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CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN2025-001 [2023-001]—TRACKING AND VALUATION OF MORTGAGE RECEIVABLES AND AMOUNTS DUE TO GRANTORType of Finding: (A) Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingStatement of ConditionWhile the Housing Trust has begun a complete review of its loan portfolio, the p...
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN2025-001 [2023-001]—TRACKING AND VALUATION OF MORTGAGE RECEIVABLES AND AMOUNTS DUE TO GRANTORType of Finding: (A) Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingStatement of ConditionWhile the Housing Trust has begun a complete review of its loan portfolio, the project has not yet been completed. Therefore, we were unable to obtain sufficient audit evidence to support the Housing Trust’s tracking and valuation of its mortgage receivables and amounts that are due to grantor.Per our audit procedures, we noted that management was unable to provide the following:A reasonable methodology for estimating its allowance for loan losses.Funding provided by grantors for the loan programs that should also be classified as amounts that are due to grantor.Not all current year loans were recorded in the general ledger (approximative $512,066) and approx. $481,201 were recorded twice.A net prior year adjustment of $36,460 for mortgages receivable and $35,000 for land leases held was necessary.Reclassification between loans accounts and grant revenue were necessaryContextThe Housing Trust has a portfolio of over six-hundred individual mortgage receivables that include both non-amortizing and amortizing loans, which management has valued at approximately $25,291,075. These loans have been funded by several sources, including federal, state, and local funding. Some of the grantors have established in their agreements that these funds do not belong to the Housing Trust, but actually belong to the grantor. CriteriaThe Housing Trust should ensure it has a board-approved policy for its loan portfolio to ensure that these assets are properly tracked, classified, and maintained with specialized loan management software that can perform the following:Loan Classification and TrackingEach loan is properly identified with its funding source (federal, state, local, etc.) and type of restriction Each loan agreement has the funding source specifiedThe current status of each loan is tracked (current, delinquent, defaulted)Loan funding that has been established as due to the grantor is properly tracked.Compliance and ReportingEnsure the loans comply with the specific guidelines of their respective funding source. Audit trails are available for all transactions and valuations.The receivables and related interest accruals supported by the loan management software should be reconciled to the Housing Trust’s accounting software.Financial TrackingThe valuation of the portfolio should be updated periodically (at least quarterly) for any changes in loan status or market conditions.All new loans should be recorded in the general ledger A loan loss policy was established that includes a loan loss methodology incorporating risk classes based on the borrower’s ability to repay. However, the calculations seem to follow a different methodology established afterwards. The policy should be updated with calculation methodology and with the backup research of historical data. A loan review committee should be responsible for reviewing and approving the classifications of loans and the associated allowance for loan losses which should be supported by high-quality data collection on each borrower’s payment history and any relevant economic indicators. The calculations and methodology should follow the approved policy, or the policy should be improved to include all factors mentioned above.EffectThe auditors were not able to verify the accuracy of the loan records and financial statements related to mortgage loans, the related accrued loan interest, the allowance for loan losses and loan funding that should also be recorded as due to grantor. CauseWhile the Housing Trust has begun a complete review of its loan portfolio, the project has not yet been completed. Therefore, the loan portfolio tracking and valuation have not yet been designed or implemented to support its policies and procedures or provide the loan review committee with a workable system for reviewing, approving and monitoring the organization’s mortgage receivable portfolio. The methodology seems to be changing, and the calculations do not seem to be accurate,RecommendationWe recommend the Housing Trust update policies and procedures for its loan portfolio as identified in the “Context” section of this finding to include methodology, risk assessment, historical loan data research, calculations method with reasoning.View of Responsible OfficialThe Housing Trust acknowledges the finding. Due to turnover in prior years, historical loan records and tracking systems were incomplete or inaccurate. Since then, SFCHT has taken the following steps:A second title company has been contracted to obtain final loan data for the 2026 loan portfolio. A title company will also be engaged annually at year-end to identify and resolve any differences arising during the year.Establish one master loan inventory using Portfol data. This inventory will serve as the master loan control schedule for monthly financial reconciliations. All differences will have a documented resolution, including reconciliation of receivables and related interest between the two systems. Reconciliations will be completed by the 15th business day of the following month.Create a new loan-recording process for every loan closing.Create a Due to Grantor Matrix based on findings from the annual loan review performed by the title company. Supporting documentation, such as grant agreements, correspondence, or other applicable documentation, will be maintained.Review the ASC 326 loan loss methodology to ensure it reflects the actual calculation methodology and is supported by appropriate research. This review will be performed quarterly.Establish a formal loan review committee and process to review loan calculations and the allowance for loan losses. The committee will meet quarterly and review reports from Portfol. Meeting minutes will document updates, decisions, and changes.Corrective Action Plan TimelineFinalize and implement the loan loss methodology: by December 2026Begin monthly Portfol-to-QBO reconciliations: by September 2026Fully hand over all loans to Amerinat by end of 2026; Land Leases will remain “in-house”Continue staff training and Executive-level