Corrective Action Plans

Before reviewing and updating it Fiscal Policies, including its purchasing and procurement policies, All Nations Finance Director and CEO will ensure that finance staff, the Audit and Finance Committee, and its accounting partner know how to adhere to and have a thorough understanding of the importance of complying with its purchasing and procurement policies.

Condition: A competitive procurement process was not performed for one vendor selected for testing. Corrective Action Planned: The District has reviewed procurement procedures related to the Child Nutrition Program and has taken corrective action to ensure compliance with federal procurement requirements under 2 CFR 200.318-200.326. All food service vendors are now procured through appropriate procurement procedures, including solicitation and documentation of vendor selection as required by federal regulations. The District will maintain procurement records including solicitations, bids or quotes received, vendor selection documentation, contracts, invoices, and payment records. The Business Office will work with the Food Service Department to ensure that all future procurements under federal programs follow required federal, state and local procurement standards. Staff responsible for procurement will be reminded of documentation and competitive bidding requirements. Procurement documentation will be periodically reviewed by the Business Office to ensure ongoing compliance. Anticipated Completion Date: Implemented March 1, 2026 Contact: Nancy J. Konisky, Business Manager

BGCPR agrees with the deficiency identified, mostly attributable to employee turnover within the Finance Division. As a result of this, during fiscal year 2026-2027 BGCPR will implement procedures to ensure proper procurement process including the following: a. Review the procurement check list to ensure that all required documentation is included within and ensure revision before a purchase order is issued to the vendor. b. Training to the personnel to guarantee that policy and procedures are implemented as required. c. Enforce standardized procedures to ensure that all approvals are consistently documented and maintained in accordance with policy or grant requirements. Contact Person: Purchase and procurement personnel Carlos Rivera Team: Finance Team Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Management acknowledges that procurement documentation was not consistently maintained during the audit period. Because the FY2024 audit was completed after the FY2025 fiscal year had ended, management did not have an opportunity to implement the prior-year corrective actions in time to affect the FY2025 audit period. Since the audit period, the Organization has strengthened procurement and compliance oversight by elevating the Director of Programs position to Vice President of Programs in September 2025, launching the Compliance and Risk Management Committee in FY2026, and creating a Compliance & Evaluation Manager position with an anticipated start date in August 2026. Fiscal and program leadership have substantially revised the procurement policy and are developing related procedures and standardized documentation requirements. The policy and procedures will be reviewed by the Compliance and Risk Management Committee in early FY2027 before being submitted for Board approval. The revised materials address competitive quotations and bids, vendor selection, price reasonableness, noncompetitive procurement justifications, conflict-of-interest requirements, debarment verification, and documentation of the procurement history. The FY2027 budget includes 2 CFR Part 200 training for Fiscal, Programs, and Grants staff. Blackbaud Financial Edge, scheduled to go live in FY2027, will further support approval workflows, transaction tracking, role-based access, and document retention. Management is committed to achieving full compliance with Uniform Guidance procurement requirements. Actions Taken • Elevated the Director of Programs position to Vice President of Programs in September 2025. • Launched the Compliance and Risk Management Committee in FY2026. • Created a Compliance & Evaluation Manager position, with an anticipated start date in August 2026. • Strengthened supervisory review and reinforced procurement documentation expectations. • Substantially revised the procurement policy and began developing standardized procedures and documentation requirements. • Scheduled Compliance and Risk Management Committee review of the revised policy and procedures for the fall of 2026. • Included 2 CFR Part 200 training for Fiscal, Programs, and Grants staff in the FY2027 budget. • Initiated implementation of Blackbaud Financial Edge; planned go-live for October 2026.

