Corrective Action Plans

Finding 399066 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Local Area Workforce Development South Central

PR

Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

The fiscal year 2022-2023 Single Audit Report will be submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than May 31, 2024. About the subsequent year Single Audit (FY 2023-2024), we engaged the audit services on March 20, 2024, and we are in the process to request professional services...

The fiscal year 2022-2023 Single Audit Report will be submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) no later than May 31, 2024. About the subsequent year Single Audit (FY 2023-2024), we engaged the audit services on March 20, 2024, and we are in the process to request professional services proposals to assist our Finance Department staff to compile the fiscal year 2023-2024 financial statements no later than December 31, 2024, in order to comply with fiscal year 2023-2024 Single Audit submission dateline. Responsible Person: Mrs. Rosa J. La Torre Santiago, Executive Director Implementation Date: May 31, 2023

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Finding 399065 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Local Area Workforce Development South Central

PR

Subrecipient Monitoring Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

We gave instructions to the Finance Department Director to strengthening internal procedures and controls to ensure accurate preparation and submission of financial reports within the required timeframe. Responsible Person: Mrs. Rosa J. La Torre Santiago, Executive Director Implementation Date: May ...

We gave instructions to the Finance Department Director to strengthening internal procedures and controls to ensure accurate preparation and submission of financial reports within the required timeframe. Responsible Person: Mrs. Rosa J. La Torre Santiago, Executive Director Implementation Date: May 31, 2023

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Finding 399064 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Sultan School District No. 311

WA

Questioned Costs Subrecipient Monitoring Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

As a result of this review the district now understands the extensive requirements of ECF funding. However, in that the district does not expect any future ECF funding a specific corrective action plan for such has not been developed. If such funding were to re-occur, the district will follow int...

As a result of this review the district now understands the extensive requirements of ECF funding. However, in that the district does not expect any future ECF funding a specific corrective action plan for such has not been developed. If such funding were to re-occur, the district will follow internal controls to ensure compliance with the awards – specifically ensuring updates to its inventory systems when state and federal requirements differ. Furthermore, the district would work in conjunction with knowledgeable consultant(s) and the Washington State Auditor’s office to ensure a full & complete understanding of program requirements before electing to participate.

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Finding 399053 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness

OR

Reporting

Finding 2023‐004: US Department of Health Human Services. Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Assistance Listing Number #93.829 Grant Award: 6H79SM083045‐01M004 Finding Summary: Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness does not have Internal Controls in plac...

Finding 2023‐004: US Department of Health Human Services. Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Assistance Listing Number #93.829 Grant Award: 6H79SM083045‐01M004 Finding Summary: Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness does not have Internal Controls in place to ensure adequate grant compliance. Responsible Individuals: Tammy Greer, CFO; Scott Spears, Consultant; Corrective Action Plan: A schedule of open grants will be created and maintained to track the date of award, person who is responsible for grant compliance, identify if the funds are restrictive in nature. An integrated check list will be maintained to document the ﬁnancial review and Grant compliance review showing the responsible person and the date of review. Notes will be maintained to document any follow up activities. Adjustments will be recorded prior to yearend to reclassify unspent funds as restricted revenue with an oﬀset to restricted Net Assets. These adjustments will be reversed July 1 so that internal monitoring can be maintained by management. Anticipated Completion Date: 4/30/24

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Finding 399052 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness

OR

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

US Department of Health Human Services. Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Assistance Listing Number #93.829 Grant Award: 6H79SM083045‐01M004 Finding Summary: Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness does not have a formally documented procurement policy nor...

US Department of Health Human Services. Section 223 Demonstration Programs to Improve Community Mental Health Services Assistance Listing Number #93.829 Grant Award: 6H79SM083045‐01M004 Finding Summary: Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness does not have a formally documented procurement policy nor does the organization have written procedures for assessing suspension and disbarment. Responsible Individuals: Tammy Greer, CFO; Scott Spears, Consultant Corrective Action Plan: A comprehensive Procurement Policy will be developed along with matrix to assist management with identifying the necessary steps needed based on the procurement regulations per Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The policy will also incorporate guidelines from Circular A‐122 as well as implantation of any necessary requirements from Housing and Urban Development. Antcipated Completon Date: 4/3/24

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Finding 399047 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Granite Falls School District No. 332

WA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment School Nutrition Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

The District agrees that it failed to check Suspension and Debarment for one of its Child Nutrition vendors. Corrective action was taken May of 2023, at the time of the previous audit. Unfortunately, May is very late in the year, so actions that occurred prior to the Audit rolled forward into this a...

