Corrective Action Plans

Finding 374450 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

CO

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

The district will develop a process to ensure that capital assets are recorded to the appropriate general ledger accounts that properly represents the transaction being recorded.

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Finding 374446 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Young Harris College

GA

Student Financial Aid Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions § 200.303

Finding 2023-001: Special Test and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Context/Condition: Of the 37 students selected for enrollment reporting testing, 5 students within the sample were reported to NSLDS outside the maximum 60-day window. Recommendation: The auditor recommended that the College revie...

Finding 2023-001: Special Test and Provisions: Enrollment Reporting Context/Condition: Of the 37 students selected for enrollment reporting testing, 5 students within the sample were reported to NSLDS outside the maximum 60-day window. Recommendation: The auditor recommended that the College review and update internal controls to ensure student enrollment status in the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is updated in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Federal Requirements. Persons Responsible for Corrective Action: Tammy Gibson, Registrar Planned Corrective Action: Additional dates will be added to the National Student Clearinghouse submission schedule to capture December graduates. In addition, Registrar's Office staff will be instructed to update individual student records, as needed, to account for changes outside of the submission schedule to avoid reporting outside of the maximum 60-day window. Anticipated Completion Date: December 8, 2023

View Audit 294103

Finding 374445 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

West Lyon Community School District

IA

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2023‐003 Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirement Significant Deficiency Finding Summary: The District did not sure proper and timely inclusion of prevailing wage clauses in one construction contract issued in the prior year and still in effect this year. Responsible Individuals: Shawn Kreman, ...

Finding 2023‐003 Special Tests – Wage Rate Requirement Significant Deficiency Finding Summary: The District did not sure proper and timely inclusion of prevailing wage clauses in one construction contract issued in the prior year and still in effect this year. Responsible Individuals: Shawn Kreman, Superintendent Corrective Action Plan: The District will include prevailing requirements in contracts utilizing federal dollars. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing

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Finding 374441 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

City of Newport, Tn

TN

Cash Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Finding #2023-003: Internal Controls Over Grant Expenditures Response and Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Justin Norton Person Responsible for Implementing the Corrective Action: Justin Norton Anticipated Date of Corrected Action: June 30, 2024. Repeat Finding: No Planned Corrective Action: We w...

Finding #2023-003: Internal Controls Over Grant Expenditures Response and Corrective Action Plan Prepared by: Justin Norton Person Responsible for Implementing the Corrective Action: Justin Norton Anticipated Date of Corrected Action: June 30, 2024. Repeat Finding: No Planned Corrective Action: We will establish and implement internal control policies to maintain federal grant expenditures and reimbursements.

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Finding 374438 (2023-006)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Earmarking Summary of Finding: The Non-Public Proportionate Share expenditures for the 21611-048-PN01 grant award could not be verified for the individual member schools. The non-public school share funds for the participating memb...

FINDING 2023-006 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Earmarking Summary of Finding: The Non-Public Proportionate Share expenditures for the 21611-048-PN01 grant award could not be verified for the individual member schools. The non-public school share funds for the participating member schools were allocated based on the yearly budget for certified staff instead of time charged to the non-public schools. These allocations were the amounts reported to IDOE. As such, we were unable to identify which expenditures were for each school in order to verify the minimum amount per the grant award was expended and properly reported to IDOE as required. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Dudley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.537.7205 jdudley@lburg.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Expenses for non-public schools are tracked and charged to the appropriate corporation. Staff record time spent at each non-public school, sign and date the form and turn it into the treasurer. The expenses are then moved to the correct expense line on the grant after receiving this information. Materials that are purchased are charged to the correct expense account when paid. ROD’s treasurer will prepare a report showing compliance with the earmarking requirement on a monthly basis. These reports will be provided to the ROD board for review, and our Superintendent is a member of that board. Anticipated Completion Date: July 1, 2023

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Finding 374435 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.1 § 200.303 § 200.317 § 200.318 § 200.319

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: Procurement Federal regulations allow for informal procurement methods when the value of the procurement for goods or services does not exceed the simplified acquisition ...

