Finding Text
2023 – 001
Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Program Title: Transitional Living for Homeless Youth
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.550
Pass-Through Agency: N/A
Pass-Through Number(s): N/A
Award Period: 9/30/23-9/29/24 and 9/30/22-9/29/23
Type of Finding:
• Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters
Criteria or Specific Requirement: Clients must be under a certain age to be eligible for services.
Condition: During the audit, it was discovered that two clients were over the age limit to be considered eligible for the program.
Questioned Costs: N/A
Context: The program is designed to provide services to clients who meet certain eligibility requirements, including age limits.
Cause: The Organization did not have adequate controls in place to ensure that clients met the eligibility requirements before being enrolled in the program.
Effect: The Organization provided services to clients who were not eligible.
Repeat Finding: No
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Organization implement controls to ensure that clients meet the eligibility requirements before being enrolled in the program. This could include verifying age at the time of enrollment and periodically re-verifying eligibility for ongoing clients. Additionally, the Organization should review its policies and procedures to ensure that they are in compliance with program requirements and make any necessary updates. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.