Federal Program Corporation of National and Community Service - AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, ALN 94.011, Award No. 21SFBPA002, Period 7/1/21 - 6/30/24 Condition/Cause Due to turnover in program staff, management was unable to locate certain requested documentation for audit testin...
Federal Program Corporation of National and Community Service - AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, ALN 94.011, Award No. 21SFBPA002, Period 7/1/21 - 6/30/24 Condition/Cause Due to turnover in program staff, management was unable to locate certain requested documentation for audit testing. Recommendation We recommend that the University revisit and revise their documentation filing system for timecards, mileage reimbursement, and other documentation that would support amounts paid for stipends under the program. This would also include a complete inventory of all clearances/criminal background checks for current staff and volunteers working in the program and obtain updated background checks for any that are not on file. We also recommend the University revisit the process of replacing a director after their departure to ensure program compliance continues. Management Response We agree with the auditors' finding. The instance of non-compliance occurred during a period when the University had a vacancy in both the Grant Specialist and Program Director positions. These roles carry duties to includes design and oversight of the internal control environment regarding the compliance of the federal program. As of August 2022, both vacant positions have been appointed to provide oversight for program compliance. To mitigate deficiencies in controls regarding change management, personnel status change forms involving federally funded programs will be circulated to the Program Director, Grant Specialist, and Business Affairs office. The University will implement the auditors? recommendation to invest in a documentation and approval system for credentials and allowable costs. The Program Director will also perform routine maintenance over personnel files and required documentation.