We agree with the finding that internal controls were not sufficient to maintain compliance with federal procurement standards under Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Subpart D, 200.318 to 200.327 for a non-federal entity. However, the funds were expended for the intended purpose of the federal award. The Company is committed to implementing internal controls to ensure procurement related to federal awards follow 2 CFR section 200.318 to 200.327. The Company implemented the procurement policy it created on September 30, 2025, in response to prior audit findings 2024-001 and 2024-003, which occurred after the end of the federal award year for this program, that addresses this finding. This procurement policy complies with the requirements of 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.327, that includes the written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governs the actions of its employees who select, award and administer procurement contracts. This policy includes procedures to ensure proper procurement for small purchases to ensure sufficient price quotations are obtained from the required number of qualified sources, proper sealed bids or proposals are obtained through public advertising, an appropriate cost or price analysis is performed for procurement actions exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, documentation is retained, and proper oversight is exercised in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.318 through 200.327. While the Company did not perform a check of each vendor against the SAM Exclusions prior to selecting a vendor, the Company has procedures in place to ensure the vendors are approved by Corporate purchasing and in good standing, which limits the risk of conflict of interest between employees and vendors, and limits contracting with a vendor who is suspended or debarred from federal related contracting. Further, the Company confirmed the vendors that were contracted with related to this finding were not included on the SAM Exclusions listing. The Company has now filed the Notice of Federal Interest (“NFI”), and provided the NFI to the appropriate HRSA Grants Management Specialist. The Company also updated its procurement policy to ensure that, regardless of the award amount, it files an NFI against the property deed prior to construction of any project in the appropriate public records office of the jurisdiction in which the property is located and provides a copy to the appropriate HRSA Grants Management Specialist. Contact Person: Ela Lena, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Regional Hospital Expected completion date: Provide training to all employees who are relevant to the procurement process of federal contracts by September 30, 2026.

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Katie Ritchie, Clerk Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260-347-7025, kritchie@kendallvillein.gov Views of Responsible Officials: Option 1: “We concur with the finding.” Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Clerk Treasurer will work with the Fire Chief and City Attorney to create an updated purchasing policy for the Fire Department that will be adopted by the Board of Works. This policy will align with federal regulations The Board of Works will adopt a suspension and debarment procedure to ensure that the awarded vendor is not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from covered transactions. Before the Board of Works awards the bid, the Clerk Treasurer will verify the vendor is not suspended or debarred or excluded from covered transactions, if all is correct the bid will be awarded by the Board of Works, and the City will enter into a written contract with the vendor. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 INDIANA STATE

Lima City Schools has procurement policies and procedures in place and will ensure that all contracts entered into for purchased services will be sure to follow the board approved procurement policies and procedures. The Lima City Schools will establish appropriate controls to ensure there is no overpayment. The board will obtain appropriate price quotes and non-competitive proposals and verify the vendor is not suspended or debarred by checking the SAM exclusions, collecting a certification from the vendor, or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with the vendor.

