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2023-003 ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES AND ALLOWABLE COSTS - SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program Emergency Rental Assistance ALN 21.023; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause For 23 out of 60 cases tested, the amount paid for rent or utilities did not agree to a lease agreement or bills on f...
2023-003 ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES AND ALLOWABLE COSTS - SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program Emergency Rental Assistance ALN 21.023; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause For 23 out of 60 cases tested, the amount paid for rent or utilities did not agree to a lease agreement or bills on file for the following reasons: (I) clerical errors, (2) duplicate payments due to multiple staff working on the same file, or (3) failure to request or maintain support before payment was made. Known questioned costs associated with the 23 exceptions noted in our testing were $9,867. Based on the projection of the sampling results to the remaining population, we project additional likely questioned costs of approximately $173,400. The Authority did not have controls in place to detect the noncompliance prior to issuing payments. We recommend the Authority revisit and strengthen internal controls over tracking individual payments for transactions entered as batches, particularly when related to federal awards. We encourage the Authority to continue working to identify the individual transactions making up the remainder of the federal expenditures under this program. We also recommend the Authority revisit and strengthen internal controls over allowable activities and allowable costs related to grant programs. Management Response The Authority launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) with little administrative guidance from the U.S. Treasury. The Authority contracted with the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH) to undertake various aspects of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and in the late fall of 2021, the Authority began reviewing all case documentation provided by BCEH. This review eliminated the vast majority of the errors noted. The Authority also updated case documentation checklists as well as provided training for staff involved with ERAP. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan The Authority has resolved this finding. An additional review was added at the close of each case.
2023-002 PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks and HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause During our testing of program income ...
2023-002 PROGRAM INCOME - MATERIAL WEAKNESS Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks and HOME Investment Partnership Program ALN 14.239; passed through the County of Berks. Condition/Cause During our testing of program income received during 2023, it was noted that the Authority did not report all program income received into IDIS. As a result of not entering all program income into IDIS, our testing indicated that new entitlement funds were drawn down prior to utilizing all available program income on hand. The Authority utilizes a separate general ledger account in the financial reporting software to record all program income received for each federal grant program. The Fiscal Officer enters the program income into IDIS. No internal control existed to ensure the completeness or accuracy of the program income information entered into IDIS. Recommendation We recommend the Authority develop and implement an internal control procedure to ensure that all program income is entered timely within the IDIS system. Prior to drawing down new entitlement funding, the program income general ledger account associated with the grant program should be reviewed and compared to the program income reported within IDIS to ensure all program income is recorded and fully utilized before drawing down additional entitlement funding. Management Response The Authority implemented a new policy to track and document program income: a. Upon receipt of program income, it shall be entered individually into IDIS and assigned to an activity or activities within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt. b. At the next request for funds for an activity which includes funding from program income, program income shall be used prior to requesting federal funds for the activity. c. The request for federal funds shall be prepared by the Fiscal Officer and reviewed by one of the Assistant Fiscal Officers to determine if program income is being used prior to the request of federal funds. d. If it has been determined and documented that program income is being used prior to the request for federal funds, the request shall be forwarded to the Executive Director for approval. Current Status of Corrective Action Plan This finding has been resolved by management. The new policy was implemented on April 1, 2025.
2023-001 REPORTING - SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks Emergency Rental Assistance ALN 21.023; passed through the County of Berks Condition/Cause The auditee did not have any documented or impleme...
