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Statement of Concurrence or Non-concurrence: We agree with the auditor’s finding as far as not giving subrecipients the Assistance Listing Number (CFDA#) and the below actions will be taken to improve the situation. However, ICHC management questions the degree of the audit finding due to ICHC recei...
Statement of Concurrence or Non-concurrence: We agree with the auditor’s finding as far as not giving subrecipients the Assistance Listing Number (CFDA#) and the below actions will be taken to improve the situation. However, ICHC management questions the degree of the audit finding due to ICHC receiving the HEC funding from the State of Alaska as a pass-through and not directly from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Corrective Action Plan Interior Community Health Center (ICHC) will read and ensure the requirements of 2 CFR 200.331 (a)(1) and the OMB Compliance Supplement May 2023 are understood and implemented for future subrecipient activity. ICHC will send out a letter to all agencies who received the HEC funds with the explanation that funds were federal funds and this required factors of 2 CFR 200.331(a)(1) of the OMB Compliance Supplement May 2023. ICHC will give the awardees the Assistance Listing Numbers of the HEC funds to ensure they properly reported funding on their FY23 SEFAs. ICHC will also send a notification to the State of Alaska notifying them that ICHC will be terminating the administration of HEC grant funding on May 31st, 2024. ICHC will tell the State that an error was made in providing the subrecipients the Assistance Listing Numbers of the HEC funding. ICHC will thank the State of Alaska for the opportunity to distribute the funding to the agencies in the Fairbanks North Star Borough that deal with the vulnerable people who are at a higher risk of COVID-19. Name of Contact Person: Traci Yeckley, Chief Financial Officer Contact Number: 907-455-4567. Email: traci.yeckley@inhc.org Projected Completion Date: The anticipated completed date is April 1st, 2024
Finding 386045 (2023-101)
Material Weakness 2023
Assistance Listings number: 17.258 WIOA Adult Program; Assistance Listings number: 17.259 WIOA Youth Activities; and Assistance Listings number: 17.278 WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grants Contact Person: Jeremy Flowers, WIOA Executive Director Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2024 Concur. To ...
Assistance Listings number: 17.258 WIOA Adult Program; Assistance Listings number: 17.259 WIOA Youth Activities; and Assistance Listings number: 17.278 WIOA Dislocated Worker Formula Grants Contact Person: Jeremy Flowers, WIOA Executive Director Anticipated completion date: June 30, 2024 Concur. To help ensure the County meets the WIOA Cluster’s earmarking requirement to spend no less than 20 percent of WIOA Youth Activities funds allocated to the County to provide in-school and out-of-school youth with paid and unpaid work experiences (WEX), the County has revised its process for tracking work experience expenditures. The County will utilize the revised process and provide technical assistance to the sub-recipient, Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) to implement procedures that will lead to an increase in Youth enrollments and placement into WEX to ensure at least 20 percent of the WIOA Youth Activities funds allocated to the County are used to provide in-school and out-of-school youth with paid and unpaid WEX. County staff are currently working with CPLC staff to implement a different approach to attaining the WEX requirements. The recommended solutions include improved tracking and monitoring of the WIOA Youth WEX activities to include both paid and unpaid work experiences, increasing all youth outreach, partnering with other local youth programs, and enrolling youth with barriers pursuant to current policy. The County will be tracking Youth progress and will be revising strategies as needed. The County’s goal is to see a significant increase in Youth WEX program activities by the end of fiscal year 23-24.
View Audit 298417 Questioned Costs: $1
FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control to ensure that the six Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) annual data reports required ...
FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The School Corporation had not designed nor implemented a system of internal control to ensure that the six Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) annual data reports required to be filed during the audit period were complete and accurate prior to submission. The Reports were prepared by one employee without an oversight or review process in place to prevent, or detect and correct, errors. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Greg Walker, Superintendent Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812-723-4717 and walkerg@paoli.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Superintendent will enter information into the annual data report required for ESSER and once completed the Corporation Treasurer will review the information entered for accuracy. The Corporation Treasurer will sign off that the information entered is correct and then the Superintendent will submit the data report. Anticipated Completion Date: Projected date of completion is April 2024.
2023-007: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Ma...
2023-007: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should implement procedures to ensure that enrollment data, changes in status and effective dates within NSLDS match the records of the intuition and are reported timely. We also recommend that the University implement a formal review procedure to document the review process. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: During our discussion, it became apparent that a significant portion of the findings pertaining to the Office of the Registrar stemmed from enrollment status change not being reported to NSLDS within 60 days. To remedy this, we have added three new automated enrollment uploads right after the upload of the graduation file respectively in Fall, Spring and Summer. The three automated enrollment uploads to be sent to NSLDS are scheduled as follows: 1. On February 16; 2. On June 3; 3. On September 1. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Hala Abou Arraj, Registrar Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in February 2024
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Material Weakness Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should evaluate its procedure...
