Corrective Action Plans

Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Management identified the VAT overcharge prior to the audit and requested a refund from the staffing agency. The staffing agency issued a credit of approximately $200,000 in 2026. Management identified approximately $40,000 that could have been allocated back to certain affected awards. However, because some awards were closed, actual credits or adjustments program expenses and budgets were not applied. Management will enhance its review process over staffing agency invoices and vendor credits to ensure costs and related credits are reviewed for allowability, allocability, and proper award-level treatment. Name and Title of Responsible Officials: Oliver Rivers, Chief Operating Officer and Deniz Sarkinovic, Senior Director of Compliance Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Condition During testing of cash disbursements, the audit team was unable to locate adequate supporting documentation for selected transactions sufficient to determine whether the costs charged were allowable and the activities were allowed under the applicable federal award(s). Documentation such as invoices, receipts, contracts, approvals, or evidence linking the expenditure to an allowable activity could not be located or provided by the Institute. Criteria Per 2 CFR § 200.403, costs charged to a federal award must be necessary, reasonable, and adequately documented. Per 2 CFR § 200.302 and § 200.334, non-federal entities must maintain financial records, including source documentation (e.g., invoices, receipts, canceled checks, time and effort records) that support the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs charged to federal awards, and these records must be retained and readily accessible for a minimum of three years. Additionally, 2 CFR § 200.404 and § 200.405 require that costs be allocable and consistently applied to allowable program activities. Cause The Institute's recordkeeping and document retention practices did not ensure that supporting documentation for cash disbursements was consistently maintained, organized, or readily retrievable. This may be attributable to insufficient internal controls over document retention, lack of a centralized filing/records system, or turnover in staff responsible for maintaining disbursement records. Effect Without adequate supporting documentation, the Institute cannot demonstrate that disbursed funds were used for allowable costs and allowed activities in accordance with the terms of the federal award(s). This exposes the Institute to the risk of questioned costs, disallowed expenditures, required repayment to the funding agency, and potential findings of noncompliance in future audits. It also limits the Institute's ability to demonstrate accountability and stewardship over federal funds. Recommendation We recommend that the Institute strengthen internal controls over cash disbursements to ensure supporting documentation (invoices, receipts, approvals, and evidence of allowable activity) is obtained and retained for every transaction prior to disbursement. The Institute should implement a centralized, organized recordkeeping system (physical or electronic) for disbursement documentation, with clear responsibility assigned for maintenance and retrieval. The Institute should also provide training to relevant staff on documentation retention requirements under 2 CFR Part 200. Management’s Response Management agrees with the finding and recommendation. The Institute recognizes that complete and readily retrievable supporting documentation is necessary to demonstrate the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs charged to all awards. Management will strengthen its cash disbursement and record-retention procedures to ensure invoices, receipts, approvals, contracts, and other applicable supporting documentation are maintained for each transaction. Action Taken The Institute implemented a centralized electronic recordkeeping process for cash disbursement documentation and assigned responsibility for maintaining and retrieving supporting records. Documentation supporting the expenditure and applicable approvals are retained with the transaction records. Relevant staff have been instructed on documentation and record-retention requirements applicable to federal awards. Management will hold an annual training at the beginning of the new fiscal year available to all ERI employees.

AUDIT FINDINGS Finding No. 2025-002: Allocation of Shared costs Corrective Action: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) is looking into an upgrade to its system to ensure correct allocations of all cost taking advantage of the latest Accounts Payable software. Name of Contact Person: Amy M Smitherman, amy.smitherman@gmail.com, 646-240-3185 Projected Completion Date: 10/15/2026 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finding Reference Number: Finding No. 2025-001: Audit Adjustments Corrective Action: Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC) will work with our accounting firm to ensure that the appropriate steps are taken. Name of Contact Person: Amy M Smitherman, amy.smitherman@gmail.com, 646-240-3185 Projected Completion Date: 10/1/2026

Beginning with FY2026, a new Federal Programs Supervisor/Director was hired by the Board, and a Fiscal Administrator was appointed on August 27, 2025. These new designees will ensure that all federal programs operate within their allowable costs, activities, procurement, suspension and debarment guidelines. Approved budgets will be reviewed and complied with as purchases are made and reviewed monthly thereafter.

