Finding 508338 (2020-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-11-19
Audit: 328911
Organization: Elle Foundation (LA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two participants lacked proof of income, and two others were missing required identification documents.
  • Impacted Requirements: Inability to verify eligibility and residential status for four participants affects compliance with grant program criteria.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement better record retention procedures to ensure all eligibility documentation is maintained.

Finding Text

CRITERIA: The grant program requires participants to meet eligibility requirements for admittance into the federal program. CONDITION: We requested supporting documentation for ten selected participants to verify each selection met the eligibility requirements. We noted two participants did not have proof of income and two other participants did not have a required DD-214 or a VA Identification card. We were also unable to verify the residence of four participants to determine if they received the proper assistance. CAUSE: The Organization's record retention procedures were not adequate. EFFECT: We were unable to verify if the participants received the proper assistance based on their residential status. QUESTIONED COSTS: Not Applicable RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that the Organization develop and implement improved record retention procedures. MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSE: See Management's Corrective Action Plan on pages 30-31.

Corrective Action Plan

SSVF Policies and Procedure Guide will be updated at the agency CARP retreat to reflect the process of transactions related to SSVF and updated retention polices and documentation requirements.

Categories

Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 508335 2020-002
    Material Weakness
  • 508336 2020-003
    - Repeat
  • 508337 2020-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084777 2020-002
    Material Weakness
  • 1084778 2020-003
    - Repeat
  • 1084779 2020-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1084780 2020-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
64.033 Va Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program $1.19M
93.623 Basic Center Grant $238,715
17.805 Homeless Veterans� Reintegration Program $196,153