program-integrity-effective-internal-controls

Reason(s) for non-compliance: • The Lead Agency does not sufficiently describe their organizational structure intended to ensure internal controls, as required by 98.68(a). (Plan Question 10.1.1) • The Lead Agency does not describe how effective internal controls in place include processes to identify areas of risk, as required by 98.68(a)(2). (Plan Question 10.1.4a) • The Lead Agency does not describe how the Lead Agency evaluates the effectiveness of its internal controls, as required by 98.68(a)(4). (Plan Questions 10.1.6a and 10.1.6b) Overall Target Completion Date: 04/30/2025 Action Step Number Action Step Description Target Completion Date 1 The lead agency will identify required state team members from each unit within the agency responsible for ensuring program integrity including members of the Operations, Fiscal and the Child Care Subsidy teams. 02/28/2025 2 The lead agency will request TA on the use of the Internal Controls Self-Assessment Instrument which will assist the state in reviewing how well current policies and procedures address CCDF program integrity and financial accountability including requirements aimed at reducing payment errors, minimizing program waste, fraud, and abuse; and 02/28/2025 ensuring that funds are used for allowable program purposes and for eligible recipients. 3 The lead agency will utilize the Self-Assessment Instrument to measure the effectiveness of internal controls. 03/31/2025 4 The lead agency will follow up with recommendations to address deficiencies identified as a result of the Self-Assessment. 04/30/2025