Financial Management System & Compliance Evaluation on Selected NEA Grants to Confluences

The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the organization’s financial management system and record keeping complies with federal requirements. The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations, as applicable, and concluded that concluded that Confluences did not comply with financial management system requirements. Confluences had significant delays in projects funded by NEA grants and did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for in-kind costs. Additionally, Confluences did not have written policies and procedures in place for the management of Federal awards or to ensure that debarred or suspended contractors or recipients did not receive Federal assistance. Finally, Confluences did not have the Section 504 self -evaluation on file.