reviewDesignated Employee Responsible for Corrective Action-Director of Operations-Accounting Specialist2025-002 [2023-002]—FINANCIAL CLOSE AND RESTATEMENTS TO BEGINNING NET ASSETSType of Finding: (A) Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingStatement of ConditionDuring the audit of the financial statements, we noted that material adjustments and restatements were necessary to correct errors in the current and previously reported financial statements. A summary of the areas and the net effect of the changes are as follows: Type Amount, net Accounts Receivable $ (13,490) Grants and Contracts Receivable 830,747 Accrued Interest 5,798 Amortizing Loan Receivable 419,551 Non-Amortizing Loans Receivable (433,722) Land Held in Trust (61,323) Other Assets (145,000) Prepaid Expenses (61,940) Notes Receivable (195,000) Developments Projects (184,559) Real Estate Inventory to Sell (333,079) Fixed Assets (785,081) ROU Accumulated Amortization (7,511) Accounts Payable (807) Due to Grantor 10,000 Grant Advances (97,963) Accrued Expenses (6,249) Other Current Liabilities 52,841 Lease Liabilities 7,845 Notes Payable (9,710) Net Assets 1,154,733 Total $ 146,081 CriteriaAccounting Standards Codification (ASC) 265 “Presentation of Financial Statements—Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit” requires that deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting be communicated to those charged with governance when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis.The correction of material misstatements indicates the existence of a material weakness in internal control over the maintenance of the organization’s financial statements.EffectThe material adjustments and restatements resulted in significant changes to the current year balances and beginning balances of the organization’s unrestricted and restricted net assets. These adjustments could potentially undermine the stakeholders' confidence in the financial information presented by the organization and may lead to difficulties in securing future funding or maintaining current donor relationships.CauseThe material misstatements were caused by a weakness in the development and implementation of internal controls and financial reporting processes, as well as significant turnover in the organization’s management.RecommendationWe recommend the Housing Trust strengthens its internal controls and financial reporting processes to prevent future occurrences of such errors. This could involve adding additional staff, training current accounting staff and implementing more robust review procedures to ensure that all financial reporting is in strict accordance with GAAP. View of Responsible OfficialThe Housing Trust acknowledges the finding. In prior years, however, internal controls were insufficient. There was no formal month-end close or review process, and prior audits relied on outdated balances without verification. Under new leadershipA formal monthly close calendar has been established, with the monthly close to be completed within 10-15 business days.Create a supporting schedule for every balance sheet account. These schedules will be used as part of the monthly reconciliation process and will be certified.A grant receivable roll-forward will be prepared for each grant, compared to QuickBooks, and reconciled monthly.Each development project will have its own subledger, which will be reconciled monthly.A detailed fixed asset register will be maintained and reconciled quarterly.6. To help prevent future restatements, establish a formal journal-entry control process that requires appropriate supporting documentation and approvals.7. Establish a policy requiring documentation and approval for any changes made to beginning balances.8. The CEO and Finance Committee will perform monthly analytical reviews using the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and actual-to-budget comparisons.9. Establish a reconciliation exception and audit adjustment log to track outstanding issues requiring resolution, including a timeline for resolving each item.Corrective Action Plan Timeline The timeline to complete this is prior to December 31, 2026.Designated Employee Responsible for Corrective Action-Director of Operations-Accounting Specialist2025-003 [2024-003] - GRANT TRACKING AND SEFA RECONCILIATIONFederal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Federal Program: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)Assistance Listing Number: 14.241Award Number and Period: [NMH240051], [November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2027]Type of Compliance Requirements: Internal Controls Type of Finding: (B) Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Financial ReportingKnown Questions Cost: NoneStatement of ConditionDuring our audit, we identified initial differences between expenditures reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and the general ledger. Management subsequently provided additional supporting schedules and completed a reconciliation of the SEFA to the general ledger. However, the reconciliation required manual effort because one federal award included program income amounts that had not been properly reconciled or corrected, another federal award had expenses that did not belong to the award, and recycled funds were tracked separately partially only from new grant funds in the accounting records. Some of expenses did not have appropriate backup documentation, however, the billing to the grant was correct. Expenses from program income for salaries did not match the timesheets. CriteriaPer 2 CFR 200.302 and 200.510(b), recipients of federal awards must maintain accurate, current, and complete records that adequately identify the source and application of funds. Grant expenditures must be traceable to the financial records and properly classified. Program income, including recycled funds, must be used and tracked in accordance with federal requirements and grantee policies. Specifically, all grants should be tracked separately in the general ledger, and the revenue and expenses should match the reimbursement grants. The SEFA reconciliation should be done thoroughly and discrepancies reconciled or resolved, if that is the case. The policies for recycling the funds should be updated with the financial tracking in the general ledger and update with all grantor recommendations. The HOPWA program policy was updated in July 2025.The recycled funds received/spent should be separately tracked and used per policies and grantor recommendations.EffectThe lack of properly tracking expenditures and recycled funds increases the risk of misstating the