MEETING DATE
2/18/2015 |
BUREAU SUBMITTING THIS REPORT
Administrative Services Bureau |
RESEARCHED BY (PRINT NAME)
Darla Engler |
REVIEWED BY (PRINT NAME)
Stephanie Scofield |
REPORT DATE
01/13/2015 |
APPROVED BY
Robert A. Stresak |
DATE APPROVED
01/21/15 |
PURPOSE
Decision Requested |
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Yes
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| ISSUE, BACKGROUND, ANALYSIS, & RECOMMENDATION |
| ISSUE: |
| Should the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into an interagency agreement with the State Controller's Office (SCO) in an amount not to exceed $254,785, to audit local agency reimbursement claims during FY 2015-16? |
| BACKGROUND: |
In accordance with Commission Regulation 1010(a)(3) Inspection of Records, POST annually negotiates an interagency agreement with the SCO to conduct up to 20 audits of selected local agencies that receive POST reimbursement funds.
The purpose of these audits is to verify state reimbursement funding is properly disseminated to law enforcement agencies. |
| ANALYSIS: |
POST has historically contracted with SCO to randomly audit the training reimbursement claims made by local agencies against the Peace Officers' Training Fund (POTF). These audits ensure compliance with Commission Regulations and proper management of the POTF.
During FY 2013-14, these audits found that $131,000 was not allowable and was paid back to POST by the agencies.
In September 2014, auditors from SCO spoke at the statewide Training Manager's Workshop in San Diego. Their presentation centered on what to expect during an SCO audit and defined the back-up documentation agencies need to verify that reimbursement funds were justified. The presentation was well received and many questions were answered as to the audit process. |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| Staff recommends that the Commission authorize the Executive Director to enter into an interagency agreement with the State Controller's Office in an amount not to exceed $254,785, to audit local agency reimbursement claims during FY 2015-16. |
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