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Management Response Management concurs with this finding, in part. CARS acknowledges that its SEFA preparation process did not include a formally documented procedure for evaluating and documenting subrecipient-versus-contractor determinations or a documented supervisory review control over the prep...
Management Response Management concurs with this finding, in part. CARS acknowledges that its SEFA preparation process did not include a formally documented procedure for evaluating and documenting subrecipient-versus-contractor determinations or a documented supervisory review control over the preparation of the SEFA. However, during the period under audit, management did review agreements at the time of award and considered the nature of each relationship in determining the appropriate classification based on its understanding of the subrecipient criteria established under Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR § 200.331. Accordingly, while CARS acknowledges that its evaluation and review processes were not formally documented, management believes it is important to distinguish the absence of formal documentation and controls from an absence of management review or consideration of the appropriate classification. CARS’ classification approach had also been discussed with the auditors during the annual Single Audits conducted for Years 1 through 4 of the current federal award. No exceptions related to the classification of these entities were identified during those prior audits. CARS recognizes, however, that responsibility for determining the appropriate classification of subrecipients and contractors and for ensuring accurate SEFA reporting rests with management. Based on additional training regarding subaward management under 2 CFR Part 200, together with the matters identified and discussed during the current audit, CARS agrees that establishing a formal written policy and documented review process will strengthen its internal controls and help ensure consistent application of the Uniform Guidance requirements. Upon identification of the classification issue during the current audit, CARS evaluated the affected entities and revised the SEFA prior to issuance of the audit report to properly reflect amounts provided to subrecipients. The revision did not change total federal expenditures reported on the SEFA. Corrective Action CARS will develop and implement written procedures for subrecipient-versus-contractor determinations and will establish formal SEFA preparation and review procedures, including documented supervisory review prior to issuance. Responsible Party: Ranelle Bensch, Director of Finance & Compliance Target Implementation Date: January 2027
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding and recognizes the importance of preparing a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) prior to the commencement of the annual audit in accordance with the requirements of 2...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding and recognizes the importance of preparing a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) prior to the commencement of the annual audit in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR §200.510(b). The finding resulted from the absence of a formalized process to consistently identify and document federal funding components within contracts funded through multiple revenue sources, including changes reflected in new and renewed County contracts. As a result, certain federal funding components were not identified during the initial preparation of the SEFA, requiring revisions during the audit. In response, management has implemented and will continue to enhance procedures to strengthen the preparation and review of the SEFA throughout the fiscal year. These corrective actions include: • Establishing formal procedures requiring the identification and documentation of Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) for all new contracts and contract renewals. • Tracking applicable federal funding and corresponding ALNs within the accounting system to support the accurate preparation and review of the SEFA. • Requiring the Controller to review all new and renewed contracts monthly to identify changes affecting federal funding and ensure the SEFA is updated accordingly. • Obtaining and maintaining timely ALN confirmations and supporting documentation for all applicable federal awards. • Preparing and reconciling the completed SEFA to supporting accounting records, finding documentation, and applicible federal and pass-through contracts prior to submission to the independent auditors.
Finding 1229202 (2025-003)
Material Weakness 2025
The County Clerk has implemented a program to ensure knowledge and awareness of all federal monies being expended. The County Treasurer will set up accounts within our financial software to account for all transactions.
The County Clerk has implemented a program to ensure knowledge and awareness of all federal monies being expended. The County Treasurer will set up accounts within our financial software to account for all transactions.
Funds will not be drawn down until an invoice or proper pay request is received, and purchase order or contract are in hand, and payment is made promptly within no more than three business days. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards will be reviewed by Management that all funding received a...
Funds will not be drawn down until an invoice or proper pay request is received, and purchase order or contract are in hand, and payment is made promptly within no more than three business days. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards will be reviewed by Management that all funding received and reported has be fully expensed by the Authority prior to submission on the Hinkle system for audit.
ECA agrees with this finding and has created a policy for identification and verification of funding sources for all contracts. This will ensure that all contracts are screened for federal funding regardless of what is listed in the contract/award/agreement. ECA will review its existing contracts to...
