Performance Audit of LSC’s Administration and Oversight of Disaster Grants

Date Issued

Monday, July 28, 2025

Submitting OIG

Legal Services Corporation OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Legal Services Corporation

Report Number

AU 25-06

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Update the OPP Procedures Manual and the Disaster Grants Program Supplementary Procedures to incorporate the recommended GFOA best practice regarding project debriefs.
2	No	$0	$0
Ensure that the final Disaster Grants Program Supplementary Procedures document addresses the sections that were incomplete in the draft procedures and aligns the eligible activities guidance with LSC’s DSA FAQs. Additionally, if the final version of the guidance omits any sections identified as incomplete in the draft procedures, inquire with OPP to obtain an explanation for the deletion.
3	No	$0	$0
Clarify the discrepancies between the DSA grant and DREG application instructions and Program Letter 21-01 and communicate the correct guidance to grantees receiving disaster grants.
4	No	$0	$0
Ensure that OCE updates the OCE Policies and Procedures Manual to include accurate references to the OPP Procedures Manual.
5	No	$0	$0
Before the next round of federally funded disaster grants are awarded, develop and provide training to grantees on best practices for disaster grants. This training should include guidance on tracking disaster-related cases and expenses, preparing for pro-bono responses, conducting outreach and building relationships with the disaster response community, and preparing COOPs.