Finding Text
Condition: The governance board did not include an individual with financial expertise for part of the year.
Criteria: The governing body has legal and fiscal responsibility for the Head Start agency. The governing body must include not less than one member with a background and expertise in fiscal management or accounting and not less than one licensed attorney familiar with issues that come before the governing body. If the types of persons described above are not available to serve as members of the governing body, the governing body must use a consultant, or other individual(s) with relevant expertise who must work directly with the governing body (42 USC 9837(c)(1)(B)).
Cause: The board member with financial expertise resigned in April 2023 and the vacancy was not filled.
Effect: Noncompliance with special provisions regarding program governance.
Recommendation: The Organization needs to fill board vacancies and ensure at least one board member has financial expertise.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Community Action of East Central Indiana, Inc. ceased operations as of July 31, 2024 for any new business. Community Development Institute (CDI), as contracted by the Office of Head Start, has taken over the leadership and operations.