ECA agrees with this finding and has created a policy for identification and verification of funding sources for all contracts. This will ensure that all contracts are screened for federal funding regardless of what is listed in the contract/award/agreement. ECA will review its existing contracts to confirm all funding sources.
Finding #2025-006 - Federal Grants Management (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) Corrective Action Planned: Management will tie the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards back to the contract tracker used to monitor each grant's period of performance and expenditure ...
Finding #2025-006 - Federal Grants Management (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards) Corrective Action Planned: Management will tie the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards back to the contract tracker used to monitor each grant's period of performance and expenditure activity, ensuring the SEFA is built directly from, and reconciled to, that tracker before submission to the auditor. Anticipated Completion Date: Beginning with the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended December 31, 2026. Responsible Party: Finance Manager, with oversight by the President.
Failure to Identify All Federal Awards and Prepare a Complete Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Finding Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Corrective Action: The Organization will establish formal procedures for identifying, tracking, and reporting all federa...
Failure to Identify All Federal Awards and Prepare a Complete Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Finding Type: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Corrective Action: The Organization will establish formal procedures for identifying, tracking, and reporting all federal awards. Actions include: 1. Creation and maintenance of a centralized Federal Grant Register containing: o Assistance Listing Number o Federal agency o Pass-through entity o Award number o Award period o Award amount o Reporting requirements 2. Development of written SEFA preparation procedures. 3. Annual reconciliation of federal expenditures to the general ledger prior to audit commencement. 4. Annual review of all grant agreements to identify federal funding sources and pass-through awards. 5. Training for finance and program staff on Uniform Guidance requirements and federal award identification. 6. CFO review and approval of the SEFA before submission to auditors. Responsible Person: CFO and Executive Director Implementation Date: September 30, 2026 Expected Outcome: All federal awards will be accurately identified and reported, and a complete and accurate SEFA will be prepared prior to each annual audit.
Program Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number.: 21.027 / 14.239 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of the Treasury / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Award Number and Year: Affects all grant awards included under assistance listing 14.239 and 21.027 on the Schedule of Expenditure...
Program Federal Financial Assistance Listing Number.: 21.027 / 14.239 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of the Treasury / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Award Number and Year: Affects all grant awards included under assistance listing 14.239 and 21.027 on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Compliance Requirement: Other – Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) §200.510(b) - Schedule of Expenditures of Federal awards Management’s Response: We concur. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action: The finance staff and program manager did not fully understand the distinctions between subrecipient and beneficiary, resulting in inaccurate reporting of these amounts. The City Manager and relevant department managers met to address this issue and recommend that staff undergo appropriate training. The training schedule will be discussed further, taking into consideration availability, location, and budget constraints. This was corrected in the Single Audit Report which will be filed with the Federal Government. Name of Responsible Person: Finance Leadership and Grant Program Managers Projected Implementation Date: August 1, 2026
Finding Reference Number: 2025-002 Description of Finding: During the single audit, IYT provided three successive versions of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). The initial version included only the expenditures of grant funds received through California Volunteers and reflected ...
Finding Reference Number: 2025-002 Description of Finding: During the single audit, IYT provided three successive versions of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). The initial version included only the expenditures of grant funds received through California Volunteers and reflected an incorrect amount. The second version corrected the California Volunteers amount but omitted the other pass-through entities. The final version included expenditures from all pass-through entities. Earlier versions did not fully reconcile to the accounting system. Because of the significance of the AmeriCorps State and National funding (Assistance Listing 94.006) passed through multiple entities, this was reported as a material weakness in internal control over compliance related to entity-wide federal award reporting under 2 CFR 200.508(b) and 2 CFR 200.510. Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: We concur with the audit finding. Corrective Action: IYT implemented a formal, documented process for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) that addresses completeness, accuracy, and reporting of pass-through information. IYT maintains a document that identifies all federal awards received and expended, including each pass-through entity, pass through identifying number, and award period, so that every funding source is captured. Federal expenditures are reconciled to the general ledger and to each pass-through entity's reports on a scheduled basis throughout the year, and total SEFA expenditures are compared to federal revenue recognized in the financial statements. The SEFA is subject to a documented preparer-and-reviewer control, and IYT will not designate the SEFA as final until it is complete, fully reconciled to the accounting system and supporting records, and reviewed and approved by management. Finance staff received training on the SEFA preparation and reporting requirements of 2 CFR 200.508(b) and 200.510, including the identification and reporting of pass-through awards. A complete, fully reconciled, and reviewed SEFA is prepared prior to the start of the FY 2026 audit. Name of Contact Person: Macarena O'Brien, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer macarena@improveyourtomorrow.org | (480) 993-4764 Completion Date: June 30, 2026
Finding 1226979 (2025-001)
Material Weakness 2025
Semcac
MN
Department of Health and Human Services Semcac respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended 09/30/2025. BerganKDV, Ltd. 220 Park Ave S St. Cloud, MN 56301 Audit Period: 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025 The finding from the 9/30/2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs is d...
