UNLV – Agrees with the finding.
• Detailed corrective action taken, including what will be done to avoid the identified issues in the future, and when these measures will be in place:
While there were no specific instances noted regarding eligibility issues, the UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs r...
UNLV – Agrees with the finding.
• Detailed corrective action taken, including what will be done to avoid the identified issues in the future, and when these measures will be in place:
While there were no specific instances noted regarding eligibility issues, the UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs recognizes the importance of documentation through the COSO internal control framework and will ensure the controls are continued, effective immediately. UNLV OSP will continue to enhance the documentation for the administrative management of programs to review and determine eligibility of participants per the requirements of the project, and those employees will be reminded of the importance of evidencing their reviews.
• How compliance and performance will be measured and documented for future audit, management and performance review:
Verification of eligibility will continue to be performed as required, with enhanced documentation. If escalation is needed, the employee will seek guidance from a supervisor and properly document.
• Who will be responsible and may be held accountable in the future if repeat or similar observations are noted:
UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs Executive Director will be responsible for communicating the importance of enhanced documentation to the designated employees responsible for eligibility.
UNR – Agrees with the finding.
• Detailed corrective action taken, including what will be done to avoid the identified issues in the future, and when these measures will be in place:
Staff, independent of the preparer, will review and log each eligibility determination.
• How compliance and performance will be measured and documented for future audit, management and performance review:
A log will be maintained listing the review date and reviewer name for each determination.
• Who will be responsible and may be held accountable in the future if repeat or similar observations are noted:
The Program Director, who is a Head Start Program Principal Investigator (PI), is responsible for remediation of this finding. Name of contact person responsible for corrective action plan:
Rhett R. Vertrees, Assistant Chief Financial Officer
2601 Enterprise Road, Reno NV 89512-1666
Phone: (775)784-3409, Fax: (775)784-1127
Email: rvertrees@nshe.nevada.edu