Audit 328495

FY End
2022-12-31
Total Expended
$5.11M
Findings
2
Programs
5
Year: 2022 Accepted: 2024-11-15
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
508011 2022-006 Material Weakness Yes P
1084453 2022-006 Material Weakness Yes P

Contacts

Name Title Type
KNA9A49DCD31 Doran Hammett Auditee
5809382551 Tyler Bernier Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 – Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity of Shattuck Hospital Authority d/b/a Newman Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Authority) under programs of the federal government for the year ended December 31, 2022. The information 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 Authority, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, or cash flows of the Authority.
Title: Note 4 – Loan Programs Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. Expenses reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards consist of the beginning of the year outstanding loan balance plus advances made on the loan during the year. The Authority has four separate loan balances which comprise the total expenditures reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. Amounts reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards includes three different construction loans and a mortgage loan. The outstanding balance of the construction loans and mortgage loan at December 31, 2022, totaled $3,831,209 and $507,560, respectively.
Title: Note 5 – Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Accounting Policies: Expenditures reported on the schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. When applicable, 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. No federal financial assistance has been provided to a subrecipient. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Authority does not draw for indirect administrative expenses and has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate. The Authority received amounts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution (PRF) program (Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.498) during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. The Authority incurred eligible expenditures, including lost revenue, and therefore, recognized revenues totaling $245,534 and $1,847,932 for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Authority recorded a refundable advance totaling $848,404 and $1,093,938 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. In accordance with the 2022 compliance supplement, the PRF expenditures recognized on the schedule are based on the reporting to HHS for Periods 3 and 4, defined as payments received from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, of $245,388, plus interest earned of $460, as required under the PRF program.

Finding Details

U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance Listing #10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Community Facilities Loans and Grants Other – Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures and Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) and accompanying notes to the schedule. Condition: The Authority does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. We were requested to draft the schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the schedule is not unusual as the schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required when the Authority meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Authority would not be able to draft the schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Authority’s schedule and the internal controls that impact financial reporting. View of Responsible Officials: The Authority will monitor and track all federal awards and provide a schedule of expenditures and federal awards in the future.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Assistance Listing #10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Community Facilities Loans and Grants Other – Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures and Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the schedule of expenditures of federal awards (schedule) and accompanying notes to the schedule. Condition: The Authority does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. We were requested to draft the schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the schedule is not unusual as the schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required when the Authority meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Authority would not be able to draft the schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Authority’s schedule and the internal controls that impact financial reporting. View of Responsible Officials: The Authority will monitor and track all federal awards and provide a schedule of expenditures and federal awards in the future.