Department of Health and Human Services Semcac respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended 09/30/2025. BerganKDV, Ltd. 220 Park Ave S St. Cloud, MN 56301 Audit Period: 10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025 The finding from the 9/30/2025 schedule of findings and questioned costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS – FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS Federal Agency: Various Assistance Listing Number: Multiple Compliance Requirement: Reporting Finding 2025-001: Submission of the Audit Reporting Package and Data Collection Form (Repeat of Finding 2024-001 Submission of the Audit Reporting Package and Data Collection Form Recommendation: We recommend that management address the lack of capacity in the finance department and monitor the year-end closing schedule for a timely audit reporting package and data collection form to ensure compliance with federal deadlines. Action Taken: We agree with the auditors’ comments, the following action will be taken to address the situation. As Semcac continues to grow and compliance requirements increase, we have evaluated staffing capacity within the Fiscal Department and added a management-level position in fiscal year 2026. Semcac has also contracted with an outsourced accounting firm to strengthen internal controls, improve processes and procedures, support adherence to the year-end closing schedule, and help ensure timely submission of the audit reporting package. If the Department of Health and Human Services have questions regarding this plan, please call Adam Larson at (507) 864-8218.
A designated Finance staff member with knowledge of the Uniform Guidance requirements will be responsible for overseeing SEFA preparation for each fiscal year-end. A grant-by-grant SEFA reconciliation will be completed prior to yearend close, with particular attention to period-end cutoff. The SEFA ...
A designated Finance staff member with knowledge of the Uniform Guidance requirements will be responsible for overseeing SEFA preparation for each fiscal year-end. A grant-by-grant SEFA reconciliation will be completed prior to yearend close, with particular attention to period-end cutoff. The SEFA will be independently reviewed by the Finance Director and compared to grant expenditure reports before the audit commences. Management will engage its external accountants earlier in the year-end close process.
DJFS will begin to use project numbers to allow for an additional check of all amounts reported. DJFS is also going to provide federal grant information to the Auditor’s office as soon as they complete their final report in order to give the Auditor’s office adequate time to review the information w...
DJFS will begin to use project numbers to allow for an additional check of all amounts reported. DJFS is also going to provide federal grant information to the Auditor’s office as soon as they complete their final report in order to give the Auditor’s office adequate time to review the information with MUNIS and will afford the Auditor’s office more time to compile the SEFA and have a secondary review to avoid any computational or clerical errors.
Finding No. 2025-001 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Condition The Organization had revisions to the SEFA and management’s review and approval process did not detect the following errors that were identified during the audit procedures performed: - An incorr...
Finding No. 2025-001 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Condition The Organization had revisions to the SEFA and management’s review and approval process did not detect the following errors that were identified during the audit procedures performed: - An incorrect de minimis indirect cost rate was used and charged to a federal award. - Approximately $65,000 of federal expenditures were omitted from the initial SEFA. - Subrecipient costs from the prior year were charged to the current year due to incomplete accruals in the prior year. As a result, the SEFA was not complete or accurate prior to submission for audit. Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the findings and related recommendations. While the Organization completed its federal award activity in May 2025 and does not currently anticipate additional federal award activity, it recognizes the importance of compliance with grant reporting requirements, including the accurate preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). In response to this finding, the Organization has taken the following corrective actions: Indirect Cost Rate: Updated our grant setup checklist to ensure the correct de minimis indirect cost rate is applied. The Organization has initiated and is currently processing the repayment of the overcharged indirect costs to the primary awardee. SEFA Completeness & Year-End Cutoff: Implemented a formal year-end SEFA reconciliation procedure. This includes a secondary review by the Director, Accounting to cross-reference general ledger federal expenditures against grant award agreements and to verify that all subrecipient accruals are recorded in the proper fiscal period. These improvements in our review and approval functions are designed to prevent future reporting omissions and ensure timely, accurate SEFA preparation should the Organization be subject to Single Audit requirements in the future. Anticipated Completion Date: July 31, 2026 Name of Contact Person: Melinda O’Leary, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President If the Cognizant or Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding this plan, please call Melinda O’Leary, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President at 571-483-1324.
