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Enrollment Reporting to the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan Assistance Listing Number: 84.063; 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its pr...
Enrollment Reporting to the National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS) Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan Assistance Listing Number: 84.063; 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University evaluate its procedures and review policies in overseeing submissions to the NSLDS completed by the third‐party servicer. Additionally, we recommend the University review its policies and procedures on reporting enrollment information to the NSLDS to ensure that all relevant information is being captured and reported timely in accordance with applicable regulations. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has implemented additional procedures surrounding NSLDS ensuring the information uploaded is timely and accurate. Enrollment is now reported by the Registrar's office to NSLDS and a quality control check is performed by reconciling a Banner system report to the NSLDS input report. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: June 1, 2025
Cash Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation...
Cash Management Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend management maintain proper recordkeeping and follow policies and procedures that are in effect at the University. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has implemented new procedures surrounding reconciling drawdown requests and approvals. The Director of Financial Aid meets monthly with Finance and Grants Accounting to review reconciliations. Finance now submits drawdown requests to the CFO for prior‐approval and keeps them documented. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2024
Return of Title IV Calculation Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033...
Return of Title IV Calculation Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend management review policies around determining students who withdrew and if a return of Title IV funds calculation is necessary. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Student Financial Aid Office now works closely with the Registrar to verify R2T4 calculations. In the event a student withdraws and receives award funds, the R2T4 process provided by the Registrar takes place to calculate the refund amount owed by the student. If no payment arrangement is arranged, the student will be sent to Collections. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: April 1, 2025
Exit Counseling Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loan Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around sending exit counseling information to students to ensure students ...
Exit Counseling Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Direct Student Loan Assistance Listing Number: 84.268 Recommendation: We recommend the University review its policies and procedures around sending exit counseling information to students to ensure students are receiving proper counseling. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University now utilizes Banner System Optimization to develop a message alert within the Student Portal (Wired) when a withdrawal date is entered. This message servers as a reminder for the student to complete exit counseling. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: November 1, 2024
Awarding of Title IV Aid Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Reco...
Awarding of Title IV Aid Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend the University implement policies to review all student award packages at the start of the academic year to ensure no over awarding exist. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University now has a procedure in place so that enrollment is frozen one week prior to disbursing aid. This allows the University to perform a quality check on the inputs. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: February 7, 2025
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Awarding of Pell Grant Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.063 Recommendation: We recommend management review individual student calculations of Pell awards to ensure no additional errors in awards disbursed to...
Awarding of Pell Grant Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Pell Grant Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.063 Recommendation: We recommend management review individual student calculations of Pell awards to ensure no additional errors in awards disbursed to students. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has implemented internal controls within the Banner system that will not allow a miscalculation to occur. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: November 1, 2024
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Verification Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: ...
Verification Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Education Federal Program Name: Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program; Federal Pell Grant Program; Federal Direct Student Loan; Federal Work Study Program Assistance Listing Number: 84.007; 84.063; 84.268; 84.033 Recommendation: We recommend management retain electronic files of student verification documentation more securely within school systems/networks. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The University has implemented procedures regarding document retention to ensure that student statements are properly processed and retained. The University now also uploads all files to a central share drive for record keeping purposes. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Varah Barnett, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2024
The Organization became behind on audits and is in the process of cathing up. The Chief Executive Officer will implement a procedures that makes sure that the federal clearinghouse form will be uploaded on a timely basis. This will be implemented with the June 30, 2024 audit.
The Organization became behind on audits and is in the process of cathing up. The Chief Executive Officer will implement a procedures that makes sure that the federal clearinghouse form will be uploaded on a timely basis. This will be implemented with the June 30, 2024 audit.
Our Organization has developed a Monitoring Policy to have better oversight of our sub-recipients. Our Chief Executive Office will implement this Monitoring Policy. The Grant Coordinator, will oversee the direct communications related to sub-recipients monitoring. The implementation of enhanced m...
