Federal Reports

For this audit, our objectives were to assess the adequacy of GOES-R development as the program completes system integration and test activities for the flight and ground segments in preparation for launch and data distribution, per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) standards. We also monitored the program's progress in developing and reporting on flight and ground segment contracting actions and changes to minimize cost increases.

During the audit, our independent public accountant, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, identified certain matters related to PBGC's internal control and operations that while significant were not of sufficient magnitude to impact the financial statement opinion and were not included in the report on internal control dated November 15, 2016 (AUD-2017-3/ FA-16-110-2). This management letter summarizes CliftonLarsonAllen's findings and recommendations regarding these matters and includes the status of prior years' management letter recommendations. PBGC management agreed with the recommendations and provided planned corrective actions and estimated completion dates.

Newark Preschool Council, Inc. (Newark), which operated throughout Newark, New Jersey, did not always comply with Head Start program requirements, resulting in its receiving approximately $10 million of excess Head Start funds during a 17-month period. In addition, it did not monitor its partner agencies' operations to ensure that children at these facilities received Head Start services.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (State agency) did not allocate costs for establishing a health insurance marketplace to its establishment grants in accordance with Federal requirements.