Finding Text
Program: Assistance Listing Number 15.910 – U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No.
Questioned Costs: None.
Condition: Near West Side Multi-Service Corporation (dba May Dugan Center) did not file the monthly R&P Period Reports timely for 2023.
Effect: 3 of the 8 individual monthly R&P Period Reports tested were not filed prior to the deadline. Accordingly, Near West Side Multi-Service Corporation (dba May Dugan Center) did not meet the reporting requirements for 2023.
Cause: Due to oversight at Near West Side Multi-Service Corporation (dba May Dugan Center) monthly R&P Period Reports were not filed prior to the deadlines.
Criteria: Federal grant requirements state that the monthly R&P Period Reports are required to be filed by the 15th of the following month.
Recommendation: Implement controls to ensure future reporting is completed timely.
Management Response: Near West Side Multi-Service Corporation (dba May Dugan Center) agrees with the finding and will implement stricter adherence to deadlines and ensure that all reports are filed on time. Measures will include setting up reminder systems and providing additional training to staff on the importance of meeting these deadlines.