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-002 Reporting Compliance Requirement – Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City prepare appropriate annu...
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-002 Reporting Compliance Requirement – Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City prepare appropriate annual financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.502. The City did not have proper controls in place to ensure completeness of the SEFA and compliance with this requirement. During our audit, we noted the City did not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accurate preparation of the SEFA in compliance with this requirement. The City’s SEFA for fiscal 2025 was overstated by $147,700 in federal expenditures due to the inclusion of costs that were incurred in the previous fiscal year. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned – The SEFA overstatement resulted from including prior-year expenditures in the 2025 reporting period. The City did not prepare a SEFA in the previous fiscal year because federal expenditures did not meet the Single Audit threshold; this contributed to the oversight in tracking the timing of eligible expenditures. To strengthen the year-end reporting process, the City has implemented updated procedures requiring a grant-level reconciliation of expenditures and revenues at year-end to ensure they are recorded in the proper fiscal period before preparing the SEFA. Federal grant coordinators and Finance Department staff will jointly review federal expenditures for accuracy and timing. This strengthened process will help ensure complete and accurate federal expenditure reporting in the SEFA. Official Responsible – Kim Sommerland, Finance Director. Planned Completion Date – June 30, 2026. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding – The City agrees with the finding and has implemented additional procedures to strengthen controls over reporting. Plan to Monitor – The Finance Director will verify that year-end grant reconciliations are completed and reviewed prior to SEFA preparation.
View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. Management will implement procedures to identify all federal awards expended, including funds passed through state and local governments. For each grant and contract, management will review the executed agreeme...
View of Responsible Officials and Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. Management will implement procedures to identify all federal awards expended, including funds passed through state and local governments. For each grant and contract, management will review the executed agreement and related funder documentation for indicators of federal funding, including an Assistance Listing Number, a federal award identification number, the originating federal agency, the pass-through entity identifying number, and references to the Uniform Guidance, and should confirm the federal funding status with the pass-through entity when it is not clear. Management will maintain a centralized listing of awards that is reconciled to the general ledger and reviewed for completeness in preparing the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Contact Persons Responsible: Dr. Sharrone Ward, President and Chief Executive Officer Kim Shelton-Mamon, Vice President of Finance Completion Date: July 31,2026
Management's Response and Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 & 2025-004 o Classification: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting / Compliance o Target Completion Date: 120 Days (from the issuance of the final audit report o Respon...
