Finding 401397 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-21

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: LIHEAP Agency Invoice Reports lack sufficient supporting documentation to match weekly benefits paid.
  • Impacted Requirements: Reports must be complete and properly reviewed and approved before filing.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should implement stronger policies to ensure all reports are reviewed, approved, and complete.

Finding Text

LIHEAP Agency Invoice Reports maintained by the Organization should have sufficient supporting documentation that reports the details of the weekly benefits paid to clients. Condition: LIHEAP Agency Invoice Reports maintained by the Organization did not contain sufficient supporting documentation to agree the details of the weekly benefits paid to the weekly summary report of benefits paid. Cause: Supporting documentation was misplaced or misfiled. In addition, one weekly report was not documented as reviewed and approved. Effect: Reports submitted may contain errors. Questioned Costs: None Other Information: Management should ensure all weekly LIHEAP Agency Invoice Reports are reviewed for completeness and correctness and marked as approved prior to filing. All copies maintained should be complete. Recommendation: Management should ensure all weekly LIHEAP Agency Invoice Reports are reviewed for completeness and correctness and marked as approved prior to filing. All copies maintained should be complete. Reply: Management agrees with this finding and will develop stronger policies and procedures to ensure sufficient supporting documentation is maintained for each weekly LIHEAP Agency Invoice Report.

Corrective Action Plan

Management is currently working to develop stronger policies and procedures to ensure sufficient supporting documentation is maintained for each weekly LIHEAP Agency Invoice Report.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 401396 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 401398 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 401399 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977838 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977839 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977840 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 977841 2023-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $2.94M
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $681,004
93.499 Low Income Household Water Assistance Program $315,892