The District agrees that it failed to check Suspension and Debarment for one of its Child Nutrition vendors. Corrective action was taken May of 2023, at the time of the previous audit. Unfortunately, May is very late in the year, so actions that occurred prior to the Audit rolled forward into this audit period. Moving forward, just to be extra cautious, Child Nutrition will be issuing the Suspension and Debarment Attestation Form to all vendors and keeping copies on file.

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Finding 399046 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Anson County

NC

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-...

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-006, 2023-007, 2023-008, annd 2023-009 also apply to the State Award findings. Finding: 2023-008 Section IV- State Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding: 2023-009 The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Household composition (MA-3306), MAGI Budgeting (MA-3306), and Income Calculations (MA-3300). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Inaccurate Resources Entry Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Financial Resources (MA-2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Untimely Review of SSI Terminations Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County County Met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review untimely review of SSI terminations finding, including policies for SSI Ex Parte Reviews (MA2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews

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Finding 399045 (2023-008)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Anson County

NC

Reporting Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-...

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-006, 2023-007, 2023-008, annd 2023-009 also apply to the State Award findings. Finding: 2023-008 Section IV- State Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding: 2023-009 The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Household composition (MA-3306), MAGI Budgeting (MA-3306), and Income Calculations (MA-3300). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Inaccurate Resources Entry Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Financial Resources (MA-2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Untimely Review of SSI Terminations Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County County Met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review untimely review of SSI terminations finding, including policies for SSI Ex Parte Reviews (MA2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews

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Finding 399044 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Anson County

NC

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-...

Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-006, 2023-007, 2023-008, annd 2023-009 also apply to the State Award findings. Finding: 2023-008 Section IV- State Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding: 2023-009 The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Household composition (MA-3306), MAGI Budgeting (MA-3306), and Income Calculations (MA-3300). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Inaccurate Resources Entry Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Financial Resources (MA-2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Untimely Review of SSI Terminations Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County County Met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review untimely review of SSI terminations finding, including policies for SSI Ex Parte Reviews (MA2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews

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Finding 399043 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Anson County

NC

Eligibility Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Inadequate Request ...

Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Inadequate Request for Information The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for 12 and 30 day documentation (MA-2230), Financial Resources (MA- 3306). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Finding: 2023-005 Finding: 2023-006 IV-D Non-Cooperation Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Finding: 2023-007 Finding: 2023-004 The County experienced a ransomware attack in May 2021 which significantly impacted all systems maintained and supported by the County. Electronic supporting documentation and work sheets were lost which impacted the ability to report information to ensure the audit was completed on time. In review of our current status, the administration estimates to complete the FY 24 audit on time by 10/31/24. October 31, 2024 Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Medicaid Unwinding Instructions on Case Handling. The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Inaccurate Information EntryCorrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs (continued) Corrective Actions for findings 2023-005, 2023-006, 2023-007, 2023-008, annd 2023-009 also apply to the State Award findings. Finding: 2023-008 Section IV- State Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding: 2023-009 The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Household composition (MA-3306), MAGI Budgeting (MA-3306), and Income Calculations (MA-3300). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Inaccurate Resources Entry Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Financial Resources (MA-2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Untimely Review of SSI Terminations Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager The County County Met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review untimely review of SSI terminations finding, including policies for SSI Ex Parte Reviews (MA2230). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews

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Finding 399042 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Anson County

NC

Eligibility Reporting Significant Deficiency

Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Inadequate Request ...

Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Corrective Action: Proposed Completion Date: Name of Contact Person: Nia Broadway, Medicaid Manager Inadequate Request for Information The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for 12 and 30 day documentation (MA-2230), Financial Resources (MA- 3306). The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Finding: 2023-005 Finding: 2023-006 IV-D Non-Cooperation Training completed 5/1/2024. County will continue Second Party Reviews. Finding: 2023-007 Finding: 2023-004 The County experienced a ransomware attack in May 2021 which significantly impacted all systems maintained and supported by the County. Electronic supporting documentation and work sheets were lost which impacted the ability to report information to ensure the audit was completed on time. In review of our current status, the administration estimates to complete the FY 24 audit on time by 10/31/24. October 31, 2024 Section III - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs The County met with all MAGI and Adult Medicaid Staff to discuss and review inadequate request for inforamtion findings, including polices for Medicaid Unwinding Instructions on Case Handling. The County will continue Second Party Reviews and conduct trainings based on findings. Inaccurate Information Entry

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Finding 399041 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Bethel School District No. 403

WA

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR FINDINGS REPORTED UNDER UNIFORM GUIDANCE Bethel School District No. 403 September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 This schedule presents the corrective action the District is planning to take for findings included in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of F...

