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Item 2022-002 ? Eligibility TRIO Cluster ? ALN # 84.042A, 84.044A, & 84.066A U.S. Department of Education Federal Award #P042A200340-21, P044A210348, P066A210037 Federal Award Year - 2022 Criteria ? As specified in 2 CFR section 200.303 the non-Federal entity must establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non- Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award. The College lacked sufficient review of participant applications to verify compliance with eligibility requirements as referenced in 34 CFR section 644.3. Condition ? During a dual purpose tests of controls and compliance there were 3 participants selected for testing that did not certify to the fact that they were a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States, a requirement for eligibility of the TRIO program. Cause ? The College lacked sufficient review of participant application to verify compliance with eligibility. Questioned Costs ? Not determinable Effect ? Failure to properly verify eligibility could result in services being provided to participants that do not meet requirements of program. Recommendation ? We recommend that review should be performed of participants application before services are rendered. Management?s Response ? The College will implement additional controls to ensure there is evidence of review of certifying statement from participant prior to services being rendered. TRIO Services Director will be responsible for the corrective action and anticipates completion of corrective action will be taken before September 30, 2023.