FINDING 2023-005 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster (IDEA) – Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Summary of Finding: Procurement Federal regulations allow for informal procurement methods when the value of the procurement for goods or services does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, which is customarily set at $250,000. However, Indiana Code 5-22-8 has a more restrictive threshold of $150,000 or less for when small purchase procedures may be used. This informal process allows for methods other than the formal bid process. The informal process is divided between two methods based on thresholds. Micro-purchases, typically for those purchases $10,000 or under, and small purchase procedures for those purchases above the micro-purchase threshold, but below the simplified acquisition threshold. Micro-purchases may be awarded without soliciting competitive price rate quotations. If small purchase procedures are used, then price or rate quotations must be obtained from an adequate number of qualified sources. If it is determined a single source provider can be used for a small purchase, documentation must be retained supporting the determination. The Cooperative did not adhere to the requirements necessary for them to be in compliance with the procurement of small purchases during the audit period. Suspension and Debarment The School Corporation did not have internal controls in place to ensure compliance with the suspension and debarment requirement. The Cooperative did not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure all applicable vendors were not suspended or debarred prior to entering into a covered transaction. As such, the Cooperative never entered into a contract, although their payments to the vendor exceeded $50,000. The Cooperative did not perform procedures to ensure that the vendor was not suspended or debarred from participation in federal programs. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Dudley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.537.7205 jdudley@lburg.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The ROD Special Education Cooperative will make notes in the Board Minutes regarding the fact that only one vendor can provide specific services prior to entering into a contract or purchasing said services. Each company providing services will be checked on the SAM.gov website to ensure that the vendor has not been suspended or debarred. This documentation will be provided to the ROD board for review, and our Superintendent is a member of that board. Anticipated Completion Date: February 1, 2024

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Finding 374433 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking § 200.303

FINDING2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Equipment, Special Tests and Provisions - Restricted Purpose Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the gra...

FINDING2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Equipment, Special Tests and Provisions - Restricted Purpose Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Equipment and Real Property Management and Special Tests and Provisions - Restricted Purpose compliance requirements. Equipment Management A listing of equipment purchased with program funds was maintained, however, there was no documented oversight or review process to ensure the listing was accurate and complete. Special Tests and Provisions - Restricted Purpose There was no documented control process in place to ensure that each student or staff member received only one device, as required by the per-user limitations in the grant award. Officials stated that the Asset Management system would not have allowed the same student to register multiple devices, however, there was no documented oversight or review to ensure that the user limitations in the system were in place during the audit period, and operating effectively. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Dudley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.537.7205 jdudley@lburg.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the technology department will provide each building principal with a list that includes all students and asset tag numbers. The principals will then have each student sign next to their information acknowledging that information is accurate. Anticipated Completion Date: August 2024

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Finding 374431 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation

IN

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Suspension and Debarment Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Procurement and...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Emergency Connectivity Fund Program - Suspension and Debarment Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Procurement and Suspension and Debarment compliance requirement. The School Corporation did not have adequate procedures in place to ensure that vendors were not suspended or debarred before entering into a covered transaction. Suspension and Debarment Before entering into subawards and covered transactions with program funds, recipients are required to verify that such contractors and subrecipients are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded. “Covered transactions” include, but are not limited to contracts for goods and services awarded under a non-procurement transaction (i.e. grant agreement) that are expected to equal or exceed $25,000. The verification is to be done by checking the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS), collecting a certification from that person, or adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person. Two covered transactions were identified that equaled or exceeded $25,000. Both transactions, totaling $837,454 were selected for testing. For the noted transactions, the School Corporation did not verify the vendor’s suspension and debarment status before the payment due to the School Corporation not having any policies or procedures in place to verify that contractors were neither suspended nor debarred, or otherwise excluded or disqualified from participating in federal assistance programs or activities. The lack of internal controls and noncompliance were systemic issues throughout the audit period. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Dudley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.537.7205 jdudley@lburg.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: When purchasing goods or services using Federal dollars a search will be conducted to verify that the vendor is not suspended or disbarred from receiving federal funds. If the vendor is not located in the Sam.gov database; we will reach out to the vendor and request a statement verifying this. If a contract is signed between LCSC and the vendor; we will request that suspension and disbarment language be included in the contract. Anticipated Completion Date: February 2024

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Finding 374429 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation

IN

School Nutrition Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility § 200.303

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Elig...

