Finding 1238510 (2025-001)

Criteria - Based on agreement with a third party contractor (the Contractor), the Contractor performs a preliminary eligibility determination, then the County performs the final eligibility determination. Condition - The County did not determine eligibility. Cause - The County believed the Contractor performed the final eligibility determination. Effect of Condition - The County is not determining eligibility. Statistical Sampling - The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation - We recommend that the County perform the final determination of eligibility. Questioned Costs - None noted. Perspective - It is possible that other programs that outsource eligibility have the same issue. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions - (a) Implementation Plan of Actions - The County will determine eligibility over its programs. (b) Implementation Date - This will be implemented by December 31, 2026. (c) Persons Responsible for Implementation - The Director of Fiscal Affairs.