2023-006: Eligibility Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Material Weakness Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should evaluate its procedures around disbursement of loans and ensure that notifications of disbursements are sent and contain all of the required elements outline in the FSA handbook. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: To meet requirements outlined in 34 CFR 668.165, ISU includes information in a student’s award notification email and in their MyISU portal of pertinent Direct Loan information including their “Award Payment Schedule” and what steps to take to accept, decline or modify their award offers. Additionally, in July 2023, ISU implemented an automated email notification in our daily job scheduler, AppWorx, that is sent on each date of disbursement to student Direct Loan borrowers and parent borrowers of Direct Parent PLUS (added Feb 2024) notifying them of the disbursement and reminding them what they need to do to revise or cancel the loan disbursement. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: James Martin, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in December 2023.
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matte...
2023-005: Special Tests & Provisions Federal Program Title: Student Financial Assistance Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should review the requirements and implement a monitoring control to monitor the checks throughout the year. In addition, for the checks outstanding greater than 240 days, the University should return the funding to the U.S. Department of Education. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ISU reopened the prior financial aid years in COD and completed returns of federal aid funds via G5/6 from identified outstanding checks. ISU has implemented the following monitoring controls: At the beginning of each month finance runs check reissue forms for all checks that the check date is 180 days or older. These are mailed to the check recipient. Around the 15th of the month any checks containing Title IV funds that have not been reissued will be turned to the financial aid office. Financial Aid is provided with the date by which the funds need to be returned. Financial Aid attempts to work with the student to get the checks cashed if they are not successful will return funds before the 240-day limit. They will then notify Finance to cancel the original check. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lisa Leyshon, AVP Finance/Controller, James Martin, Director of Financial Aid Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in 2020.
View Audit 298414 Questioned Costs: $1
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Rec...
2023-004: Suspension Debarment Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to insure verification checks are occurring prior to entering into contract with a vendor/subrecipient. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ISU has implemented PaymentWorks, a third-party vendor processing system that does 24-7 sanction and debarment checking. This is conducted on all ISU vendors that onboard through PaymentWorks. All ISU contracts will be processed through Jaggaer, which requires a Banner ID#. All vendors will be imitated through PaymentWorks. Accounts Payable checks sanction alerts in PaymentWorks and follows up with issues. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lisa Leyshon, AVP Finance/Controller and Kirsten Broughton, Director Grant Accounting Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in April 2024.
2023-003: Procurement Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendati...
2023-003: Procurement Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to document reasons for obtaining competitive bids. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Grant Accounting and Purchasing will both review requisitions within Jaggaer to make sure appropriate bids, and or exemptions are documented or attached. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Lisa Leyshon, AVP Finance/Controller and Kirsten Broughton, Director of Grant Accounting Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in February 2024.
View Audit 298414 Questioned Costs: $1
2023-002: Cash Management-Subrecipient Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matt...
2023-002: Cash Management-Subrecipient Federal Program Title: Research and Development Cluster Assistance Listing Number: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Recommendation: ISU should evaluate its procedures and implement an additional control to review and approve the subrecipient reimbursements timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Grant accounting staff will follow payment requests through the system to make sure payments are made in a timely manner. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Kirsten Broughton, Director Grant Accounting Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented in FY24
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2023-001: Reporting Federal Program Titles: Every Student Succeeds/Preschool Development Grants Primary Care Training and Enhancement Assistance Listing Number: 93.884 & 93.434 ...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 2023-001: Reporting Federal Program Titles: Every Student Succeeds/Preschool Development Grants Primary Care Training and Enhancement Assistance Listing Number: 93.884 & 93.434 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Recommendation: ISU should implement formal review procedures to document review and approvals over required reports. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: ISU had a formal review procedure in place, but due to personnel changes it was not being followed. Staff has been trained and procedures will be followed. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Kirsten Broughton, Director Grant Accounting Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implemented FY24
Finding Number: 2023-002 Condition: The College provided funds to two individuals for transportation in advance of being approved for participation in the program. Planned Corrective Action: The College has returned the questioned costs by transferring the expenditures out of the grant funds and red...