Finding #2025-005 - Allowable Costs/Cost Principles - Non-Payroll Corrective Action Planned: Management identified an inappropriate benefit cost allocation from March through June 2025 during an independent internal review, corrected the allocation, and reported the reduction in federal expenditures on the reimbursement request submitted in April 2026. Beginning this fiscal year, the annual financial statement audit fee is being charged entirely to the grant supporting general operations rather than allocated across federal awards, removing the proportionality question for this cost going forward. Anticipated Completion Date: Already implemented. Responsible Party: Finance Manager, with oversight by the President.

Corrective Action Plan: Management is in the process of working with HHS to renew the Provisional Rate agreements. The anticipation is that the agreement will be completed by the end of 2026. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026

· Review current cost allocation plan and policy to determine if all information presented and needed is included in the policy document · Work with outside agency to review top down approach to cost allocation philosophy and determine if revisions are warranted · Work to payroll vendor to review the process to re-establish time-and-effort reporting through the timesheet entry process and the consolidation of time-and-effort information into reporting that can be easily summated by department/project and uploaded to MIP · Determine the allocation and cost distribution methods needed and the resulting detail reporting needed to substantiate the allocation methods used for propriety · Reinstitute the timesheet entry process by project/cost code and train staffing at an upcoming All Staff meeting to reset the view of timesheets and their importance of timesheet tracking to minimize errors for cost allocation purposes · Have staff begin using timesheets in Paylocity (by December 1st) · Complete update of Fiscal Policies Manual (inclusive of Cost Allocation methodology and philosophy) and timely reviews (i.e. at a minimum semiannually or with major program changes/contracts) to ensure no substantive changes needed to policy or actions needed to ensure appropriate accounting updates

The Society of American Foresters has enhanced their exis􀆟ng expense recogni􀆟on controls for event-related invoices by reques􀆟ng more detailed vendor invoices that clearly iden􀆟fy the event and applicable service period, implemen􀆟ng addi􀆟onal review for vendors with recurring or overlapping billing arrangements, and reinforcing current invoice review procedures to ensure that the period of benefit is adequately documented, par􀆟cularly for transac􀆟ons occurring near year-end. These enhancements are intended to further strengthen the Society’s already effec􀆟ve control environment and support consistent and accurate recogni􀆟on of event expenses in accordance with federal requirements and GAAP.

View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan WESST acknowledges this finding, remains committed to continuous improvement, and has already taken proactive, substantive corrective action. During the fiscal year under review, the organization experienced a leadership transition when a new Chief Executive Officer assumed responsibility following the departure of a CEO who had served for 33 years. At the same time, WESST faced significant and sudden changes in long-term funding sources, requiring prompt financial and operational adjustments. A significant finance department change occurred in October 2025. As noted in the Statement of Condition above, no exceptions were identified after that point. In connection with this change, WESST implemented key control processes, including: o All expenses will be reviewed for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness before being charged to the grant. o Payroll charges recorded in the general ledger will be reconciled to employee time records or approved allocation schedules each month. Variances will be investigated and corrected in a timely manner. o All changes to payroll allocations require documented justification and formal review and approval. o Monthly expense reviews will be performed by the: • Staff Accountant • Program Director • Accounting Controller o These reviews will support proper classification of direct and indirect costs and help prevent inconsistent treatment Corrective Action Plan Timeline Completed implementation in March of 2026. Designation of Employee Position Responsible for Meeting Deadline Chief Executive Officer