SEFA, billing non-allowable or duplicate costs to the grantor, and not meeting timeliness or use restrictions related to program income. This may lead to questioned costs or future audit findings.Recycled funds not properly tracked separately may result in noncompliance with the application of loan funding. CauseThe issues stemmed from frequent staff turnover and the complexity of accounting for loans and recycled funds across departments. RecommendationWe recommend the Housing Trust:Revise and implement grant management policy and procedures that ensure each grant has a dedicated general ledger account.Require all reimbursement requests to be supported by general ledger detail.Ensure program income and recycled funds are separately tracked in accordance with federal guidelines (separate classes).Establish regular reconciliations between Finance and Program records to maintain consistency.View of Responsible OfficialThe Housing Trust acknowledges the finding. Corrective Action Plan: 1. A master grant register has been created that includes all active grants and federal awards.2. Each grant will have a unique class/project established in QuickBooks to capture payroll and other grant-related expenses. Reports will be generated monthly.3. Each grant will be reconciled monthly.4. Grant reimbursement requests will be supported by appropriate documentation.5. Payroll review procedures have been established to confirm that payroll costs are properly allocated to grants.6. Program income will be tracked separately for all applicable income and expenditures.7. Monthly SEFA reconciliations will be completed for all grants, including grants that do not meet the definition for inclusion in the SEFA.8. A grant reconciliation exception log will be established to track outstanding issues, responsible parties, and timelines for resolution. Corrective Action Plan Timeline- Finalize and adopt new Grant Management Policies: by September 2026- Implement monthly SEFA reconciliations: by September 2026- Complete staff training on program income and federal grant tracking: by September 2026Designated Employee Responsible for Corrective Action-Director of Operations-Accounting SpecialistCurrent Year Findings 2025-004 - Program Income Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Federal Program: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)Assistance Listing Number: 14.241Federal Award: [NMH240051], [November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2027]Compliance Requirement: Program Income Known Questions Cost: None Type of Finding: (F, G) Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance of Federal Awards and Instance of Noncompliance related to Federal Awards Statement of Condition During 2025, the Housing Trust received certain repayments of loans originally funded by HOPWA awards. Of this amount, certain amount may have remained unspent or had not been recorded/reconciled in accordance with HUD requirements as of December 31, 2025. Management did not maintain a documented control to identify HOPWA repayment receipts, determine the applicable award requirements, reconcile receipts and expenditures among IDIS, QuickBooks, and the program-income subsidiary record, and document approval of their disposition. Criteria Under 2 CFR 200.307(c), program income earned after a Federal award’s period of performance is subject to Federal requirements only when required by Federal agency regulations or the terms and conditions of the award, and the Federal agency may establish appropriate disposition requirements through closeout. HUD may require HOPWA-funded loan repayments received after the original award period to be recorded as program income.CauseThe Housing Trust had not designed and assigned ownership of a formal program-income and grant-closeout control addressing repayments generated from HOPWA-funded loans after the originating award’s period of performance. Effect Program income may have been subject to incorrect or untimely reporting/use, increasing the risk of noncompliance and misstatement of federal expenditures. Known questioned costs were unknown. RecommendationHousing Trust should implement a documented monthly program-income reconciliation and grant-closeout control that identifies the originating award, applicable HUD disposition requirement, IDIS receipt, QBO classification, eligible use, remaining balance, reviewer approval, and resolution of differences. Evidence of HUD determinations for post-period receipts should be retained with the reconciliation.Views of Responsible Officials: SFCHT acknowledges the finding and notes that the New Mexico HOPWA program is the only documented HUD grant that funds mortgages.Management has established a formal process to identify and track repayments associated with HOPWA-funded loans. Management will maintain a subsidiary program income register that identifies the originating federal award, receipts, applicable HUD disposition requirements, accounting classification, eligible expenditures, and remaining balance. Program income activity will be reconciled monthly among loan-servicing records, QBO, IDIS, and supporting program records. Written HUD determinations regarding post-period repayments will be retained when applicable.Corrective Action Plan TimelineAn onsite meeting with HUD HOPWA representatives is scheduled for September 10, 2026, at the Santa Fe offices. During this meeting, policies and procedures, including the program income policy, will be reviewed and formalized, and a HUD determination log will be established.The HOPWA Program Income Register will be implemented, and repayment schedules for HOPWA loans will be documented in the master loan inventory. Implementation date: July 2026.HOPWA program income will be expended before additional HOPWA IDIS reimbursement requests are approved.A historical review of HOPWA loans and funding sources will be completed. Target date: August 2026.QBO, Portfol, Amerinat, and IDIS will be reconciled monthly. Beginning: July 2026 and ongoing.Post-period repayments and related HUD determinations will be reviewed. Target date: September 2026.Designated Employee Responsible for Corrective Action Director of Operations, with assistance from the Accounting Specialist and HOPWA HUD program staff, as applicable.Signature Title
Memo: Cause and Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2025-003 This correspondence serves as Cook County Health (CCH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) response to Finding 2025-003. During the FY2025 Single Audit, one audit finding was identified by Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC...
