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2022-001 ? Eligibility Criteria: Documentation of review and approval of the participant information should be completed prior to awarding eligibility to participate in the program. Condition: The internal control procedure in place for eligibility of participants in the program was not documented. Cause: Denver Indian Center, Inc. and Subsidiary experienced a staff shortage and due to the limited resources, the internal control procedure in place for eligibility of participants in the program was not performed. Effect: Weakness in internal control over eligibility to participate in the program. Questioned Costs: None noted. Perspective Information: Systemic. A random sample of seventeen participant files was selected. Fourteen of the files did not contain complete checklists. Recommendation: We recommend Denver Indian Center, Inc. and Subsidiary use the checklists in the participant files to ensure all information is retained and/or reviewed as the internal control over eligibility. View of Responsible Officials: Denver Indian Center, Inc. and Subsidiary agrees with the finding and recommendation.