Audit 315471

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$937,504
Findings
2
Programs
3
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-07-19
Auditor: Forvis Mazars

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
478869 2023-002 Material Weakness - L
1055311 2023-002 Material Weakness - L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $891,142 Yes 1
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $35,372 - 0
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $10,990 - 0

Contacts

Name Title Type
L58SFH9D95C8 Tom Siemers Auditee
9405529351 Christa Worley Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts, if any, shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “Schedule”) includes the federal award activity of Wilbarger County Hospital District d.b.a. Wilbarger General Hospital (the District) under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2023. 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 the District, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position or cash flows of the District.
Title: Federal Loan Programs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Negative amounts, if any, shown on the Schedule represent adjustments or credits made in the normal course of business to amounts reported as expenditures in prior years. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The District has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The District did not have any federal loan programs during the year ended September 30, 2023.

Finding Details

2023-002 COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Assistance Listing Number 93.498 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria or specific requirement: Reporting (45 CFR 75.342) Condition: The District is required to prepare and submit period four provider relief fund reporting. These reports are to be prepared using accurate financial information and submitted by the deadline established. Questioned costs: None Context: The period four three provider relief fund reports were tested. The District selected option 1 to report lost revenues based on quarterly actuals. When testing the underlying financial information, errors in the information were identified whereby certain months of the quarterly actuals were incorrectly calculated, thus resulting in errors in the reported total revenue/net charges from patient care. Effect: Errors were made in reporting quarterly Total Revenue/Net Charges from Patient Care. Lost revenues were not accurately reported However, the District utilized allowable costs for Period 4 funding received, so that no lost revenues were utilized as a basis for the funds received, and as such, there were no questioned costs. Cause: The District did not correctly summarize patient service revenue in their calculation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Policies and procedures over federal grant reporting should be modified to ensure reports are prepared using complete and accurate information. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with this finding and will review procedures regarding lost revenue calculations to ensure amounts reported are accurate for future reporting periods. See attached corrective action plan for the District’s response to finding.
2023-002 COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Assistance Listing Number 93.498 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Criteria or specific requirement: Reporting (45 CFR 75.342) Condition: The District is required to prepare and submit period four provider relief fund reporting. These reports are to be prepared using accurate financial information and submitted by the deadline established. Questioned costs: None Context: The period four three provider relief fund reports were tested. The District selected option 1 to report lost revenues based on quarterly actuals. When testing the underlying financial information, errors in the information were identified whereby certain months of the quarterly actuals were incorrectly calculated, thus resulting in errors in the reported total revenue/net charges from patient care. Effect: Errors were made in reporting quarterly Total Revenue/Net Charges from Patient Care. Lost revenues were not accurately reported However, the District utilized allowable costs for Period 4 funding received, so that no lost revenues were utilized as a basis for the funds received, and as such, there were no questioned costs. Cause: The District did not correctly summarize patient service revenue in their calculation. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: Policies and procedures over federal grant reporting should be modified to ensure reports are prepared using complete and accurate information. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with this finding and will review procedures regarding lost revenue calculations to ensure amounts reported are accurate for future reporting periods. See attached corrective action plan for the District’s response to finding.