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Finding 622601 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-02-20
Audit: 40603
Organization: Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (step), Inc. (PA)
Auditor: Larson Kellett & Associates PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: An incorrect co-payment was charged after the presumptive eligibility period for a parent/caretaker experiencing homelessness.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with ELRC guidelines for verifying work-hour requirements and reassessing co-payments was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: STEP should enhance file review procedures to ensure compliance at the end of presumptive eligibility periods.

Finding Text

COVID-19 CCDF Cluster - Assistance Listing 93.575, 93.596 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Pass-Through Grantor?s Number - SAP DC21079943; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families- Assistance Listing 93.558 passed through Pennsylvania Department of Human Services - Pass-through Grantor?s Number - SAP DC21079943; Grant period - Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022. Criteria: ELRC guidelines allow a temporary period of presumptive eligibility for a parent/caretaker experiencing homelessness. At the end of the 92-day period, the ELRC must verify that the parent/caretaker meets the work-hour requirement to maintain eligibility and reassess co-payments to be paid by the parent/caretaker. Condition: An incorrect co-payment was charged for a parent/caretaker after the temporary period of presumptive eligibility. Perspective Information: This finding is isolated to an instance of noncompliance with presumptive eligibility requirements. Cause: Policies and procedures were not properly designed and implemented to ensure compliance with presumptive eligibility requirements. Effect: STEP was not in compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for co-payments. Questioned Costs: None. Identification of Repeat Findings: Not applicable. Recommendation: STEP should ensure their file compliance review procedures include review of files at the end of periods of presumptive eligibility. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding. Planned Corrective Action: See STEP?s corrective action plan.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 46156 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 46157 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 46158 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 46159 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622598 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622599 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622600 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $8.77M
93.600 Head Start $5.23M
21.023 Emergency Rental Assistance Program $1.96M
93.596 Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds of the Child Care and Development Fund $1.22M
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $509,859
93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part C_nutrition Services $439,126
81.042 Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons $318,694
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $297,997
93.569 Community Services Block Grant $279,046
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $270,000
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $261,021
20.513 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities $171,600
93.870 Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant $162,504
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $143,577
93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part B_grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers $111,979
94.006 Americorps $91,546
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $87,294
93.053 Nutrition Services Incentive Program $84,579
93.568 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance $78,017
93.052 National Family Caregiver Support, Title Iii, Part E $62,100
17.235 Senior Community Service Employment Program $24,819
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $12,936
93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_title Iii, Part D_disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services $12,747
14.228 Community Development Block Grants/state's Program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii $10,449
93.324 State Health Insurance Assistance Program $9,342
93.071 Medicare Enrollment Assistance Program $6,665
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $6,605
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $6,350
93.779 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (cms) Research, Demonstrations and Evaluations $4,089
93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 3_programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation $2,540