Memo: Cause and Corrective Action Plan for Finding 2025-003 This correspondence serves as Cook County Health (CCH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) response to Finding 2025-003. During the FY2025 Single Audit, one audit finding was identified by Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC. The root cause and corrective action plan is identified below. Condition During the current audit period, the Cook County Department of Public Health (DPH) did not comply with federal regulations regarding the use and reporting of program income as it relates to funds awarded through the RWHAP Root Cause Analysis The HIV grants transitioned to CCH from an external organization in July 2025. Award amounts were granted in multiple phases, requiring four budget revisions, with the final revision approved in December 2025. The contractual period covered March 2025 through December 2025. During the transition period, CCH lacked formal operational procedures to identify, record, and track program income. Several operational and administrative challenges contributed to this issue, including: • No written internal procedures were in place to define or track program income requirements. • No formal transition teams were established to identify core grant obligations, resulting in unclear interpretation of sponsor requirements. • CCH had not yet identified the appropriate internal systems or interdepartmental collaborations necessary to retrieve and reconcile program income data. • Organizational priorities during the transition focused on maintaining existing deliverables, including vouchering, budget compliance, hiring, and onboarding of direct and administrative staff. • Staffing Shortages, CCH onboarded personnel quickly as contractual employees, direct staff transitioned onboard as CCH employees in phases upon execution of grant contracts. Corrective Action Plan CCH Director of Grants Accounting is implementing formal written processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal Uniform Guidance requirements related to program income. The corrective action plan includes: • Developing standardized written procedures that clearly define program income requirements and tracking responsibilities. • Establishing shared roles and responsibilities across departments to support consistent data collection, reconciliation, and reporting. • Identifying the specific data elements required to accurately record and monitor program income. • Formalizing interdepartmental collaboration processes necessary to retrieve and validate program income information. • Defining the systems and reporting tools that will be used to track and maintain program income records. • Providing staff training on program income requirements, documentation standards, and compliance expectations. These actions will strengthen internal controls and ensure timely, accurate identification and tracking of program income moving forward, official approval/implementation is expected December 2026
Reporting of Prior Year Program Income Auditor Description of Criteria, Condition, and Effect: In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.307, program income must be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the federal award and must be accounted for and reported accurately. Recipients are required t...
Reporting of Prior Year Program Income Auditor Description of Criteria, Condition, and Effect: In accordance with 2 CFR § 200.307, program income must be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the federal award and must be accounted for and reported accurately. Recipients are required to reconcile program income received and expended during the grant period to ensure it is used for allowable purposes and properly reflected in financial reports. Failure to reconcile and report program income may result in noncompliance with federal grant regulations and could impact the allowability of costs charged to the award. The County recognized a substantial amount of program income during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, for program income that was received in prior periods but incorrectly reported as unearned over many years. It is unclear what portion of this prior year unearned revenue was reported to the Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System ("IDIS") now that the revenue has been properly recognized in the general ledger. The County has a risk of inaccurately reporting program income to HUD. The County is also exposed to an increased risk noncompliance could occur and not be prevented or detected by the County's internal controls. Auditor Recommendation: We recommend the County review its prior year records to determine which portion of the currently recognized revenue has already been reported to HUD. Additionally, the County's Neighborhood and Housing Development ("NHD") department should coordinate with HUD to establish the appropriate approach for reporting and expending this program income going forward. Corrective Action: An in-depth review of all program income activity dating back to 1995 is currently underway within both the general ledger and the IDIS system. The purpose of this review is to determine the total amount of program income received and reported to HUD. Upon completion of the review, the County will collaborate with HUD to determine the appropriate use and expenditure of the identified funds in accordance with applicable program requirements. Responsible Persons: Khadija Walker-Fobbs Neighborhood and Housing Development Officer, Curtis Smith, Chief, Neighborhood and Housing Development and Brian J. Lefler, Chief Financial Officer Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026
Inclusive Ventures Small Business Program – Assistance Listing No. 59-059 Recommendation: We recommend that management develop and implement written procedures to track, record, and report program income, including interest earned on Federal advances. 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401 􀆔...
Inclusive Ventures Small Business Program – Assistance Listing No. 59-059 Recommendation: We recommend that management develop and implement written procedures to track, record, and report program income, including interest earned on Federal advances. 2660 Riva Road, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401 􀆔 t (410) 222-7410 􀆔 f (410) 222-7415 􀆔 www.aaedc.org Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: We recognize the importance of maintaining clear, consistent procedures to ensure that all program income, including interest earned on Federal advances, is properly tracked, recorded, and reported in compliance with applicable requirements. To address this recommendation, management will develop and implement formal written procedures that outline the processes and responsibilities for identifying, documenting, and reporting program income. These procedures will include guidance on calculating and recording interest earned on Federal funds, as well as periodic reconciliation and review controls to ensure accuracy and completeness. In addition, relevant staff will be trained in the new requirements to promote consistent application and ongoing compliance. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lisa Grunder, Vice President of Administration Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 23, 2026.
PDOA: 1. Strengthen internal controls over program income. 2. Recalculate FFY 2024 program income balances and submit amended report. 3. Implement a tracking log to actively monitor program income reporting levels. 4. Improve reporting of cost sharing and program income to ensure it is in compliance...
