Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources – Performance Audit of the Community Conservation Partnerships Program for the Period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General conducted a performance audit on the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The audit, which included grants issued between July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, had three objectives: 

• Determine whether DCNR complied with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, guidelines, and manuals relevant to the awarding of C2P2 grant monies;  

• Determine whether the C2P2 funds and grant expenditures are accurate, adequately supported, and used for their intended purpose; and  

• Ensure that DCNR adequately monitored each grantees’ performance, ensured proper submission of progress reports, and performed post-completion site inspections required for certain C2P2 projects as stipulated by applicable laws, regulations, program requirements, guidelines and manuals.