Arizona's Homeland Security Grant Program Special Financial Audit Grant Years 2003 through 2006

Arizona has been awarded approximately $175 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the six grant programs that compose the Homeland Security Grant Program for grant years 2003 through 2006. Monies received for these programs are allocated by the Arizona Office of Homeland Security (AOHS) and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management (ADEM), between the State and local jurisdictions for homeland security projects based on requirements established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The report recommends that the AOHS and the ADEM maintain complete documentation for all grant projects, verify reimbursement requests to approved project files, prepare written monthly reconciliations of expenditures, and better coordinate the administration of homeland security grants.