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Child Nutrition Cluster - Eligibility Summary of Findings: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the Eligibility compliance requirement. The free and reduced-price applications were completed online by the applicants, and the information was automatically uploaded into the School Corporation's nutrition program software system. The software system then calculated the student's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals based on the parameters in the system. There was no documented oversight, review, or approval process to ensure the parameters in the system were correct and that the eligibility determination made complied with the requirements of the programs. The lack of internal controls was a systematic issue throughout the audit period. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Julie Dudley Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 812.537.7205 jdudley@lburg.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Food Service Director and Business Manager have added the verification of every 30th Free/Reduce application that is submitted during the school year to their monthly checklists. Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, the Food Service Director will enter the eligibility parameters into the school nutrition software. Once entered the Food Service Director will provide a copy of the prices entered into the system to be reviewed and approved by the Business Manager or Superintendent. Anticipated Completion Date: January 2024/July 2024

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Finding 374417 (2023-001)

None 2023

Bergenfield Board of Education

NJ

All employees charged to federally funded grant programs be included on the time an effort activity reports and certified semi-annually as required.

View Audit 294078

Finding 374412 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation INC

KY

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Period of Performance § 200.303

Criteria and Condition: 2 CFR 200.303 requires the non-federal entity to establlish and maintain effective internal controls over compliance with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award including proper tracking of grant expenditures or compliance. Certain int...

Criteria and Condition: 2 CFR 200.303 requires the non-federal entity to establlish and maintain effective internal controls over compliance with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award including proper tracking of grant expenditures or compliance. Certain internal controls were not in place to prevent costs from outside the period of performance from being charged to the grant. Action taken: In regard to 2023-003, Management will provide a 2nd review of project worksheets before submission. The designated FEMA Coordinator will be responsible for this corrective action and anticipates completion of corrective action before October 1, 2023.

View Audit 294076 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 374411 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency 2023

York College of Pennsylvania

PA

Student Financial Aid Reporting Subrecipient Monitoring

Corrective Action Planned: The College has noted the issue and it has since been rectified and has re-ran the process to provide the proper effective dates for withdrawn students to the National Student Clearinghouse. The College does report to the National Student Clearinghouse every 30 days. The C...

Corrective Action Planned: The College has noted the issue and it has since been rectified and has re-ran the process to provide the proper effective dates for withdrawn students to the National Student Clearinghouse. The College does report to the National Student Clearinghouse every 30 days. The College has reviewed their policies and procedures to ensure proper reporting requirement procedures to NSC and NSLDS. Training has been provided to those responsible for manual adjustments to records having extenuating circumstances. Name(s) of Contact Person(s) Responsible for Corrective Action: Eric Dinsmore, Senior Director of Financial Aid Anticipated Completion Date: As of January 2024, withdrawal student status change effective dates have been corrected. The College has reviewed reporting policies and procedures and has provided training to responsible parties for manual reporting whenever extenuating circumstances occur. The College will implement any additional necessary changes in 2024 fiscal year.

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Finding 374407 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Sunshine Connections, Inc.

KS

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Cash Management Eligibility

2023-003 – 10.558 – Child and Adult Care Food Program – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Eligibility Condition Four providers received an improper amount for their meal reimbursement for the month tested. Recommendation Controls should be reviewed and updated t...

