Corrective Action Plans

There is no disagreement with the finding. Management will review policies in alignment with minimum Uniform Grant Guidance procurement thresholds and District documentation of internal controls related to policy.

OBI will update current purchasing and procurement policy to specifically address the acquisition of property or services using federal grant funds to ensure adherence to Federal procurement standards in 2 CFR Part 200 sections 200.317-200.327. Our policy will outline requirements regarding vendor selection and vendor qualification. It will address the simplified acquisition threshold, micro purchases threshold, and the formal procurement methods that must be adhered to when the value exceeds those thresholds. The policy will include when sealed bids, proposals/requests for proposals are required and when sole source procurement is appropriate and allowable. Whenever sole source procurement is used, the rationale will be documented and approved. Our policy will include language requiring that all vendors and contractors paid using federal funds be checked for federal suspension & debarment using Sam.gov. Vendors found on the exclusion list will not be paid using federal funds. The policy outlines requirements for written approvals and documentation of all procurements. Additionally, OBI has implemented procedures to ensure that at the point of receiving the Notice of Award, any federal money or grant awarded to OBI will be immediately communicated to the CFO, Controller, and the Senior Accountant. Person(s) Responsible: Senior Accountant with review and approvals from Controller and CFO Estimated Completion Date: January 31, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Matt Pettit, Chief Financial Officer, matthew.pettit@cherokee1.org CORRECTIVE ACTION: The District will ensure that it does not use local exemptions for any federal programs. PROPOSED COMPLETION DATE: Prior to June 30, 2026

CONTACT PERSON: Matt Owens, Chief Financial Officer, mattowens@pickens.k12.sc.us CORRECTIVE ACTION: The District has implemented procedures to ensure that procurements related to federal programs do not use local exemptions and that these procurements provide for full and open competition. PROPOSED COMPLETION DATE: Prior to June 30, 2026

Finding 2025-001: Procurement Finding: The College's procurement policy does not reflect all applicable state and local laws and federal regulations. For two out of three (67%) small purchase procurements, there was not sufficient evidence to support that documentation of the noncompetitive procurement method selected was provided at the time of purchase. Cause: The College does not have a procurement policy that follows the procurement standards set out at 2 CFR sections 200.318 through 200.327. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: The Business Office will review all applicable state and local laws and federal regulations and enhance the College’s procurement policy. As part of the review and enhancement, the policy on the website will be updated, and additional training will be held with PI’s currently with grants and those receiving grants in the future. A more robust procurement process will be implemented which will involve multiple departments. By October 31, 2025, the Business Office will communicate with all current PI’s an interim policy including the need for competitive bids, vendor screening, and more detailed descriptions. Contact Person Responsible: Doug MacKay, Controller Lake Forest College Completion Date: January 31, 2026

Finding: 2025-001: Procurement Noncompliance - Child Nutrition Cluster. Contact Person: Lisa Hammerly, Director of Business Services. Recommendation: The District should continue to implement and monitor updated procurement procedures, including use of centralized tracking, pre-approval of purchases, and adherence to formal solicitation processes. Corrective Action: The District agrees with the finding. Corrective action was initiated in April 2025, including adoption of revised procurement procedures, implementation of monitored tracking, and initiation of a formal bid process for recurring food purchases. Proposed Completion Date: Policy revision completed March 2025, staff training completed April 2025, monthly monitoring effective beginning May 2025.

Department of Interior Boston Harbor Islands Partnership – World’s End Carriage Road Restoration Assistance Listing No. 15.947 Recommendation: We recommend documentation over price or rate quotations be maintained for all vendors with procurements that could potentially exceed the micropurchase threshold ($10,000), rather than only those with an original purchase price exceeding $10,000, as the procurement policy is currently written. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Small Purchase Procurement: We have enhanced document retention procedures around small purchase procurement including staff training by the Grants and Restricted Funds Manager and a new pre-award check-list to ensure a minimum of 3 bids/quotes are obtained on any grant-funded purchases or services greater than $10k. We will be utilizing NetSuite's Document Library to manage document retention for grant-related bids and quotes. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Brian Therrien, Chief Financial Officer, 617-456-5253

The department will adopt written policies with the Uniform Guidance for federally funded grant programs accepted by the department.

