Audit 321924

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$5.64M
Findings
4
Programs
7
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-27
Auditor: Bonadio & CO LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
499149 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
499150 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1075591 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N
1075592 2023-001 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
KSDFFG66ZVM9 Trisha Koczent Auditee
3157874030 Aimee Jozic Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: GENERAL 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The System does not allocate indirect costs to federal programs, and as such, does not elect to apply the 10% de minimis rate permitted by the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying Consolidated Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (the Schedule) has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Amounts included in the Schedule are actual expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023. The accompanying Schedule presents the activity of all federal award programs of Finger Lakes Regional Health System, Inc. d/b/a Finger Lakes Health (the System). 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 System’s operations, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the System.
Title: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The System does not allocate indirect costs to federal programs, and as such, does not elect to apply the 10% de minimis rate permitted by the Uniform Guidance. 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.
Title: INDIRECT COSTS 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. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The System does not allocate indirect costs to federal programs, and as such, does not elect to apply the 10% de minimis rate permitted by the Uniform Guidance. The System does not allocate indirect costs to federal programs, and as such, does not elect to apply the 10% de minimis rate permitted by the Uniform Guidance.

Finding Details

Criteria The System is required to disburse Pell and Direct Loan funds to student accounts no earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Condition/Context As part of our compliance testing, we note that for 3 selections tested, that the System disbursed funds greater than 10 days before the start of the semester. Cause The System utilizes a third-party student account servicer, and relies on them heavily for the administration of student financial aid. There are not currently sufficient oversight controls in place to ensure that funds are not disbursed earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Effect The System did not demonstrate compliance with the disbursement requirement for the accounts tested. Recommendation We recommend that the System establish oversight practices to ensure that compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials The System will be terminating the contract with the outside third party and bringing administration of the program internal to increase communications and verifications of the start and ending dates of our programs. Monthly meetings will continue to occur with financial aid, finance and the bursar to ensure that timing is within regulations. This will be effective January 1, 2025.
Criteria The System is required to disburse Pell and Direct Loan funds to student accounts no earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Condition/Context As part of our compliance testing, we note that for 3 selections tested, that the System disbursed funds greater than 10 days before the start of the semester. Cause The System utilizes a third-party student account servicer, and relies on them heavily for the administration of student financial aid. There are not currently sufficient oversight controls in place to ensure that funds are not disbursed earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Effect The System did not demonstrate compliance with the disbursement requirement for the accounts tested. Recommendation We recommend that the System establish oversight practices to ensure that compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials The System will be terminating the contract with the outside third party and bringing administration of the program internal to increase communications and verifications of the start and ending dates of our programs. Monthly meetings will continue to occur with financial aid, finance and the bursar to ensure that timing is within regulations. This will be effective January 1, 2025.
Criteria The System is required to disburse Pell and Direct Loan funds to student accounts no earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Condition/Context As part of our compliance testing, we note that for 3 selections tested, that the System disbursed funds greater than 10 days before the start of the semester. Cause The System utilizes a third-party student account servicer, and relies on them heavily for the administration of student financial aid. There are not currently sufficient oversight controls in place to ensure that funds are not disbursed earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Effect The System did not demonstrate compliance with the disbursement requirement for the accounts tested. Recommendation We recommend that the System establish oversight practices to ensure that compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials The System will be terminating the contract with the outside third party and bringing administration of the program internal to increase communications and verifications of the start and ending dates of our programs. Monthly meetings will continue to occur with financial aid, finance and the bursar to ensure that timing is within regulations. This will be effective January 1, 2025.
Criteria The System is required to disburse Pell and Direct Loan funds to student accounts no earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Condition/Context As part of our compliance testing, we note that for 3 selections tested, that the System disbursed funds greater than 10 days before the start of the semester. Cause The System utilizes a third-party student account servicer, and relies on them heavily for the administration of student financial aid. There are not currently sufficient oversight controls in place to ensure that funds are not disbursed earlier than 10 days before the start of the semester. Effect The System did not demonstrate compliance with the disbursement requirement for the accounts tested. Recommendation We recommend that the System establish oversight practices to ensure that compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials The System will be terminating the contract with the outside third party and bringing administration of the program internal to increase communications and verifications of the start and ending dates of our programs. Monthly meetings will continue to occur with financial aid, finance and the bursar to ensure that timing is within regulations. This will be effective January 1, 2025.