Finding #2025-015 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action AMP 1 Response: For Items #2 and #4, management concurs with the finding. Management acknowledges that required documentation verifying that contractors were not suspended, debarred, or excluded was not maintained in the files. Management will conduct a review of contracts to ensure required documentation is obtained and properly filed and will update internal policies to include a checklist to ensure compliance prior to contract execution. • Documentation Review: We will conduct a thorough review of our contracts and ensure that all necessary debarment, suspension, or exclusion from receiving or participation in federal awards are obtained and properly filed. • Policy Improvement: We will update our internal policies to include a checklist for all new contracts, which will ensure that documentation related to debarment, suspension, or exclusion is acquired before proceeding. For Items #2, #4, and #5, management concurs with the finding related to Independent Cost Estimate documentation. Management acknowledges that documentation supporting cost estimates was not maintained prior to solicitation. Management will implement a standardized process for documenting Independent Cost Estimates and will conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance. We acknowledge the lack of documentation on the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) procedures prior to solicitation. GHURA is committed to maintaining a procurement system that is transparent, compliant, and fully aligned with federal and local requirements. Moving forward, we will implement measures to ensure that appropriate documentation is created and maintained for all cost estimates. This includes developing a standardized process for documenting ICE procedures and conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance. For Item #15, management does not concur with the finding. Management states that documentation supporting the Independent Cost Estimate was included in Purchase Order No. PO251039. Management refers to the Small Procurement Abstract/Price Analysis Form, which documents prior pricing information used to support cost reasonableness. Small Procurement Abstract/Price Analysis Form that shows ICE information detailing the last price paid for Consumable Inventory. AMP 2 Response: We acknowledge the need to strengthen monitoring controls to ensure full compliance with applicable procurement, suspension, and debarment requirements. We recognize that verification of contractor eligibility and proper documentation of procurement actions are essential components of an effective internal control system. We acknowledge that documentation of the required suspension and debarment verification was not included in the procurement file at the time of purchase. Although this verification was completed after the fact, we have now confirmed through SAM.gov that the vendors involved were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal funds. To prevent this issue going forward, we have implemented a strengthened control requiring staff to perform and document SAM.gov verification prior to every procurement action, including micro purchases. Verification results will be printed or saved as PDF and filed with each procurement record to ensure full compliance with 2 CFR 200.214 and HUD procurement requirements. These corrective measures will ensure that all future procurements include timely and complete documentation of suspension and debarment checks. Corrective Actions Implemented 1. Suspension & Debarment Verification Controls Strengthened Effective immediately, we have implemented enhanced procedures requiring Housing Administrative Officer personnel to verify all prospective contractors and vendors against the SAM.gov Exclusions Database prior to award. 2. Enforcement of Minimum Solicitation Requirements AMP 2 has reinforced compliance with 5 GCA Chapter 5 and internal procurement SOPs requiring minimum solicitation thresholds: • Three written quotes for small purchases above the micro purchase threshold. • Written justification for any noncompetitive procurement, including emergency, sole source, or inadequate competition. • Staff have been retrained on documentation standards, including price reasonableness, vendor selection rationale, and procurement history requirements. 3. Strengthened Management Oversight and File Review To prevent recurrence, AMP 2 will review all required documentation—including SAM verification, solicitation records, and justifications—is complete. GHURA is committed to maintaining a procurement system that is transparent, compliant, and fully aligned with federal and local requirements. These corrective actions strengthen internal controls, ensure proper oversight, and prevent recurrence of the deficiencies identified. AMP 3 Response: For Items #6 (PO251249) and #10 (PO250104), management does not concur with the finding. Management explains that the purchase orders were structured similarly to indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangements to support recurring and variable requirements throughout the fiscal year. Management states that Housing Administrative Officers solicited pricing from multiple qualified vendors at the beginning of the fiscal year to establish competitively awarded pricing schedules. By securing pricing in advance, management was able to address anticipated needs efficiently without preparing separate Independent Cost Estimates for each task, while maintaining fair and reasonable pricing through competition. For Item #22 (BPA250203), management concurs with the finding. Management noted that the blanket purchase agreement was established to support anticipated advertisement services related to the opening and closing of the AMP3 waitlist. At the time, management determined that only one vendor provided hard-copy print publication services locally and was uncertain whether electronic-only media outlets met program needs. Based on this determination, the agreement was executed. However, management acknowledges that the procurement file should have included documentation of market research performed. Management will ensure that future procurement files include adequate documentation of solicitations, market research, and any sole-source or limited-source justifications, as applicable. AMP 4 Response: AMP4 consistently adheres to all procurement policies and requirements prior to executing contracts, agreements, or purchases. Staff will continually ensure documentation is complete and concise with all procurement procedures. AMP4 Response to items: Item #8. We disagree with this finding. Documentation was completed to continue procurement services. See attached documentation labeled as “#8”. Item #s 17, 19, and 20. We disagree with this finding. Documentation on file to support procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. See attached documentation labeled as “#17, #19, #20”. Item # 23. We disagree with this finding. Documentation on file to show evidence services were awarded equally among multiple vendors. See attached documentation labeled as “#23”. Responsible Party: Asset Management Property Site Managers – Jeanna Blas, AMP 1 Acting, Gina Cura, AMP 2, Patrick Bamba, AMP 3, and Bernadette Tyquiengco, AMP 4 Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2027

FINDING 2025-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Suspension and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tom Warthen Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 317-831-1608 twarthen@mooresville.in.gov Views of Responsible Officials: The Town of Mooresville Management agrees that we failed to adopt adequate internal controls by not having a procurement policy in place regarding the use of federal funds and that by not doing so, we failed to recognize the need to obtain three quotes for small purchases. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Town of Mooresville will adopt a procurement policy for the use of federal funds to ensure that all federal grants are handled appropriately, and all grant requirements are met to the best of our ability going forward. Anticipated Completion Date: To allow time for a policy to be written and adopted by Council and the potential need for outside assistance in creating said policy, the Town of Mooresville anticipates having this policy in place within 60 days of the exit conference.

