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Finding No. 2024-003 - Eligbility of Participating Individuals - Criteria – Individuals participating in the program are required to be needy and in need of financial assistance. Condition – Internal controls should be in place to ensure the Organization is in compliance with the requirements of the program. During our testing, it was noted that documentation to support the eligibility criteria for one individual was not available. Context/cause – Procedures were not in place to ensure documentation to support the eligibility for all program participants was available. Effect – Noncompliance with eligibility requirements may result in an ineligible individual participating in the program. Questioned Costs – Undermined. Recommendation – We recommend the Organization implement procedures to ensure documentation to support the eligibility for all program participants is available. Auditee’s Response – The Organization agrees with this finding and has implemented procedures to ensure documentation to support the eligibility of program participants is available.