Corrective Action Plans

The Treasurer, Town Manager and Select Board will take the following actions to address finding 2021-004 The current Town Manager was appointed by the Select Board on August 14, 2023, and had no knowledge of this material weakness. She is an experienced Manager and has drafted a new Procurement Policy that addresses this deficiency. The Select Board will review this draft at their meeting in January 2024, edits will be made and then it will be sent to legal for final review before adoption.

Management of the Organization has stated the process of creating new and updating policies, procedures related to financial reporting, activities, including written procurement standards and written conflicts of interest.

Management Response to Audit Comment # 2021-005 INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER DISBURSEMENTS OF FEDERAL FUNDS MUST BE IMPROVED HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS Federal Assistance listing # 93.600 Responsible Person: G. Keith Williams/ CCCSA Management Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2023 Corrective Action: The management of Clayton County Community Services Authority, Inc. has reviewed the above referenced finding and takes exception to several of the items listed. For example, some of the transactions listed that were missing check requests (both Head Start/Early Head Start and Indirect Cost Pool) were for monthly expenditures like utility bills, insurance, rent and other contractual obligations. Management has not in the past issued a check request each month for these transactions as they are a part of the ongoing operation of the programs listed. Transactions listed with only one signature occurred as an oversight as the banking authority only requires one signature while our policy may indicate two signatures. Management feels the purchase of the truck was procured in agreement with approvals from the funding agency and board as required. Proper documentation was provided and is currently available for further review. Management continues to follow the proper guidelines regarding procurement and purchases related to the policies and procedures of the agency as well as micro purchase guidelines set forth by the Federal awarding agency. The Board of Directors also approved a revision to the policies and procedures requiring two “live” signatures on all checks issued by the agency. There is also an ongoing review of the current policies and procedures and recommendations for changes and updates are forthcoming. Management reserves the right for further review of these findings with the audit firm for additional documentation and resolution.

That the Borough follow the DGLS guidelines for purchases over $44,000, which includes publicly advertising for sealed bids on contracts over $44,000. The Police Chief with the Purchasing agent will bid next time this situation presents itself.

Finding Reference Number: MW2020-007 Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2020: NA Corrective actions to processes and responsibilities impacting subsequent years: CUAHSI considers the finding to be closed as current practices are compliant and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures. When vendors are onboarded by CUAHSI, a check on disbarment is required and the CUAHSI Director of Finance performs this verification. New procurement requirements were added to CUAHSI policies in 2024 to clarify thresholds and processes for competitive procurement. Also in 2024, an approval certification step was added for all outgoing vendor payments, requiring a monthly certification by the Director of Finance or Executive Director to ensure those receiving payments from CUAHSI are not suspended or disbarred. Name of Contact Person: 􀁸 Maureen S. Ako, Director of Finance 􀁸 Telephone: (339)221-5400 􀁸 Email: msabino@cuahsi.org Projected Completion Date: NA; is complete

Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: CUAHSI agrees with the finding and recommendation. CUAHSI Corrective Action: Action by CUAHSI impacting audit year 2020: NA Corrective actions to processes and responsibilities impacting subsequent years: CUAHSI considers the finding to be closed as current practices are compliant and adhere to appropriate policies and procedures. When vendors are onboarded by CUAHSI, a check on disbarment is required and the CUAHSI Director of Finance performs this verification. New procurement requirements were added to CUAHSI policies in 2024 to clarify thresholds and processes for competitive procurement. Also in 2024, an approval certification step was added for all outgoing vendor payments, requiring a monthly certification by the Director of Finance or Executive Director to ensure those receiving payments from CUAHSI are not suspended or disbarred. Name of Contact Person: 􀁸 Maureen S. Ako, Director of Finance 􀁸 Telephone: (339)221-5400 􀁸 Email: msabino@cuahsi.org Projected Completion Date: NA; is complete

Finding 2020-005: Procurement Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Education and Human Resources) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.076 STEM Education Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity (when applicable), Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1431638 (9/1/2014 – 8/31/2022), 1524963 (11/1/2015 – 9/30/2021), 1500529 (9/1/2015 – 8/31/2022), 1624185 (9/16/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1640791 (9/15/2016 – 8/31/2022), 1720869 (5/15/2017 – 4/30/2022), 1726113 (8/1/2017 – 9/30/2023), 1645003 (3/15/2017 – 2/29/2020), 1821462 (7/1/2018 – 6/30/2024), 1812860 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2020), 1940925 (1/15/2020 – 12/31/2023), 1907950 (7/1/2019 – 6/30/2024), 2015205 (4/1/2020 – 3/31/2022), 2021059 (10/1/2020 – 9/30/2024) Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Mathematical and Physical Sciences) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 47.049 Mathematical and Physical Sciences Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity, Award Number and Year: National Science Foundation: 1821372 (10/1/2018 – 9/30/2024 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1834530 (9/1/2018 – 8/31/2025 pass through entity American Physical Society), 1938815 (8/1/2020 – 7/31/2024) Federal Program: Research and Development Cluster (Science) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 43.001 Science Name of Federal Agency, Pass Through Entity: NNX16AR36A (8/24/2016 – 8/23/2021 pass through entity Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education)Condition: AAPT did not consistently adhere to written policies with respect to the procurement process, as bids/quots were not obtainable or the conclusion for the selection was not documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management will update current policies and procedures and review and enforce the policies. Management will be responsible for proper documentation and confiramtion that all policies and procedures are followed. Management will confirm that all agreements, mou's and contracts are properly, reviewed, signed and documented. Management will require all departments to document all procurements for goods and services with written cost and price analysis based on AAPT's dollar thresholds. Anticipated Completion Date: November 2024 Responsible Official: Dr. Beth Cunningham CEO, Michael Brosnan, CFO

Finding 2020-005: Procurement Federal Programs: Research and Development Cluster: All Grants Condition: AAPT did not consistently adhere to written policies with respect to the procurement process, as bids/quots were not obtainable or the conclusion for the selection was not documented. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management will update current policies and procedures and review and enforce the policies. Management will be responsible for proper documentation and confiramtion that all policies and procedures are followed. Management will confirm that all agreements, mou's and contracts are properly, reviewed, signed and documented. Management will require all departments to document all procurements for goods and services with written cost and price analysis based on AAPT's dollar thresholds. Anticipated Completion Date: 04/15/2024 Responsible Official: Dr. Beth Cunningham CEO, Michael Brosnan, CFO