2023-001 REPORTING - SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Program Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grant ALN 14.218; passed through the County of Berks Emergency Rental Assistance ALN 21.023; passed through the County of Berks Condition/Cause The auditee did not have any documented or implemented internal controls over the review of federal program reporting requirements. Reports were prepared and submitted without documentation of supervisory review or verification of accuracy and completeness. Management did not design or implement procedures to review reports prior to submission, relying solely on the preparer's knowledge without formal oversight. Recommendation We recommend that all grant reports are reviewed by a person independent of the preparer who has knowledge of the grant requirements. This review should include comparing the amounts reported to detailed support for accuracy. We also recommend the Authority review its recordkeeping procedures for documentation related to grant reporting. There should be a process in place to ensure all required documentation is maintained and filed in an orderly system that allows the Authority to locate and provide documentation when required. Management Response In general, management agrees with the finding. It should be noted that internal controls for supervisory review of reporting requirements were in place but were not written controls or processes. Reporting for the CDBG Program is accomplished through the preparation of the annual Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Repo11 CAPER). Written policies and procedures for the CAPER have been developed. Reporting for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program is accomplished through an online reporting system of the U.S. Treasury and by email to the Pennsylvania Human Services Department. Written policies and procedures have been developed.
Schools and Roads - Grants to States (Compliance) We recommend that the County establish and implement formal procedures to ensure public notices related to Title III funds are issued and documented at least 45 days prior to any obligation or expenditure. This process should include clear assignment...
Schools and Roads - Grants to States (Compliance) We recommend that the County establish and implement formal procedures to ensure public notices related to Title III funds are issued and documented at least 45 days prior to any obligation or expenditure. This process should include clear assignment of responsibilities and retention of documentation as part of grant compliance records. Management's Response: The County concurs with the findings. Responsible Individual: Allen Hisky, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; Corrective Action Plan: The Clerk of the Board will ensure that sufficient internal controls are in place for proper notification of Public Hearings at least 45 days proper to obligation or expenditures. This process should include clear assignment of responsibilities and retention of documentation as part of grant compliance records; Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026.
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) (Compliance) We recommend that management establish and enforce procedures to ensure all required federal financial and progress reports are submitted by the applicable due dates. Management's Response: The County concurs with the fi...
Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC) (Compliance) We recommend that management establish and enforce procedures to ensure all required federal financial and progress reports are submitted by the applicable due dates. Management's Response: The County concurs with the findings; Responsible Individual: Nicole Reinert, Public Health Director; Corrective Action Plan: Administrative staff will schedule out all required report dates in the Outlook calendar at least three weeks before the due date to keep responsible parties informed of deadlines. These set reminders will ensure timely submissions. The Department Head will review the submission process to eliminate congested workflow to ensure efficiency and identify any tasks that can be automated or improved. Regular check-ins will take place to discuss the status of ongoing reports.; Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026.
Schools and Roads - Grants to States (Compliance) We recommend that the County establish internal control procedures to ensure that required certifications for Title III expenditures and unobligated funds are completed, reviewed, and submitted timely in accordance with federal requirements. Manageme...
Schools and Roads - Grants to States (Compliance) We recommend that the County establish internal control procedures to ensure that required certifications for Title III expenditures and unobligated funds are completed, reviewed, and submitted timely in accordance with federal requirements. Management's Response: The County concurs with the findings. Responsible Individual: Allen Hisky, Clerk of the board of Supervisors; Corrective Action Plan: The Clerk of the Board will ensure that sufficient internal controls are in place for proper notification of Certification Title III Expenditures and Unobligated Funds by statutory deadline. This process should include clear assignment to responsibilities and retention of documentation as part of grant compliance records.; Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2026.
Schools and roads - Grants to States, Highway Planning and Construction, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC), Foster Care - Title IV-E, and Medical Assistance Program. We recommend that the County departments provide t...