2023-003 – 10.558 – Child and Adult Care Food Program – Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles and Eligibility Condition Four providers received an improper amount for their meal reimbursement for the month tested. Recommendation Controls should be reviewed and updated to ensure that complete and accurate meal counts are submitted to the State for reimbursement. Comments on the Finding Given the Organization’s limited size, it is not always feasible to fully segregate the duties surrounding the meal claims processes. However, in order to mitigate errors, steps have been taken to implement checks within those processes. Action Taken Whenever possible, an employee other than the Director will prepare the claims. The Director of the Organization will later review the claims for accuracy and compare the claim numbers in both the Excel Spreadsheet and the Little Organizer Program to ensure their correctness.

View Audit 294026

Finding 374399 (2023-001)

Material Weakness 2023

Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Procurement, Suspension & Debarment § 200.303 § 200.313

FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requir...

FINDING 2023-001 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: An effective internal control system, which would include segregation of duties, was not in place at the School Corporation in order to ensure compliance with requirements related to the grant agreement and the following compliance requirements: Equipment and Real Property Management. The School Corporation presented the equipment and real property records for the ESF grant equipment: however, the records failed to include a description (including serial number or other identification number), source of funding for the property (including the federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, cost of the property, percentage of federal participation in the project costs for the federal award under which the property was acquired, location, use, and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sales price of the property (2 CFR 200.313(d)(1)). Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Jacob Heuchan Contact Phone Number and Email Address: (317)-878-2100; jheuchan@nhj.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The Business Manager will work with the Technology Director and the respective departments to ensure the appropriate information is being entered into the Corporation’s equipment and real property records for items purchased through ESF/federal funds. A physical inventory of the property will be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Anticipated Completion Date: Immediate.

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Finding 374389 (2023-005)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Bethany College

KS

Subrecipient Monitoring Special Tests & Provisions Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan 2023-005: The College concurs with the finding and will formalize its written Information Security Program. Completion Date: Spring 2024 Contact Person: Joshua Bieber, Director of Information Technology

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Finding 374388 (2023-004)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Bethany College

KS

Questioned Costs Student Financial Aid Eligibility

Corrective Action Plan 2023-004: The College concurs with the finding and has reviewed and where appropriate made updates to the processes used to package loans when there is an annual or aggregate loan limit reached. Completion Date: August 2023 Contact Person: Haley Wesley, Vice President of Enr...

Corrective Action Plan 2023-004: The College concurs with the finding and has reviewed and where appropriate made updates to the processes used to package loans when there is an annual or aggregate loan limit reached. Completion Date: August 2023 Contact Person: Haley Wesley, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing

View Audit 293985 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 374382 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Bethany College

KS

Special Tests & Provisions Subrecipient Monitoring Significant Deficiency

Corrective Action Plan 2023-003: The College has obtained the required letter of credit from a local bank and will comply with federal heightened cash monitoring requirements. The College continues to work to positively align revenues and expenses. The College regularly monitors its cash flows and e...

Corrective Action Plan 2023-003: The College has obtained the required letter of credit from a local bank and will comply with federal heightened cash monitoring requirements. The College continues to work to positively align revenues and expenses. The College regularly monitors its cash flows and expense budgets both for timing and savings. Efforts continue to increase net student revenues to reduce the need for current-year contributions and other income for operating expenses. The College will continue to carefully plan and manage institutional financial aid to yield stronger net student revenues to support operations. Anticipated Completion Date: August 2024 Contact Person: Steven W. Eckman, President

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Finding 374375 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Merrillville Community School Corporation

IN

Equipment & Real Property Management § 200.303 § 200.313

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debbie Van Slyke Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5300 x7563, dv...

