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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Justice OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Justice
Components
Office of Justice Programs
Report Number
25-092
Report Type
Audit
Location

Vernon Hills, IL
United States

Number of Recommendations
7
Questioned Costs
$137,034
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
External Entity
Lake County Regional Office of Education #34

Open Recommendations

This report has 7 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Require the Lake County ROE to submit the developed training materials that were published to BJA for review.

2 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Ensure the Lake County ROE updates its website and published materials to include the required funding notice and appropriate grant-related information.

3 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Ensure the Lake County ROE develops and implements written policies and procedures that facilitate accurate performance reporting, including specific procedures for completing performance report categories that may not directly align with grant-related activities.

4 No $137,034 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Remedy $137,034 in unsupported costs for the contract that did not comply with federal requirements.

5 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Work with the Lake County ROE to develop and implement grant financial management policies and procedures to help ensure adequate administration of federal grant funds. In particular, these policies and procedures should cover, at a minimum: (1) the tracking and approval of employee time, (2) procurement and acquisition practices for federal awards, (3) preparing and submitting drawdown requests and FFRs, (4) the requirement to track award funds separately, and (5) the process for completing and reviewing bank reconciliations.

6 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Ensure the Lake County ROE corrects and resubmits, as necessary, its inaccurate FFRs.

7 No $0 $0 Status as of December 31, 2025

Ensure the Lake County ROE completes historical bank reconciliations for the grant period.

Department of Justice OIG

United States