Finding Number: 2023-002 Condition: The College provided funds to two individuals for transportation in advance of being approved for participation in the program. Planned Corrective Action: The College has returned the questioned costs by transferring the expenditures out of the grant funds and reducing the next drawdown for the grant. The College will immediately suspend the practice of providing grant funds to individuals prior to their approval for participation in program. Moving forward, the College will require the Program Director to approve all applicants for eligibility prior to any training or support activities beginning. This will include a review of the application materials, eligibility documents, and any other required materials. Participants who do not meet the eligibility requirements will receive written notice of the reason for denial and will not be admitted to any programming or receive any supportive services. The College will also look to have staff members involved in grant administration receive targeted training and education on the revised grant disbursement procedures as well as general grant administration training. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Vice President for Finance & Business Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024
View Audit 298412 Questioned Costs: $1
Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The College does not have a subrecipient monitoring policy and did not perform risk assessment procedures before selecting the subrecipient for the grant. Planned Corrective Action: The College will work to develop a subrecipient monitoring policy and subrecipient...
Finding Number: 2023-001 Condition: The College does not have a subrecipient monitoring policy and did not perform risk assessment procedures before selecting the subrecipient for the grant. Planned Corrective Action: The College will work to develop a subrecipient monitoring policy and subrecipient monitoring procedures, which would include the performing of a risk assessment, to ensure the policies and procedures are in alignment with other College policies while also adhering to federal regulations and best practices in grant management. Contact person responsible for corrective action: Vice President for Finance & Business Anticipated Completion Date: 06/30/2024
The security deposit has been refunded and management is currently reviewing internal controls over security deposit refunds to ensure all deposits are returned timely.
The security deposit has been refunded and management is currently reviewing internal controls over security deposit refunds to ensure all deposits are returned timely.
Finding 385650 (2023-001)
Significant Deficiency 2023
FINDING DETAILS: AN EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM WAS NOT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT THE AGENCY GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING WAS DOUBLE-CHECKED TO BE SURE THE EXPENSE ACCOUNT NUMBERS POSTED WERE THE SAME AS THE ACTUAL/BUDGER FOR HEAD START. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT PALADIN INC.'S MANAGEMENT ...
FINDING DETAILS: AN EFFECTIVE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM WAS NOT IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT THE AGENCY GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTING WAS DOUBLE-CHECKED TO BE SURE THE EXPENSE ACCOUNT NUMBERS POSTED WERE THE SAME AS THE ACTUAL/BUDGER FOR HEAD START. RECOMMENDATION: WE RECOMMEND THAT PALADIN INC.'S MANAGEMENT REVISE A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL CONTROLS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND THE SPECIAL TESTS AND PROVISIONS PRINCIPLES COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. TAKEN OR TO BE TAKEN: THE HS FISCAL REVIEW POLICY AND THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & DRAW REVIEW PROCEDURE UPDATE WAS MADE TO THE REVIEW OF DRAWS/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCEDURE ALREADY IN PLACE TO ASSURE THAT ACCOUNT OR DEPARTMENT CHANGES MADE ARE IN THE FINAL REVIEW. IF ALREADY TAKEN, DATE OF COMPLETION: PALADIN HAS REVISED DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSES INVOLVED WITH THE HEAD START GRANT. STAFF ARE IN PLACE TO DO THIS REVIEW. REVISED PROCEDURE COMPLETED 11-3-2023. ACCOUNTING STAFF ARE REVIEWING DRAWS AND ACCOUNTS POSTED FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO CURRENT DATE TO BE SURE THAT DRAWS FROM THE GRANT WERE CORRECTLY POSTED AND DRAWN AND ARE CAPTURED ON THE AGENCY SYSTEM. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: PALADIN CFO STATED THAT PALADIN DID HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR REVIEW. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT HAVE A SECONDARY PROCEDURE IN PLACE TO REVIEW CHANGES MADE BY STAFF INVOLVED. ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE HEAD START BUDGET/ACTUAL WILL BE CHANGED IN THE AGENCY ACCOUNTING SYSTEM TO REFLECT THE SAME ACCOUNTS. PALADIN CONTACT PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDINGS NAME & TITLE: EVELYN MARVEL, FINANCIAL OFFICER
U.S. Department of Transportation 2023-004 Formula Grants for Rural Areas – Assistance Listing No. 20.509 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization properly document Sam.gov searches. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action take...
U.S. Department of Transportation 2023-004 Formula Grants for Rural Areas – Assistance Listing No. 20.509 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization properly document Sam.gov searches. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Organization will take the steps necessary to properly document that they have searched Sam.gov. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Rich Pavek, Executive Director, and Kris Burkey, Finance Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
U.S. Department of Transportation 2023-003 Formula Grants for Rural Areas – Assistance Listing No. 20.509 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its policy and implement a procedure for proper approval over all disbursements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is ...