Procurement – Assistance Listing No. 93.224/93.527 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization consistently follow its established policies and procedures related to the maintaining of necessary documentation to support the method of procurement utilized. The Organization may also consider qualifying multiple vendors for particular goods/service and then utilizing an approved vendors list. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: • Review Contract and procurement policies and procedures. • Compare current procurement process and training to the policies and identify areas for correction and improvement. • Update Policies and procedures as needed. • Implement procedures to review vendors on a periodic basis. • Implement procedures and assign responsibility for checking off that procurement documentation exists and is in the vendor folder or designated area. • Retrain staff involved in procurement on updated procedures. • Monitor process and adjust as needed. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Keith Flores, CFO Planned completion date for corrective action plan: January 2027

Communications with the Police Jury and Parish Engineers along with all Police Jury Department Head have taken place reinforcing to them the requirements of purchasing, contracting, bidding, and following all Police Jury establised policies and procedures for the proper procurement of goods and services. The reinforcement of the Police Jury Personnel Manual was made advising them all to strictly follow it immediately.

Corrective Action Plan Year Ended December 31, 2025 Finding 2025-001 – Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Condition: Texas Biomed did not comply with procurement requirements per the Uniform Guidance. Specifically, Texas Biomed did not comply with informal procurement methods for small purchases and noncompetitive procurement requirements. Texas Biomed also did not comply with its own procurement policy in relation to procurements of small purchases and noncompetitive procurements. Texas Biomed did not maintain records for certain procurements sufficient to detail the history of procurement, including the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, the basis for the contract price, and the performance of a cost or price analysis, when required. Corrective Action Plan: To ensure compliance and adherence to purchasing policies and procedures, Texas Biomed introduced a Purchasing Compliance Program in November 2025. This program included training and oversight procedures for procurement. The training included ongoing quarterly purchasing training for end users and purchasing staff and new hire training. The purchasing team maintains training documents and ensures new and existing employees have the most current policy, procedures, and requirements to guide them through the purchasing process. The oversight procedures are performed by the Assistant Director of Supply Chain Management and include auditing of purchase orders over the micro-purchase threshold to ensure proper documentation is present. We believe these steps address the procurement findings that have been identified; however, additional controls have been implemented to further ensure compliance. In January 2026, an additional approval step was added to the purchase requisition approval workflow in the procurement system for all federal procurements above the micro-purchase threshold. This step documents review and approval by the Assistant Director of Supply Chain Management or the Director of Finance after reviewing the procurement to ensure compliance with procurement requirements and policies. In addition, Texas Biomed is developing a new sole source justification form for the end users to use. This will include more detail to better document sole source justification, and the end-users will be advised of the new format and how to use it. The Assistant Director of Supply Chain Management also leads efforts of continuous improvement to update and communicate the Purchasing Compliance Program to all Texas Biomed staff. Key dates shall include: • Enhanced new hire training November 2025 • Oversight procedures developed November 2025 • Quarterly training sessions January, April, July and October 2026 • New user training April 2026 • New sole-source template developed and deployed July 2026 Responsible Parties: Eva Zepeda, Director, Finance; Eric McGowin, Assistant Director, Supply Chain Management Completion Date: Corrective action to address internal controls and noncompliance was implemented as of November 2025. Management continues to implement best practices in procurement, including the procedures mentioned above.

Finding 2025-002 Condition: Two vendors were awarded a contract without a competitive procurement process. The school did not maintain any documentation in the files regarding why a competitive procurement process was not performed. Corrective Action Planned: Southbridge Public Schools is actively creating procedures for all procurements in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws and Federal Regulations. This procedure will be in place for any procurements utilizing federal grant funding. Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2026 Contact: Matthew Robidoux – Business Manager

FINDING 2025-003 Mr. Tim Johnson - President Elected 1/2/2025-12/31/2028 Mrs. Becky Comoglio - V. President Elected 1/2/2025-12/31/2028 Mr. Ryan Zeck - Secretary Elected 1/2/2023-12/31/2026 Mrs. Kristi Hull - Member Elected 1/2/2023-12/31/2026 Mr. Rick Lee - Member Elected l/2/2025-12/31/2028 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster - Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jackquan Gray, Business Manager Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 574-626-2525 grayj@lewiscass.net Views of Responsible Officials: We Concur with the Finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: o Create a clear procedure for all small purchases as it relates to procurement. If small purchase procedures are used, then price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. o Implement a policy requiring verification of all vendors/contractors for "covered transactions" prior to entering into the contract or issuing payment. A "covered transaction" includes contracts for goods and services expected to equal or exceed $25,000. o The standard procedure should be to check the System for Award Management (SAM} exclusions (www.sam.gov) for all vendors involved in covered transactions funded with federal awards. o Establish proper segregation of duties within the procurement and payment processes to ensure no single person controls an entire transaction. Implement a review process to check for compliance with the new procedures before a purchase order is issued or a payment is made. Anticipated Completion Date: This new policy will take place immediately and the process will be followed when there is a need to check vendors in such circumstances.