Schools and roads - Grants to States, Highway Planning and Construction, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (ELC), Foster Care - Title IV-E, and Medical Assistance Program. We recommend that the County departments provide the County Auditor with accurate Federal expenditure information prior to the beginning of audit fieldwork. Management's Response: The County concurs with the findings. Responsible Individuals: 10.665 and 20.205: Rob Thorman, Director of Public Works and Damien Frank, Administrative Services Officer; 10.665: Kevin Goss, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; 21.027 and 93.323: Nicole Reinert, Director of Public Health and DeLena Jones, Administrative Services Officer; 93.658 and 93.778: Jennifer Bromby, Interim Social Services Director/Staff Service Manager. Corrective Action Plan: Each department will be required to run a trial balance report and identify the federal expenditures by program. The departments will be required to track each program and either within the financial system or on an Excel spreadsheet and at the end of the fiscal year use the method of backing out expenses from previous SEFA reporting and adding any expenses from the subsequent fiscal year to the prior fiscal year up to 60 days. The department tis required to maintain the reconciliation spreadsheet on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on the volume of the program. The department fiscal officer will be required to review with the department head, and both the department fiscal officer and department head will need to sign off on the SEFA information provided to the Auditor-Controller, along with proper back and the program trial balance at the end of the fiscal year prior to start of the external auditor fieldwork. Anticipated Completion Date: The Auditor-Controller will hold a mandatory training course in January of 2026 for fiscal officers and department heads of the above-mentioned findings.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: PRIDE agrees with the finding and recommended procedures will be implemented.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: PRIDE agrees with the finding and recommended procedures will be implemented.
The County will ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred in the future.
The County will ensure vendors are not suspended or debarred in the future.
The County will implement procedures to ensure the review and approval of the monthly report is documented.
The County will implement procedures to ensure the review and approval of the monthly report is documented.
The County will implement procedures to ensure the approval process is documented.
The County will implement procedures to ensure the approval process is documented.
The County will implement a new policy to ensure all subrecipients that are given federal funds of $25,000 or more are properly monitored.
The County will implement a new policy to ensure all subrecipients that are given federal funds of $25,000 or more are properly monitored.
The County will implement a new policy to verify vendors are not suspended or debarred.
The County will implement a new policy to verify vendors are not suspended or debarred.
Current leadership and Management has implemented robust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal drawdown requirements. Currently, all drawdowns are based on 1/12th of the approved annual budget and are fully supported by actual expenditures recorded in the General Ledger. These ex...
Current leadership and Management has implemented robust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal drawdown requirements. Currently, all drawdowns are based on 1/12th of the approved annual budget and are fully supported by actual expenditures recorded in the General Ledger. These expenditures exceed the amount of the monthly drawdown, ensuring we are not drawing funds in advance. Previous acceleration of drawdowns in prior years was not aligned with best practices and stemmed from poor cash flow management and inadequate internal controls. Our corrective action plan directly addresses these issues through strengthened oversight and improved fiscal discipline. Furthermore, in alignment with the Department of Health and Human Services’ “Defend the Spend” (DOGE) initiative, all drawdowns are now required to be substantiated by actual, documented expenses reflected in the General Ledger.
Management acknowledges the finding. We will conduct mandatory training sessions for all relevant personnel to ensure a clear understanding of the Sliding Fee Discount Program requirements and policy. Training will include proper documentation practices, eligibility verification, and procedures for ...
Management acknowledges the finding. We will conduct mandatory training sessions for all relevant personnel to ensure a clear understanding of the Sliding Fee Discount Program requirements and policy. Training will include proper documentation practices, eligibility verification, and procedures for applying discounts consistently. We will review and update our sliding fee discount policy to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. We will provide an annual review and obtain board approval of the Sliding Fee Discounting Program scheduled on an annual basis. Regular internal audits will be conducted to review the application of sliding fee discounts and identify any discrepancies before external audits. Results of internal audits will be shared with management, and corrective actions will be taken as necessary. We will assess the feasibility of implementing system controls or automated alerts within our electronic health record (EHR) and billing systems to reduce errors in discount applications. Additional oversight measures may be introduced to ensure all eligible patients receive the correct discount in accordance with policy guidelines. The above corrective actions are currently being implemented.
Going forward, we must be sure to follow the rules in OGAPP Manual 100.3, Personnel Costs, which states that even though cost of overtime/bonuses are chargeable to federal grants, they are only allowable to the extent that the costs comply with certain guidelines. For bonuses, they are limited to 3%...
