Audit 334164

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$3.50M
Findings
54
Programs
3
Organization: All Nations Health Center, Inc. (MT)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2024-12-20
Auditor: Redw LLC

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
516325 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516326 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516327 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516328 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516329 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516330 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516331 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516332 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516333 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516334 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516335 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516336 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516337 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516338 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516339 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516340 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516341 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516342 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516343 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516344 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516345 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516346 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516347 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516348 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
516349 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
516350 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
516351 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092767 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092768 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092769 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092770 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092771 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092772 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092773 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092774 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092775 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092776 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092777 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092778 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092779 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092780 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092781 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092782 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092783 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092784 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092785 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092786 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092787 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092788 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092789 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092790 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L
1092791 2023-002 Material Weakness - E
1092792 2023-003 Significant Deficiency - AB
1092793 2023-004 Significant Deficiency - L

Contacts

Name Title Type
Q4NMTMEQ3F61 Jon Aliri Auditee
4068299515 Chris Tyhurst Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Basis of Accounting Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the All Nations Health Center, Inc. (the “Center”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Center has not elected to use the de minimis ten percent indirect cost rate. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the All Nations Health Center, Inc. (the “Center”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the financial statements.
Title: Indirect Costs Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the All Nations Health Center, Inc. (the “Center”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Center has not elected to use the de minimis ten percent indirect cost rate. The Center has not elected to use the de minimis ten percent indirect cost rate.
Title: Subrecipients Accounting Policies: The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the All Nations Health Center, Inc. (the “Center”) and is presented on the accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in, the preparation of the financial statements. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: The Center has not elected to use the de minimis ten percent indirect cost rate. Of the federal expenditures presented in the schedule, the Center provided no federal awards to subrecipients.

Finding Details

2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.
2023-002 — Eligibility – Material Weakness in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: In accordance with the Center’s policy and federal guidelines, to be eligible for healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Service program, an adult individual must provide documentation to the Center that would indicate that they are an enrolled member of a federally recognized Tribe. An individual could prove their enrollment status by submitting a copy of their tribal identification card or certificate of degree of Indian blood (CDIB). Condition: Five of the twenty-five individual files reviewed did not contain valid documentation of Tribal identification that would indicate that these five individuals are members of a federally recognized Tribe. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have a process in place that requires individuals to submit their eligibility documentation during their initial visit. As a result, healthcare services were provided to the five individuals without having their eligibility documents on file. Effect: Without a process in place that requires obtaining and reviewing eligibility documents for all applicants prior to providing healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program, the risk of noncompliance with eligibility requirements increases. Auditor’s Recommendations: We recommend developing and implementing internal control policies and procedures to ensure that healthcare services under the Urban Indian Health Services Program are not provided until all required eligibility documents have been obtained, verified, and filed. In addition, we recommend training to staff and clear communication to applicants regarding documentation requirements. Management Response: All Nations Health Center recognizes this material weakness as part of the insufficient training of all front desk staff. All Nations has reviewed the policies and procedures for front staff duties and responsibilities and has re-trained its staff to ensure we collect all pertinent documentation for all patients classified as “beneficiaries.” If the proper documentation is not obtained, the patient status will remain as “nonbeneficiary".
2023-003 — Allowable Cost/Allowable Activities – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Title: Urban Indian Health Service ALN number: 93.193 Award years and number: 1/1/2018–12/31/2022, 75H70921C00004 & H722IHS0138-20-00 Pass-through entity: (if applicable) N/A Criteria: According to the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR § 200.303 - Internal Controls) and the Center’s internal control policies, adequate documentation must be maintained to support all transactions, including evidence of approval and authorization by designated personnel. Condition: 2 of the 25 nonpayroll transactions tested did not have the required approval and authorization forms retained, thus, the auditor could not verify if the expenses were properly approved and authorized. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: Management has not designed a proper system of internal control to ensure that all nonpayroll disbursements have authorized supporting documentation. Effect: Without a proper authorization process, unallowable costs or activities may be charged to the federal program, which could lead to the withdrawal of funding from the federal government. Auditor’s Recommendations: Management should design and implement an internal control system that properly maintains the required documentation. Management Response: All Nations Health Center has a more lenient approval process for must have charges that are under the “auto-pay” status. All Nations has moved away from this leniency and will require all “auto-pay” must have charges to go through the regular approval process.
2023-004 — Single Audit Report Submission – Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance and Noncompliance Federal program information: Funding agency: All Major Programs Title: All Major Programs ALN number: All Major Programs Award years and number: All Major Programs Criteria: The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.512(a) requires the audit package and data collection form be submitted 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Condition: The Center’s fiscal year 2023 single audit reporting package was not submitted within nine months after the end of the audit period. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Center did not have appropriate internal control policies and procedures in place to ensure accounting records and financial statements were reconciled timely and the audit conducted to meet compliance requirements. Effect: As a result of not timely reconciling accounting records and financial statements, the single audit reporting package was submitted after the required reporting time period. Auditor’s Recommendations: To ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance, the Center should prepare accurate, complete and timely financial statements and ensure an audit is performed to ensure the timely submission of the Single Audit reporting package. Management Response: The Center concurs with this finding, and intends to identify appropriate resources and implement procedures necessary for timely submission of the Single Audit report in the future.