Audit 30702

FY End
2022-09-30
Total Expended
$2.89M
Findings
4
Programs
4
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2023-06-29

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
29811 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - L
29812 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L
606253 2022-003 Significant Deficiency - L
606254 2022-004 Significant Deficiency Yes L

Contacts

Name Title Type
EAJHMUF6E693 Gwendolyn Daniels Auditee
3139099310 Jay Wilde Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of Institute for Population Health, Inc. (the Agency) and is presented on the same basis of accounting as the financial statements. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of the Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). In addition, expenditures reported on the schedule are recognized following the federal cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowed or are limited as to reimbursement. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Agency, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, change in net position or cash flows of the Agency. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate.

Finding Details

2022-003 Program Name ? Healthy Start Initiative (HRSA) CFDA Number ? 93.926 Pass-through Entity ? US. Department of Health and Human Services ? HRSA (HRSA) Finding Type ? Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Criteria ? As per the Notice of Grant Award between IPH (the Agency) and U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and per 45 CFR Part 74, the Agency is required to submit the performance report within 90 days and should include completing the financial forms, project abstract, grant summary and performance measures. Condition and Description ? During our testing for ?Performance Measure Report?, submitted, we noted that out of 10 objectives selected, 2 objectives were not achieved. Questioned Costs ? None Identification of a Repeat Finding- This is not a repeat finding from the previous audit. Cause/Effect ? Internal controls were not properly executed or monitored to ensure the achievement of the established objectives. As a result, the Agency did not comply with the requirement. Recommendation ? It is recommended that the Agency strive to achieve compliance with the performance measures of the program. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action ? During the Budget Period April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, Healthy Start Performance Measure (HS 6) the percentage of Father and/or Partner Involvement with child <24 months to 80%. Program performance was 72.3%. Not achieved. Community Action Network (CAN) Collective Impact Measures to 90%. Program Performance was 80%. Not achieved. The Common Agenda did not have measurable outcomes.
2022-004 Program Name ? American Rescue Plan Act funding for Health Center Program CFDA Number ? 93.224 Pass-through Entity ? N/A Finding Type ? Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Criteria ? As per the American Rescue Plan funding for Health Centers (H8F) Award Submission requirement Guidance and as per the Notice of Grant Award, the agency must submit the quarterly progress report within two weeks from the end of the quarter. Condition and Description ? During our audit, we noted that the quarterly H8F progress report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was submitted late. Questioned Costs ? Unknown. Identification of a Repeat Finding- Similar conditions were noted in the immediate previous single audit as Finding 2021-005. Cause/Effect ? The Agency has not complied with the requirements for the quarterly reporting. Recommendation ? We recommend that the Agency implement procedures over reporting compliance to adhere to the applicable reporting compliance requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action ? The initial report was submitted timely yet returned by HRSA for corrections. Thus, documentation during the audit showed that the report was submitted after the due date.
2022-003 Program Name ? Healthy Start Initiative (HRSA) CFDA Number ? 93.926 Pass-through Entity ? US. Department of Health and Human Services ? HRSA (HRSA) Finding Type ? Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Criteria ? As per the Notice of Grant Award between IPH (the Agency) and U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and per 45 CFR Part 74, the Agency is required to submit the performance report within 90 days and should include completing the financial forms, project abstract, grant summary and performance measures. Condition and Description ? During our testing for ?Performance Measure Report?, submitted, we noted that out of 10 objectives selected, 2 objectives were not achieved. Questioned Costs ? None Identification of a Repeat Finding- This is not a repeat finding from the previous audit. Cause/Effect ? Internal controls were not properly executed or monitored to ensure the achievement of the established objectives. As a result, the Agency did not comply with the requirement. Recommendation ? It is recommended that the Agency strive to achieve compliance with the performance measures of the program. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action ? During the Budget Period April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, Healthy Start Performance Measure (HS 6) the percentage of Father and/or Partner Involvement with child <24 months to 80%. Program performance was 72.3%. Not achieved. Community Action Network (CAN) Collective Impact Measures to 90%. Program Performance was 80%. Not achieved. The Common Agenda did not have measurable outcomes.
2022-004 Program Name ? American Rescue Plan Act funding for Health Center Program CFDA Number ? 93.224 Pass-through Entity ? N/A Finding Type ? Significant Deficiency and Noncompliance Criteria ? As per the American Rescue Plan funding for Health Centers (H8F) Award Submission requirement Guidance and as per the Notice of Grant Award, the agency must submit the quarterly progress report within two weeks from the end of the quarter. Condition and Description ? During our audit, we noted that the quarterly H8F progress report for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, was submitted late. Questioned Costs ? Unknown. Identification of a Repeat Finding- Similar conditions were noted in the immediate previous single audit as Finding 2021-005. Cause/Effect ? The Agency has not complied with the requirements for the quarterly reporting. Recommendation ? We recommend that the Agency implement procedures over reporting compliance to adhere to the applicable reporting compliance requirements. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action ? The initial report was submitted timely yet returned by HRSA for corrections. Thus, documentation during the audit showed that the report was submitted after the due date.