The University will strengthen procurement policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with federal requirements, including clear guidelines for sole-source justifications and competitive procurement thresholds. A standardized procurement documentation checklist will be implemented to ensure all purchases include required support, such as quotes, cost analysis, and written justification for noncompetitive procurements. Pre-procurement review and approval controls will be established to verify compliance prior to vendor selection. The University will enhance oversight and monitoring of procurement activities, including periodic internal reviews, and provide training to staff on federal procurement standards. All procurement records will be maintained in a centralized and organized system to ensure a complete audit trail. Corrective measures will be implemented within 30–60 days with ongoing monitoring.

Management's Response: The School District concurs with the recommendation. We recognize the importance of maintaining strong internal controls to ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in full compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements. To address this recommendation, the District will enhance its existing procurement procedures by: 1. Developing and Formalizing Written Internal Controls. 2. Implementing Staff Training. 3. Strengthening Monitoring and Review Processes.

I. Procurement, Suspension and Debarment Incomplete Federal Requirements within Procurement Policies Assistance Listing Assistance Listing 93.078 – Strengthening Emergency Care Delivery in the United States Healthcare System through Health Information and Promotion Assistance Listing 16.753 – Congressionally Recommended Awards Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Department of Justice Recommendation: The Corporation should update its procurement policy to include the provisions required by the Uniform Guidance for purchasing goods and/or services with federal funds. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the finding and recommendation. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The Corporation established a centralized UMMS Office for Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA) department in December 2025. The ORSPA, Corporate Financial Reporting and Legal drafted a procurement policy for federal awards. The policy is under review by other relevant stakeholders across UMMS. Anticipated Completion Date – August 31, 2026 Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jeff Chadwick, Financial Reporting Director, jeff.chadwick@umm.edu

The Municipality will strengthen internal control and procedures to use adequate procurement process for the acquisition of goods and services in open competition to ensure that the Municipality receives a significant number of quotations from suppliers. Also, the Municipality will review and strengthen the purchasing procedures, to ensure that at least three quotations are requested from the suppliers. Implementation Date: Partially corrected Responsible Person: Mrs. María Ortiz Martínez Finance Department Director

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Continuum of Care Program Center for Substance Abuse Treatment - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Assistance Listing Number: 14.267 93.696 Direct Federal Award Program: PA0029L3T002316 - Tioga Arms PA0568L3T002308 - Shelton Court 22TI85374A – Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Type of Finding: - Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance - Other Matters Condition: As part of our audit procedures over the Organization’s procurement policy and the small purchase requirements under 2 CFR 200.320(a)(2), we sampled a total of five vendors who incurred costs exceeding $10,000 for each of the two major programs. For three of the five vendors selected, management was unable to provide written documentation demonstrating that price or rate quotations were obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources (generally 2-3 quotes) for purchases above the micro-purchase threshold ($10,000) and below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000). This documentation should have included the names of suppliers contacted, prices quoted, and the justification for vendor selection. Recommendation: We recommend management update its policies and procedures over procurement to ensure compliance with 2 CFR Part 200. This includes requiring and retaining documentation supporting the use of small purchase procedures, obtaining price or rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified sources, and monitoring vendor expenditures on an aggregate basis to ensure the appropriate procurement method is applied. Management should also provide training for staff responsible for procurement activities to promote consistent compliance with federal requirements. Explanation of Disagreement with Audit Finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management acknowledges the deficiency related to procurement documentation and compliance. While the Organization has procurement practices in place, documentation supporting the solicitation of price or rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified sources was not consistently maintained for certain purchases during the audit period. In certain instances, vendor selection was influenced by the need to ensure continuity of care and avoid disruption to critical services provided to clients. As a result, management prioritized maintaining established vendor relationships to support uninterrupted service delivery; however, formal documentation supporting this rationale was not consistently retained in accordance with procurement requirements. To address this matter, management will update and formalize procurement policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with federal requirements. This will include clearly defined documentation standards for all purchases exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, including retention of vendor quotes, identification of suppliers contacted, and justification for vendor selection—including instances where continuity of care is a determining factor. In addition, training will be provided to all staff involved in procurement activities to reinforce compliance expectations and documentation requirements. Management expects these corrective actions to be implemented in the current fiscal year and will conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence and ongoing compliance. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Dr. Deja Gilbert, PhD, MDA, FACHE, LPC, LMHC, President and CEO dgilbert@gaudenzia.org Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 30, 2026

