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Program Information: AL #: 93.243 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA Youth Programs ? Youth Tree, Youth Suicide Prevention, Youth Connections Project Award Numbers: 6H79TI081193-01, 1H79SM082124-01, 1H79SM081540-01 Award Periods: 9/30/18-9/29/23, 6/30/19-6/29/24, 9/30/18-9/29/23 Criteria: An individual must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by Federal regulations published in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), at Title 42, Section 136.21 through 136.25, and Indian Health Services, Part 2, Chapter 3, "Contract Health Services" dated January 5, 1998. Condition/Context: Of the 16 participant files reviewed, the following was noted: ? None of the 16 files had record of review and approval separate from the person entering the information. [ ] Compliance Finding [ ] Significant Deficiency [ X ] Material Weakness Cause: There were ineffective controls in place during the period, along with lack of management oversight. Effect: By not ensuring proper reviews are occurring by a supervisor or other authorized individual, inaccurate information may have been entered into the online system, and ineligible participants could be receiving benefits. Questioned Costs: Not applicable. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-001 Recommendation: We recommend that the Clinic adhere to program policies and procedures as documented and the files are reviewed annually for completeness, and document the various levels of review that occur. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and has prepared corrective action as detailed in its Corrective Action Plan.