PER-2013-7295

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 (Commerce) did not confirm the accuracy of information used to calculate $20 million in Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) Program payments, nor did it present all potential JDIG projects to the Economic Investment Committee (Committee) for its consideration. Also, the Committee has not developed measurable criteria for determining JDIG award amounts. Details about each item are provided in the Audit Findings, Recommendations and Responses section of the report. Commerce generally agreed with the findings and recommendations.