VIEWS OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS As a result of a Specific Conditions letter issued by the United States Department of Education (USDE), in March 2021 the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) signed a contract with a Third-Party Fiduciary Agent (“TPFA”) to oversee the administration of federal funds. As this was the first time the PRDE was required by the USDE to contract a TPFA, the PRDE received support and guidance from the USDE. The USDE reviewed and approved the key procurement terms of the RFP, including the stipulated fixed fee provision for payment of TPFA services and expenses. The following is the PRDE's response to Finding Reference Number 2025-003. Statement of Condition 1 — Reasonableness of the Average Hourly Rate The PRDE does not agree with the implication, in Statement of Condition 1, that the average hourly rate is unreasonable. As the contract stipulates a fixed monthly fee, the reasonableness of the hourly rate should be calculated over an extended performance period, as the hours worked during a particular month fluctuate depending upon the level of work required to be performed. In the sample of invoices examined for the twelve-month period beginning June 2024 and ending May 2025, the total invoice amounts over the twelve-month period, less related expenses and the 1.5% contribution fee to the Government of Puerto Rico, divided by the total hours worked, results in an average hourly rate of $407.83, which is slightly above the noted “reasonable” rate which was addressed over 5 years ago in the RFP. Adjusting for a cumulative inflation rate of 24.48% since 2020, the RFP range of rates would have been between $81 and $438, so the average hourly rate of $407.83 is within that range. However, it should be noted that the rates in the RFP were expected to be local billing rates and not rates of a global consulting firm providing TPFA services from a team of experienced international senior professionals. The range of rates noted in the invoice template, i.e., $195–$695, and highlighted in each TPFA monthly invoice, approximates rates of the US General Services Administration (GSA). The PRDE does not agree with the recommendation that contract terms with the vendor should be revised before the contract expires. As this was the first time the PRDE was required to contract the services of a TPFA, the PRDE received guidance from the USDE, which reviewed and approved the key procurement terms of the RFP, including the stipulated fixed fee provision for the payment of TPFA services and expenses. The fixed fees were a result of extensive negotiations between the PRDE and the selected vendor and, although the hours and expenses are disclosed in each monthly invoice, this is provided for informational purposes only and, as stated in each invoice, “is not to be used to calculate the Total Amount Due,” which in each month is the applicable fixed fee. In addition, the PRDE does not agree with the recommendation that the TPFA submit supporting evidence for the reimbursement of expenses because (i) the TPFA contract is a fixed fee that is inclusive of all professional service fees and expenses, (ii) the TPFA provides an explanation of major expenses incurred within each monthly invoice, and (iii) the monthly fixed fee invoice is not requesting any specific reimbursement for expenses incurred. Statement of Condition 2 — Allocability Between Federal and Non-Federal Funds The PRDE does not agree with the finding that there is no basis for the allocation of costs between Federal and non-Federal funds. The funding of TPFA invoices from various federal funds was a result of (i) reasonable discussions between the PRDE and the USDE, (ii) the USDE's authorization for the availability of federal funds to pay TPFA invoices, and (iii) the actual availability of both federal and state funds at the PRDE from which to pay TPFA invoices. Furthermore, the TPFA services are applicable to all federal funds under the TPFA's administration, and its work is not directly tied to any specific grant. The funding for TPFA services is divided between federal and state funds as agreed to between the PRDE and the USDE, and payment for those services is determined based upon the availability of both federal and state funds. TPFA services are conducted for the benefit of the entire PRDE organization and, as such, are overhead costs not directly tied to any specific program or purpose. In addition, funds used to pay TPFA invoices are sourced from grant administration accounts that are specifically designated for the payment of overhead costs. Auditor Comment on Management Response for Finding No. 2025-003 The 2 CFR 200.1 establishes that: “Indirect [facilities & administrative (F&A)] costs mean those costs incurred for a common or joint purpose benefitting more than one cost objective, and not readily assignable to the cost objectives specifically benefitted, without effort disproportionate to the results achieved. To facilitate equitable distribution of indirect expenses to the cost objectives served, it may be necessary to establish a number of pools of indirect (F&A) costs. Indirect (F&A) cost pools must be distributed to benefitted cost objectives on bases that will produce an equitable result in consideration of relative benefits derived.” This information was not provided for our evaluation. Also, we made reference to the Program Determination Email for ALNs. 84.938 and 84.425 dated September 18, 2024 (Audit Control Number 02-21-39634), received from Ms. Catherine Miers of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education of the US Department of Education (USDE), in which they required that the PRDE provide documentation for the following corrective actions: “revised the contract terms to include a reconciliation of total hours and rates to adjust the payments made to the vendor before the contract expiration; requested that adequate supporting evidence from the vendors be presented for any expenses to be reimbursed by the PRDE; and develop an adequate review of the vendors invoice to properly identify the actual hours of services that benefited the Federal programs so a correct allocation of the costs incurred can be made within Federal programs and state funds”. IMPLEMENTATION DATE None RESPONSIBLE PERSON Jullymar Octtaviani Vega Sub-Secretary of Administration Edgar Delgado Serrano Interim Director of Federal Affairs Office

Provide funder-led training sessions for management and staff, maintain current budget tracking incorporated federal program compliance into relevant staff performance evaluations, implement a dual-storage documentation methodology combining a shared drive and a document management system (DMS) and update the Finance Manual.

