Audit 336237

FY End
2023-09-30
Total Expended
$1.23M
Findings
2
Programs
1
Organization: Arkansas Hospice, Inc. (AR)
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2025-01-07

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
517982 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L
1094424 2023-001 Material Weakness Yes L

Programs

ALN Program Spent Major Findings
93.498 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (arp) Rural Distribution $1.23M Yes 1

Contacts

Name Title Type
RLS2PG3EEBJ9 Katherine Jones Auditee
8772573400 Corey Jennings Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Note 1 : Basis of Presentation Accounting Policies: Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Expenditures reported on the Schedule are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. Such expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. De Minimis Rate Used: N Rate Explanation: Note 3: Indirect Cost Rate Arkansas Hospice, Inc. has elected not to use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate allowed under the Uniform Guidance. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (Schedule) includes the federal award activity of Arkansas Hospice, Inc. under programs of the federal government for the year ended September 30, 2023. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the Schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the Arkansas Hospice, Inc., it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of Arkansas Hospice, Inc.

Finding Details

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Living No. 93.498 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Criteria: Reporting (45 CFR 75.342) Condition: The Organization's portal reporting submission included errors. Questioned Costs: None Context: The Organization chose to report under the alternative reporting methodology (option iii). Under this option, the Organization submitted a memo describing its reasonable method of estimated revenues. The methodology described in the memo does not agree with the amounts the Organization reported in the portal. The Organization's calculated lost revenue under its alternative reporting methodology was approximately $2,742,000 more than the amount the Organization reported in the PRF portal. Effect: The report submitted in the PRF portal does not agree to the Organization's alternative reporting methodology and the quarterly lost revenues were reported in the incorrect quarter. Cause: The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to detect these reporting errors. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend implementing controls to ensure amounts reported are accurate, complete and reviewed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation and will implement controls to ensure all reports are accurate, complete and reviewed.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Living No. 93.498 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Criteria: Reporting (45 CFR 75.342) Condition: The Organization's portal reporting submission included errors. Questioned Costs: None Context: The Organization chose to report under the alternative reporting methodology (option iii). Under this option, the Organization submitted a memo describing its reasonable method of estimated revenues. The methodology described in the memo does not agree with the amounts the Organization reported in the portal. The Organization's calculated lost revenue under its alternative reporting methodology was approximately $2,742,000 more than the amount the Organization reported in the PRF portal. Effect: The report submitted in the PRF portal does not agree to the Organization's alternative reporting methodology and the quarterly lost revenues were reported in the incorrect quarter. Cause: The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to detect these reporting errors. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend implementing controls to ensure amounts reported are accurate, complete and reviewed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation and will implement controls to ensure all reports are accurate, complete and reviewed.