FINDING 2023-004 Finding Subject: COVID-19 – Education Stabilization Fund – Equipment and Real Property Management Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debbie Van Slyke Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5300 x7563, dvanslyke@mvsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. We learned of this new requirement after the inventory was conducted. Once the guidance was released to the school districts we implemented the plan below. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation plans to take the following action: 􀁸 The two ESSER funded capital improvements that were cited will be added to the district ESSER capital assets inventory. 􀁸 The two ESSER funded capital improvements that were cited will be added to the school capital asset inventories. ESSER funded HVAC improvements will be added to Iddings school capital asset list. ESSER funded renovation work at the high school will be added to the Merrillville high school capital assets list. 􀁸 Moving forward, additional capital improvements that were funded through ESSER will be added to the district ESSER capital assets inventory as well as school capital asset lists. Anticipated Completion Date: 􀁸 The two ESSER funded capital improvements that were cited will be added to the district ESSER capital assets inventory by February 29, 2024 􀁸 The two ESSER funded capital improvements that were cited will be added to the school capital asset inventories by July 1, 2024. The district will be working through this process with Kroll. The date of inspection is expected to be early June. 􀁸 Additional capital improvements that were funded through ESSER will be added to the district ESSER capital assets inventory as well as school capital asset lists as they are completed.

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Finding 374374 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Merrillville Community School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions § 200.303

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debbie Van Slyke Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5...

FINDING 2023-003 Finding Subject: COVID-19 Education Stabilization Fund – Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Requirements Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Debbie Van Slyke Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5300 x7563, dvanslyke@mvsc.k12.in.us Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. We learned of this new requirement after the projects were started and some had already been completed. Once the guidance was released to the school districts we implemented the plan below. Description of Corrective Action Plan: The School Corporation plans to take the following action: 􀁸 Davis Bacon wage rate requirement clauses will be included in all future ESSER funded construction contracts. 􀁸 Certified payrolls will be obtained as required for all future ESSER funded construction projects. Anticipated Completion Date: 􀁸 Davis Bacon wage rate requirement clauses will be included in future ESSER funded construction contracts. A completion date is not available as we do not expect any additional construction projects to be funded through ESSER. 􀁸 Certified payrolls will be obtained as required for ESSER funded construction projects. A completion date is not available as we do not expect any additional construction projects to be funded through ESSER.

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Finding 374372 (2023-002)

Material Weakness 2023

Merrillville Community School Corporation

IN

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Allowable Costs / Cost Principles § 200.208 § 200.303 § 200.403

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster - Earmarking Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Meghan Damron Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5300 x5361 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with t...

FINDING 2023-002 Finding Subject: Special Education Cluster - Earmarking Summary of Finding: Material Weakness, Modified Opinion Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Meghan Damron Contact Phone Number and Email Address: 219-650-5300 x5361 Views of Responsible Officials: We concur with the finding. We have taken the audit finding, conclusions and recommendations and created a corrective action plan to correct our earmarking for the future. Description of Corrective Action Plan: As a member of the Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative (NISEC), Merrillville Community School Corporation reported their proportionate share based on a percentage of expenditures, and had successful audits in doing so. When Merrillville Community School Corporation was notified that this process was no longer acceptable, we immediately implemented an internal control process with NISEC which included a detailed reporting of staff work hours for nonpublic schools related to only our school corporation. The report is then reviewed and signed by the NISEC staff working for the nonpublic school and their supervisor. The employee detailed time and effort report are then provided to the NISEC finance department for a second review and signature before being provided to payroll. NISEC payroll then charges the proportionate share to the IDEA Part B grant in the payroll system bi-weekly based on the time and effort report pertinent to just Merrillville Community School Corporation. The time and effort reports are then used to submit the reimbursement request to the Department of Education for Merrillville Community School Corporation’s proportionate share. Additionally, any IDEA Part B nonpublic material expense is broken out in detail with Merrillville Community School Corporation proportionate share for approval by the NISEC finance office prior to vendor payment and the reimbursement request is submitted to the Department of Education. 􀀃􀀃 Anticipated Completion Date: The Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperatives Chief Financial Officer stopped reporting nonpublic proportionate share expenditures by percentage as of the 2022-2023 school year. An internal control procedure to report nonpublic proportionate share expenditures by detailed time and effort work and expenditures were implemented as of the 2023-2024 school year.

