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.