Status: 



A. and B. Partially Implemented 



An Access database was developed by the department for the purpose of standardizing contract 

 information program- wide. Computer hardware and software was updated in each of the 

 regions. We reviewed the operational training manual which provided background information 

 on software and related contract procedures. 



Permission slip/roster information is currently not used by program management on a statewide 

 basis. Regional personnel use this information differently than contract information. The 

 program administrator indicated permission slip/roster information does not need to be 

 centralized with Helena staff While this does not meet the intent of the recommendation, the 

 program has addressed the issue of inputting information more than once. Since the program 

 administrator does not need the information for analysis purposes, personnel in Helena are not 

 duplicating the input procedure in this area. 