Finding 2024-001: Procurement US Department of the Treasury – COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ALN 21.027) Condition: During our testing of procurement for ALN 21.027, we noted that the City procured certain goods/services through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s COSTARS cooperative purchasing program. For items selected for testing, totaling $184,512, the City did not conduct its own competitive procurement process. In addition, in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, a purchase price from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COSTARS cooperative purchasing program is considered to be only one competitive price proposal and it cannot replace a full procurement process. The City does not have implemented monitoring procedures over its use of COSTARS, including [e.g., periodic review of COSTARS procurement documentation, confirmation that COSTARS contracts were competitively awarded, and verification that applicable federal clauses are incorporated]. Documentation in the procurement files was not sufficient to clearly demonstrate how the underlying COSTARS procurement complied with the Uniform Guidance procurement standards for the specific federal award (e.g., basis for contractor selection, method of procurement relative to 2 CFR 200.320 thresholds, and required federal contract provisions). Criteria: In accordance with Uniform Guidance procurement requirements found in 2 CFR Part 200.318 through 200.327, the City is required to ensure that procurement methods used for purchases are appropriate based on the value of the procurement transaction. Cooperative purchasing arrangements (such as state contracts or COSTARS) are not prohibited by the Uniform Guidance; however, the municipality must assume responsibility for the procurement and document how the cooperative contract satisfies the federal procurement requirements applicable to the award. Cause: Procedures in place to ensure that the proper procurement process is followed were not adequate. The City has chosen to leverage the COSTARS cooperative purchasing program to improve efficiency and obtain favorable pricing. While the City has implemented monitoring over COSTARS (for example, reviewing selected COSTARS contract information and maintaining communication with the state regarding procurement practices), those procedures have not been formalized in the written procurement policy, and the related documentation is not consistently retained in the individual grant procurement files. As a result, the audit file did not contain clear, consistent evidence that the COSTARS contracts used for the tested transactions met all applicable Uniform Guidance procurement requirements. Effect: The City was not in compliance with the procurement requirements of the Uniform Guidance. In addition, without documentation demonstrating clear, consistent evidence that COSTARS contracts used for purchases met all applicable Uniform Guidance procurement requirements, there is an increased risk of noncompliance which could result in unallowable costs being charged to the Federal awards. Repeat finding: Yes, finding 2023-002 Questioned costs known and likely: $184,512 known and $124,662 likely. Recommendation: We recommend that the City establish procedures to ensure that their purchasing policy follows all Uniform Guidance procurement standards, especially regarding cooperating purchasing programs. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Management agrees with this finding. Although procedures were previously established to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance procurement standards, the finding recurred due to inconsistent implementation and insufficient monitoring of those procedures, particularly related to the use and documentation of cooperative purchasing programs.

Finding 2024-003: Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance over Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Responsible Official’s Response and Corrective Action Plan We concur with the finding. The Foundation has an informal process of reviewing vendors and determining if they have been suspended or debarred. However, there is not a formal process where proper documentation such as screenshots of the search are saved. Due to the transition in the accounting department, we were not aware of these specific criteria at the time. We were notified of these requirements after the end of fiscal year 2024. To address these issues, a comprehensive process was implemented during fiscal year 2025 to ensure proper documentation and compliance with procurement regulations. This process will include: 1. Ensuring that all sole source vendor selections are properly documented and justified. 2. Verifying and maintaining records that confirm vendors are not debarred or suspended from doing business with the Federal Government before entering into contractual agreements. We are committed to improving our procedures and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations moving forward. Planned Implementation Date of Corrective Action Plan June 2025 Person Responsible for Corrective Action Plan Natésha Johnson, Director of Finance and Administration Dr. Felecia Nave, President and Chief Executive Officer Luwanda Jenkins, Vice President of Partnerships and External Relation

