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Finding: 2025-076 - The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s (AIDEA) controls were not designed to detect noncompliance in program income reported in AIDEA’s annual report. During our testing of reports, we noted that the annual report tested did not report interest earned on deposit...
Finding: 2025-076 - The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s (AIDEA) controls were not designed to detect noncompliance in program income reported in AIDEA’s annual report. During our testing of reports, we noted that the annual report tested did not report interest earned on deposit accounts. The amount of interest income not included on the annual report totaled 167,023, which represents the cumulative interest income earned for the program from deposits since inception Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 11.307 Assistance Listing Title: Economic Development Cluster COVID- 19 Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): Agree Corrective Action (corrective action planned): DCCED manages this program on behalf of AIDEA. DCCED will incorporate a new internal control procedure requiring that each year’s final EDA-209 report be reviewed and approved by AIDEA’s Controller or Chief Financial Officer prior to submission and includes backup that supports each number. This review step will ensure the completeness and accuracy of all future filings. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): 06/30/2026 (or the date of when the next EAD-209 report is due) Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): jkornmuller@aidea.orq, aleavitt@aidea.orq, andy.macaulay@alaska.qov
Finding: 2025-072 - Alaska Energy Authority did not have controls in place for review of progress reports for this program. During our testing of reports, we noted that two of the five reports sampled did not have evidence of a formal review before submission. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listi...
Finding: 2025-072 - Alaska Energy Authority did not have controls in place for review of progress reports for this program. During our testing of reports, we noted that two of the five reports sampled did not have evidence of a formal review before submission. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 10.859 Assistance Listing Title: Assistance to High Energy Cost Rural Communities Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): Agree Corrective Action (corrective action planned): Implement procedures to ensure that all compliance reports are reviewed by personnel independent of the preparer(s). Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): 01/15/2026 Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Tim Sandstrom, Chief Operating Officer
Finding: 2025-050 - Daily SNAP EBT reconciliations were not performed in FY 25. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: SNAP Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, bri...
Finding: 2025-050 - Daily SNAP EBT reconciliations were not performed in FY 25. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: SNAP Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with the finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): The Division of Public Assistance implemented a daily reconciliation and monitoring process and trained staff on the revised procedures. The division plans to be fully compliant and current in FY 2026. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): The department anticipates the finding will be resolved in FY2026. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner
Finding: 2025-049 - DOH’s information technology staff did not properly limit user access to EIS during FY25. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: SNAP Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the...
Finding: 2025-049 - DOH’s information technology staff did not properly limit user access to EIS during FY25. Questioned Costs: None Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: SNAP Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with the finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): The Division of Public Assistance will revise and strengthen the EIS account reconciliation process to include a change in cadence and update protocols for sponsored accounts. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): The department anticipates the finding will be resolved in FY2026. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner
Finding: 2025-048 - Testing of 72 FY 25 SNAP EBT issuances found two automated EIS benefit calculations that did not consider an increase in unearned income related to Alaska’s Senior Benefits Program. Questioned Costs: AL 10.551: 660 Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Titl...
Finding: 2025-048 - Testing of 72 FY 25 SNAP EBT issuances found two automated EIS benefit calculations that did not consider an increase in unearned income related to Alaska’s Senior Benefits Program. Questioned Costs: AL 10.551: 660 Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: SNAP Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with the finding. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): The Senior Benefits Program encountered a one-time mass change that did not result in an update on all affected cases. The Division of Public Assistance will correct the affected claims and refund associated Questioned Costs: The division will also review mass change protocols with leadership to ensure proper implementation to mitigate recurrence of resulting errors. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): The department anticipates the finding will be resolved in FY2026. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner
Finding: 2025-047 - The amount of FY 25 SNAP benefits reported to United States Department of Agriculture as issued by the State’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contractor, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), was 1,235,577 more than the amount of authorized benefits reported in data f...
