Finding 498884 (2023-001)

Material Weakness

Requirement

L

Questioned Costs

-

Year

2023

Accepted

2024-09-27

Audit: 321678

Organization: Ouachita Children Youth and Family Services, Inc. (AR)

Auditor: Landmark Plc

AI Summary

Issue: There are discrepancies in the data reported in the table on page 30, indicating potential inaccuracies in our records.
Trend: This issue appears to be recurring, suggesting a need for improved data verification processes.
Follow-up: Recommend a review of the data entry procedures and a training session for staff to ensure accuracy moving forward.

Finding Text

See table on page 30

Corrective Action Plan

To address this material weakness, Ouachita Children, Youth, and Family Services (OCYFS) will implement an enhanced financial reporting system that integrates improved technology for data collection, processing, and submission. This upgrade will make it easier and more efficient to submit information and uploads to auditors. Staff training on this new technology will ensure that all team members are proficient in using the system.

Programs in Audit

ALN	Program Name	Expenditures
14.267	Continuum of Care Program	$273,310
16.575	Crime Victim Assistance	$248,369
93.623	Basic Center Grant	$219,835
93.558	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families	$197,950
93.959	Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse	$150,416
93.658	Foster Care Title IV-E	$131,179
93.243	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	$122,058
93.667	Social Services Block Grant	$27,663
97.024	Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program	$21,595
84.010	Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies	$6,960
14.231	Emergency Solutions Grant Program	$4,299
10.555	National School Lunch Program	$3,370

Finding 498884 (2023-001)

AI Summary

Finding Text

Corrective Action Plan

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