REPORT DIGEST

DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMISSION

COMPLIANCE AUDIT
For the Two Years Ended:
June 30, 1999

Summary of Findings:

Total this audit                   0
Total last audit               N/A
Repeated from last audit N/A





Release Date:
March 9, 2000

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State of Illinois
Office of the Auditor General
WILLIAM G. HOLLAND
AUDITOR GENERAL

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INTRODUCTION

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (Commission) was established January 1, 1997. The purpose of the Commission is to be a coordinating and advocating body that acts on behalf of interests of persons in Illinois who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Commission is comprised of a governing board of 11 Commissioners appointed by the Governor. This is our first audit of the Commission.

 

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

There were no material findings disclosed during our audit tests.

AUDITORS’ OPINION

We conducted a compliance audit of the Commission as required by the Illinois State Auditing Act. The Commission does not administer any nonshared funds or receive or expend federal financial assistance.

 

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WILLIAM G. HOLLAND, Auditor General

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AUDITORS ASSIGNED

This special audit was conducted by staff of the Office of the Auditor General.









DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMISSION
COMPLIANCE AUDIT
For The Years Ended June 30, 1999
EXPENDITURE STATISTICS

FY 1999

FY 1998
  • Total Expenditures

OPERATIONS TOTAL

     % of Total Expenditures

Personal Services

     % of Operations Expenditures

Contractual Services

     % of Operations Expenditures

All Other Operations Items

     % of Operations Expenditures

$299,856

$299,856

100%

$112,191

37.4%

$41,758

13.9%

$145,907

48.7%

$108,333

$108,333

100%

$0

0%

$18,379

17.0%

$89,954

83.0%
SELECTED ACTIVITY MEASURES
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission held nine town hall meetings throughout Illinois to promote deaf awareness and to inform individuals of the services the Commission provides. These meetings were attended by a total of 386 people.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

FY 1999

FY 1998
Number of Commission Employees

5

0
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
During Audit Period: Mr. Gerald Covell
Currently: Mr. Gerald Covell