Our Organization has developed a Monitoring Policy to have better oversight of our sub-recipients. Our Chief Executive Office will implement this Monitoring Policy. The Grant Coordinator, will oversee the direct communications related to sub-recipients monitoring. The implementation of enhanced monitoring tools and documentation standards will be completed by June 30, 2025
Finding 2023-006 – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Name of contact person and title: Jennifer Houck, Interim Chief Financial Officer Anticipated completion date: 6/30/25 Organization’s response: Concur Management agrees with this finding an...
Finding 2023-006 – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Name of contact person and title: Jennifer Houck, Interim Chief Financial Officer Anticipated completion date: 6/30/25 Organization’s response: Concur Management agrees with this finding and provided the following response for corrective action Plan of Action: To improve FFATA compliance, mandatory reconciliations for grants have been implemented to ensure timely identification and correction of reporting errors. Additionally, a reporting tracker has been established to monitor deadlines and ensure all required submissions are completed accurately and on time.
The Organization will utilize their outside accounting firm more effectively so they can prepare the financial reports and records on a timely basis for the auditor.
The Organization will utilize their outside accounting firm more effectively so they can prepare the financial reports and records on a timely basis for the auditor.
Corrective Action Plan: All personnel involved in the administration of programs that expend federal funds, including contractors and subcontractors, will receive adequate training on the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the payroll certification process. Responsible Party: Eng. Maria Ayala R...
Corrective Action Plan: All personnel involved in the administration of programs that expend federal funds, including contractors and subcontractors, will receive adequate training on the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the payroll certification process. Responsible Party: Eng. Maria Ayala Rivera, Director of Construction Office Planned Implementation Date: Currently in progress. Expected to be completed on or before June 30, 2025.
The Authority will perform an internal review of the toll credits usage Excel spreadsheet and will reconcile all credits used by the projects with a starting date in FY 2023 and later with the last version of the Federal-Aid Project Agreement approved by FHWA. Also, the credits summary will be deliv...
The Authority will perform an internal review of the toll credits usage Excel spreadsheet and will reconcile all credits used by the projects with a starting date in FY 2023 and later with the last version of the Federal-Aid Project Agreement approved by FHWA. Also, the credits summary will be delivered on a quarterly basis to the Executive Staff for the approval process. For the fiscal year 2024, the manual process of reconciling toll credits balance of the new projects with a starting date of January 2024 and later will be changed to an automated process with the PMIS Program, as agreed in Section II of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in February 2016 between FHWA and the Authority. In addition, current toll credits tracking, reconciliation, and approval processes are reviewed by FHWA PR Division for compliance. Responsible: Mr. Enrique J. Rosa Torres, Budget Office Auxiliary Director Status: In process. Expected to be completed on or before June 30, 2025.
Corrective Action Plan: The Authority assigned an Analyst and a Supervisor the responsibility to monitor compliance with all related Federal requirements for the reporting process of these funds. Also, an adequate training was provided to the personnel involved in the administration of this program....
Corrective Action Plan: The Authority assigned an Analyst and a Supervisor the responsibility to monitor compliance with all related Federal requirements for the reporting process of these funds. Also, an adequate training was provided to the personnel involved in the administration of this program. Responsible: Mr. Ramon L. Rivera Rivera, Analyst Mr. Enrique J. Rosa Torres, Budget Office Auxiliary Director Status: Completed on June 30, 2023.
Corrective Action Plan: The Authority will develop a new procedure to ensure compliance with these reporting requirements. All personnel involved in the administration of these programs for which federal funds are expended should receive adequate training about federal compliance and reporting requi...
Corrective Action Plan: The Authority will develop a new procedure to ensure compliance with these reporting requirements. All personnel involved in the administration of these programs for which federal funds are expended should receive adequate training about federal compliance and reporting requirements related to such programs. In addition, an individual should be assigned with the responsibility to monitor compliance with all related federal requirements. These procedures will also include a quarterly reconciliation of amounts reported between the Schedule of Federal Awards with the trial balance. Responsible: Mr. Angel M. Felix Cruz, Finance Office Auxiliary Director Ms. Maria Del R. Ramos Ocasio, Accounting and Finance Manager Status: In process. Expected to be completed on or before December 31, 2024.