Management's Response and Corrective Action Plan Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit Finding Reference: 2025-001 & 2025-004 o Classification: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting / Compliance o Target Completion Date: 120 Days (from the issuance of the final audit report o Responsible Officials: Finance Director, Director of Information Systems and the Municipal Advisor Management's Response & Corrective Action Plan: Concurrence with the Findings: The Management of the Municipality of Corozal concurs with the conditions and recommendations outlined in Findings 2025-001 and 2025-004 We acknowledge that the recent migration of our core accounting system compromised the system's operational and technical capacity to generate balanced trial balances, reconcile subsidiary ledgers, and streamline the automatic production of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Corrective Actions to be Implemented: To resolve these deficiencies systematically and ensure full compliance with Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), the Municipality will execute the following action plan within a strict 120-day timeframe: 1. System Re-alignment & Expert Remediation (Led by: Director of Information Systems and the Municipal Advisor): The Municipality will immediately retain specialized software implementation engineers and municipal accounting consultants to trace the migration mapping errors. This team will re-align the platform's database structure to correct the corrupted historical financial data and prior-period balances. 2. Opening Balance Reconstruction (Led by: Finance Director & Municipal Advisor): A formal data-clearing project will be established to reconstruct, cross-reference, and validate all opening balances transferred from the legacy system against the prior year's audited financial statements to restore data integrity. 3. Interim Manual Tracking for Federal Programs (Led by: Finance Director): To address the risks highlighted in Finding 2025-004 the Finance Department will immediately implement an interim manual spreadsheet tracking matrix. This will ensure all federal expenditures across all active Assistance Listings (ALN) are manually reconciled with federal drawdowns and physical invoices until the core accounting database is completely functional. 4. Closing Controls & Migration Policies (Led by: Joint Committee): We will design and implement rigid monthly closing routines and formal trial balance reviews. Furthermore, we will establish strict IT transition frameworks requiring dual-system running periods and mandatory data-integrity sign-offs before any future application or ledger upgrades are deployed. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (787) 859-3060, ext. 1703. Sincerely Jose A Rivera Miranda Finance Director
Condition: The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) initially presented for audit were not complete and accurate. Planned Corrective Action: The Finan...
Condition: The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program expenditures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (SEFA) initially presented for audit were not complete and accurate. Planned Corrective Action: The Finance Department recently hired a new Grants Manager after being without this critical position for almost a year. The Grants Manager, along with the Grant Specialist and the Financial Reporting team accountants, plan to work together to improve the tracking and reconciliation of grant activity. In addition, the City implemented eCivis Euna Grants, a grant application, tracking, and reporting system, in November of 2025. The Grants Team will be working with Departments to document the grants process formally for the City and this will ensure that all grants are accounted for and tracked in the Euna grants system. This renewed capacity and new initaitives, supported by the new administrative cost recovery framework and the City's grants management platform, reflects a broader commitment to managing external funding with the same discipline applied to locally generated revenues. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Julie Cunningham, Grants Manager. Anticipated Completion date: 05/01/2027
Finding 2025-003 Accounting for Grants, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and Fiscal Man-agement (Material Weakness) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 84.184H Title IV ESEA, School Based Mental Health Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria: Per 2 CFR §200.510(b), ...
Finding 2025-003 Accounting for Grants, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, and Fiscal Man-agement (Material Weakness) Assistance Listing Number and Title: 84.184H Title IV ESEA, School Based Mental Health Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Criteria: Per 2 CFR §200.510(b), the auditee must prepare a complete and accurate Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA) for the period covered by the auditee’s financial statements and submit it with the reporting package by the date required by auditors. The SEFA must include total federal awards expended by Assistance Listing (ALN, formerly CFDA), pass-through entity identifying numbers as applicable, the amount provided to subrecipients (if any), and other required disclosures. The SEFA must include all federal expenditures and awards for the year reported and be reconciled to the General Ledger. Condition: The District did not timely prepare an accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). The SEFA provided for audit did not reconcile to the District’s general ledger and contained multiple inaccuracies, including reporting federal expenditures in excess of current-year general ledger activity and misclassification of awards, with certain state programs incorrectly reported as federal programs. Cause: The District lacked effective internal controls over the preparation and review of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Specifically, expenditures reported on the SEFA were not reconciled to the District’s general ledger, and there was no documented review process to verify program classification or reported amounts. Changes in finance staff and the incomplete status of the District’s general ledger at year-end further contributed to the errors and untimely completion of the SEFA. Effect or Potential Effect: Expenditures of federal awards may be reported incorrectly and not be detected and corrected. Because the Auditee’s SEFA was completed incorrectly and not reconciled to the general ledger the SEFA was materially misstated, prior to auditors’ correction recommendations. Questioned Cost: None noted