Costs Claimed by the Texas Disability Determination Services

Objective: To (1) evaluate internal controls over the accounting and reporting of administrative costs by the Texas Disability Determination Services (TXDDS) for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 and 2019, as well as indirect costs for FY 2017; (2) determine whether the administrative costs claimed on the most recently submitted Form SSA-4513 were allowable and properly allocated; (3) reconcile funds drawn down with claimed costs; and (4) assess the general security controls environment.Note: 1 of 9 recommendations not published; related to a sensitive IT matter.