Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to the ION Center for Violence Prevention, Covington, Kentucky

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

23-074

Component, if applicable:

Office of Justice Programs

External entity, if applicable:

ION Center for Violence Prevention

Location(s):

Covington, KY

United States

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$263,250

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

View Document:

Attachment	Size
23-074.pdf	1.44 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	No	https://oig.justice.gov/reports
Ensure that the Ion Center establishes written policies or procedures specific to the performance reporting of VOCA-funded services and distributes this guidance to relevant personnel.
2	Open	No	https://oig.justice.gov/reports
Remedy $263,250 in unallowable personnel costs related to the Ion Center’s prevention education services.
3	Open	No	https://oig.justice.gov/reports
Ensure that the Ion Center establishes written policies or procedures specific to the financial reporting of VOCA-funded expenses and distributes this guidance to relevant personnel.
4	Open	No	https://oig.justice.gov/reports
Issue guidance to state administering agencies (SAA) nationwide on the allowability of using VOCA funds for prevention education services.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

Open

Open

Open