Finding 607321 (2022-007)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing reports and documentation for the Emergency Solutions Grant hindered compliance validation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting obligations were not met as per federal regulations and grant agreements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Improve procedures to ensure all required reports are completed, submitted, and documentation is retained properly.

Finding Text

2022-7 Emergency Solutions Grant Program ? Assistance Listing No. 14.231, Grant No. APZ11, Grant Period ? Year Ended June 30, 2022, Covid Grants Condition: Reports and supporting documentation were not available and alternative procedures could not be performed to validate compliance. Criteria: Federal Program Regulations and the Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Children and Families required for each grant monthly reporting of invoice and match, roll-up and status, quarterly reporting of HMIS consolidated performance and evaluation report, and annual reporting of employment screening attestation, list of subcontractors, annual point in time count, and HUD System performance measures. Cause: Documentation apparently was not retained. Effect: The cost of assistance may be disallowed. Context: We requested but were not provided with three monthly reports and all annual reports filed for the Grant. Recommendation: Procedures should be enhanced to provide assurance that required reports are completed, filed, and documentation is properly retained. QUESTIONED COSTS ? N/A

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $3.04M
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $330,170
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $36,860
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $8,304