 505107 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Questioned Costs § 200.303

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

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Finding 505102 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Long Beach

CA

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Questioned Costs § 200.303

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

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Finding 504955 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Huntsville City Board of Education

AL

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

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

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Finding 504925 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Spotsylvania County

VA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.213 § 200.303

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

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Finding 504836 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Life Asset, Inc.

DC

Questioned Costs Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303 § 200.512

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.

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Finding 504327 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Wyoming Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

WY

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Reporting Questioned Costs § 200.303

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

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Finding 504216 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Koinonia, Inc. 053-11202

NC

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Reporting § 200.302 § 200.303

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.

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Finding 504056 (2023-007)

Material Weakness 2023

MacOnaquah School Corporation

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Material Weakness § 200.303 § 200.313

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

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Finding 504051 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

MacOnaquah School Corporation

IN

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management Material Weakness § 200.302 § 200.303 § 200.328 § 200.329

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

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Finding 504047 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

MacOnaquah School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Cash Management § 200.303

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

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