Audit 18610

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$3.33M
Findings
18
Programs
31
Organization: Wadena County (MN)
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-09-28

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
23359 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
23360 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
23361 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L
23362 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
23363 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
23364 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L
23365 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
23366 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
23367 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L
599801 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
599802 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
599803 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L
599804 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
599805 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
599806 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L
599807 2022-004 Material Weakness Yes E
599808 2022-005 Significant Deficiency Yes N
599809 2022-006 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $300,933 - 0
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $257,839 - 0
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $189,117 - 0
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $156,787 - 0
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $135,158 - 0
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $132,516 - 0
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $132,215 - 0
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $130,688 Yes 0
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $105,970 - 0
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $92,752 - 0
93.870 Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant $84,925 - 0
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $32,386 - 0
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $26,562 - 0
90.404 2018 Hava Election Security Grants $23,039 - 0
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $22,086 - 0
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $17,777 - 0
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $16,920 Yes 3
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $12,557 - 0
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $11,726 - 0
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $10,528 - 0
93.669 Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants $5,615 - 0
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $4,245 - 0
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $4,135 - 0
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $3,836 - 0
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $2,635 - 0
97.012 Boating Safety Financial Assistance $2,561 - 0
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $2,423 - 0
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $1,050 - 0
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program $1,030 - 0
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_state Administered Programs $365 - 0
10.572 Wic Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (fmnp) $300 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
REMFQKQV43M6 Heather Olson Auditee
2186317784 Miranda Wendlandt Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: NOTE 1SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIESA.Reporting EntityThe Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards presents the activities of federal award programs expended by Wadena County. The Countys reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the financial statements.B.Basis of PresentationThe accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes the federal grant activity of Wadena County under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of Wadena County, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position or changes in net position of Wadena County.Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement.B.Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesExpenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Under these principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Wadena County has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance.NOTE 2RECONCILIATION TO SCHEDULE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUEFederal Grant Revenue per Schedule of Intergovernmental Revenue: $3,170,446 Grants Received More Than 60 Days After Year-End, Unavailable in 2022 214,685 Grants Unavailable in 2021, Recognized as Revenue in 2022 (58,761)Expenditures per Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards $3,326,370 De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The auditee did not use the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 004 Internal Controls over Eligibility Determination Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The county does not have a process in place to ensure case file reviews are documented. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Supervisors did not document their review process. Effect: The lack of a review and approve process increases the risk of ineligible participants will participate in the federal program. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-004. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement a review process over medical assistance case files. A sample of cases should be reviewed by someone knowledgeable of the program requirements on a periodic basis, and the review process should be documented. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
2022 ? 006 Reporting Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition and Context: The Annual LCTS Collaborative Report did not have documentation of a formal review by someone other than the preparer prior to submission. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County does not have adequate internal controls in place to ensure review of the report. Effect: Errors in the report would not be detected prior to submission. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-006. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement an internal control procedure to ensure the report is formally reviewed and approved by someone other than the person who prepared the reports. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.