Corrective Action Plans

Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III amounts reported for the reports covering the FY22 time period ($3,000, $0 and $0, respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($0, $207,168, and $104,885, respectively, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). Additionally, we noted that the ESSER II, and ESSER III amounts reported for the reports covering the FY23 time period ($328,359 and $334,119, respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($121,193 and $229,234, respectively, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Melissa Dempsey Contact Phone Number: 812-546-2000 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Business Manager and Assistant will jointly review all expenditures or fedral grant awards with in the fiscal year that are to be reported to ensure accuracy of reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

Official Responsible for Ensuring CAP Dani Haman, Head Start business manager, will be responsible to ensure that the appropriate measures are taken. Correcting Plan The District will provide Dani Haman, Head Start business manager, necessary training. The Planned Completion Date of CAP Immediately

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

The Municipality established internal control to maintain schedule of the due date reports in order to avoid this situation.

FINDING 2024-003 Finding Subject: Education Stabilization - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed, nor implemented, a system of internal controls to ensure that the annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Data Collection reports (Reports) were complete and accurately submitted. The Reports were prepared by one employee without a documented oversight, review, or approval process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Trina Huff Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (812) 689-4114, thuff@jaccendel.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding Description of Corrective Action Plan: Moving forward treasurer will provide even more information to the reviewer specifically pertaining to the findings and any other pertinent information for that person to have a better idea of what they are looking for and will keep documentation of the review being done and signed off on. Anticipated Completion Date: This will be corrected with the next round of ESSER reporting due January 2025.

FUNDACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (FUNDESCO) acknowledges the findings identified during the single audit regarding reporting requirements stemming from a lack of personnel. However, FUNDACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (FUNDESCO) has already contracted capable personnel to assist in the finance department to comply with financial reports. FUNDACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (FUNDESCO) will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the technical training needs of the identified personnel. Evaluate their current knowledge and skill levels related to reporting requirements, accounting principles, and compliance regulations. Also, FUNDACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (FUNDESCO) will determine the most effective delivery method for the training program, considering the learning references and availability of personnel. Options may include: • In-person workshops or seminars led by subject matter experts. • Online courses or virtual training sessions accessible remotely. • Self-paced learning modules supplemented with instructional materials and resources. Implementing this corrective action plan focused on technical training for personnel responsible for reporting requirements, FUNDACION DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL DE PUERTO RICO, INC. (FUNDESCO) can enhance reporting accuracy, compliance, and overall effectiveness.

Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER II amount reported on the Year 3 report ($572,289) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($558,956) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Additionally, we noted that the ESSER I, ESSER II, and ESSER III amounts reported on the Year 4 report ($105,506, $510,158, and $1,156,254, respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($138,662, $316,236, and $1,158,054, respectively) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: David Rowe, Business Manager Contact Phone Number: 765-298-6505 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding, while noting that all expenditures and revenue from reimbursements balance within our system. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Verify that all expenditure account numbers match those utilized by AFR and Gateway reporting. Anticipated Completion Date: Begin immediately, ongoing.

Information on the federal program: Subject: Education Stabilization Fund (ESSER) – Internal Controls Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425D, 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425D210013, S425U200013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER II and ESSER III amounts reported on the Year 3 report ($397,392 and $294,138, respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($498,259 and $1,509,413, respectively, for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). Additionally, we noted that the ESSER II and ESSER III amounts reported on the Year 4 report ($400,501 and $294,129, respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($412,324 and $287,065, respectively, for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). We noted that the 195 number of Full-time equivalent (FTE) positions on September 30, 2023 on the second report did not agree to the underlying records supporting number of 274 Full-time equivalent (FTE) positions on September 30, 2023. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Dawn Ray Contact Phone Number: 812.988.6601 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: We will have someone other than the preparer of the report perform a documented review prior to submission to validate the accuracy and completeness of the data submitted. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediately upon the completion of the audit.

The Corporation will have a secondary review process in place to assure the information and timeline are correct before submission.

