Core Issue: One out of 15 case files did not meet eligibility criteria for assistance.
Impacted Requirements: Youth must meet specific eligibility standards to receive support.
Recommended Follow-Up: Obtain exception waivers from the funder for any case files that do not meet eligibility criteria.
Finding Text
Finding # 2022-003 Type: Significant deficiency over eligibility Type: Immaterial Noncompliance ALN Number: US Department of Labor WIOA Youth Activities #17.259 Requirement: Youth should meet the eligibility criteria to receive assistance. Condition/Context: One case file out of 15 tested did not meet the eligibility criteria. Cause: An exception was not obtained from Rogue Workforce Partnership for one participant. Effect: An ineligible recipient received assistance under the contract. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: Case files that do not meet criteria should receive an exception waiver from funder to be considered eligible to receive assistance.