Federal program information: Funding agencies: U.S. Department of Treasury Titles: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award numbers and years: None; March 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 Compliance Requirements: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Contact Name: Re...
Federal program information: Funding agencies: U.S. Department of Treasury Titles: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing Number: 21.027 Award numbers and years: None; March 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 Compliance Requirements: Reporting Questioned Costs: None Contact Name: Rene Ontiveros Corrective Action Planned: The reporting submittal has been corrected, and all funds were reported for 2024 reporting requirements. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2025
Federal program information: Funding agencies: U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of Treasury Titles: Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. Assistance Listing Number: 10.904; 21.027; 21...
Federal program information: Funding agencies: U.S. Department of Agriculture; U.S. Department of Treasury Titles: Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention; Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds; Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund. Assistance Listing Number: 10.904; 21.027; 21.032 Award numbers and years NR229457XXXXC004; None;None; July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023; March 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024; July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Compliance Requirements: Reporting Questioned Costs: Not applicable Contact Name: Rene Ontiveros Corrective Action Planned: The County will continue to work/develop better plans on getting financial statements/single audit submitted and reviewed in a timely manner to meet requirements for submittal. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2026
AEDA started changes in the Finance Office to complete the Single Audit process in time to submit all financial reports on time.
AEDA started changes in the Finance Office to complete the Single Audit process in time to submit all financial reports on time.
AUDIT FINDINGS Currently, IIW is concluding an outside objective review of grants/contracts, since August 2022, to confirm the audit findings for 2022 and combined with the 2023 regular audit IIW should be able to determine the exact amounts, any payback through adjustments made by the state for sub...
AUDIT FINDINGS Currently, IIW is concluding an outside objective review of grants/contracts, since August 2022, to confirm the audit findings for 2022 and combined with the 2023 regular audit IIW should be able to determine the exact amounts, any payback through adjustments made by the state for subsequent payments after errors were made, and the nature of the over allocation of FTE’s. The reason for the need to combine the 2022 with 2023 audits is that the state and federal fiscal year beginning and ending overlap IIW’s fiscal year period. IIW does not dispute findings from the 2022 & 2023 audits. Corrective Actions: • Participating in close financial monitoring with granting agencies • IIW Audit Manual created and ratified by IIW Board • Improved Segregation of Financial Roles • Implemented new financial system to facilitate improvements in GAAP • Implemented new chart of accounts to facilitate improved reporting, reconciliation, and billing • Improved reconciliation for both bank and programs • Improved financial controls for banking and investment management • Began reimbursement of identified funds that are required to be paid back to granting agencies Sincerely yours, Paul F. Trebian, Ed.D., MBA/TM, MA, BS President & CEO International Institute of Wisconsin ptrebian@iiwisconsin.org 414-403-9735 Cell CST
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AUDIT FINDINGS Currently, IIW is concluding an outside objective review of grants/contracts, since August 2022, to confirm the audit findings for 2022 and combined with the 2023 regular audit IIW should be able to determine the exact amounts, any payback through adjustments made by the state for sub...
