Audit (AU-22-02) on LSC’s Distribution, Use, and Oversight of CARES Act Funds

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
AU22-02
Report Type
Audits
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Legal Services Corporation OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

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Develop written procedures to maintain documents for Special Purpose, Disaster, or other similar grants. If the documents for requests and approvals of COVID-19 quarterly report extensions can be retrieved, keep them in a central location.

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Align self-reporting instructions in the LSC and CARES Act Reporting Requirements with the electronic reporting system. Any discrepancies or changes should be included in updated instructions and distributed to LSC recipients. If possible, the self-…

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Ensure that OPP and OCE Policies and Procedures Manual are updated and complete, including policies and procedures for the oversight and monitoring of Disaster Program funds, which would include LSC CARES Act Funds.

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Update the out-of-date references to Federal Regulations in the OCE Policies and Procedures Manual.

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Update the LSC Administrative Manual to include the organization's current contracting process using electronic NetSuite system approvals.

Date Issued

Complete revisions and publish the OFAS Accounting Procedures Manual (LSC is currently working to complete and publish the draft OFAS Accounting Procedures Manual), including bank account verification policies and procedures.