Continuing management problems in the weatherization program in the State of Washington

Technical Report · Mon Mar 09 04:00:00 EST 1981

OSTI ID:6316414

This report shows a general failure at the five community agencies reviewed to properly account for and control weatherization program funds and assets. Improper and duplicate billings were received and paid by the state. Charges were made against grant funds without accounting support. Inventories of materials and equipment were not properly maintained or safeguarded. Although this program is designed to assist low-income persons, eligibility was not routinely verified and abuse occurred. Recommendations include spot visits and financial audits; insuring compliance with federal audit requirements; and to suspend funding to grant recipients that do not correct accounting and control deficiencies. Responses from program officials detailing corrective actions are appended. (PSB)

• Research Organization: Department of Energy, Washington, DC (USA). Office of Inspector General
• OSTI ID: 6316414
• Report Number(s): DOE/IG-0148; ON: DE83007998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290000* -- Energy Planning & Policy
ACCOUNTING
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
FEDERAL REGION X
GRANTS
MANAGEMENT
NORTH AMERICA
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
USA
WASHINGTON
WEATHERIZATION