Finding: 2025-047 - The amount of FY 25 SNAP benefits reported to United States Department of Agriculture as issued by the State’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) contractor, Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), was 1,235,577 more than the amount of authorized benefits reported in data from the Division of Public Assistance’s Eligibility Information System (EIS). Furthermore, FIS could not provide a reliable audit trail of issuances. Questioned Costs: AL 10.551: 1,235,577 Assistance Listing Number: 10.551, 10.561 Assistance Listing Title: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Cluster Views of Responsible Officials (state whether your agency agrees or disagrees with the finding; if you disagree, briefly explain why): The department agrees with the finding but does not concur with the questioned costs. The Division of Public Assistance completes reconciliations between FIS daily transaction records and EBT Account Management Agent (AMA) data to ensure issuance accuracy. Corrective Action (corrective action planned): A workgroup identified the root causes of the discrepancies. A revised reporting process is being implemented to ensure all EBT payments are accurately captured, improving completeness and accuracy Daily reconciliations are now in place to support ongoing accuracy and reduce reliance on ad hoc reporting. As a result, the report previously developed for this audit by the EBT contractor, FIS, is not expected to be needed moving forward. Completion Date (list anticipated completion date): The department anticipates the finding will be resolved in FY2026. Agency Contact (name of person responsible for corrective action): Pam Halloran, Assistant Commissioner
Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.778 Recommendation: The District should design and implement controls to ensure amounts reported are supported by expenditure of the District for eligible activities and positions. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement w...
Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.778 Recommendation: The District should design and implement controls to ensure amounts reported are supported by expenditure of the District for eligible activities and positions. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District will develop and implement internal controls to review personnel position indicators included in the quarterly Medicaid Cost Reporting against HR records to validate the position indicators are accurate as of the time of the submission and make corrections, as appropriate. This will ensure that all position-related expenditures included within the Medicaid Cost Reporting are eligible and supported when submitting claims to PCG. Further, the District will ensure that all appropriate supporting documentation, calculations, and workbooks that were utilized to prepare the claim are appropriately reviewed by management, agreed to supporting documentation, and appropriately retained as part of the internal controls. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Accounting Director (Deputy CFO), Financial Reporting Manager, Director of Human Resources Data & Strategy Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2026
Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.778 Recommendation: The District should design and implement controls to ensure required authorization to bill Medicare (Form M-5) is obtained prior to initial billing. We also recommend the District design and implement controls to ensure a copy of this ...
Medicaid Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 93.778 Recommendation: The District should design and implement controls to ensure required authorization to bill Medicare (Form M-5) is obtained prior to initial billing. We also recommend the District design and implement controls to ensure a copy of this form is retained in accordance with Federal and State requirements and is available for future required reviews. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District will strengthen internal controls to ensure all required authorizations are obtained and properly maintained prior to billing. MPS will accomplish this through the execution of the following: • Implementing a pre-billing verification process to confirm a completed Form M-5 is on file before any initial Medicaid billing occurs, • Establishing a standardized documentation procedure to ensure all Forms M-5 are securely retained and readily accessible for review, • Creating a centralized tracking system to monitor the status of required authorizations for all eligible students, • Conducting periodic internal reviews to ensure compliance with authorization and documentation requirements, • Providing training to relevant staff on Medicaid billing requirements and record retention expectations. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Budget Director, Accounting Director (Deputy CFO), Financial Reporting Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Implementation of the new process is currently underway and will be remediated in the coming months of FY26 and into FY27.
Title II, Part A-Supporting Effective Instruction Stat Grants – Assistance Listing No. 84.367 Special Education Cluster (IDEA programs) – Assistance Listing No. 84.027, 84.173 Title I-A-Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Assistance Listing No. 84.010 Recommendation: The District should design an...