PDOA: 1. Strengthen internal controls over program income. 2. Recalculate FFY 2024 program income balances and submit amended report. 3. Implement a tracking log to actively monitor program income reporting levels. 4. Improve reporting of cost sharing and program income to ensure it is in compliance with federal regulations. 5. Provide training to PDA and AAA fiscal staff on program income. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2026 Contact Names: Jason Kavulich, Secretary of Aging ; Jennifer Beck, Fiscal Management Specialist & PDOA Audit Liaison OB-OCO: As of 02/25/2026, the procedures for preparing the Federal Financial Report (SF‑425) were updated to include additional controls for reviewing and certifying the report prior to submission. These updates require the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to verify all program income forms to ensure they are relevant and applicable to the reporting period covered by the SF‑425. The updated procedures also require PDOA to conduct a full review of the SF‑425 and certify its accuracy via email before the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management completes the submission in PMS. By June 30, 2026, OCO will further enhance the accuracy of financial reporting on the SF‑425 by updating the Title III working papers to incorporate linked data sources and formulas, reducing reliance on manually entered figures. Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2026 Contact Names: Jamie Jerosky, BAFM Assist. Director; Matt Stubb, BAFM Integrated Financial Service Mgr.; Carol Waite, BAFM Mgr.
The Authority implemented a new policy to track and document program income: a. Upon receipt of program income, it shall be entered individually into IDIS and assigned to an activity or activities within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. b. At the next request for funds for an activity which in...
The Authority implemented a new policy to track and document program income: a. Upon receipt of program income, it shall be entered individually into IDIS and assigned to an activity or activities within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. b. At the next request for funds for an activity which includes funding from program income, program income shall be used prior to requesting federal funds for the activity. c. The request for federal funds shall be prepared by the Fiscal Officer and reviewed by one of the Assistant Fiscal Officers to determine if program income is being used prior to the request of federal funds. d. If it has been determined and documented that program income is being used prior to the request for federal funds, the request shall be forwarded to the Executive Director for approval. This finding has since been resolved in 2025, with a new policy developed and implemented on April 1, 2025.
Finding No.: 2024-035 Program Income Responding Agency: Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) Responsible Personnel: Michelle Lastimoza, Director Guam EPA has implemented processes relevant to the monitoring and reconciliation of program income. As part of our Correction Action for the FY2023 ...
Finding No.: 2024-035 Program Income Responding Agency: Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) Responsible Personnel: Michelle Lastimoza, Director Guam EPA has implemented processes relevant to the monitoring and reconciliation of program income. As part of our Correction Action for the FY2023 audit, which is a repeat finding in FY2024, Guam EPA is attaching a sample report of all program income collected through the Transaction Processing System (TPS) to include external payments received by DOA. Also, variances not captured by this report, consisting of payments/transactions submitted directly to DOA via electronic method of payments, are being reconciled by our staff and DOA.
The County will create a monthly reconciliation of program income for the grant. This reconciliation will ensure that amounts reported in the IDIS system agree to those amounts reported in Workday. The reconciliation will be reviewed by the department and a copy provided to the Fiscal Services Super...
The County will create a monthly reconciliation of program income for the grant. This reconciliation will ensure that amounts reported in the IDIS system agree to those amounts reported in Workday. The reconciliation will be reviewed by the department and a copy provided to the Fiscal Services Supervisor Senior – Grant Accounting each month for review by Fiscal Services.
Finding 569681 (2024-004)
Significant Deficiency 2024
Program: Port Security Grant Program Finding: 2024-004 Contact Person: Karen Rindone Assistant Fire Chief Long Beach Fire Department Phone: (562) 570-2544 Email: Karen.Rindone@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Fire Department will ensure that all grant funds are expended in compliance with grant...
Program: Port Security Grant Program Finding: 2024-004 Contact Person: Karen Rindone Assistant Fire Chief Long Beach Fire Department Phone: (562) 570-2544 Email: Karen.Rindone@longbeach.gov Planned Actions: The Fire Department will ensure that all grant funds are expended in compliance with grant guidelines, including the completion of a biennial Equipment Inventory and the submission of a certification letter verifying its accuracy to the grantor every other year. Effective June 16, 2025, the Fire Department will conduct an Equipment Inventory and submit a verification letter to the grantor confirming its completion on a biennial basis. The current Equipment Inventory will be completed by the Support Services Bureau by September 30, 2025. The Fire Department will ensure the accompanying verification letter is sent to the grantor along with the updated inventory list. This biennial requirement will be integrated into the Department’s annual calendar. Following the FY2025 inventory, the next cycle will occur in FY2027 and continue in every odd-numbered fiscal year thereafter. Expected Completion Date: 9/30/2025 Finding: 2024-004 Program: Port Security Grant Program Federal Award Number: EMW-2021-PU-00259 Contact Person: Don Kwok Assistant Director of Finance City of Long Beach Harbor Department Phone: (562) 283-7575 Email: Don.Kwok@polb.com Finding: The Harbor Department failed to properly record the disposition of a federally funded asset. The asset was still marked as “in service” within the equipment listing for FY2024. However, the item had in fact been disposed of during FY2024 after an accident. The asset had a $0 value prior to the accident which initiated the disposal. Corrective Action Plan: The Harbor Department will enhance its written procedures on equipment disposals and provide training to appropriate Finance, Security, and Maintenance Division staff in FY 2025 to ensure compliance and timeliness in following equipment disposal procedures.