Finding 2024-005 – Inadequate Procurement Documentation (Material Weakness) Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Program Name: Nonpoint Source Implementation Grants Assistance Listing Numbers: 66.460 Pass-Through Entity: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Federal Program Name: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 11.438, 15.015, 15.244 Pass-Through Entity: State of Oregon – Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.665 Pass-Through Entity: U.S. Forest Service Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistance Listing Numbers: 10.905 Pass-Through Entity: U.S. Forest Service Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Program Name: Wildlife, Sport Fish and Restoration Program Assistance Listing Numbers: 15.244 Pass-Through Entity: Bureau of Land Management Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of the InteriorFederal Program Name: Secure Rural Schools and community Self-Determination – Watershed and water-quality improvements Assistance Listing Numbers: 15.234 Pass-Through Entity: Bureau of Land Management Criteria: Federal procurement standards require non-Federal entities to maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement, including the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and basis for the contract price. Competitive procurement must follow the entity’s written procedures consistent with 2 CFR §§200.317-200.327, including:  Written procedures for procurement (§200.318(a)).  Full and open competition requirements (§200.319).  Methods of procurement (sealed bids, proposal requirements, and required documentation (§200.320).  Contract cost and price justification, (§200.324).  Suspension/debarment verification for covered transactions (§200.214; §200.213). Condition: During the audit period, the Entity did not retain sufficient procurement documentation for several contracts funded under the above Assistance Listings. Specifically, files lacked one or more of the following:  Evidence of the procurement method used.  Price or cost analysis.  Suspension/debarment checks for vendors where required.  Documentation of competition.  Conflict-of-interest attestations. Cause: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers procurement procedures were not sufficiently detailed or consistently applied to federal purchases. No evidence of procedures or review for procurement or suspension / debarment was provided to auditors. Turnover and limited training on Uniform Guidance procurement standards contributed to the inconsistent file completeness. Effect or Potential Effect: Without complete procurement documentation, the Entity cannot demonstrate compliance with federal procurement requirements, increasing the risk of:  Noncompetitive awards or unreasonable prices.  Unallowable costs for the award requirements.  Potential disallowance or repayment of federal funds.  Findings in federal or pass-through monitoring and future audits. Questioned Cost: Yes, $902,496 related to expenditures that had no procurement support or detail. Context: During our audit, it was found that the Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers had experienced complete staff turnover in Financial Management for the year being audited. No current finance employees had worked for the organization during the year being audited. Award files provided to auditors did not contain information related to procurement, suspension or debarment procedures or processes. Repeat of a Prior-Year Finding: No, Prior- year did not require a Single Audit. Recommendation: We recommend that Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers: Update Written Procurement Procedures o Incorporate Uniform Guidance thresholds and methods (§200.320), competition requirements (§200.319), and documentation expectations (history of procurement). o Embed steps for suspension / debarment checks and Appendix II Contract clauses.  Standardized Procurement Checklist o Pre-award checklist that verifies: method, competition evidence, cost/price analysis, conflict of interest attestations, SAM exclusion check, and required federal clauses. o Post -award checklist ensuring complete contract file (award memo, bid tab / evaluation, signed agreement, clause verification).  Cost/Price Analysis Guidance o Require documented price reasonableness for small purchases, formal cost or price analysis for larger or sole-source awards, per (§200.324).  Training & Accountability o Provide targeted training to procurement and program staff on 2 CFR §§200.317- 20.327 and Assistance Listing award conditions. o Implement supervisory pre-award review and periodic file audits. District Response: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers acknowledges the deficiencies. Corrective Action Plan: ____________ (To be completed by Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers) Planned Implementation Date: _____________ Responsible Person: Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers Finance Manager

Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners: These procurement issues originated during the prior County Clerk’s administration, but the current leadership is focused on corrective measures. Together, we are: • developing a SOP to ensure vendor checks for suspension and debarment are conducted on all purchases over $25,000, • establishing written standards of conduct to address conflicts of interest and set clear procurement guidelines, • and enhancing oversight and review to ensure all procurement processes are fully compliant with federal regulations. Our goal is to build a consistent, transparent procurement framework that safeguards both compliance and public trust. County Clerk: I was not the County Clerk in Office at this time. To correct this issue, the County plans to develop a SOP to timely and accurately track and report on the SEFA. The SOP will be reviewed, adopted, and monitored by the Board of County Commissioners.

