Finding 623133 (2022-001)

2022-001: Controls over Benefit Approval - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ? AL# 10.651 Condition: During our review of eligibility, we noted that one individual?s income was not reviewed resulting in additional benefits until the error was identified. Criteria: All support for individual?s income should be reviewed to ensure benefits are accurate. Cause: The case worker entered the number incorrectly and it was not reviewed. Effect: Individual was paid SNAP benefits for four months that they were not eligible for. Questioned Cost Amount: An overpayment of $1,743. Perspective Information: One out of twenty-five tested. Recommendation: We recommend that all inputs are reviewed by supervisors to ensure calculations are correct. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and will apply additional oversight.