AUDIT FINDINGS Currently, IIW is concluding an outside objective review of grants/contracts, since August 2022, to confirm the audit findings for 2022 and combined with the 2023 regular audit IIW should be able to determine the exact amounts, any payback through adjustments made by the state for subsequent payments after errors were made, and the nature of the over allocation of FTE’s. The reason for the need to combine the 2022 with 2023 audits is that the state and federal fiscal year beginning and ending overlap IIW’s fiscal year period. IIW does not dispute findings from the 2022 & 2023 audits. Corrective Actions: • Participating in close financial monitoring with granting agencies • IIW Audit Manual created and ratified by IIW Board • Improved Segregation of Financial Roles • Implemented new financial system to facilitate improvements in GAAP • Implemented new chart of accounts to facilitate improved reporting, reconciliation, and billing • Improved reconciliation for both bank and programs • Improved financial controls for banking and investment management • Began reimbursement of identified funds that are required to be paid back to granting agencies Sincerely yours, Paul F. Trebian, Ed.D., MBA/TM, MA, BS President & CEO International Institute of Wisconsin ptrebian@iiwisconsin.org 414-403-9735 Cell CST
View Audit 361224 Questioned Costs: $1
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this material weakness and has considered adding additional personnel to assist in the monthly reconciliations and financial statement preparation. Management reviews and approves the monthly int...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this material weakness and has considered adding additional personnel to assist in the monthly reconciliations and financial statement preparation. Management reviews and approves the monthly interim financial statements and uses the knowledge that management and the Board of Directors has of operations by having them review certain accounting records and reports. Also, management monitors the effectiveness of the above actions and makes changes as considered appropriate.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this significant deficiency and addresses it by obtaining the auditor's assistance in the preparation of the Organization’s annual financial statements. Management reviews and approves the comple...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this significant deficiency and addresses it by obtaining the auditor's assistance in the preparation of the Organization’s annual financial statements. Management reviews and approves the completed statements and distributes them to the users.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this condition and believes that it is not economically feasible to attain the ideal segregation of duties. Management attempts to mitigate the associated risks by doing the following: (1) Iden...
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The Organization’s management is aware of this condition and believes that it is not economically feasible to attain the ideal segregation of duties. Management attempts to mitigate the associated risks by doing the following: (1) Identifies areas where the lack of segregation of duties exists and where there are higher risks of errors or fraud occurring. (2) Implements limited segregation to the extent possible to reduce risks without impairing efficiency. (3) Uses the knowledge that management and the Board of Directors has of operations by having them review certain accounting records and reports. (4) Monitors the effectiveness of the above actions and makes changes as considered appropriate.
THE ORGANIZATION WILL IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO ENHANCE INTERNAL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TIMELY TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE REPORTING OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. THE ORGANIZATION WIL...
THE ORGANIZATION WILL IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO ENHANCE INTERNAL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVIEW OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES TIMELY TO ENSURE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE REPORTING OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE EXPENDITURE REPORTS BY CLASS TO SUPPORT EXPENDITURES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. KAREN SHARPNACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KJS@IDAHOIMMUNE.ORG AND NEW CPA FIRM TO BE DETERMINED. THE ORGANIZATION WILL TERMINATE THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CPA AND MOVE TO ANOTHER CPA FIRM TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION IN A PROFESSIONAL, QUALIFIED AND TIMELY MANNER. MOVE TO ANOTHER CPA FIRM BY NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2025. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CREATE A “FINANCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE” WHICH WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO WORK WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE NEW CPA TO OUTLINE AND CREATE NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES, ALONG WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IMMEDIATELY, THE PROCESS WILL BEGIN TO RECRUIT THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON JUNE 25, 2025.
View Audit 361194 Questioned Costs: $1
THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE EXPENDITURE REPORTS BY CLASS TO SUPPORT BASE EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. KAREN SHARPNACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KJS@IDAHOIMMUNE.ORG AND NEW CPA FIRM TO BE DETERMINED. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS BOARD...
THE ORGANIZATION WILL USE EXPENDITURE REPORTS BY CLASS TO SUPPORT BASE EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD. WILL BE IN PLACE FOR THE 2025 SINGLE AUDIT AND BEGAN THIS PROCESS IN 2024. KAREN SHARPNACK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KJS@IDAHOIMMUNE.ORG AND NEW CPA FIRM TO BE DETERMINED. THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CREATE A “FINANCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE” WHICH WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO WORK WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE NEW CPA TO OUTLINE AND CREATE NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES, ALONG WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IMMEDIATELY, THE PROCESS WILL BEGIN TO RECRUIT THE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 25, 2025.
View Audit 361194 Questioned Costs: $1
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