FINDING 2024-002 – PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES-AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (ARP) ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (ESSER III) - ALN 84.425U-CONDITION: During my review of the District’s compliance with the requirements for noncompetitive procurement, I noted the District did not document its rationale for purchases made from ‘Associates in Counseling’. This is a repeat finding 2023-002 from the prior fiscal year.-CRITERIA: In accordance with Section 2 CFR 200.318(i) of the Uniform Guidance, the District must maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records include but are not limited to the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. Furthermore, Section 2 CFR 200.320(c’) of the Uniform Guidance details five (5) circumstances in which noncompetitive procurement can be used.-RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that for all future purchases involving noncompetitive procurement, that the District adhere to the requirements of 1) the District’s Procurement Policy for Federal Programs (#626), and 2) Section 2 CFR 200.320(c) of the Uniform Guidance.-MANAGEMENT’S PLANNED CORRECTIVE ACTION: For noncompetitive procurement, the District will maintain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement. These records will include but are not limited to the rationale for the method of procurement, selection of contract type, contractor selection or rejection, and the basis for the contract price. The District’s timeframe for implementation is effective immediately.-District Officials Responsible for the Implementation of the Corrective Action Plan:-Aubrie Schnelle, Superintendent, and Austin Blauser, Business Manager

FINDING 2024-010 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Susie Swango, Director of Special Education Contact Phone Number and Email Address: swangos@nlcs.k12.in.us (812) 277-3220 ext. 16243 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Procurement - Small Purchases The school corporation will follow all Federal Requirements for small purchase procedures including obtaining price or rate quotations from an adequate number of qualified sources. We will document the procurement method we are using and attach supporting documentation for rate and price quotes by source. Suspension and Debarment Prior to entering into subawards and covered transactions with federal award funds, the school corporation will verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. All purchases $25,000 or greater will involve the following process - (1) checking SAM.gov to see if there are any exclusions, (2) require Vendor supply certification that they have not been suspended or debarred OR clause will be added to agreement or contract signed by Vendor as certification. Anticipated Completion Date: December 1, 2025

Federal Agency: US Department of Agriculture , US Department of Education Federal Program Name: Extension Services at 1890 Colleges Assistance Listing No.: 10.512 and 84.425 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its procurement policy to ensure it meets federal regulations and ensure they retain documentation of quotes received and final approval forms. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: KSU is revising its procurement policies to ensure compliance with uniform guidance requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Eileen Butts, Director of Purchasing Planned completion date for corrective action plan: March 31, 2026

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 10.561 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 242MN101S2514 – 2024 Passed Through Entity: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass Through Number: H55240010 Award Period: 2024 Recommendation: We recommend the County follow their federal purchasing policy in all their federal programs and retain documentation of that process occurring. As necessary, the County may need to add internal controls that are specific to each program to ensure this properly occurs. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned in response to finding: The County will continue to work with program managers to understand and adhere to federal purchasing policies. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Dana DeMaster, Director of Employment & Economic Assistance Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2025

Views of Auditee and Corrective Actions: GDOE disagrees with the finding. GDOE does allow for vendors to provide quotes for brand name or equal products. In this case, the substitute product offered was not equal to the product GDOE was soliciting. The end user provided justification that the substitute product did not meet the needs or specifications requested.

