Finding Text
Condition: Five of the twenty-five participant files tested either only included one signature or lacked signatures to evidence segregation of duties around approval and review of the particpant's eligibility. Criteria: There should be a segregation between the approval and review of a participant's eligibility for the program. Cause: The contract provider did not sign off on necessary form or the forms lacked necessary signatures to evidence segregation of duties between approval and review. Effect: There is potential that ineligible participants will be provided services. Recommendation: The client should make sure that all forms are appropriately signed by the necessary individuals.