We agree with the findings 2021-001, 2021-003, and 2021-004, and
acknowledge that this issue has been previously identified in past
audits. The repeat occurrence was primarily due to understaffing
and turnover within the finance, WIC, CCDF, Head Start, FVPP,
and WIC departments, followed by addition...
We agree with the findings 2021-001, 2021-003, and 2021-004, and
acknowledge that this issue has been previously identified in past
audits. The repeat occurrence was primarily due to understaffing
and turnover within the finance, WIC, CCDF, Head Start, FVPP,
and WIC departments, followed by additional staffing challenges
during and post COVID 19 pandemic of 2020.
In addition to the Corrective Action Planned related to Finding
2020-101, with respect to the WIC, CCDF, Head Start and FVPP
programs, the Executive Director has required additional training
for the Program Directors on internal controls, and relevant fiscal
and administrative grant training following review of the prior
repeat audit findings. We have been implementing collaboration
between program directors and fiscal staff to improve overall
compliance for grant funds, including budgeting, reporting, policies
and procedures and processes.
Anticipated Completion Date: On-going – Final Grants Management Document expected to be
presented and adopted by the ITCN executive board by September
30, 2025. The Final FY 2021 Financial Statements, including the
Corrective Action Planned will be presented to the executive board
and program directors for overview. The Executive Director will be
responsible for on-going communication and engagement to
improve internal controls, and regularly scheduling meetings for
status updates on the Corrective Action Planned and review
quarterly reports.
Beginning January 2022, we have developed and drafted a grants
management handbook as a resource for program and fiscal staff.
As we continue to make improvements and amendments to internal
processes and policies and procedures, the grants management will
be updated, with a final copy presented to the Executive Board for
adoption and approval.