Title II, Part A-Supporting Effective Instruction Stat Grants – Assistance Listing No. 84.367 Special Education Cluster (IDEA programs) – Assistance Listing No. 84.027, 84.173 Title I-A-Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Assistance Listing No. 84.010 Recommendation: The District should design and implement controls to ensure semi-annual time and effort certification are obtained and reviewed timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: To address the material weakness related to untimely and incomplete approval of Time and Effort certifications, MPS implemented process improvements to strengthen internal controls, increase accountability, and ensure certifications are completed prior to reimbursement submissions. MPS performed the following with respect to enhancing the internal controls surrounding this process: Prior to Collection • Adjusted certification timelines to allow adequate review and approval, • Established centralized email account to improve communication reliability, • Reassigned responsibility to the ESEA Manager for stronger oversight, • Beginning FY26, implemented a monthly grant report to monitor expenditures and detect and correct errors in a timely manner, • Communicated certification timelines to district leadership in advance of the collection window. During Collection • Sent daily communications and district-wide reminders, • Monitored completion through daily reporting, • Provided real-time technical support. Post Collection Window • Continued system-generated reminders, • Conducted targeted outreach via email, phone, and virtual meetings, as appropriate, • Launched a formal escalation process through supervisory channels when needed as described in our communications outlined above. These actions are supported by documented procedures and enhanced oversight to ensure timely completion of certifications and compliance with federal cost requirements. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: State and Federal Program Director, ESEA Coordination and Compliance Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Completed as of December 2025.
Special Education Cluster (IDEA programs) – Assistance Listing No. 84.027, 84.170 Recommendation: The District should implement controls that allow for the identification and proper classification of vendor payments to applicable grant period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is...
Special Education Cluster (IDEA programs) – Assistance Listing No. 84.027, 84.170 Recommendation: The District should implement controls that allow for the identification and proper classification of vendor payments to applicable grant period. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: The District will strengthen internal controls to ensure that vendor payments are appropriately aligned with the correct grant reporting period. MPS will implement a standardized review process to validate that vendor invoices and related purchase orders are coded to the correct grant period, establish clear procedures for identifying the period of performance for goods and services, enhance coordination between program and finance staff to validate the timing and allowability of expenditures, conduct periodic monitoring of vendor payments to ensure compliance with grant period requirements, and provide training to relevant staff relating to grant period compliance and expenditure classification. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Senior Director of Specialized Services, Accounting Director (Deputy CFO), Financial Reporting Manager Planned completion date for corrective action plan: 6/30/2026
Management concurs and will transfer the required deposit.
Management concurs and will transfer the required deposit.
Management will contact HUD and negotiate a payment plan to return the ineligible funds of $135,824 withdrawn from the reserve for replacements.
Management will contact HUD and negotiate a payment plan to return the ineligible funds of $135,824 withdrawn from the reserve for replacements.
2025-001 – Department of War – Congressional Directed Assistance – Assistance Listing No. 11.039 - Federal Award Number HQ00342520004 Material Noncompliance – L. Reporting – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Recommendation: The Auditors recommend reviewing policies and proc...
2025-001 – Department of War – Congressional Directed Assistance – Assistance Listing No. 11.039 - Federal Award Number HQ00342520004 Material Noncompliance – L. Reporting – Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Recommendation: The Auditors recommend reviewing policies and procedures around FFATA reporting to ensure timely reporting. Corrective Action Taken: We agree with the recommendation and have implemented the corrective action in December 2025.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2024, management did not submit Form HUD-9250, "Fund Authorization" to HUD upon termination of the PRAC. As a result, management did not remit excess residual receipts of $418 as of April 30, 2025, to HUD. b. Actio...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2024, management did not submit Form HUD-9250, "Fund Authorization" to HUD upon termination of the PRAC. As a result, management did not remit excess residual receipts of $418 as of April 30, 2025, to HUD. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding The 2025 Manor renewal was submitted to HUD before the excess income was in the account. A 9250 for $584.59 has been submitted to HUD for approval of returning in excess residual receipts.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, management withdrew $3,169 from the replacement reserve account without HUD approval. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding On 03.04.2026, management corrected this issue by depositing $3,169 into the ...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, management withdrew $3,169 from the replacement reserve account without HUD approval. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding On 03.04.2026, management corrected this issue by depositing $3,169 into the replacement reserve account. Furthermore, management has implemented a strengthened internal control process requiring a three-level review and approval of all replacement reserve withdrawals. Specifically, the Vice President of Operations, Regional Manager, and Controller must each review and approve the request prior to any transfer of funds to ensure compliance with HUD approved withdrawals.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for two selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 da...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for two selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management compliance is addressing the generating of EIV reports to align with verification dates (<120 days) rather than when annual recertification notices are generated/sent (at least 120 days). Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifications reviewed were effective within first 6 months of transition while the site was still adjusting to new software and management. Additional training has been provided to emphasize the importance of timely reporting and completion.
