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Receive the Review of House of Acts Compliance with Solano County Department of Health and Social Services’ Contracts report for the period from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Auditor-Controller’s Office (ACO) recommends the Board of Supervisors receive the Review of House of Acts Compliance with Solano County Department of Health and Social Services’ Contracts report for the period from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In accordance with the Auditor-Controller’s Office FY2016/17 audit plan, the ACO reviewed the House of Acts compliance with the Department of Health and Social Services’ contracts for the period from October 1, 2012 through June 30, 2016. The scope of the review focused on determining the propriety of expenditures incurred by House of Acts and its compliance with fiscal contractual terms and conditions.
The ACO’s review identified opportunities for improvement within House of Acts’ compliance with certain contractual requirements. The areas included record keeping of client files and obtaining annual audited financial statements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The acceptance of the report has no financial impact.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board of Supervisors could elect not to accept the report. This alternative is not consistent with sound public policy and is therefore not recommended.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Department of Health and Social Services and House of Acts have reviewed and accepted the report. House of Acts represents it is in the process of implementing the ACO’s recommendations.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION