Audit 322879

FY End
2023-12-31
Total Expended
$997,158
Findings
2
Programs
12
Organization: Countryside Public Health (MN)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-09-30

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Name Title Type
LCJDW78KSKJ7 Elizabeth Auch Auditee
3208464546 Kristen Houle Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: REPORTING ENTITY Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the full 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 principals, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Countryside Public Health has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) presents the activities of federal award programs expended by Countryside Public Health Service (Health Service). The Health Service’s reporting entity is defined in Note 1 to the financial statements.
Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the full 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 principals, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Countryside Public Health has elected not to use the 10 percent de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal award activity of Countryside Public Health Service 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) from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Health Service, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Health Service.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Assistance Listing Number: 10.557 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 22MN004W1003, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Health Pass-Through Number: 22MN004W1003 Award Period: Year Ended December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: An adequate internal control structure is required to be in place and operating effectively to ensure there are always two individuals involved in each casefile. Condition: During eligibility testing, we noted the Health Service did not have adequate internal controls over eligibility. Questioned costs: None. Context: During eligibility testing it was noted, one of 60 casefiles did not have two employees involved in the casefile determination. Cause: Oversight by management. Effect: Countryside Public Health Service could have individuals receiving benefits when they do not qualify. Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Countryside Public Health Service implement procedures to ensure there are always two individuals involved in the determination. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Program Name: WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Assistance Listing Number: 10.557 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 22MN004W1003, 2023 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Health Pass-Through Number: 22MN004W1003 Award Period: Year Ended December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or Specific Requirement: An adequate internal control structure is required to be in place and operating effectively to ensure there are always two individuals involved in each casefile. Condition: During eligibility testing, we noted the Health Service did not have adequate internal controls over eligibility. Questioned costs: None. Context: During eligibility testing it was noted, one of 60 casefiles did not have two employees involved in the casefile determination. Cause: Oversight by management. Effect: Countryside Public Health Service could have individuals receiving benefits when they do not qualify. Repeat Finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: We recommend Countryside Public Health Service implement procedures to ensure there are always two individuals involved in the determination. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.