a.Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, the project did not make required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve in the amount of $15,431. Victory Oaks is required to make monthly deposits to the reserve of $2,204.Action(s) Taken or Planned on ...
a.Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, the project did not make required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve in the amount of $15,431. Victory Oaks is required to make monthly deposits to the reserve of $2,204.Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding b.Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding On January 13, 2026, management funded the replacement reserve in full.
a.Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120...
a.Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management compliance is addressing the generating of EIV reports to align with verification dates (<120 days) rather than when annual recertification notices are generated/sent (at least 120 days). Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifications reviewed were effective within first 6 months of transition while the site was still adjusting to new software and management. Additional training has been provided to emphasize the importance of timely reporting and completion.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 12...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain selected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame and that an error was made on a rent calculation. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management compliance is addressing the generating of EIV reports to align with verification dates (<120 days) rather than when annual recertification notices are generated/sent (at least 120 days). Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifications reviewed were effective within first 6 months of transition while the site was still adjusting to new software and management. Additional training has been provided to emphasize the importance of timely reporting and completion. There has also been a change in site staff.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management agrees with the finding b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management has updated the policies and procedures and monitoring of EIV processes. All employees renew EIV training annually and are monitored by the compliance depart...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management agrees with the finding b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Management has updated the policies and procedures and monitoring of EIV processes. All employees renew EIV training annually and are monitored by the compliance department to ensure compliance.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifica...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifications reviewed were effective within first 6 months of transition while the site was still adjusting to new software and management. Additional training has been provided to emphasize the importance of timely reporting and completion.
A. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, the project did not make the required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve in the amount of $10,616. Avondale is required to make monthly deposits to the reserve of $1,924. Effective July 1, 2025, the ...
A. Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation During the year ended December 31, 2025, the project did not make the required monthly deposits to the replacement reserve in the amount of $10,616. Avondale is required to make monthly deposits to the reserve of $1,924. Effective July 1, 2025, the monthly deposits required by HUD increased to $2,090. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding All required replacement reserve deposits were brought current as of January 13, 2026. Going forward, management will implement enhanced monitoring procedures to ensure timely monthly funding in accordance with HUD requirements. In the event of cash flow constraints, management will proactively reduce nonessential expenditures or seek an owner contribution to maintain compliance with the regulatory agreement.
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recomendation: Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain slected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120...
a. Comments on the Finding and Each Recomendation: Management agrees that the EIV Income Report for certain slected files were not generated in a timely manner, as required by HUD guidelines. Management agrees that a portion of the tenant lease files reviewed were not signed/completed within the 120 day time frame. b. Action(s) Taken or Planned on the Finding: Management compliance is addressing the generating of EIV reports to align with verification dates (<120 days) rather than when annual recertification notices are generated/sent (at least 120 days). Delays in recertification completion have improved; a majority of the certifications reviewed were effective within first 6 months of transition while the site was still adjusting to new software and management. Additional training has been provided to emphasize the importance of timely reporting and completion.
The auditee concurs with the recommendation and has reaffirmed the need to review dates on supporting documentation before disbursements are made.
The auditee concurs with the recommendation and has reaffirmed the need to review dates on supporting documentation before disbursements are made.
The auditee concurs with the recommendation. SAM.gov registrations are now reviewed periodically, and the Unique Entitiy ID will be kept active in order to provide required reporting should the Authroty have future federal funding.
The auditee concurs with the recommendation. SAM.gov registrations are now reviewed periodically, and the Unique Entitiy ID will be kept active in order to provide required reporting should the Authroty have future federal funding.
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