Context: The School Corporation was required to submit two Annual Data Reports to the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) during the audit period to meet federal reporting requirements for ESSER grant awards. We noted that the ESSER II and ESSER III amounts reported on the Year 3 report ($347,591 and $337,851 respectively) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($135,355 and $159,811 respectively). Additionally, we noted that the ESSER II amount reported on the Year 4 report ($233,093) did not agree to the underlying expenditure records ($267,310) of the School Corporation. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Vicki Jones Contact Phone Number: 765-793-4877 Views of Responsible Official: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Annual report data will be submitted with the requested information and will be verified with a sign-off by the Superintendent. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2025

Management's Response: Management concurs with the above finding and all documentation for annual reports will be held and kept as required moving forward. This will be implemented with the 2025 annual report.

Finding Number: 2024-001 Planned Corrective Action: Towpath Trail High School will comply with all federal grant compliance requirements – including reporting requirements and deadlines. Anticipated Completion Date: 2/14/2025 Responsible Contact Person: Dave Massa, Treasurer

As part of the 2023-2024 FY audit, there was a finding of non-compliance on financial reporting for a late filing. The corrective action plan is to implement new policies to ensure timely financial compliance with all grant requirements. For questions, please contact Katie Harris, the Director of Finance. The board plans to enact these new policies as of June 30th, 2025.

2024-001 Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities – Assistance Listing No. 11.300 Recommendation: The College should implement formal review procedures to document review and approvals over required reports in addition to procedures to ensure reports are being submitted timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Routine communication between program directors and accounting staff will include discussion of reporting timeline in order to ensure timely submission. The Finance Department will review and approve required reports that are prepared by grant program directors. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Jacob Wheeler, Chief Financial Officer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: February 28, 2025.

Corrective Action: Management will continue to stress the importance of following the detailed procedures for preparation and review of the SEFA. The SEFA checklist is updated to include a thorough review of expenditure details to ensure no prior-year expenses are reported. Responsibility for compiling the SEFA was assigned to a Senior Program Accounting Manager who is tasked with assuring the schedule and all the support reconciliation are complete and accurate. Both the Director of Program Accounting and the Executive Director of Finance/Controller will review the SEFA for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with CFR Section §200.510(b). Estimated completion date: June 30, 2025 Individual Responsible for Corrective Action Plan: Contact: Reginald Gregory Title: Executive Director/Controller Phone Number: 202-772-4300

FINDING 2024-003 Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Federal Agency: Department of Education Federal Program: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund Assistance Listing Number: 84.425U Federal Award Numbers and Years (or Other Identifying Numbers): S425U210013 Pass-Through Entity: Indiana Department of Education Compliance Requirement: Reporting Audit Finding: Material Weakness Condition: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School District in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Reporting compliance requirements. Context: The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control to ensure that the annual Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) annual Data Collection reports (Reports) were complete and accurately submitted. The reports were prepared and submitted in JotForm, the online application used by the Indiana Department of Education to collect information, without an oversight or secondary review process in 2 place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. During tie out of the Year 3 report, a variance between the underlying records and reported expenditures of $187,649 was noted due to the lack of effective controls surrounding annual data reporting. 84.425U expenditures submitted within the Year 3 report were overstated by $187,649. Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Management will implement a formal review process over data reporting to ensure compliance with reporting requirements for federal awards. A Grant Coordinator has been hired and is already in place. Both the Grant Coordinator and Treasurer will review and sign off of required reporting and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. Responsible Party and Timeline for Completion: Andrew Grismore - Grant Coordinator and Moriah Crane - Treasurer will be responsible. These corrective measures are already in place.

2024 – 003B – Reporting Grantor: Department of Health and Human Services Passthrough Agency: N/A Program Name: Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction Award Name: Congressional Directives Award Year: 2024 Award Number: 6 CE1HS47194-01-10 Assistance Listing Number: 93.493 The Alliance management acknowledges that the Federal Financial Report (FFR) for the Congressional Directives award reporting period ending August 31, 2023 was filed late. The form was filed four business days after the due date. Through the date of this FFR filing, the Alliance had not drawn down any funds on this grant and the FFR was a $0 filing. The Alliance is up to date and in compliance with all FFR filings under the grant.