As part of the Uniform Guidance audit, OU Health will maintain and provide documentation outlining the process by which eligible vendors will be identified and selected. To ensure internal controls are documented to the level necessary under current audit standards, OU Health will update policies in accordance with applicable standards, as well as develop a checklist to document the selection of vendors and the associated purchases made for federal programs. The supporting documentation will be reviewed by management to ensure vendor selection and procurement activities comply with Uniform Guidance requirements. The checklist and all correspondence will be retained with the report and within the Audit Folder.

Finding: During our audit, we identified that the District included a geographic (local) preference in a Request for Proposal (RFP) and related vendor evaluation that was funded, in whole or in part, with the federal program noted above. Federal regulations generally prohibit the use of geographic preferences in the evaluation of bids or proposals for federally funded procurements unless expressly authorized by federal statute. Corrective Action: Tulsa Public Schools acknowledges the finding and is implementing corrective measures to update existing policies and procedures regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to remove geographic (local) preference as part of the evaluation for federal procurement. Implementation of these corrective measures is expected by June 30, 2026. Owner: Rachel Vejraska, Director of Procurement

Findings 2025-001 Condition: The School’s procurement files did not contain documentation regarding competitive procurement procedures for four contracts. Corrective Action Planned: ● Create/Revise manuals for procurement Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls. ● Train procurement staff of the District including, but not limited to, the entire business office, the Grant Administrator, and all Grant Managers of the District’s created/revised Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls manuals. ● Review current FY26 procurement on federal grants and ensure compliance. ● Transfer expenses off of the federal grants that were not compliant with federal procurement regulations. Amend the grants where appropriate. ● Continuously train staff on procedures and maintain internal controls. Anticipated Completion Date: June 1, 2026 Contact: Christopher R. Schweitzer Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations cschweitzer@arlington.k12.ma.us 781-879-9069

FINDING 2025-002 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dr. Amy K. Sivley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 260-563-2151; sivleya@apaches.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Explanation and Reasons for Disagreement: n/a Description of Corrective Action Plan: An updated Procurement Policy will be developed and adopted. This policy will outline our process for obtaining multiple quotes for small purchase vendors. Quotes will be reviewed and approved by Superintendent/CFO. All vendors will be vetted through the SAM.gov website for suspension or debarment by the Corporation Treasurer prior to ordering. Any vendor that cannot be vetted through SAM.gov will be required to selfcertify that they have not been suspended or debarred. A vendor list will be updated yearly by the Corporation Treasurer and reviewed and signed off by the Superintendent/CFO. Anticipated Completion Date: Board policy will be adopted by April 1, 2026. Vetting of vendors will begin immediately (1/20/2026).

FINDING 2025-004 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Audit Findings: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Lela Simmons, CFO Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219 391 4100 Ex 12365: lesimmons@ecps.org Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: All purchases that exceed the micro purchase threshold will require three quotes to ensure the vendor is in compliance and all quotes will be attached to the APV. Purchases exceeding $150,000 will require the formal bidding process. This will ensure all documents are available upon request. Anticipated Completion Date: We anticipate having the above corrective action plan in place by October 31, 2026

AL 21.027, COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Finding: Procurement methods did not always follow Uniform Guidance requirements. Contracts were directly awarded to vendors without full and open competition or obtaining price or rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified sources. Auditor Recommendation: The County should provide training to staff regarding Uniform Guidance rules of procurement and how to identify which contracts support federal award programs. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: The County agrees and concurs. The County anticipates providing more training to grant program managers and additional reviews during FY26 as the program closes out. Point of Contact for corrective actions: Sarah Keane, Deputy CFO sarah_keane@washingtoncountyor.gov