Finding 601713 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-29
Audit: 22152
Auditor: Grassi & CO

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Organization could not provide documentation for eligibility testing due to state regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with eligibility testing under the Uniform Guidance for TANF.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should gather and share supporting documentation for compliance when legally allowed.

Finding Text

AL 93.558 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Criteria: As a direct and material compliance requirement, the Uniform Guidance requires the testing of eligibility. Condition: The Organization was prohibited from providing us with documentation to support compliance with the eligibility compliance requirement. Questioned Costs: None Cause: As a result of NYS Executive Order 19-ADM-05; 19-OCFS-ADM-03, which brings this New York State requirement in line with the federal Family Violence Prevention Services Act, the Organization is prohibited to share documentation to support compliance with the eligibility compliance requirement. Effect: We were unable to perform eligibility testing. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend that management continue to accumulate proper supporting documentation to support their compliance with the eligibility compliance requirement and to provide such documentation, when legally possible. Views of Responsible Officials: See Auditee?s Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $200,535
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $189,838
16.588 Violence Against Women Formula Grants $136,152
93.558 Covid-19 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $73,548
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $7,875
93.671 Family Violence Prevention and Services/domestic Violence Shelter and Supportive Services $5,087