Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

STATE OF NEW YORK

Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs

March 31, 2019

Department’s reviewers in October 2018 and an additional control was added for a new form to be utilized during the home sponsor review. For three of three home sponsors selected for testwork subsequent to the October 2018 corrective action, all reconciliations were prepared and maintained. Possible Asserted Effect Failure to properly document the review of meal counts submitted by facilities reviewed could result in noncompliance due to payments for unallowable meals, not in accordance with Federal statues, regulations, and the terms and conditions of subawards. Questioned Costs None Statistical Sampling The sample was not intended to be, and was not, a statistically valid sample. Recommendation We recommend the Department continue to follow its revised policies and procedures to ensure its monitoring controls and procedures over the home sponsors includes performing and maintaining the five-day reconciliation in accordance with 45 CFR 75.306. Views of Responsible Officials The Department accepts this finding and will continue to follow its revised policies and procedures to ensure monitoring controls and procedures over the home sponsors including performing and maintaining the five-day reconciliation in accordance with 45 CFR 75.306. Corrective action completed. Reference corrective action plan for more details.

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