Finding Text
Finding # 2023-002:
Type: Significant deficiency over eligibility
Assistance Listing Number:
84.044A TRIO Programs Cluster: TRIO – Talent Search
Department of Education
Requirement:
Applications to the program should be reviewed and approved prior to acceptance into the program.
Condition/Context:
Twenty applications out of 40 tested did not have proof of either initial or secondary review.
Cause:
Online applications are only reviewed by one person and some in-person applications did not have a signature indicating initial review by advisor or college prep specialists.
Effect:
There is the possibility for an ineligible recipient to receive assistance under the contract.
Questioned Costs:
None.
Recommendation:
Applications should have advisors or college prep specialists sign off and review prior to the program manager doing secondary review and acceptance.
Management’s Response:
The Executive Director and College+ Program Manager will ensure that all advisors review applications before sending to the College+ Program Manager for approval and acceptance.