Finding Text
Finding 2024-002: Internal Controls over Compliance
E. Eligibility
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
WIOA Cluster Programs - Assistance Listing Nos. 17.258, 17.259, and 17.278
Criteria: Eligibility for the program requires proper documentation to support eligibility
determinations for program participants.
Condition: Documentation of verification of legal name was not present for one program
participant in the WIOA Adult Program due to a name change, and documentation of verification
of the date of birth to support eligibility could not be located for two program participants in the
WIOA Youth Activities program.
Cause: The Organization’s employment counselors are required to obtain sufficient
documentation before assistance is provided, however procedures were not consistently
followed.
Effect: There is a risk ineligible individuals could be entered into the WIOA programs, and the
cost of the assistance may be disallowed.
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: A sample of 25 program participants was selected for audit from a population of 363
participants within the WIOA cluster programs. The test found three participant files lacked
supporting documentation used for eligibility determinations. The Organization was able to
obtain documentation to support eligibility after-the-fact. Our sample was a statistically valid
sample.
Identification of Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding.
Recommendation: We recommend the Organization put procedures in place to ensure adequate
supporting documentation exists for all program participants prior to admittance into the
programs.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Organization agrees with
the finding and plans to strengthen its internal controls over its documentation for eligibility
determinations. Additional details can be found in Hired’s Corrective Action Plan.