U.S. Department of Transportation 2023-003 Formula Grants for Rural Areas – Assistance Listing No. 20.509 Recommendation: We recommend the Organization review its policy and implement a procedure for proper approval over all disbursements. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The Organization will take the steps necessary to ensure that costs are appropriately approved. Names of the contact persons responsible for corrective action: Rich Pavek, Executive Director, and Kris Burkey, Finance Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024
2023-001 ALN 14.871 – Housing Voucher Cluster – Activities Allowed or Unallowed The Executive Director acknowledges the finding and is following the auditor's recommendation as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. In 2021, the Authority was instructed by Keith Landrum of the Colu...
2023-001 ALN 14.871 – Housing Voucher Cluster – Activities Allowed or Unallowed The Executive Director acknowledges the finding and is following the auditor's recommendation as listed in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. In 2021, the Authority was instructed by Keith Landrum of the Columbia, South Carolina HUD Field Office to stop making payments until the matter could be further investigated to see what amounts, if any, are still owed. Management will continue to monitor budgets to ensure that funds are adequate. Management has and will continue to make budget revisions to reduce unessential operating costs. The Authority has designed and implemented a Board approved formal repayment agreement. Person Responsible for Correction of Finding: Mark Fountain, Executive Director Projected Completion Date: June 30, 2024
2023-003 Housing Assistance Fund Program – Assistance Listing No. 21.026 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures around the debt verification during the HAF program application process. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audi...
2023-003 Housing Assistance Fund Program – Assistance Listing No. 21.026 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures around the debt verification during the HAF program application process. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Based on this and other similar inadequacies with the vendor, the Agency terminated the contract of the non-compliant vendor (IEM) and moved the administration of the program in house. The new procedures and software being utilized provide the required documentation and verification to support disbursements as evidenced by the audit review. The Agency also anticipates making a mandatory discovery demand for all supporting program documentation to include the debt verification data and will seek judicial enforcement if IEM does not comply with the request. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Kelly Wilson, PAHAF Program Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: The migration to in house administration was completed in March of 2023. The discovery request is expected to be made by no later than Monday, March 25th, 2024.
2023-002 Housing Trust Fund Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.275 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures around administrative expenses charged to the HTF program. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. ...
2023-002 Housing Trust Fund Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.275 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures around administrative expenses charged to the HTF program. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: PHFA will implement electronic time tracking, this will replace the current manual process of preparing timesheets that are entered into a database used to accumulate administrative expenses charged to federal programs. PHFA is currently in the process of implementing a Human Capital Management system that will allow employees to track the time they work on federal programs. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Adrianne Trumpy, Director of Accounting Planned completion date for corrective action plan: July 1, 2024
View Audit 298360 Questioned Costs: $1
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2023-001 Home Investment Partnerships Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.239 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures surrounding the division sign-off form utilized in the pre-commitment meeting. Explanation of disagreeme...
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2023-001 Home Investment Partnerships Program – Assistance Listing No. 14.239 Recommendation: CLA recommended that PHFA review their procedures surrounding the division sign-off form utilized in the pre-commitment meeting. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: PHFA implemented a new process to ensure the required divisional signoffs are received after the completion of the pre-commitment meeting. The Lending Officer prepares an electronic approval listing in Microsoft Teams to capture the approvals after the pre-commitment meeting. The Lending Officer follows up with the requested signors to ensure that all outstanding questions have been answered and the signer can mark the Microsoft Teams’ listing approved. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Jessica Perry, Director of Development The new Microsoft Teams approval system was implemented in August 2023. To date, approximately 20 developments have been approved via the new system.
The contact for this plan is Monica Merchant. The School will implement procedures to establish proper internal controls related to the submission of meal counts to the Child Nutrition Management System effective March 15, 2024, allowing for proper segregation of duties and review prior to submissio...
The contact for this plan is Monica Merchant. The School will implement procedures to establish proper internal controls related to the submission of meal counts to the Child Nutrition Management System effective March 15, 2024, allowing for proper segregation of duties and review prior to submission. Meal Counts will continue to be tracked daily. Monthly participation counts, by meal type and location, will be reviewed and entered on the Child Nutrition Management System by the School’s financial consultant. Prior to submission, these data elements will be reviewed, verified and submitted by the organization’s Data and Special Projects Manager. The addition of a second layer of approval should allow for adequate internal control over monthly meal claims.
