Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that casefiles include properly reviewed income calculations.
In accordance with 45 CFR 435, documentation must be maintained to support eligibility determinations.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include documentation of income in the casefile for one applicant. Upon further review, the applicant was ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in one casefile (2%) proper income documentation was not retained to support the eligibility determination. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicant was deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefile did not have proper income documentation, which could allow benefits to be provided to individuals who are not eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to retain income documentation in the casefile. Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required documentation has been obtained before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.
Significant Deficiency
Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR 200, management should have an adequate system of internal control procedures in place to ensure that standardized forms are used and maintained. In
accordance with 45 CFR 303, child support referrals must be provided to applicable cases.
Condition: The County Department of Social Services failed to properly include IV-D child support referrals in the casefiles for three applicants. Upon further review, the applicants were
ultimately eligible.
Context: Of the 1,204,842 benefit payments valued at $377,476,138, we examined 60 payment records ($18,111 value) and determined that in three casefiles (5%) proper IV-D child support referrals were not provided to the applicants. Upon further review and recalculation, the applicants were deemed eligible.
Effect: Casefiles did not have proper IV-D child support referrals, which could allow applicants to be excluded from benefits for which they are eligible.
Cause: Caseworker failed to provide IV-D child support referrals.
Questioned Costs: None. The finding represents an internal control issue; therefore, no questioned costs are applicable.
Recommendation: Casefiles should be reviewed to verify that all required referrals have been made before approving benefits.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management concurs with the finding. See Corrective Action Plan.