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Finding 374369 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency 2023

Empire Union School District

CA

Questioned Costs Allowable Costs / Cost Principles

Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials This audit finding is the result of the CDE changing the guidance on the indirect cost requirements for the COVID‐19‐Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund programs, and not publicizing the update. The Assistant Superintendent ...

Corrective Action Plan and Views of Responsible Officials This audit finding is the result of the CDE changing the guidance on the indirect cost requirements for the COVID‐19‐Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund programs, and not publicizing the update. The Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, monitors the indirect cost charge requirements on annual basis and as new funding sources are identified. A tracking sheet is used to monitor funding deadlines, allowable ICR rates and types of funds. As an added measure, Assistant Superintendent, will consult the SACS query tool for a final review prior to the yearend close to ensure that CDE has not changed or updated the guidance prior to the close of a fiscal year to ensure District compliance.

View Audit 293975 Questioned Costs: $1

Finding 374368 (2023-006)

None 2023

Winslow Memorial Hospital D/b/a Little Colorado Medical Center

AZ

Special Tests & Provisions Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Finding 2023-006 Federal Agency Name: United States Department of Agriculture Program Name: Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Federal Financial Assistance Listing #10.766 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Finding Summary: The Hospital’s operations did not generate suf...

Finding 2023-006 Federal Agency Name: United States Department of Agriculture Program Name: Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Federal Financial Assistance Listing #10.766 Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Finding Summary: The Hospital’s operations did not generate sufficient financial results to be meet the 1.25 debt service coverage ratio. Responsible Individuals: John J Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Lona King, Chief Financial Officer Corrective Action Plan: Management will comply with the terms of the workout agreement entered on January 24, 2024, to avoid future compliance issues. Anticipated Completion Date: February 28, 2025 as indicated in the Workout Agreement

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Finding 374367 (2023-005)

Material Weakness 2023

Winslow Memorial Hospital D/b/a Little Colorado Medical Center

AZ

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding 2023-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Finding Summary: The Hospital’s expenditures identified as eligible and c...

Finding 2023-005 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Finding Summary: The Hospital’s expenditures identified as eligible and claimed under the Provider Relief Fund program did not agree to the underlying detail listing. The current key financial personnel were unable to reconcile the differences between the support and the amounts reported. Responsible Individuals: John J Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Lona King, Chief Financial Officer Corrective Action Plan: Management will strengthen the control process for maintaining documentation of the final expenditure listing used to report under the federal program. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2024

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Finding 374366 (2023-004)

Material Weakness 2023

Winslow Memorial Hospital D/b/a Little Colorado Medical Center

AZ

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Material Weakness Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding 2023-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Finding Summary: The Hospital’s expenditures ide...

Finding 2023-004 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Activities Allowed/Allowable Costs Finding Summary: The Hospital’s expenditures identified as eligible and claimed under the Provider Relief Fund program did not agree to the underlying detail listing. The current key financial personnel were unable to reconcile the differences between the support and the amounts reported. Responsible Individuals: John J Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Lona King, Chief Financial Officer Corrective Action Plan: Management will strengthen the control process for maintaining documentation of the final expenditure listing used to claim the allowable costs under the federal program. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2024

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Finding 374365 (2023-003)

Material Weakness 2023

Winslow Memorial Hospital D/b/a Little Colorado Medical Center

AZ

Material Weakness Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties § 200.303

Finding 2023-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Finding Summary: The Hospital did not consider the impact of the year-end...

Finding 2023-003 Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Finding Summary: The Hospital did not consider the impact of the year-end audit adjustments on the quarters applicable to Period 4 when reporting lost revenue. Responsible Individuals: John J Dempsey, Chief Executive Officer, Lona King, Chief Financial Officer Corrective Action Plan: Management will strengthen the control process relating to calculating quarterly lost revenue under the federal program. Anticipated Completion Date: March 31, 2024

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