Homeward Bound

2019-001 Improve Controls over Training CFDA Number: 93.575 and 93.596 Award Year: 2019 Compliance Requirements Affected: Special Provisions Questioned Costs: Not applicable Condition: Five out of 18 individuals tested that have direct contact with children had not taken the required training. Criteria: the Organization's agreement with the Arizona Department of Economic Security ("ADES") requires all employees who have direct contact shall attend the ADES Health and Safety Training Series no later than 90 days from the date of hire. Cause: Inadequate monitoring / periodic review of compliance. Effect: Increased risk that inadequately trained individuals are serving the Organization's clients. Auditor's Recommendation: The Organization should develop a schedule for periodic internal review of compliance with training requirements. Views of Responsible Official and Planned Corrective Actions: Management has implemented an internal control process whereby all teachers completed the required training and the Organization will monitor teacher compliance with this requirement.

2019-001 Improve Controls over Training Recommendation: The Organization should develop a schedule for periodic internal review of compliance with training requirements. Action Taken: We required all teachers who were deficient to complete the required training by 9/15. All training was completed by 9/6/2019 and was verified through the DES website. When we hire a new teacher we verify what training needs to be done. We require them to complete the necessary training within 90 days of being hired. On a monthly basis the Early Education Manager (EEM) will verify through the DES website that the training is being completed. Each month the EEM will send a spreadsheet to the Vice President of Administration that indicates the status of the teacher?s training.