FCA-2012-4600

Report Summary The results of our audit disclosed deficiencies in internal control and/or instances of noncompliance or other matters that are considered reportable under Government Auditing Standards. Specifically, the Department of Commerce Fiscal Management Division (Division) did not adequately apply grant monitoring procedures to ensure that grantees were meeting grant objectives and that grant expenditures were reasonable. Additionally, the Division did not verify grantee expenditures by reviewing supporting documentation, nor did it review reports submitted by grantees in a timely manner. Generally, the Department agreed with our findings and recommendations. Details about each item are provided in the Audit Findings and Responses section of the report.