Response: Management agrees with the finding and acknowledges that a significant deficiency was identified related to report submission delay. To prevent this issue from recurring, we are implementing several corrective actions. These include establishing a stricter communication schedule with Post Award Administrators to ensure timely submission of reports and strengthening of our internal monitoring procedures by tracking submission deadlines more closely. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Lynne Duong, Post Award & Compliance Manager Anticipated completion date: December 31, 2024

Person Responsible: Fiscal Administrator (Grants and Budget) Deadline: CUC agrees to develop and create a more refined tracking system and staffing for compliance purposes. A tracking system is in place as of this writing.

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action We will give instructions to the accounting staff in charge of the preparation of the quarterly progress reports of the Program, in order to comply with the FEMA reporting requirements. Responsible Official: Mrs. Irma M. Vargas Aguirre, Finance and Budget Director Implementation Date: December 31, 2025

The Morgan County Economic Development Office acknowledges status reports submitted by the required due date for the CDBG program.

Corrective Action Plan For the year ended December 31, 2023 The Housing Authority of the City of Hoboken respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2024. Auditor: Polcari & Company CPA 2035 Hamburg Tpke Unit H Wayne, New Jersey 07470 The findings from December 31, 2023, schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. Finding- 2023-005 Redevelopment Authority – CDBG Type of Deficiency – Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement – Reporting The Authority did not file accurate and timely PR-26 “Financial Summary Report” and PR-29 “Cash on Hand Report” as required. The PR-29 report is HUD’s quarterly cash on hand report of CDBG and CDBG-CV Programs Cause: The Authority did not implement proper controls, including a review process to ensure that quarterly and year-end reporting information extracted from IDIS were accurate and timely reported as required. Condition: The Authority did not have proper controls in place to ensure that quarterly and year-end reports were done in a timely manner. Criteria: The Authority is required under 24CFR570.502(b) to remit the annual performance report PR-26 specifying the amount of funds drawn from the IDIS system 90 days after year end. Under CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements Subpart D section 200.328 the PR-29 quarterly report is required to be submit quarterly no later than 30 days after year end Effect of Condition: The effect of not accurate and timely reporting affects HUD’s ability to analyze program activities and properly fund programs to meet the needs of the populations served. View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: This report was late every month in 2023, due to the new Finance Director trying to research and submit the correct numbers to HUD. In 2024 this report was submitted timely. If there are any questions regarding this plan, please contact: Justin Eby Executive Director (717) 394-0793 jeby@lchra.com

Finding: The County’s first quarter 2023 performance report incorrectly included expenditures that were incurred throughout fiscal year 2022. Cause: The County did not have adequate controls or procedures in place to identify the applicable reporting requirement and ensure the information was filed accurately and timely. Recommendation: Management should implement policies and procedures to ensure required reports are completed accurately and filed by their respective due dates as required by the grant agreement and Uniform Guidance. Corrective Action Plan: Effective immediately, the County will put in additional controls and verify all grants are monitored under additional scrutiny and are reported accurately in quarterly reports and the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Staff Responsible for Implementation: Matt Davis, County Auditor; Mike Sloan, Senior Associate; Jordan Wilson, Grant Associate Implementation Date: December 31, 2025 Status: In progress

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Activities Allowed or Unallowed, Allowable Costs/Cost Principles Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Tyler Pearson, Clerk Treasurer Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 574-739-1416 clerktreasurer@cityoflogansport.org Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the findings. Description of Corrective Action Plan: As a measure of corrective action, I will be implementing a check sheet that will be attached to every claim sheet. This new procedure requires that you go through the check sheet and initial each item to ensure that all procedures have been followed correctly before submission. Additionally, I will also maintain a check sheet in my office since I am the last person to review each claim. This will help to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in our claims processing. Furthermore, moving forward, any grant funds will be placed into their own individual funds and distributed through an individual account. This approach will allow us to track payments for any expenses associated with these funds more effectively. Additionally, the BOT expenditure is done and in the future we will do a better job. Anticipated Completion Date: October 31,2025

Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: ICFJ's financial and programmatic reports are primarily digital. ICFJ uses access restricted SharePoint and Salesforce applications for all document storage. Finance, Programs and IT has worked together to improve completeness and consistency of all financial and programmatic records storage.