Finding 1174798 (2025-001)

Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Program Name: AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Programs (SCP) Assistance Listing Number: 94.016 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 22SCEMN002 Award Period: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: 45 CFR 2552.43 states to receive a stipend, a Foster Grandparent may not have an annual income from all sources, after deducting allowable medical expenses, which exceeds the program's income eligibility guideline for the State in which he or she resides. The income eligibility guideline for each State is 200 percent of the poverty line, as set forth in 42 U.S.C. 9902 (2). Condition: During our audit testing, we noted one participant did not meet the income eligibility guidelines. Context: We tested 40 participants during the fiscal year, noting one participant did not meet the income eligibility guideline. Cause: The program coordinator did not change the volunteer type to the correct category at the annual income review for the participant. Effect: The program participant was reimbursed after they were no longer eligible for a total of $2,461. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that additional review procedures are put in place to ensure the volunteer type is accurate based on their income review. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.