Provide all management staff with annual training on federal grant requirements, perform periodic internal reviews and a final year-end reconciliation, maintainall grant-related records on a shared organizational drive accessible to all responsible staff, provide formal onboarding and off boarding procedures for federal grant management, and update the Finance Manual .

Corrective Action Plan Finding 2025-001 – Allowable Costs Requirement – Time and Effort Reporting for Salaries Corrective Action: Management concurs with the findings. Day One will formalize and implement written procedures governing the documentation, review, and reconciliation of personnel costs charged to federal awards. Employees whose compensation is charged, in whole or in part, to federal awards, will be required to complete after-the-fact timesheets that accurately reflect the work performed and the total activity for which they are compensated. The documentation will be reviewed and approved by the employee's supervisor. The Finance Director is responsible for reconciling payroll allocations charged to federal awards to the certified time and effort documentation on a regular basis and ensuring that any differences identified are reviewed and corrected in a timely manner. The Finance Director is responsible for supporting documentation for payroll allocations and reconciliations is maintained in accordance with Day One's record retention policies. Day One will update its written policies and procedures to reflect these requirements and has provided training to employees and supervisors responsible for completing, reviewing, and approving time and effort documentation. The Executive Director will periodically review compliance with these procedures as part of Day One’s internal control monitoring process. We will also do a final year-end review of time and effort allocations and certification. These corrective actions are intended to strengthen internal controls over payroll allocations and ensure that personnel costs charged to federal awards are adequately documented, properly allocated, and supported in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200. Responsible Official: • Anne Patterson, Executive Director – Oversight of implementation and ongoing compliance. Anticipated Completion Date: The corrective actions will be implemented and effective as of September 1, 2026. We have already implemented this process for FY2025. Once the process is complete, Day One will update, after-the-fact documentation and approval to date and will continue the process thereafter.

The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) concurs with the findings as stated. CFSA will review the intradistrict mandate with the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to gain greater clarity into their budgetary allocation of expenditure methodologies to subsidiary agencies, including CFSA, with a goal of providing the requested information to auditors during future audits. CFSA will initiate training for management staff to address appropriate practice for time keeping and approvals by September 30, 2026.