Finding Title: Noncompliance with Procurement Standards – Professional Services Responsible Person: Grace Kim, CFO Corrective Action Plan: The Foundation acknowledges the auditor’s finding that procurement standards were not followed when the attorney for this project was hired. Management did not anticipate the need to apply procurement requirements to legal services at the time of engagement. Management recognizes the importance of procurement regulations as a core internal control responsibility and will implement the following corrective actions: The organization will formalize and strengthen its procurement procedures to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Specifically: 1. A written procurement policy will be developed and adopted that clearly defines competitive quote and documentation requirements for all goods and services, including professional services such as legal counsel. 2. The policy will specify thresholds requiring multiple price quotes or justification for sole-source procurement. 3. Management will require documentation on price comparisons or written justification prior to executing contracts or engagement letters for professional services. 4. Staff involved in procurement and contract approvals will be trained on the new procurement policy and compliance requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: January 1, 2026

Response/Corrective Action Plan: We concur with the finding and will revise the procurement policy as well as the internal control policies and procedures specific to the County to be in alignment with the Uniform Guidance requirements. Upon completion, the new policy will be provided to all department heads to ensure proper compliance in the utilization and disbursement of federal funds.

Views of Responsible Officials: CIF grew substantially in FY 24 following execution of the Federal award. This finding reflects the learning phase as CIF came into compliance with the Uniform Guidance. This FY 24 Program Audit immediately preceded the FY 25 Single Audit in fall 2025. Given this timing, the earliest possible implementation of corrective action is in FY 26. Beginning in FY 26, CIF implemented a corrective action involving updates to the CIF Procurement Policies & Procedures. This policy, which includes a Conflict of Interest section, was updated to reflect a decrease of the micro-purchase threshold from $50,000 to $10,000, clarifies that the SAM.gov check for suspension and debarment will occur prior to contract execution with the contractor, and the SAM.gov check will be documented with the date it was conducted. The updated CIF Procurement Policies & Procedures will be approved by the Board of Directors.

Prospectively, Historic South will review best practices related to the contract awarding process and formal contracting arrangements for construction work. In addition, Historic South will implement policies of: 1. Requiring the solicitation of multiple bids for all construction work in excess of $10,000 2. Establishing criteria for awarding all construction work 3. Implementing formal contracting processes for all construction work

Response to finding 2024-002 – Procurement, Suspension, and Debarment Views of Responsible Officials: CSforALL management agrees with the conditions identified by SAX Advisory Group, including the noted causes and resulting effects under 2024-002. Due to the organizational pause at the end of 2024 and the transition period throughout 2025, this finding continued into the 2024 audit period. The Organization operated with significantly reduced staffing and limited capacity, which delayed the development of procurement policies addressing suspension and debarment requirements. Initial governance updates occurred during the 2025 Q4 Board meeting, where the Board approved a revised version of the By-Laws focused on correcting deficiencies in board structure and conflict-of-interest provisions. Procurement procedures recommended in this finding were not included in that initial revision but are scheduled for development and implementation as part of the 2026 rebuilding phase. Corrective Action taken in 2025: While no procurement-specific corrective action has yet been implemented, foundational updates to the By-Laws were approved at the 2025 Q4 Board meeting to address structural governance issues. These updates establish the basis for incorporating required procurement, suspension, and debarment procedures. The Operations Manager and Advisory Consultant have begun drafting updated procurement policies to ensure compliance with federal requirements. Corrective Action Planned for 2026: Draft procurement, suspension, and debarment policies will be completed and presented to the Board as a formal resolution in early 2026. Upon approval, these policies will be incorporated into the By-Laws and will take immediate effect. The Board has also approved the planned hiring of a consultant with Executive Director and strategy experience in 2026 to support policy implementation, training, staff alignment, and ongoing compliance review. These measures will ensure full compliance with procurement requirements throughout the 2026 operating year and beyond.

The Village will adopt all necessary policies.

Finding: Material weakness in internal control over procurement policies Questioned costs: ALN 81:113 ($31,120) ALN 19.901 ($15,000) Corrective action: While PFI accepts the finding and the rationale for identifying questioned costs based on Uniformed Guidance (UG) requirements for documentation regarding competitive bidding and contract types, it believes there is adequate documentation to justify incurred costs. PFI will update its procurement policy guidelines to reflect current UG requirements to include acquisition thresholds and competitive bidding procedures. Completion Date: February 1, 2026 Responsible Individual: Executive Director

The District’s Business Manager will obtain quotes/bids when necessary.