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR FINDINGS REPORTED UNDER UNIFORM GUIDANCE Bethel School District No. 403 September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023 This schedule presents the corrective action the District is planning to take for findings included in this report in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Finding ref number: 2023-001 Finding caption: The District did not have adequate internal controls for ensuring compliance with federal suspension and debarment requirements. Name, address, and telephone of District contact person: Joanne Klein 516 176th Street E. Spanaway, WA 98387-8399 Corrective action the auditee plans to take in response to the finding: (If the auditee does not concur with the finding, the auditee must list the reasons for disagreement). The District will ensure we have met suspension and debarment requirements by obtaining a written certification or by checking SAM.GOV. Anticipated date to complete the corrective action: 3/2024

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Finding 399038 (2023-012)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act funds were not spent in the correct manner. There was a lack of administrative oversight relating to the receipt and expenditure of the ARP HEERF...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the COVID-19, American Rescue Plan Act funds were not spent in the correct manner. There was a lack of administrative oversight relating to the receipt and expenditure of the ARP HEERF III funds. All members of the business department have been made aware of the importance of tracking all funds especially those relating to government grants. The University has determined that any government grants over a certain threshold will be placed in a sperate bank account until it is time for them to be spent. This will eliminate the possible of the funds be misappropriated or comingled with general University funds. Any contracts related to government grants will be filed both electronically and via hard copy. The senior accountant will review any grant contracts to be aware of the purpose of the funds. Any expenditures from federal grants including HEERF will be documented and journaled on the general ledger in accordance with the department and object code expense deemed appropriate. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024

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Finding 399037 (2023-011)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that special reporting required for COVID-19 related, HEERF funds was not completed during fiscal year 2023. Both during and since fiscal year 2023 the business department at the University...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that special reporting required for COVID-19 related, HEERF funds was not completed during fiscal year 2023. Both during and since fiscal year 2023 the business department at the University has experienced higher than usual staffing turnover. During the turnover there was a lack of train and transfer of responsibilities, which resulted in certain regulatory filings not being completed such as the HEERF reporting. Since then the business department has become fully staffed and trained. Processes and procedures relating to various government filings and reporting’s has been documented. The business department is aware of the importance of tracking any HEERF funds received or spent going forward. A schedule has been developed with any all periodic government reporting’s that must be filed. The schedule will be reviewed on an annual basis to determine if any changes are necessary. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024

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Finding 399030 (2023-007)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: For one of two reconciliations tested we were unable to provide documentation that the reconciliation was done. The reconciliation was done, however, there was a server error in the system that c...

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: For one of two reconciliations tested we were unable to provide documentation that the reconciliation was done. The reconciliation was done, however, there was a server error in the system that caused Wheeling to lose some files. Two of the reconciliation files are missing due to this. We have a Financial Aid Office policy that has been established to ensure that reconciliations are made once a month. Since the loss of the backup system, the files are both saved and printed to avoid any more loss of files. During this period, we were using a now-defunct backup system. We have now moved to multiple backup systems and a new storage server. Our storage server is now a virtual machine with a high availability setup where we have 2 large drive systems continually being mirrored. The backup system has 2 servers with large drive systems. We continually alternate file backups each day as needed. As the backups finish, they are moved up to the cloud each time. Also, we have in place a 30-day non-overwrite policy on the files backed up to the cloud. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2022

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Finding 399029 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid

Name of Responsible Individual: Tracy Jenkins, Student Accounts Corrective Action: We recognized that students were not receiving the Right to Cancel notifications in a timely manner. We also understood the need for students to receive this information to make an important educational/fiscal decisi...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tracy Jenkins, Student Accounts Corrective Action: We recognized that students were not receiving the Right to Cancel notifications in a timely manner. We also understood the need for students to receive this information to make an important educational/fiscal decision. As of September 2023, on a monthly basis, notifications were sent to student University emails and parent’s personal email (Plus Loan recipients) informing them of their Right to Cancel. Anticipated Completion Date: September 2023

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Finding 399024 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Student Financial Aid Special Tests & Provisions Reporting

Name of Responsible Individual: Shelia Yates-Mattingly, Registrar Corrective Action: In response to Finding 2023-005, Wheeling University will continue the enrollment reporting process that was implemented in October 2023, which was in response to Finding 2022-005. With the stability of staffing in...

