Finding Text
Condition: During our testing of eligibility, it was noted an individual was receiving services under the federal contract beyond the allowable period of eligibility outlined in the program guidance.
Criteria: In accordance with the federal contract, clients may not receive services under the federal contract past 5 years from the date of entry.
Cause: Principles and procedures were not appropriately adhered to in this instance resulting in services being rendered to an ineligible participant.
Effect: An ineffective control system related to ensuring those who become ineligible after entry date are properly removed from the program can lead to noncompliance with law and regulations and possible loss of funding for the related program.
Context: We sampled 40 individuals and found 1 exception resulting in 1 ineligible participant. This is a condition identified per review of the Institute’s compliance with specified requirements using a statistically valid sample.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Institute ensure its policies and procedures are followed on a consistent basis.