Going forward, we must be sure to follow the rules in OGAPP Manual 100.3, Personnel Costs, which states that even though cost of overtime/bonuses are chargeable to federal grants, they are only allowable to the extent that the costs comply with certain guidelines. For bonuses, they are limited to 3% of an employee's gross wages (not including fringes) or $1,500, whichever is less. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) program administrator must approve all bonuses and enter a comment in GMIS in the project comments section.
Finding 1166097 (2023-006)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-006 Improve Internal Controls Over Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to report accurate expenditures and regretfully an outside consultant was coordinating these tasks and working off site. Regretfully, I can only address thi...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-006 Improve Internal Controls Over Reporting (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to report accurate expenditures and regretfully an outside consultant was coordinating these tasks and working off site. Regretfully, I can only address this finding as learning experience. We cannot rely on a vendor to submit expenditure information without proper city sign off. This finding has been addressed moving forward. Our ARP A compliance office has been on board since this finding. Management is striving to have this finding removed prior to the next review due to the protocols they have implemented. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Stephen T .. Spencer, City Comptroller December 31, 2025
Finding 1166095 (2023-005)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-005 Improve Procurement Procedures (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to procure services per Federal Guidelines however, Lynn Public Schools provides millions of dollars for services however we need to do a better job to reach 100% com...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-005 Improve Procurement Procedures (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to procure services per Federal Guidelines however, Lynn Public Schools provides millions of dollars for services however we need to do a better job to reach 100% compliance by the time our 2024 Singe Audit is completed. Management is striving to have this finding removed prior to the next review due to the protocols they have implemented. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Kevin McHugh, School Business Administrator December 31, 2025
Finding 1166088 (2023-004)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-004 Update Federal Equipment/Real Property Listings (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to maintain accurate Fixed Assets, Lynn Public Schools purchase millions of dollars of Equipment using Federal Funds. I will work with the School Business...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-004 Update Federal Equipment/Real Property Listings (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The City strives to maintain accurate Fixed Assets, Lynn Public Schools purchase millions of dollars of Equipment using Federal Funds. I will work with the School Business Administrator to track and include these assets annually. Management is striving to have this finding removed prior to the next review due to the protocols they have implemented. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Kevin McHugh, School Business Administrator December 31, 2025
Finding 1166078 (2023-003)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-003 Maintain Employee's Time and Effort Records (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The lack of record keeping in Community Development and our Special Education Department is a concern, CD has addressed this finding however still working with the School Depa...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-003 Maintain Employee's Time and Effort Records (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The lack of record keeping in Community Development and our Special Education Department is a concern, CD has addressed this finding however still working with the School Department to address this finding. The context below is from CD: Corrective action implemented with City FY24 (07/01/23-06/30/24). Annually, a budget for staff salary and fringe is developed and approved by CD Director Marsh. The annual budget details staff hours and cost centers each will be charged during the year ( e.g. CDBG activity delivery, CDBG admin, Seaport Marina, Auditorium, ESG, etc.). Additionally, employees track time on individual time sheets weekly. This finding was also noted at the last HUD monitoring review, and marked as resolved and closed in June 2024 following HUD's post review. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date James Marsh, Executive Director of The Office of Community Development & Kevin McHugh, School Business Administrator December 31, 2025
Finding 1166069 (2023-002)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-002 Improve Controls and Documentation Over Allowability of Costs (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: We try our best to have proper paperwork in order prior to processing invoices. In the time of COVID, we had some issues with staff working off site whi...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-002 Improve Controls and Documentation Over Allowability of Costs (Significant Deficiency) Planned Corrective Action: We try our best to have proper paperwork in order prior to processing invoices. In the time of COVID, we had some issues with staff working off site which could of lead to this finding, I strongly feel that we are improving on this finding as we progress in stressing internal controls. Management is striving to have this finding removed prior to the next review due to the protocols they have implemented. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Stephen T. Spencer, City Comptroller December 31, 2025
Finding 1166049 (2023-001)
Material Weakness 2023
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-001 Improve Controls and Documentation Over Payroll Process (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The School Payroll Department is working to supply all applicable back up for staff being funded by Federal Funds. This has been an issue and we have been stressin...
