Finding 1237947 (2025-001)

Criteria: The CSBG Act at 42 USC 99 10(b), requires that public organizationsadminister CSBG through a Tri-Partite board. This board shall have membersselected by the organization and shall be composed so as to assure that noless than one-third (1/3) of the members are chosen in accordance withdemocratic selection procedures adequate to assure that these members: Arerepresentative of low-income individuals and families served in theneighborhood served; Reside in the neighborhood served; and Are able toactively participate in the development, planning, implementation, andevaluation of the programs funded by CSBG. Condition: There was a vacancy that reduced the required representation belowthe required threshold.Cause: One member of the board that was a representative of the low-incomeindividuals and families served departed during the year and was not replacedby another representative of the low-income individuals and families served.Effect: PCSI did not have the required representation at the end of the year.Recommendation: We recommend the board of directors frequently discussrecruitment and develop a list of prospective board members who would berepresentatives of the low-income individuals and families served that canbe elected to the board should a current board member depart without notice.