Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
We contracted this audit with Cotton & Company LLP, which found that FEMA did not ensure the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) monitored the Polk County School Board (PCSB) to ensure it established and implemented policies, procedures, and practices to account for and expend PA grant funding in accordance with Federal regulations and FEMA guidance. For example, PCSB was unable to support $46,168 in food spoilage costs; requested and received funding through a Florida Public Assistance grant for ineligible contract costs incurred under Project 2658 for debris removal and related costs; and charged $897 in unallowable costs associated with ineligible fringe benefits for substitute employees. We made 13 recommendations that, when implemented, should improve PCSB’s management of FEMA Public Assistance funds. FEMA concurred with our 13 recommendations.
Date Issued:
Monday, July 20, 2020
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OIG-20-50
Component, if applicable:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Location(s):
Polk County, FL
United StatesType of Report:
Audit
Number of Recommendations:
13
View Document:
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OIG-20-50-Jul20.pdf | 1.5 MB |
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