Name of Responsible Individual: Shelia Yates-Mattingly, Registrar Corrective Action: In response to Finding 2023-005, Wheeling University will continue the enrollment reporting process that was implemented in October 2023, which was in response to Finding 2022-005. With the stability of staffing in the Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Office and the level of experience and competence of this staff, enrollment reporting has been completed within the parameters of regulatory guidelines. The Registrar’s Office submits enrollment reports as scheduled and subsequent error resolution reports as appropriate. The Financial Aid Office reviews identified NSLDS errors, corrects and resubmits them timely. Regularly scheduled meetings, including the Registrar’s and Financial Aid Offices, continue as noted in corrective action for Finding 2022-005. These meetings serve as the platform to discuss and address identified enrollment reporting concerns/issues timely, resulting in improved accuracy in enrollment reporting and timeliness in error resolution. Anticipated Completion Date: The current process has been in place since October 2023 and is ongoing.

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Finding 399023 (2023-004)

None 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Cash Management Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University has formalized and documented financial processes to establish internal controls in order to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting. In addition, this has created a reasonable transition plan...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University has formalized and documented financial processes to establish internal controls in order to ensure accurate, timely and consistent reporting. In addition, this has created a reasonable transition plan during employee turnover, as well as ensures proper and timely filings. The corrective action involves drawing down the funds from the G5 federal website and issuing refunds to students that day. There is a checks and balance process built in so multiple staff members are involved with the process. The financial aid department calculates the amount of a federal drawdown and relays that information to the business department. The senior accountant draws down the appropriate amount of federal financial aid. The student accounts billing coordinator applies the aid to the various student accounts in the software. After the aid has been applied, the student account billing coordinator determines if a refund is due to the students. Any students that are entitled to a refund will be cut a refund check that day. The students will then have a window of opportunity of to come pick up the refund checks. Within 2 business period, any students who have not picked up their refund checks will have them mailed to their address on file with the University. This process has been developed to ensure that students receive their refunds in a timely and accurate manner. Anticipated Completion Date: A new process has been in place Since February 2024 and is ongoing.

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Finding 399021 (2023-008)

Material Weakness 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions Student Financial Aid

Name of Responsible Individual: Tracy Jenkins, Student Accounts Corrective Action: Wheeling University worked with ECSI regarding Perkins information. With the Perkins program ending, we realized that we needed to move in the direction of closing out Perkins files/information. The University is ...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tracy Jenkins, Student Accounts Corrective Action: Wheeling University worked with ECSI regarding Perkins information. With the Perkins program ending, we realized that we needed to move in the direction of closing out Perkins files/information. The University is currently working with ECSI so that we are able to submit Perkins information/files to the Department of Education. We are gathering information (promissory notes, bankruptcy details, payment information, etc.) to assist ECSI with the process. Anticipated Completion Date: May 2024

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Finding 399018 (2023-016)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Questioned Costs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: In the past, Colleague was not used to calculate return to title IV. Once Colleague was properly set up for Financial Aid, the Associate Director discovered that the calendars did not match the ...

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: In the past, Colleague was not used to calculate return to title IV. Once Colleague was properly set up for Financial Aid, the Associate Director discovered that the calendars did not match the actual publicized academic calendar. Had the calendar been accurate with the correct dates of breaks of 5 days or more, Colleague would not have accepted a withdrawal date during the break. This error within the system should not be counted as a finding. The calendar in Colleague is now correct. All breaks that are five days or more are accurate. At Wheeling, we have a comprehensive R2T4 policy. This policy outlines how to count calendar days in a semester and provides clear instructions on what to do when a student withdraws during a break. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023

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Finding 399017 (2023-010)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Student Financial Aid Reporting

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges FISAP report was filed with incorrect data and not amended in a timely manner. The University has developed a series of internal controls and procedures to ensure that the data provide for ...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges FISAP report was filed with incorrect data and not amended in a timely manner. The University has developed a series of internal controls and procedures to ensure that the data provide for the FISAP will be accurate going forward. All balance sheet accounts will be reconciled on a monthly basis and all revenue will be recorded on the ledger in the time period that it is earned. A monthly income statement and balance sheet will be generated to determine how much federal aid revenue has been reported throughout the year. The accounting software has a built-in process that will be run on a regular basis to make sure all entries are properly posted. This will ensure accurate reporting in the future. Anticipated Completion Date: A new process will be implemented so this error does not happen again (June 2024).

