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Federal Program Medicaid Cluster (AL 93.778) Eligibility Criteria Uniform Guidance requires the County to ensure compliance over eligibility by having the proper documentation of income, citizenship, and social security numbers. This information is provided by the client on the application form for assistance. Condition The County was not able to provide an application for two case files selected for testing. Questioned Costs None Context 10 applications were selected for testing. Cause The original applications were not properly filed or categorized in the County case file system. Effect Errors could have been made in determining eligibility, since the source of the information, the application form was missing, and benefits might have been issued to clients who are not eligible. Repeat Finding Yes Recommendation The County should implement procedures to ensure all applications and other client information is properly filed and maintained in the County case files system. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The County agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.