Finding 37958 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One participant file had an income calculation error affecting eligibility for the Community Services Block Grant Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Procedures for verifying and calculating annual income were not properly followed, leading to potential non-compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and correct the income verification process for all participant files to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Finding Text

The Community Services Block Grant Program requires participants to have annual income not exceeding 200 percent of the Federal poverty line. Eligible entities are required to establish procedures for verifying and calculating annual income for households participating in the program. We noted one participant file with an income calculation error. A sample of thirty-seven tenant files with assistance payments totaling $100,448 was selected from a population of approximately 209 tenants with assistance payments totaling $346,974 for the year ended September 30, 2022. Our tests found that one participant file did not use the correct income verification documentation for determining client eligibility. Our sample was not a statistically valid sample.

Corrective Action Plan

Responsible Official Caronanne Procaccini, Director of Client Self-Sufficiency and Compliance Plan Detail CACCI will implement a new annual income calculation sheet that is completed by program personnel to support the income information entered into the CSG Engage database. Prior to any assistance payments being made, program staff will review income verification documentation to ensure it is consistent with the annual income calculated during intake. Anticipated Completion Date September 30, 2023

Categories

Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 614400 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $9.43M
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $1.96M
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $463,817
21.009 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (vita) Matching Grant Program $4,112
10.569 Emergency Food Assistance Program (food Commodities) $3,650