Management Response: Management acknowledges Finding 2025-003 and agrees that the control deficiency related to allocation of expenses within the WIOA Cluster constitutes a material weakness in internal control over compliance. This finding is distinct from Finding 2025-002 because it concerns the methodology, approval, and monitoring of cost allocations affecting WIOA programs, including restrictions applicable to the Youth program, rather than the allowability of costs based on timing or period of performance. Although the identified costs were corrected, the deficiency increased the risk that shared or allocable costs could be assigned to restricted programs in a manner inconsistent with federal requirements if not detected and prevented in a timely manner. Management determined that the root causes were insufficiently detailed written procedures for allocating shared costs within the WIOA Cluster, lack of explicit documentation addressing the prohibition on transfers to or from the Youth program under 20 CFR 683.130, and inconsistent supervisory review of allocation entries before posting. Existing practices addressed cost charging generally, but they did not provide enough direction on how shared expenditures benefiting multiple WIOA funding streams should be allocated, documented, reviewed, and restricted when Youth funds were involved. To address this material weakness, management is implementing four control improvements. First, it will formalize written cost allocation policies and procedures for the WIOA Cluster that define approved methodologies, documentation standards, proportional benefit requirements, and restrictions applicable to the Youth program. Second, it will require documented supervisory review and approval of all allocation entries affecting WIOA programs before posting to the general ledger. Third, it will provide targeted training to finance, grants, and program management personnel on WIOA-specific allocation requirements, with particular emphasis on Youth program restrictions. Fourth, it will implement periodic monitoring to verify that allocations follow the approved methodology and remain consistent with federal requirements. Under the revised process, each allocation affecting WIOA programs will be supported by contemporaneous documentation identifying the nature of the cost, the programs benefiting from the expenditure, the basis used to distribute the cost, and the calculation of the amounts charged to each program. When a cost benefits multiple programs and proportional benefit can be reasonably determined, the allocation will be based on that proportional benefit. When proportional benefit cannot be determined precisely, the allocation will be supported by a reasonable documented method that is applied consistently. Allocation support must also include a compliance checkpoint confirming that no allocation results in an impermissible transfer to or from the Youth program. No allocation entry affecting WIOA programs will be recorded without documented preparer support and written supervisory review evidencing compliance with internal policy and applicable regulations. Management will also establish recurring monitoring controls to test allocations recorded during the year. On at least a quarterly basis, the Finance Director or designee will review a sample of WIOA allocation entries to confirm that the approved methodology was followed, supporting documentation was retained, supervisory approval was completed, and Youth program restrictions were observed. Exceptions identified through this monitoring process will be documented, investigated, and corrected promptly, with any necessary retraining or policy revisions implemented to prevent recurrence. Results of the monitoring process will be communicated to senior management as part of ongoing oversight of federal awards compliance. Management believes these corrective actions directly address the auditors’ recommendations and strengthen controls over allocation of expenses within the WIOA Cluster without duplicating the corrective actions described in Finding 2025-002. Responsibility for implementation will rest primarily with the Finance Director, in coordination with grants and program leadership. Management expects the enhanced policy framework, approval requirements, training, and monitoring activities to reduce the risk of noncompliant allocations, improve documentation of shared cost methodologies, and support sustained compliance with 2 CFR 200.405 and 20 CFR 683.130. Corrective Action Plan Summary Corrective Action Responsible Staff/Role Target Completion Date Evidence of Completion Revise and adopt written WIOA cost allocation policies and procedures that define approved allocation methodologies, documentation requirements, proportional benefit standards, and explicit restrictions applicable to the Youth program. Finance Director; Grants Manager June 30, 2026 Approved policy and procedure document; distribution to applicable staff; retained version history. Implement a standardized allocation worksheet and review checklist for all shared costs charged to WIOA programs, including a compliance checkpoint for Youth program restrictions. Accounting Manager; Finance Director July 15, 2026 Standard allocation template; completed review checklist; sample completed allocation packages. Require documented supervisory review and approval of all allocation entries affecting WIOA programs before posting to the general ledger. Finance Director Effective immediately Signed allocation entries; reviewer signoff; journal entry support retained with monthly close documentation. Provide targeted training to finance, grants, and program personnel on 2 CFR 200.405, WIOA allocation principles, and the prohibition on transfers to or Finance Director; Compliance Officer August 31, 2026 Training materials; attendance logs; completed acknowledgements or assessments. from the Youth program under 20 CFR 683.130. Perform quarterly monitoring of a sample of WIOA allocation entries to verify adherence to the approved methodology, adequacy of support, supervisory approval, and compliance with Youth program restrictions. Finance Director; Compliance Officer Quarterly, beginning September 30, 2026 Quarterly monitoring reports; exception logs; documented corrective follow-up. Evaluate the effectiveness of the revised allocation controls and update policies, training, or monitoring procedures if deficiencies or exceptions are identified. Finance Director; Executive Leadership Semi-annually during fiscal year 2027 Management review memoranda; updated procedures; remediation tracking documentation.

The City has taken steps to strengthen internal controls over the CDBG program. The City will additionally implement formalized procedures requiring, centralized project files containing procurement documentation, cost support, and project eligibility records, document procurement procedures consistent with Uniform Guidance requirements, including cost/price analysis and justification for contractor selection, collection and review of Davis-Bacon documentation, including wage determinations and certified payrolls, when applicable, verification that required permits are obtained prior to construction and retention of inspection and completion documentation, and secondary review by City staff to ensure all required documentation is complete prior to project closeout. Additionally, the City will provide training to staff involved in CDBG program administration. Responsible Persons: Community Development Director Date of Implementation: Initiate FY 2025-26 with ongoing monitoring into FY 2026-27

