Finding 485590 (2024-001)

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Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2024-09-03

AI Summary

  • Answer: Two reimbursement requests were submitted with incorrect rates, leading to an overstatement of $160.
  • Trend: This issue highlights a pattern of inaccuracies in reimbursement calculations that could affect overall program integrity.
  • List: Review reimbursement processes, ensure accurate rate usage, and implement checks to prevent future discrepancies.

Finding Text

Two transactions requested for reimbursement were based on inaccurate rates. The first, a fleet asset, was used for five hours when seven hours was submitted. The second instance was an employee’s rate used to calculate reimbursement was not the accurate rate at the time the work was performed. The total overstatement is $160. Total program expenditures are $3,171,700.

Corrective Action Plan

We will implement procedures to ensure correct labor rates and fleet asset usage are used in calculating reimbursements.

Categories

Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $5.00M
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $3.17M