Finding 620617 (2022-002)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-10
Audit: 39082

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: ECCOG lacks written procedures for managing federal grants, which is required by the Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: The absence of documentation means ECCOG's internal controls are not formally recognized, potentially leading to compliance issues.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: ECCOG should create and formalize written policies for grant administration, as they have acknowledged the need for corrective action.

Finding Text

Criteria Or Specific Requirement: The Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for the administration of federal financial assistance. Condition: The ECCOG has no written policies or procedures related to grant administration. Cause: The ECCOG was not aware of this requirement. Effect: Although the ECCOG has established internal and administrative controls related to grant administration, these are not documented in written policies and procedures. Questioned Costs: None Identification As A Repeat Finding: N/A Recommendation: The ECCOG should document its grant process and procedures in a formal written document. Views Of Responsible Officials And Planned Corrective Action: The ECCOG agrees with the finding and has put together a correction action plan for the finding. For additional information, see the ECCOG?s separate report for planned corrective actions.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $315,405
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $223,300
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $171,652
11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance $66,856
11.302 Economic Development_support for Planning Organizations $64,853
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $11,604
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $4,762
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 3_programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation $1,396