Audit 290200

FY End
2023-06-30
Total Expended
$7.66M
Findings
14
Programs
72
Organization: Pender County, North Carolina (NC)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-02-13

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
367026 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367027 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367028 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367029 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367030 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367031 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
367032 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943468 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943469 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943470 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943471 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943472 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943473 2023-006 Material Weakness - E
943474 2023-006 Material Weakness - E

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.778 Medical Assistance Program Admin $1.61M Yes 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $951,829 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Admin $514,568 Yes 0
21.027 Covid-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $457,872 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Work First Services $432,888 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement - IV-D Administration $413,418 - 0
10.557 Wic Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $297,751 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance: Crisis Intervention Program $152,757 Yes 1
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program - Permanency Planning $147,437 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance - IV-E Adoption Subsidy & Vendor $130,046 Yes 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services - Hccbg - Delivery Meals $129,649 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance: Energy Assistance Payments $125,448 Yes 1
93.667 Social Services Block Grant - Other Services and Training $122,158 - 0
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - Admin Fees $122,038 - 0
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund - Administration $118,972 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program - Medical Transportation Services Admin $117,270 Yes 0
93.323 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases (elc) $101,498 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E - Foster Care/off Trn $98,138 Yes 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Work First Admin $83,383 - 0
10.561 Covid-19 - State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Food Nutrition Services Arpa Fund $83,158 Yes 0
10.927 Emergency Watershed Protection Program - Disaster Relief Appropriations Act $82,108 - 0
93.268 Covid - 19 -Immunization Cooperative Agreements $66,251 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program - Mac $65,114 Yes 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers - Hccbg Access $58,584 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program - State County Special Assistance $52,893 Yes 0
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program - N.c. Health Choice Admin $50,722 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E - Cps $50,597 Yes 0
21.032 Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund $50,000 - 0
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services -Hccbg - Congregate Meals $49,571 - 0
93.659 Adoption Assistance $44,043 Yes 0
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers - Hccbg - In-Home/support Services $43,750 - 0
93.217 Family Planning_services $43,396 - 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E: Family Caregiver Support $42,460 - 0
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $40,340 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants $39,032 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $36,466 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $35,318 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance: Administration $33,145 Yes 1
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Food Nutrition Services Fraud Admin $31,604 Yes 0
93.991 Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant $30,607 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $27,299 Yes 0
93.116 Project Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Tuberculosis Control Programs $23,420 - 0
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program - Nisp Nutrition $20,675 - 0
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $18,900 - 0
93.556 Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program - Family Preservation $18,886 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant - Adult Protective Services $16,382 - 0
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood - Links $16,283 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant - Aps Essential Services Arpa $14,129 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $12,750 - 0
93.053 Arpa - Nutrition Services Incentive Program $12,158 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E - Fc & Extended Reg $12,066 Yes 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance: Lihwap Caa $11,864 Yes 1
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E - IV-E Admin County Paid $11,110 Yes 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Cre Max $8,816 - 0
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants - Pensar Swamp Stomp $7,716 - 0
93.568 Covid-19 - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance - Lieap Arpa $6,866 Yes 1
93.898 Cancer Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial and Tribal Organizations $6,650 - 0
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $5,990 - 0
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood - Independent Living Transitional - Direct Benefits $5,350 - 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services: Preventive Health $5,044 - 0
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance: Lihwap Adm $3,577 Yes 1
93.659 Adoption Assistance - IV-E Adoption/off Trn $3,194 Yes 0
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E: Arpa - Family Caregiver Support $3,096 - 0
93.568 Covid-19 - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance - Lieap Arpa Admin $2,251 Yes 1
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Foster Care $2,094 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program - Adult Care Home Case Management $1,718 Yes 0
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services: Arpa - Preventive Health $1,520 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant - in Home Services $1,474 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement - IV-D Offset Fees Federal $1,053 - 0
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_state Administered Programs - Admin $619 - 0
93.977 Preventive Health Services_sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Grants $100 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement - IV-D Offset Fees Esc $3 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
DKDZCDLWEMP3 Margaret Blue Auditee
9102591407 Erica Brown Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFSA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Pender County's indirect costs are determined by a state-approved plan contracted annually with DMG Maximus, Inc. and therefore has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards (SEFSA) includes the federal and state grant activity of Pender County under the programs of the federal government and the State of North Carolina for the year ended June 30, 2023. The information in this SEFSA is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and the State Single Audit Implementation Act. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Pender County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of Pender County.
Title: CLUSTER OF PROGRAMS Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported in the SEFSA are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Pender County's indirect costs are determined by a state-approved plan contracted annually with DMG Maximus, Inc. and therefore has elected not to use the 10-percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The following are clustered by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and are treated separately for state audit requirement purposes: Foster Care, Adoption, and Guardianship Assistance Program Cluster, Subsidized Child Care Program Cluster, Refugee and Entrant Assistance Cluster, and Special Children Adoption Fund Cluster.

Finding Details

Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management must have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to properly review and assess the eligibility of individuals. In accordance with the Energy Programs Manual (EP-300 Energy Programs section 300.09), documentation must be maintained in order to ensure the accuracy of the benefits being provided within program requirements, the case file is complete and accurate, and evidence of review should be documented. Condition: The County Department of Social Services maintained inconsistent documentation for income and resources. Context: Of the 1035 participants during the current year valued at $335,908, we examined 60 (valued at $18,282) and determined that 10 (17%) had inconsistent documentation supporting the eligibility determination in the case file. Upon further review, these 10 participants were still eligible. We also determined that 1 participant (2% valued at $300) was not supported with case documentation to confirm eligibility. Effect: Casefile maintained inconsistent documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible. Cause: The caseworker did not verify updated documentation to the NCFAST system. Questioned Costs: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, auditors are required to report known questioned costs when likely questioned costs are greater than $25,000. Even though the sample results only identified $300 in questioned costs, if tests were extended to the entire population, questioned costs could exceed $25,000. Recommendation: Caseworkers should review their eligibility determinations and ensure that the correct information is included for proper documentation for eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The County agrees with this finding. Please refer to the Corrective Action Plan section of this report.