Context: The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) is a required supplementary schedule for Single Audit reporting and is intended to accurately reflect federal award activity in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. During the audit, the District provided an initial SEFA that was not timely and contained material inaccuracies. The re-ported expenditures did not reconcile to the District’s general ledger. Certain programs were incorrectly identified as feder-al rather than state awards, and some federal expenditures exceeded amounts recorded in the accounting records. Because the SEFA was neither complete nor accurate at the time of submission, auditors were required to perform addi-tional procedures to identify errors, investigate discrepancies, and propose audit adjustments. Thei extended the audit timeline and increased the risk of noncompliance with federal reporting requirements. Repeat of a Prior-Year Finding: No Recommendation: The District should strengthen internal controls over SEFA preparation by ensuring the general ledger is finalized prior to preparation, reconciling all reported expenditures to accounting records, and implementing a docu-mented review and approval process to verify accuracy and proper program classification. Strengthening procedures, cross training staff, and implementing supervisory review and approval process to verify accuracy, completeness and proper classification of federal versus state awards will enhance compliance with Uniform Guidance, and reduce the risk of future audit findings, and support a more efficient and timely audit process. District’s Response: The District agrees with the finding and recognizes that staffing changes and an incomplete year-end close contributed to the SEFA issues. The District is strengthening reconciliation, review, and oversight procedures to en-sure timely and accurate SEFA reporting in future years. Corrective Action Plan: The District transitioned to a new accounting software for the year ended June 30, 2026. The new system will allow for more clear tracking of individual federal awardS. that are required to be reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Additionally, the new business manager for the 2026-2027 fiscal year has multiple years' experience in preparing Schedules of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Planned Implementation Date: August 1, 2026 Responsible Person: District Finance Director
MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-001 Reporting Compliance Requirement Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota (the City) prepare appropriate annual financial stat...
MATERIAL WEAKNESS IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER COMPLIANCE – SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS – ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS 2025-001 Reporting Compliance Requirement Finding Summary 2 CFR § 200.510 requires that the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota (the City) prepare appropriate annual financial statements, including the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), which must include the total federal awards expended as determined in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.502. During our audit, we noted the City did not have sufficient controls in place to ensure the accurate preparation of the SEFA in compliance with this requirement. The City’s SEFA for fiscal 2025 was overstated by $749,656 in federal expenditures, due to the inclusion of costs that were incurred in the previous fiscal year. Corrective Action Plan Actions Planned – The City has implemented new processes and procedures in 2026 which address this internal control finding to comply with the Uniform Guidance in the future. Finance department personnel will work with federal grant coordinators to assure that federal expenditures are accurately reported on the SEFA for all federal programs. Official Responsible – Clara Hilger, Finance Director. Planned Completion Date – June 30, 2026. Disagreement With or Explanation of Finding – The City agrees with this finding. Plan to Monitor – The City’s Finance Director, Clara Hilger, will ensure the new process and procedures implemented in this area ensure future compliance with the Uniform Guidance.
Finding 1221659 (2025-001)
Material Weakness 2025
Wakemed
NC
Finding Number: 2025-001 Condition: Management concurs with the finding and has implemented a new grant governance committee and process for identifying grant components before entering into grant agreements. Management also created a new grant department with staff devoted to researching, applying ...
Finding Number: 2025-001 Condition: Management concurs with the finding and has implemented a new grant governance committee and process for identifying grant components before entering into grant agreements. Management also created a new grant department with staff devoted to researching, applying for, monitoring, and reporting on all grants. The accounting function for grants will be done by this team as well but with continued oversight by the Executive Director, Accounting. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Stephanie Sessoms, Chief Financial Officer; Lynn Bailey, Executive Director, Accounting Anticipated Completion Date: 1/12/2026
III. Finding 2025-003 SEFA Reporting Statement of Concurrence: CFILC concurs with the finding. Corrective Action: CFILC has implemented additional review procedures for preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Prior to issuance, grant contract numbers, amendment numbers,...
III. Finding 2025-003 SEFA Reporting Statement of Concurrence: CFILC concurs with the finding. Corrective Action: CFILC has implemented additional review procedures for preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Prior to issuance, grant contract numbers, amendment numbers, award amounts, and expenditures reported on the SEFA will be reconciled to executed grant agreements, amendments, and supporting accounting records. Management review and approval of the completed SEFA will be documented prior to submission to the auditors. These procedures have been incorporated into CFILC's year-end financial reporting process to ensure the completeness and accuracy of federal award reporting. Contact Person: M. Lisa Hayes, Executive Director Projected Completion Date: September 30, 2026
Condition: The Organization's SEFA for the year ended June 30, 2024 was not complete. Specifically, certain federal expenditures were omitted from the SEFA. Planned Corrective Action: In addition to current procedures, management will confirm with grantors directly when grant award agreements are si...
