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Accomplishments for 2013/2014
HS AUDITING ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN 2013/2014:
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Met reporting and claiming requirements for transitional assistance paid to program recipients
and contractors who delivered those benefits.
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Collected approximately $4,919,819 of benefit over-payments through the Welfare Intercept
System, intercepting both IRS and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) refunds.
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Coordinated Single Audit process between the Auditor-Controller (via external auditors) and HS
departments.
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Met Social Security department’s fiscal requirements for both the Sub-Payee and Foster Care
programs.
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Participated in C-IV system workgroups to enhance and refine the system’s capabilities for
accounting and reporting purposes.
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Conducted financial/compliance audits of over 100 contractors throughout San Bernardino,
Riverside, and Los Angeles counties who receive federal and state funding.
Overview
The Human Services (HS) Auditing division submits cost data to the state, which is the mechanism
for the County to receive federal and state funds to administer social service and welfare programs
to County residents. The division delivers benefit payments for transitional assistance, child care,
general relief, and CalFresh programs to residents by County warrant, electronic benefits transfer
card, and direct deposit to bank accounts.
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