Finding 498506 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
ABE
Questioned Costs
$1
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-26

AI Summary

  • Issue: Home rehabilitation services were given to a board member without the necessary approvals.
  • Trend: This raises concerns about compliance with authorization protocols for services.
  • Follow-up: Review and reinforce authorization processes to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Finding Text

Home rehabilitation services were provided to a board member without proper authorization

Corrective Action Plan

The Corporation concurs with the findings and has implemented internal controls supplorting application approvals and fund disbursment authorization. Payment processes have been reviewed and revised. New board members and a new Interim Director are now in place to ensure proper review of all applications and disbursements. Enhancements to existing internal controls and processes representing best practices will be integrated to ensure compliance with NAHASDA policies and requirments.

Categories

Questioned Costs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 498507 2023-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1074948 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074949 2023-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $2.10M
14.869 Title Vi Federal Guarantees for Financing Tribal Housing Activities $1.05M
14.869 American Rescue Plan Funding 2022 $289,914
10.588 Child and Adult Care Food Program $110,795