Condition: The Organization's SEFA for the year ended June 30, 2024 was not complete. Specifically, certain federal expenditures were omitted from the SEFA. Planned Corrective Action: In addition to current procedures, management will confirm with grantors directly when grant award agreements are silent on whether awards are sourced from federal funding and document the confirmations from grantors. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Jim Hagestad, CFO Anticipated Completion Date: July 1, 2026
Finding Reference Number: 2025-04 View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Date: Corrective Action: The Organization acknowledges the importance of preparing a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. ...
Finding Reference Number: 2025-04 View of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Action Date: Corrective Action: The Organization acknowledges the importance of preparing a complete and accurate Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Management will strengthen internal controls over the identification, tracking, reconciliation, review, and reporting of federal awards to ensure all federal expenditures are properly captured and rep01ted in future periods. 1. Develop and implement a fom1al year-end SEFA preparation checklist that identifies all required information, including federal agency, pass-through entity, Assistance Listing Number, program name, award amount, expenditures, and any amounts passed through to subrecipients 2. Review all revenue sources, grant agreements, reimbursement activity, and general ledger accounts at least quarterly lo identify any federal awards that must be included on the SEFA. 3. Perform a documented reconciliation of SEFA expenditures to the general ledger and supporting grant records before the SEFA is submitted for audit. 4. The SEFA will be prepared by the third party outside accountant and reviewed by the Finance Director to ensure that all federal awards are accurately reported. Name of Contact Person: Susan Phelps, Finance Director Projected Completion Date: September 30, 2026
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) agrees with the conditions and recommendations of this finding. From PSJC’s perspective, this finding includes prior year (FY2020) approved expenditures not reported in FY2025 SF-425. We believe there was a transparency gap, as the discre...
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) agrees with the conditions and recommendations of this finding. From PSJC’s perspective, this finding includes prior year (FY2020) approved expenditures not reported in FY2025 SF-425. We believe there was a transparency gap, as the discrepancies between the SF-425 reports and the SEFA expenditure totals should have been identified, disclosed and brought to our attention in prior audit engagements. Overall, we concur with the findings. The SEFA was adjusted in fiscal 2020 for expenditures that were not approved, however we did not capture the approved expenditures in the following years on SF425. Management will ensure that SEFA expenditure and SF 425 cash disbursements are aligned. We will perform first and second level review of the SF425 and SEFA. Management also concurs with the fact that the subrecipient passthrough on the SEFA should be non-district agencies. We will review the SEFA and report only non-district agencies as pass through to subrecipients.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) concurs with this finding. FFATA Reporting Compliance: In February 2026, the DBH Grants Management Office created an FFATA procedure to ensure compliance with timely FFATA reporting. As a result of this finding, t...
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) concurs with this finding. FFATA Reporting Compliance: In February 2026, the DBH Grants Management Office created an FFATA procedure to ensure compliance with timely FFATA reporting. As a result of this finding, the procedure has been updated to report bi-weekly rather than monthly to ensure reporting under 30 days. The GMO Director will also provide continuous training to staff outside of the GMO to ensure staffing will not become a barrier, as experienced in early 2026. As of June 1, 2026, all FFATA entries as of the May 25th purchase order (R071) report have been reported. Additionally, as we plan for the forthcoming electronic grants management system (eGMS) we’re in discussion to add a report feature that will provide needed info for FFATA entry i.e., UEI, FAIN, award amount and purchase order # to automate the process. SEFA Reporting Compliance: Prior to the submission of the SEFA, the grant expenditures will be reviewed with the Accounting Officer, The AFO, and the Grants Program Manager for a detailed review of the SEFA to confirm expenditures are correctly categorized by fund and grants, reconciles to the DIFS R019 report and reflects the amount expended for sub-recipients. Effective FY26, subrecipient totals are uniquely identified with an account number that will reflect in the R019 report as a subset of total expenditures. This report will be used to complete the SEFA going forward.
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