Finding 544418 (2024-001)
Significant Deficiency 2024
The City will improve its internal controls by implementing a new policy and procedures that will require staff training and outline detailed procedures for complying with program income regulations. The policy will: (1) require staff to annually participate in HUD trainings related to program incom...
The City will improve its internal controls by implementing a new policy and procedures that will require staff training and outline detailed procedures for complying with program income regulations. The policy will: (1) require staff to annually participate in HUD trainings related to program income, (2) require staff to immediately deposit and reconcile program income upon receipt, (3) require staff to prepare a monthly program income report and (4) require management to review the program income report to ensure program income is applied to eligible expenses prior to drawing down grant funds.
View Audit 351106 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding Reference: 2024-011 - Program Income, Ryan White (UMMC) Responsible Official: Mustafa Khawaja, Interim Director of Post-Award Corrective Action Planned: Based on feedback received from a Sponsor-led site visit in 2024, UMMC practices and policies are appropriately aligned with the intent of ...
Finding Reference: 2024-011 - Program Income, Ryan White (UMMC) Responsible Official: Mustafa Khawaja, Interim Director of Post-Award Corrective Action Planned: Based on feedback received from a Sponsor-led site visit in 2024, UMMC practices and policies are appropriately aligned with the intent of the program. UMMC will make efforts to ensure that all practices and policies are clearly documented and evaluated periodically. Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2025
The Organization will review the terms and conditions of all federal awards to determine if program income is applicable to the federal program. For such federal programs, the Organization will ascertain the requirements for determining or assessing the amount of program income, and the requirements...
The Organization will review the terms and conditions of all federal awards to determine if program income is applicable to the federal program. For such federal programs, the Organization will ascertain the requirements for determining or assessing the amount of program income, and the requirements for recording and using program income. If required in accordance with the program, the Organization will implement a process for tracking and reporting the program income generated and used during the fiscal year. Further, the Organization will add another level of review of financial reports to ensure that program income is properly reported in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. Anticipated Completion Date: 3/31/2025 Responsible Contact Person: Jeffery McNeal, Chief Financial Officer
Finding #2024-001 – Program Income Contact – Suzanne Tobin, Chief Financial Officer Telephone Number – (301)-832-3810 Completion Date – December 10, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: Effective immediately, the Organization will comply with the program income compliance requirement of the U.S. Department ...
Finding #2024-001 – Program Income Contact – Suzanne Tobin, Chief Financial Officer Telephone Number – (301)-832-3810 Completion Date – December 10, 2024 Corrective Action Plan: Effective immediately, the Organization will comply with the program income compliance requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program by netting program income generated from the pass-through grant to the amount to be reimbursed prior to submitting the reimbursement request to HUD, in accordance with the protocol outlined in the manual issued by the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA).
View Audit 336922 Questioned Costs: $1
Action Taken in Response to Finding: Financial practices addressing program income were in place; however, processes were formalized to ensure full compliance with 2 CFR §200.307. ActivateWork developed and implemented a Program Income Policy as part of its Financial Policies and Procedures, adopted...
Action Taken in Response to Finding: Financial practices addressing program income were in place; however, processes were formalized to ensure full compliance with 2 CFR §200.307. ActivateWork developed and implemented a Program Income Policy as part of its Financial Policies and Procedures, adopted May 2026. As of March 2026, a standardized program income tracking and reconciliation is performed monthly as part of the month-end (EOM) close. This process includes: • Identification and tracking of program income by funding source • Application of program income to actual allowable expenses • Mapping of Federal reimbursement requests to underlying expenses to ensure program income is applied prior to reimbursement • Validation that no duplication of funding occurs between program income and Federal reimbursements These enhancements establish a structured and auditable framework for program income tracking, application, and compliance. Control Enhancement: Program income is tracked and recorded within a standardized Excel-based tool (Program Income vs. Unreimbursed Cost Analysis) and applied in accordance with federal requirements. A standardized program income tracker: • Applies program income to actual expenses • Links expenses to reimbursement requests • Ensures program income is fully utilized prior to requesting Federal reimbursement, unless otherwise specified by award terms • Prevents duplication of income and reimbursement Monitoring & Review: • Program income tracking is reviewed monthly as part of the EOM close process • Review is performed by the Senior Accountant • A secondary review is performed by the Director of Finance & Operations to validate completeness and compliance • Any discrepancies are identified and resolved prior to reimbursement submission Testing & Validation: • Beginning in June 2026, quarterly internal reviews will be conducted to validate program income tracking and application • Testing will confirm that: o Program income is accurately recorded o Program income is applied prior to reimbursement o No duplication of funding exists • Results will be documented and tracked for remediation Documentation & Evidence: • Program income tracker maintained in Teams / SharePoint • Supporting documentation tied to underlying expenses Control Owner(s): • Director of Finance & Operations • Finance Team Responsible Party: Helen Young Hayes, Founder / Chief Executive Officer, in coordination with the Director of Finance & Operations and Finance Staff Anticipated Completion Date: All corrective actions will be implemented by June 30, 2026. Ongoing monthly monitoring, reconciliation, and quarterly validation will continue. Status: • Program Income Policy: Implemented May 2026 • Program income tracking process: Implemented April 2026 • Monthly reconciliation and application (EOM Close): Implemented May 2026 • Quarterly internal reviews will be conducted to validate program income tracking and application: June 2026.
