Finding Text
Legal Services Corporation Grants, AL No. 09.927
Condition: We noted MLSA has not complied with the condition of its grant award regarding general grant requirements. 8 of 15 positions currently filled are attorney members. There are 15 potential board positions, of which 9 should be filled by attorney members. MLSA has not complied with the reporting requirements related to this condition.
Criteria: MLSA’s grant award includes a condition that at least 60% of its board membership be comprised of attorney members. MLSA’s current board membership does not comply with this requirement.
Effect: There is insufficient attorney member representation on MLSA’s Board of Trustees.
Costs: No questioned costs were observed as a result of this condition.
Cause: MLSA management is aware of the requirement. MLSA was also aware of the changing requirements of board composition noted in LSC Program Letter 24-3 reducing the portion of attorney s required from 60% to 33% effective January 1, 2025.
Recommendation: We have no recommendation for future years, as they are complying at January 1, 2025.
Management
Response: See Corrective Action Plan.