YWCA Greater Lafayette Settles for $100,000 After Investigation Reveals ‘Deficiencies in Internal Controls’ | Local

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – A local nonprofit must pay more than $100,000 after a six-year investigation involving multiple state agencies.

The investigation, which began in February 2018, centers on 15 domestic violence grants received by the YWCA Greater Lafayette from 2013 to 2017.

According to a recent report from Indiana Inspector General David Cook, the local YWCA filed improper reimbursements with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

Investigators found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, but noted internal control deficiencies within the agency.

The report also cites a settlement last month between the YWCA Greater Lafayette and the Indiana Attorney General’s Office for $105,000, including nearly $90,000 for failure to comply with grant requirements and nearly $34,000 to cover audit costs.

Under the agreement, YWCA Greater Lafayette employees or directors who regularly apply for or administer grants must also complete federal training.

In a statement to News 18, the YWCA Greater Lafayette said in part: “We are confident that all questioned funds from this audit were used to provide services to victims of domestic violence and believe that appropriate internal controls and documentation are now in place.” “To prevent this from happening again.”