13. Subrecipient MONITORING (This does not apply). 14. Special Tests & Provisions a. Compliance Requirement Caseworkers are able to use eligibility” to – “forced issue payments to individuals. This method of issuing payments bypasses the rules in NC FAST. Although this tool has been necessary in many instances, because it bypasses the rules, the State needs assurance that payments have been issued that are 1) due to an eligible recipient and 2) calculated correctly. Audit Objective Ensure that payments made to recipients are made correctly. – Suggested Audit Procedure Review the financial tabs on cases in NC FAST. – When Forced Cash is seen, assure adequate documentation accompanies this action. Review calculations for payment amount for correctness. b. Compliance Requirement Workers discover that overpayments have been – made in error. Counties are required to recoup these benefits in some circumstances and repay to the DHHS Controller’s Office, the State share. Information is found in Section 160010 of the Integrated Eligibility Manual. Ensure that overpayments have been refunded and accounted Audit Objective – correctly. Suggested Audit Procedure Review the financial tabs on cases in NC FAST. – Review the case notes for overpayment information. Review calculations for payment amount for correctness and verify paperwork refunding the money to the State. Currently the NC Fast System does not show adjustments.
13. Subrecipient MONITORING (This does not apply). 14. Special Tests & Provisions a. Compliance Requirement – Caseworkers are able to use “forced eligibility” to issue payments to individuals. This method of issuing payments bypasses the rules in NC FAST. Although this tool has been necessary in many instances, because it bypasses the rules, the State needs assurance that payments have been issued that are 1) due to an eligible recipient and 2) calculated correctly. Audit Objective – Ensure that payments made to recipients are made correctly. Suggested Audit Procedure – Review the financial tabs on cases in NC FAST. When Forced Cash is seen, assure adequate documentation accompanies this action. Review calculations for payment amount for correctness. b. Compliance Requirement – Workers discover that overpayments have been made in error. Counties are required to recoup these benefits in some circumstances and repay to the DHHS Controller’s Office, the State share. Information is found in Section 160010 of the Integrated Eligibility Manual. Audit Objective – Ensure that overpayments have been refunded and accounted correctly. Suggested Audit Procedure – Review the financial tabs on cases in NC FAST. Review the case notes for overpayment information. Review calculations for payment amount for correctness and verify paperwork refunding the money to the State. Currently the NC Fast System does not show adjustments.
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