Finding 1181790 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: No documentation was kept to confirm that orientation was completed for all applicants tested.
  • Impacted Requirements: Eligibility criteria require proof of completed orientation before aid is granted.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a new procedure using an "Orientation Acknowledgement Form" by November 1, 2025, to ensure proper documentation.

Finding Text

Eligibility Criteria – Documentation is required to be kept showing that orientation has been completed by applicants prior to the applicants receiving aid through the program. Condition – No documentation was kept to determine if orientation has been completed for 25 of 25 individuals tested. Cause – The Local Workforce Development Area has not established policies and procedures to ensure orientation was being documented to ensure it was performed. Effect – No documentation was available to determine orientation was completed for applicants tested. Recommendation – The Local Workforce Development Agency should establish policies and procedures to ensure documentation is retained for orientation to show it has been completed. Response and Corrective Action Planned – The ECIWDB acknowledges the merit of this recommendation and commits to taking the following action: The establishment of a procedure that incorporates the utilization of an “Orientation Acknowledgement Form’ to demonstrate completion by each individual participant. This procedural change shall be implemented on or about November 1, 2025. Conclusion – Response accepted.

Corrective Action Plan

The ECIWDB acknowledges the merit of this recommendation and commits to taking the following action: The establishment of a procedure that incorporates the utilization of an “Orientation Acknowledgement Form’ to demonstrate completion by each individual participant. This procedural change shall be implemented on or about November 1, 2025.

Categories

Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1181789 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181791 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181792 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
17.259 WIOA YOUTH ACTIVITIES $606,984
17.258 WIOA ADULT PROGRAM $324,219
17.278 WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER FORMULA GRANTS $54,380