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Finding 399016 (2023-009)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: There is no documentation available to indicate that a professional judgement was completed at the time of the incident cited. Wheeling did not have access to any documentation such as log notes...

Name of Responsible Individual: Dylan Nowakowski, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Corrective Action: There is no documentation available to indicate that a professional judgement was completed at the time of the incident cited. Wheeling did not have access to any documentation such as log notes, documents, or contact records of any kind. The DPT program budgets differ in amount for first- and second-year attendance. It is known that at this time, the first-year budget was not available, and some student budgets were not separated and entered correctly for first- and second-year cost of attendance. A Financial Aid Office policy has been established to ensure that proper documentation and records maintenance is achieved. Staff enter detailed log notes regarding student contact and results of those contacts. A Budget Adjustment form has been created for students to present to the office if they request a cost of attendance and budget increase. These forms are scanned into the individual student file and is easily obtained for future use when and if necessary. Each DPT budget year has been incorporated into a spread sheet format. Any change to a budget item is input into the sheet and the system will auto calculate a new or different budget amount. These new numbers and the updated COA (cost of attendance) are inserted into the colleague system and is a permanent, easily retrievable record. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2023.

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Finding 399015 (2023-015)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the allowable indirect costs reimbursed to the University from the NASA federal grant funds was not calculated correctly for fiscal year 2023. In recent years the University has applie...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the allowable indirect costs reimbursed to the University from the NASA federal grant funds was not calculated correctly for fiscal year 2023. In recent years the University has applied for a quarterly no cost extension of the previously used indirect cost rate for federal grant purposes. In March of 2024 the University actively pursued a contract with a firm known as Point Consulting to help reevaluate the currently used in direct cost rate for the University. Pont consulting has been contracted by the university in past years, but the percentage has been simply rolled forward and not adjusted. Going forward the University plans to reevaluate the indirect cost percentage in accordance with federal guidelines. The accounting department will work directly with the Challenger Learning center to make sure that indirect funds are calculated correctly and drawn down in timely and accurate manner. Anticipated Completion Date: July 2024

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Finding 399014 (2023-014)

Material Weakness 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Cash Management Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.305

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the internal controls surrounding the cash management of the Federal Research and Development Programs was not in compliance for federal standards. The University is in the process of ...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the internal controls surrounding the cash management of the Federal Research and Development Programs was not in compliance for federal standards. The University is in the process of enhancing the internal controls and cash management procedures to prevent this from happening in the future. Going forward all federal grant funds that are allocated for the Challenger Learning Center will go directly into the appropriate bank account and will be drawn down and spent in the correct time frame. When operating expenses are incurred for the Challenger Learning Center the payment will be processed from the University’s general checking and the federal grant funds will reimburse the University that day. The same is also true for the payroll expenses incurred by the Challenger Learning Center. Wages will be paid out of the university’s general checking account and then reimbursed to the university from the bank account that hold the federal grant funds. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024

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Finding 399013 (2023-013)

Material Weakness 2023

Wheeling Jesuit University INC

WV

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.430

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the records to substantiate the payroll costs were insufficient and lacking internal controls. Going forward the University plans to implement a strategic process to document time and ...

Name of Responsible Individual: Tyler Hosey, Senior Accountant Corrective Action: The University acknowledges that the records to substantiate the payroll costs were insufficient and lacking internal controls. Going forward the University plans to implement a strategic process to document time and effort associated with research and development cluster and it’s federal grants. All employees that work with the Challenger Learning Center will continue to have their hours worked documented in the Paycom payroll software. Payroll is processed on a biweekly basis, and therefore on biweekly basis the payroll costs from the Challenger Learning Center will be reimbursed to the University from the various Challenger Learning Center bank accounts. This will be done as a percentage of time worked for the NIH Grant, the NASA Grant, and the general Challenger Learning Center functions. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024

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