April 30, 2026 Finding Number: 2025-001: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control / Immaterial Noncompliance – Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Finding Condition: Allowable costs charged to the grant were coded to an incorrect functional expense within the grant. Planned Corrective Action: Although the allowable cost sampled was charged to the correct federal cost category, it was inadvertently charged to the incorrect internal functional account code. We have instituted more rigorous reviews of all elements of account coding during the invoice review process prior to posting invoices to the Accounts Payable ledger. We also note that the cost was reported to the correct cost category on quarterly reports. Responsible Contact Person: Shamar Herron (Executive Director) Sherron@mwse.org Anticipated Completion Date: Effective Immediately Respectfully, Shamar Herron

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it allocates costs to the appropriate federal award in accordance with federal regulations. The Department of Social Services should return federal reimbursements for unallowable costs that it claimed to Children’s Health Insurance Program federal awards. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department will review internal controls to identify possible corrective actions. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Nelida Maldonado, Fiscal Administrative Manager 2 (860) 424-5461

We agree with the finding and we will be reviewing and implementing the recommendations accordingly. We are committed to ensuring no duplication of costs across reporting periods and compliance with allocability requirements under Uniform Guidance on a prospective basis. This corrective action plan will be implemented by June 30, 2026.

Percentages used for allocations will be reviewed annually across all grants/programs and updated during the budget process. These allocations will be reviewed by the CFO. Implemented for the most part in FY2025 but discovered that we had not made corrections to the entire process of allocations, have tightened this up in FY2026.

Management’s Response and Corrective Action Plan: Management acknowledges the finding and agrees with the recommendation. Once notified of the stipend rate issue, management immediately corrected the allocation and ensured the unallowable portion was funded with non-Federal resources. To prevent future occurrences, SoFIA Management has reinforced controls by (1) requiring a compliance review of stipend rates before charging costs to the AmeriCorps award, (2) updating written procedures to reflect stipend limits, and (3) providing further training to program and finance staff. These measures will ensure that only allowable stipend costs are charged to the Federal program going forward. We are committed to maintaining strong fiscal controls and ensuring full compliance with all federal grant requirements. Contact and Completion Date: Cresha Reid, 954-484-7117, creid@thesofia.org, is the primary contact, and the Chief Executive Officer at the South Florida Institute on Aging. The corrective action will be resolved before the end of the next fiscal year-end of June 30, 2026.

Corrective Action Plan Finding No. 2025-004 Condition – The District submitted an expenditure report for $19,165,569 for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, which included amounts that were properly obligated but not yet expended as of the report date. The District reported $14,638,097 in ESSER funds on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), resulting in an unsupported difference of $4,527,472. Plan – The District will implement additional review processes to ensure material errors are detected and corrected. The District requested all ESSER obligated funds as of March 2025 as directed by the state. Anticipated Date of Completion: 03.06.26 Name of Contact Person: Delfaye Jason, Chief School Business Official

Finding Number: 2025-011 ALN Number(s) and Program Title(s): 21.029 – Coronavirus Capital Project Funds Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Administrative costs charged to CPF were program-related and remained within the statutory administrative cap. ASBO acknowledges, however, that documentation supporting the internal methodology used to allocate administrative costs across multiple broadband funding streams was not sufficiently formalized during the period reviewed. The identified variance of $22,516 reflects an administrative reconciliation issue rather than an unallowable expenditure, and the variance amount was reduced from a subsequent administrative cost drawdown. Moving forward, the team will more formalize its administrative cost allocation methodology to include a narrative explanation to support allocation percentages, as well as authorizing signatures. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026 Contact Person: Name: Glen Howie Title: State Broadband Director Agency: Arkansas State Broadband Office Address: 1 Commerce Way City, State, Zip: Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone Number: 501-683-6000 Email Address: broadband@arkansas.gov

The District will implement time and effort documentation for employees paid with federal funds. The District has already implemented allocation process on the Child Nutrition invoices in FY26.

Recommendation: The Department of Social Services should strengthen internal controls to ensure that it allocates costs to the appropriate federal award in accordance with federal regulations. The Department of Social Services should return federal reimbursements for unallowable costs that it claimed to Children’s Health Insurance Program federal awards. Corrective Action Plan as Reported by the Department of Social Services: The Department agrees with this finding. The Department will review internal controls to identify possible corrective actions. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2026 Department of Social Services Contact Person: Nelida Maldonado, Fiscal Administrative Manager 2 (860) 424-5461