Finding 621658 (2022-003)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The program failed to hold the required minimum of two parent-teacher conferences for children, with 11 out of 18 samples showing only one conference and one sample showing no documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with 45CFR 1302.34, which mandates at least two conferences per year.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all required conferences are conducted, properly documented, and retained; implement a tracking system for better compliance monitoring.

Finding Text

Program Name ? Head Start and Early Head Start CFDA Number ? 93.600 Finding Type ? Noncompliance Criteria ? During the program year, a minimum of two parent-teacher conferences should be held for the child per 45CFR 1302.34. Condition ? For 11 of 18 samples, only 1 parent teacher conference was held instead of 2. For 1 of 18 samples, no parent teacher conference was documented. Questioned Costs ? None Identification of a Repeat Finding ? This is not a repeat finding from the prior year audit. Cause/Effect ? Based on our review, it appears that either the necessary conferences were not performed or documentation was not kept to evidence they were performed. Recommendation ? We recommend required parent teacher conferences be performed. These conferences should be properly documented and retained within the child?s file. Additionally, the Agency should develop a system for tracking the conferences to better monitor their compliance.

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 45216 2022-003
    -
  • 45217 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 621659 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.600 Head Start $202,473
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $9,380