Finding Text
Condition: During our test work over special tests and provisions, we noted that employee background investigations were outdated. Criteria: The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 USC 3201 et seq.) requires Indian tribes and tribal organizations that receive funds under the ISDEAA or the Tribally Controlled Schools Act to conduct an investigation of the character of each individual who is employed or is being considered for employment by such Indian tribe or tribal organization in a position that involves regular contact with, or control over, Indian children. The Act further states that the Indian tribe or tribal organization may employ individuals in those positions only if the individual meet standards of character, no less stringent than those prescribed under subpart B ? Minimum Standards of Character and Suitability for Employment (25 CFR part 63), as the Indian tribe or tribal organization establishes. Cause: Turnover with School personnel led to a lapse in the required performance and documentation of background investigations. Effect: The School is not in compliance with the special tests and provisions requirements. Auditor's Recommendation: We recommend that the School ensure that employees follow the policies and procedures that are in place along with the compliance requirements for the Indian School Equalization Program and ensure that the compliance requirement is being followed. Views of Responsible Officials: The School agrees with this finding and has a plan in place to correct this.