2023-002 PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks and HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause During our testing of program income ...
2023-002 PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks and HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause During our testing of program income received during 2023, it was noted that the Authority did not report all program income received into IDIS. As a result of not entering all program income into IDIS, our testing indicated that new entitlement funds were drawn down prior to utilizing all available program income on hand. The Authority utilizes a separate general ledger account in the financial reporting software to record all program income received for each federal grant program. The Fiscal Officer enters the program income into IDIS. No internal control existed to ensure the completeness or accuracy of the program income information entered into IDIS. Recommendation We recommend the Authority develop and implement an internal control procedure to ensure that all program income is entered timely within the IDIS system. Prior to drawing down new entitlement funding, the program income general ledger account associated with the grant program should be reviewed and compared to the program income reported within IDIS to ensure all program income is recorded and fully utilized before drawing down additional entitlement funding. Management Response The Authority implemented a new policy to track and document program income: a. Upon receipt of program income, it shall be entered individually into IDIS and assigned to an activity or activities within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. b. At the next request for funds for an activity which includes funding from program income, program income shall be used prior to requesting federal funds for the activity. c. The request for federal funds shall be prepared by the Fiscal Officer and reviewed by one of the Assistant Fiscal Officers to determine if program income is being used prior to the request of federal funds. d. If it has been determined and documented that program income is being used prior to the request for federal funds, the request shall be forwarded to the Executive Director for approval. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan This finding has been resolved by management. The new policy was implemented on April 1, 2025.
Financial Reporting and Review Process Description of the Finding: BSEDC did not have a secondary review process over the required financial reporting to Federal EDA. The lack of a secondary review process allowed for errors and omissions to go undetected, thus resulting in omission of $3,614 of loa...
Financial Reporting and Review Process Description of the Finding: BSEDC did not have a secondary review process over the required financial reporting to Federal EDA. The lack of a secondary review process allowed for errors and omissions to go undetected, thus resulting in omission of $3,614 of loan origination fee income and interest income from federal program income calculations. Planned Corrective Actions: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance and Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director have implemented processes for the Senior Director of Finance to perform a secondary review of the required reporting to Federal EDA before it is submitted. Timeline for Completion: BSEDC implemented the secondary review process in October 2024 with the completion and submission of the FY24 annual report to Federal EDA. Responsible Person or Party: BSEDC’s Senior Director of Finance and Director of Business Finance/Program Finance Director are both responsible for ensuring that the secondary review is complete before submitting reporting to Federal EDA.
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.
Management Response/Corrective Action Plan: The Community Development and Finance Departments acknowledge that EN funds were drawn when it appeared that PI funds were available. The finding was partly influenced by the nature of first quarter draws and the need to record prior year expenses. We ha...
Management Response/Corrective Action Plan: The Community Development and Finance Departments acknowledge that EN funds were drawn when it appeared that PI funds were available. The finding was partly influenced by the nature of first quarter draws and the need to record prior year expenses. We have corrected the discrepancy and to address this in the future, we plan to implement a balance sheet account to better track PI balances and expenditures.
View Audit 325909 Questioned Costs: $1
Management Response/Corrective Action Plan: The Community Development and Finance Departments acknowledge that EN funds were drawn when it appeared that PI funds were available. The finding was partly influenced by the nature of first quarter draws and the need to record prior year expenses. We ha...
Management Response/Corrective Action Plan: The Community Development and Finance Departments acknowledge that EN funds were drawn when it appeared that PI funds were available. The finding was partly influenced by the nature of first quarter draws and the need to record prior year expenses. We have corrected the discrepancy and to address this in the future, we plan to implement a balance sheet account to better track PI balances and expenditures.
View Audit 325183 Questioned Costs: $1
2) Finding 2023-002 a. Program Information: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program b. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.307, program income (in this case, tenant rent) must be correctly determined and properly recorded in the accounting records. Eligibility and rent determination evaluations are perf...
