Audit 17618

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$16.83M
Findings
28
Programs
10
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-27

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
14457 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14458 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14459 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14460 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14461 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14462 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14463 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14464 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14465 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14466 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14467 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
14468 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14469 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
14470 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590899 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590900 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590901 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590902 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590903 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590904 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590905 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590906 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590907 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590908 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590909 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N
590910 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590911 2022-001 Significant Deficiency - L
590912 2022-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.600 Head Start $4.37M Yes 2
93.568 Covid-19 - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $4.36M - 0
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $543,559 - 0
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $245,412 - 0
93.569 Covid-19 - Community Services Block Grant $57,499 - 0
93.499 Low Income Household Water Assistance Program $47,579 - 0
93.600 Covid-19 - Head Start $35,025 Yes 2
93.356 Head Start Disaster Recovery $28,203 Yes 2
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $6,185 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $1,828 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
RLNRM8ABNL81 Amy Duron Auditee
9795952801 Todd Pruitt Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: PASS-THROUGH EXPENDITURES Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards presents the activity of all applicable federal awards programs of Brazos Valley Community Action Programs, a component unit of Brazos Valley Council of Governments, for the year ended September 30, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200,Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards(Uniform Guidance). Federal awards received directly from federal agencies, as well as federal awards passed through other government agencies, are included on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards. Expenditures reported on this schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting is described in Note 1 of the basic financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. None of the expenditures presented on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards were passed through to subrecipients.

Finding Details

Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Reporting Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires the annual submission of report SF-429 ? Real Property Status Report and SF-429-A General Reporting (OMB No. 4040-0016). Internal control should be established and maintained to provide reasonable assurance that these requirements are complied with. Condition: For the fiscal year under audit, form SF-429A was not filed with the Federal Agency as required. Cause: The Agency has not adopted control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance over compliance. Effect: The failure to file form SF-429A has been noted by the Federal agency as an instance of noncompliance. Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement reporting checklists and provide staff training to ensure that staff are aware of the required reports, the necessary data elements, and the procedures necessary to prepare the reports accurately and timely. Management?s Response: We agree with the finding and have initiated discussions to provide training and implement procedures to ensure compliance.
Type: Significant Deficiency Compliance Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: The 2022 Compliance Supplement requires that ?the auditee has provided training and technical assistance to the governing body and policy council to support understanding of financial information provided to them and support effective oversight of the Head Start award (42 USC 9837(d)(3)).? Condition: During the fiscal year under audit, the Agency?s Board of Directors has not received training intended to comply with this requirement. Cause: The Agency has not established control activities or monitoring procedures to provide assurance that these requirements are complied with. Effect: The Agency did not comply with the provisions specified in 42 USC 9837(d)(3). Recommendation: We recommend that the Agency implement written procedures to provide training and technical assistance. Management?s Response Management agrees with the recommendation and is in the process of establishing written procedures to ensure future compliance.