4 | Follow-up of SCAT Transportation of Disadvantaged Grant Program October 2022 Summary and Results Background The purpose of the October 2019 Audit of SCAT Transportation Disadvantaged Grant was to review compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, grant agreements, services plans, and policies and procedures as it specifically related to the transportation disadvantaged grant program. The scope of the audit included the time period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The original audit report concluded that Sarasota County SCAT Department appeared to have adequate controls in place to mitigate risks related to SCAT Transportation Disadvantaged Grant. In addition, Sarasota County SCAT Department appeared to be in compliance with applicable laws, resolutions and County policies and procedures. There were, however, opportunities to improve compliance with monitoring and retention of client information as it related to the Florida Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged Grant Agreement as detailed in the Opportunities for Improvement section of the original audit report. Objectives The objectives of this follow-up audit was to evaluate the observations reported on the Audit of SCAT Transportation Disadvantaged Grant Program audit report, dated October, 2019 and subsequent corrective actions taken by responsible management. This was achieved by providing independent, objective analysis as well as reasonable assurance that the previous concerns has been addressed and appropriate corrective measures implemented. To meet the objective(s) of the follow-up audit, the following procedures were performed: • Performed inquiries of the Sarasota County SCAT staff. • Obtained an understanding of changes made to the Policies and Procedures since the original audit report date. • Examined a random sample of SCAT scheduled rides related to Transportation Disadvantaged Grant for the October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.
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