A scope limitation qualified opinion was issued for Assistance Listing 10.557 as the auditors were unable to obtain sufficient documentation supporting the compliance of the Corporation regarding eligibility. The Corporation uses a paperless system as supported by the State of Indiana and the U.S. D...
A scope limitation qualified opinion was issued for Assistance Listing 10.557 as the auditors were unable to obtain sufficient documentation supporting the compliance of the Corporation regarding eligibility. The Corporation uses a paperless system as supported by the State of Indiana and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Third-party documentation is reviewed by the Corporation at the time the initial eligibility determination of a WIC participant is made. However, due to the paperless system implemented in 2007, these records are not retained. The Corporation’s process for eligibility determination is as follows:
1. A (potential) participant comes into the WIC clinic
2. A clerk verifies information (by looking and checking the appropriate boxes on the screen)
a. Proof of identification (driver’s license, birth certificate, hospital birth record, etc.)
b. Proof of residence (bill, lease, driver’s license, etc.)
c. Proof of income
i. Working – 30 days of pay stubs
ii. Medicaid – card needed
3. All of the above information is entered into the State of Indiana’s system
a. System automatically determines eligibility
i. If yes – they continue with appointment
ii. If no – they get a letter explaining reason why (over income, etc.)
Compliance with State of Indiana participant eligibility requirements is the responsibility of Leslie Miller, WIC Coordinator. As the Corporation follows the State of Indiana’s paperless system as described above, no further corrective action will be taken.