Corrective Actions: *Conduct a thorough review of the policies and procedures related to withdrawals, specifically focusing on the calculation of students' percentages of completion during the payment period and the proper handling of breaks in the academic calendar. *Implement additoinal training s...
Corrective Actions: *Conduct a thorough review of the policies and procedures related to withdrawals, specifically focusing on the calculation of students' percentages of completion during the payment period and the proper handling of breaks in the academic calendar. *Implement additoinal training sessions for staff members responsible for calculating students' completion percentages to ensure they understand the correct methodology, particularly in accounting for breaks of at least five consecutive days. *Utilize the newly implemented Ellucian Colleague software in order to monitor and identify students who withdraw and receive Title IV funds promptly. Establish a clear protocol for performing return calculations and issuing refunds within the required 45-day timeline as per federal regulations. *Enhance oversight and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with 34 CFR 668.22 and other relevant regulations. Regular audits should be conducted to verify the accuracy of calculations and the timely return of Title IV funds. *Communicate updated procedures to all relevant staff members and provide ongoing support to ensure proper implementation and adherence to the revised policies. By implementing these corrective actions, the college can address the identified deficiencies and enhance its compliance with federal regulations concerning withdrawals and the treatment of Title IV funds. All actions listed above have been completed as of 03/01/2024.
Corrective Actions: *Conduct a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures related to packaging student financial aid. Ensure that the guidelines for awarding federal direct loans align with the Federal Student Aid Handbook, Volume 3. *Utilize the newly implemented Ellucian Colleague softwa...
Corrective Actions: *Conduct a comprehensive review of the policies and procedures related to packaging student financial aid. Ensure that the guidelines for awarding federal direct loans align with the Federal Student Aid Handbook, Volume 3. *Utilize the newly implemented Ellucian Colleague software that is integrated with all offices directly involved with any facet of Title IV (registrar and billing) to follow a systematic process to review and verify student financial aid packages for accuracy. Establish protocols for identifying and rectifying instances of under-awarding federal direct subsidized loans. *Utilize Federal Student Aid training programs and other options for financial aid staff to enhance their understanding of federal regulations governing financial aid packaging. Emphasize the significance of recalculating aid packages when there are changes in FAFSA information to prevent under-awarding situations. *Create a standardized procedure for tracking and documenting FAFSA information changes and the subsequent adjustments made to financial aid packages. This will ensure transparency and accountability in the repackaging process. *Address the issue of turnover within the Financial Aid Department by implementing measures to enhance continuity and knowledge transfer. Document key processes and responsibilities to mitigate the impact of staff changes on financial aid operations. *Conduct regular internal training to ensure compliance with federal regulations and the effectiveness of the revised policies and procedures. Make adjustments as needed based on audit findings to maintain accuracy in financial aid packaging. By following these corrective actions, the College can mitigate the identified deficiencies in financial aid packaging and improve overall compliance with federal regulations. Completion Date: All actions listed above have been completed as of 03/01/2024.
FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: For three vendors, the School Corporation did not obtain price or rate quotes as required. The School Corporation did not maintain documentation to support the rationale and justi...
FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: For three vendors, the School Corporation did not obtain price or rate quotes as required. The School Corporation did not maintain documentation to support the rationale and justification to limit competition, and there was no documentation of the history of the procurement which would include the rationale for the method of procurement, the selection of the vendor, and the basis for price. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Food Service Director, Maggie Caudill Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (812) 649-2591 / maggie.caudill@sspencer.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Small Purchase Procurement: The Food Service Director will maintain a binder/Google Drive folder with documentation of price and/or rate quotes and documentation of the attempts made from at least three vendors that fall within the small purchase threshold. If price and/or rate quotes cannot be obtained from at least three vendors, documentation of the reasoning will be maintained. Suspension and Debarment: The Food Service Director will ensure that all vendors are not suspended or debarred by either ensuring the suspension and debarment verbiage is included in the contracts, providing a clause to the vendor to sign that they are not suspended or debarred, or checking the SAM.gov website. Documentation of these records will be maintained for audit. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024
FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The annual reports provided for audit did not tie back to supporting records. One annual report, ESSER III Year 2, was not filed. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Superintendent...
FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 - Education Stabilization Fund - Reporting Summary of Finding: The annual reports provided for audit did not tie back to supporting records. One annual report, ESSER III Year 2, was not filed. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Superintendent Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (812) 649-2591 / brad.schneider@sspencer.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: In the future, the School Corporation will ensure all required annual reports for grant reporting are submitted and supported by school records. The required annual reports will be completed by the Corporation Treasurer and reviewed and approved by another knowledgeable employee for accuracy and completeness. Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024
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