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Criteria: The Uniform Guidance (Title 2 CFR 200) and the Matrix of Compliance Requirements includes eligibility as one of the criteria for the above named grant. The grantor has outlined the documentation required for eligibility in the grant agreement. Condition: The documentation included in the client files was not complete as required. Cause: The Organization has had a turnover of staff in key positions in the past two years, along with the effects of COVID-19. The system of controls that is in place over client files and eligibility, was not being followed for the year ending December 31, 2022. Effect: The lack of training and knowledge of staff and supervisors, resulted in client files where documentation of client activity in the grant was not included in the file, the file was not properly documented, reviewed or internally audited to ensure that files met the criteria provided by the grantor and the policies and procedures at the Shelter. Recommendation: We recommend that the Shelter implement staff training to educate staff and supervisors on the proper documentation required and the use of checklists and signoffs to ensure that the client files are compliant with the eligibility requirements of the Uniform guidance and grantors and that the compliance is documented.