2019 Region 4 Review
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"EPA HQ notes than the Region lost two experienced staff over the year. Region 4 staffing tends to be relatively lower than other Regions to begin with, so this is a concern."
"EPA HQ notes than the Region lost two experienced staff over the year. Region 4 staffing tends to be relatively lower than other Regions to begin with, so this is a concern."
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"EPA HQ notes that Region 4 cited internal control concerns on several state PERs, and one state audit echoed these concerns."
"EPA HQ notes that Region 4 cited internal control concerns on several state PERs, and one state audit echoed these concerns."
"HQ is concerned about the low level of staffing at present.... This is below the national average estimate..."
"HQ is concerned about the low level of staffing at present.... This is below the national average estimate..."
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Georgia: "Region 4's PER noted a need to improve internal controls in the state. Region 4 has discussed the issue in detail with the state and cited a need for financial staff to review invoices before payment. Region 4 also noted that the internal auditor for the DWSRF reports to the head of the Finance Agency where the auditor's finding occurred, creating a potential conflict."
Georgia: "Region 4's PER noted a need to improve internal controls in the state. Region 4 has discussed the issue in detail with the state and cited a need for financial staff to review invoices before payment. Region 4 also noted that the internal auditor for the DWSRF reports to the head of the Finance Agency where the auditor's finding occurred, creating a potential conflict."
Mississippi: "The Mississippi program audit noted adjustments needed to be made to the programs financial statement (mostly in terms of how subsidy was captured). It also noted concerns about segregation of duties in that is [sic] seems the state financial statement was prepared by someone at DOH that is not familiar with the operation of the program."
Mississippi: "The Mississippi program audit noted adjustments needed to be made to the programs financial statement (mostly in terms of how subsidy was captured). It also noted concerns about segregation of duties in that is [sic] seems the state financial statement was prepared by someone at DOH that is not familiar with the operation of the program."
Mississippi: "The amount of cash on hand indicates considerable capacity for greater lending by the state and unrealized potential to protect public health."
Mississippi: "The amount of cash on hand indicates considerable capacity for greater lending by the state and unrealized potential to protect public health."
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Tennessee: "The Region successfully uncovered an error in Tennessee's data reporting that was making the state's metrics look very poor. The state neglected to report that a significant amount in funds had been transferred from the DWSRF to the CWSRF."
Tennessee: "The Region successfully uncovered an error in Tennessee's data reporting that was making the state's metrics look very poor. The state neglected to report that a significant amount in funds had been transferred from the DWSRF to the CWSRF."