2) Finding 2023-002 a. Program Information: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program b. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200.307, program income (in this case, tenant rent) must be correctly determined and properly recorded in the accounting records. Eligibility and rent determination evaluations are performed for new tenants before move-in and annually for existing tenants to determine their portion of rent to pay via the Tenant Income Certification or Re-certification or Permanent Supportive Housing – Eligibility and Rent Determination forms which are approved by the San Diego Housing Commission. Housing program tenants are required to pay up to 30% of their income for rent. c. Condition: For one out of 12 transactions tested, The Center collected $344.40 which could not be directly traced to an individual tenant. Because it could not be directly traced, the Tenant Income Certification or Re-certification or Permanent supportive Housing – Eligibility and Rent Determination forms could not be identified and tested for accuracy or completeness and compliance with the tenant’s share of the rental payment could not be determined.
FA 2023-001 Improve Controls over Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Allowable Costs/Cost Principle Cash Management Program Income Internal Control Impact: Significant Deficiency Compliance Impact: Nonmaterial Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Departm...
FA 2023-001 Improve Controls over Expenditures Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed or Unallowed Allowable Costs/Cost Principle Cash Management Program Income Internal Control Impact: Significant Deficiency Compliance Impact: Nonmaterial Noncompliance Federal Awarding Agency: U.S. Department of Education Pass-Through Entity: Georgia Department of Education Assistance Listing Number and Title: COVID-19 - 84.425U - American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund Federal Award Number: S425U210012 Questioned Costs: $309,623 Description: The policies and procedures of the School District were insufficient to provide adequate internal controls over expenditures as it relates to the Elementary and Secondary School emergency Relief Fund Program. Corrective Action Plans: No after-school program expenditures have been or will be included int eh ESSER expenditures for FY2024. Estimated Completion Date: July 1, 2024 Contact Person: Chris Griner, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: 706-546-7721 Email: grinerc@clarke.k12.ga.us
View Audit 297005 Questioned Costs: $1
View of Responsible Officials: Management response and corrective action Personnel responsible for corrective action: Evan Heath, CFO Anticipated completion date for corrective action: April 30, 2026 In response to Finding No. 2022-SA5, management agrees with the finding. Corrective actions will be ...
View of Responsible Officials: Management response and corrective action Personnel responsible for corrective action: Evan Heath, CFO Anticipated completion date for corrective action: April 30, 2026 In response to Finding No. 2022-SA5, management agrees with the finding. Corrective actions will be implemented in subsequent fiscal years, including the establishment of policies and procedures to ensure that program income is tracked by contract and expended in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Finding Reference Number: MW2022-008 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2022: External contract accounting staff in place during audit year 2022 failed to declare program incom...
Finding Reference Number: MW2022-008 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2022: External contract accounting staff in place during audit year 2022 failed to declare program income in advance of the deadline specified by NSF. Program income for 2022 was filed was filed on 3 December 2022, approximately three weeks late. Corrective actions to processes and responsibilities impacting subsequent years: CUAHSI continues to use a single payment gateway for events and registration fees which supports segregation of payments per event and per grant. Program income has been reported to NSF accurately and on time as of audit year 2023 and appropriate staff and policies are in place to ensure continued future compliance. Name of Contact Person: • Maureen S. Ako, Director of Finance • Telephone: (339)221-5400 • Email: msabino@cuahsi.org Projected Completion Date: NA; is complete
PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks Condition/Cause The Authority did not properly report program inc...
PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks Condition/Cause The Authority did not properly report program income in IDIS during the year, and therefore could not support that program income was applied prior to drawing down entitlement funding. In some instances, program income received was not reported in IDIS, and one receipt was entered into IDIS twice. When received, program income is reported in a separate general ledger account in the financial reporting software. The Fiscal Officer then enters the program income into IDIS on a regular basis. No control exists to ensure completeness or accuracy of information entered into IDIS related to program income. Recommendation We recommend the Authority develop a procedure/internal control to ensure program income is entered accurately and completely within IDIS. This will allow for documentation to support that program income is being utilized prior to drawing down entitlement funding. This will also ensure compliance with reporting requirements for reports generated within IDIS on an annual basis. Management Response The Authority implemented a new policy to track and document program income: a. Upon receipt of program income, it shall be entered individually into IDIS and assigned to an activity or activities within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. b. At the next request for funds for an activity which includes funding from program income, program income shall be used prior to requesting federal funds for the activity. c. The request for federal funds shall be prepared by the Fiscal Officer and reviewed by one of the Assistant Fiscal Officers to determine if program income is being used prior to the request of federal funds. d. If it has been determined and documented that program income is being used prior to the request for federal funds, the request shall be forwarded to the Executive Director for approval.
View Audit 355767 Questioned Costs: $1
FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Andrew Nicodemus Contact Phone Number: 765-362-2342 Views of the Responsible Official: We agree with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Crawfordsville Community School Corporation plans to review all internal c...
FINDING 2022-002 Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Andrew Nicodemus Contact Phone Number: 765-362-2342 Views of the Responsible Official: We agree with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Crawfordsville Community School Corporation plans to review all internal control procedures, including the control procedures over Program Income for the Child Nutrition Cluster. After this review, we will implement a system to ensure that compliance with the federal program income requirements is met. Anticipated Completion Date: We expect this Corrective Action to be implement by the end of April 2023 to allow for a full review of all internal control processes and procedures.
View Audit 49435 Questioned Costs: $1
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