Finding 1224111 (2025-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-07-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The process requires thorough verification of documents and funding sources before submission to ensure accuracy.
  • Impacted Requirements: All proofs must be uploaded in Apricot, and funding sources must be clearly indicated and verified by a supervisor.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure case managers and supervisors are trained on the verification process to avoid delays in data entry.

Finding Text

The document will be completed, signed and dated by the case manager/social worker. Before the document is submitted to the data entry clerk, the case manager/social worker’s supervisor or program manager will verify the needed proofs are uploaded in Apricot along with verifying the funding sources selected in the Program Intake. After the supervisor/program manager verifies that all required proofs are uploaded and the correct funding sources are selected, if there are multiple funders, they will write which ones on the document, initial it and then they will submit the form to the data entry clerk. The data entry clerk will enter the new client into the state database on or before the 15th of the following month.

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Action Plan: THe LFCS program manager updated the Alternatives to Abortion Client Enrollment Requirements document to clarify required case manager documentation for client eligibility and the submission process for entry into the state database. The update was implemented by 06/04/2026. The document will be completed, signed and dated by the case manager/social worker. Before the documentation is submitted to the data entry clerk, the case manager/social worker’s supervisor or program manager will verify the needed proofs are uploaded in Apricot along with verifying the funding sources selected in the Program Intake. After the supervisor/program manager verifies that all required proofs are uploaded and the correct funding sources are selected, if there are multiple funders, they will write which ones on the document, initial it and then they will submit the form to the data entry clerk. The data entry clerk will enter the new client into the state database on or before the 15th of the following month.

Categories

Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1224109 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1224110 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.558 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES $3.73M
10.558 CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM $112,698