Audit Finding Reference: 2023-001 Improve Controls and Documentation Over Payroll Process (Material Weakness) Planned Corrective Action: The School Payroll Department is working to supply all applicable back up for staff being funded by Federal Funds. This has been an issue and we have been stressing that this is a finding and more diligence needs to occur in order to remove this finding. Management is striving to have this finding removed prior to the next review due to the protocols they have implemented. Name of Contact Person and Completion Date Kevin McHugh, School Business Administrator December 31, 2025
Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Family Wellness Outreach Center of Georgia agrees that the 2023 audit was not able to be completed within the 9 months after the end of the audit period due to our 2022 audit being significantly delayed. However, our agency acted responsibly, professionall...
Statement of Concurrence or Nonconcurrence: Family Wellness Outreach Center of Georgia agrees that the 2023 audit was not able to be completed within the 9 months after the end of the audit period due to our 2022 audit being significantly delayed. However, our agency acted responsibly, professionally, reasonably and in a timely manner to secure our 2022 audit within the required timeline. Despite our diligence, the previous auditing company and their representatives were grossly non-responsive and ultimately, we had to dispute our payment that was made in full for not receiving the 2022 audit services in a timely manner. This impacted our 2023 audit not being completed as indicated in the finding. Corrective Action: The Organization chose a new audit company that is responsive, professional and highly experienced in non-profit audits. The Organization continues to have a process in place to ensure that required audits are completed in accordance with established guidelines. In advance, we seek at least three bids from reputable audit companies; our finance team provides documentation in a timely manner; we utilize a designated person to ensure the audit process is not delayed including conducting routine follow-ups or check-ins and ensuring any issues are resolved quickly; and we pay our bills on time. Our corrective action plan is in place to ensure timely audits in the future as applicable.Name of Contact Person Sophia Nash – HR-Business Manager; 229-854-3660; hr.fwocga@gmail.com Projected Completion Date: December 31, 2025
Planned Corrective: Management acknowledges the control deficiency and noncompliance related to submitting quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports to the Treasury and understands the importance of complying with these requirements for transparency and accountability. The City will provide training...
Planned Corrective: Management acknowledges the control deficiency and noncompliance related to submitting quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports to the Treasury and understands the importance of complying with these requirements for transparency and accountability. The City will provide training to staff on SLFRF reporting requirements and deadlines, implement written policies and procedures to ensure timely submission of all reports, including establishing a compliance calendar with automated reminders and maintaining a reporting log to track submission dates. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025 Responsible Contact Person: Katie Eviston, Finance Director, (937) 324-7700
Planned Corrective: Management acknowledges the deficiency related to Housing Quality Standards inspections and is committed to ensuring compliance with 24 CFR §92.504(d). The City will review and update its existing tracking systems to ensure inspection due dates for all HOME-assisted properties ar...
Planned Corrective: Management acknowledges the deficiency related to Housing Quality Standards inspections and is committed to ensuring compliance with 24 CFR §92.504(d). The City will review and update its existing tracking systems to ensure inspection due dates for all HOME-assisted properties are accurately monitored, and will confirm that responsibility for scheduling and completing inspections is clearly assigned to a designated staff member within the Community Development department. Overdue inspections will be completed promptly, with results documented in accordance with HUD requirements. In addition, the City will review and revise current policies and procedures to strengthen inspection scheduling, address staff turnover contingencies, and improve compliance monitoring. Staff will receive updated training on HUD property standards and inspection requirements to ensure ongoing compliance. Progress will be monitored quarterly, and updates will be provided to management and the governing body. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2025 Responsible Contact Person: Logan Cobbs, Community Development Director, (937) 324-7381
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