Audit 321320

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$751,585
Findings
6
Programs
3
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-26

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
498576 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
498577 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
498578 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1075018 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1075019 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1075020 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $738,834 Yes 1
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $10,962 - 1
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $1,789 - 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
TRMSAE2MZN24 Megan Rath Auditee
7014523125 Nicole Heldstab Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “schedule”) are reported on the 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Wishek Hospital Clinic Association D/B/A South Central Health has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule includes the federal award activity of Wishek Hospital Clinic Association D/B/A South Central Health under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 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 operations of Wishek Hospital Clinic Association D/B/A South Central Health it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, change in net assets, or cash flows of the Wishek Hospital Clinic Association D/B/A South Central Health.
Title: LOAN PROGRAM Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the “schedule”) are reported on the 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, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Wishek Hospital Clinic Association D/B/A South Central Health has not elected to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Expenditures reported on the Schedule consist of the beginning of the year outstanding balances plus advances made on the loans during the year. The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2023 was $680,238.

Finding Details

2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002
2023-001: Material Weakness - Untimely Filing of Data Collection Form All federal programs Criteria 2 CFR § 200.512(a)(1) states that an auditee must submit a data collection form and audit reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition The Association is required to submit the data collection form electronically to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. This is to be completed within 30 days of report issuance or nine months after year-end (December 31), whichever is earlier. The data collection forms for the years ending December 31, 2022 and 2021 were not timely filed. Cause The Association had not completed its audits as of the due date, therefore the data collection forms were not filed in a timely manner. Effect The Association was not in compliance with the requirements for filing the data collection form. Context The Association’s December 31, 2022 audited financial statements was not completed as of the due date, therefore the data collection form was not filed timely. Recommendation We recommend that the Association ensure that the audit is completed in a timely manner and the data collection form is filed within the required timeline. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management agrees with the finding, has prepared an assessment of the root causes of this material weakness, and has developed a corrective action plan. Indication of Repeat Finding Yes, see finding 2022-002