Audit 398834

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Community Services Block Grant Assistance Listing Number: 93.569 Pass-Through Agency: State of CT Department of Social Services Pass-Through Numbers: 22DSS1501 Award Period: October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 Type of Finding: 􀁸 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance 􀁸 Other Matter Criteria or specific requirement: Eligible entities must comply with the Tri-Partite board requirement. If an eligible entity has vacancies during the audit period that reduce the representation of low-income communities or public elected/appointed officials, that exceed the length of time permitted by the state of 180 days. Condition: Based on a detailed review of board listings and noted vacancies, it was noted there were vacancies in the low-income and private sectors that were not filled within 180 days and did not satisfy the 1/3 requirement. Questioned costs: $0 Context: During our testing it was noted that Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc. was not able to fill certain vacancies within the 180-day period. Cause: Exception was caused by difficulties in filling governance positions. Effect: Alliance does not meet the 1/3 criteria for public, low-income and private sectors. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc. fill positions within the 180-day period. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. See separate corrective action plan.