Audit 351137

FY End
2024-06-30
Total Expended
$2.82M
Findings
8
Programs
9
Organization: Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. (HI)
Year: 2024 Accepted: 2025-03-31
Auditor: Cohnreznick LLP

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Findings

ID Ref Severity Repeat Requirement
544459 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
544460 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
544461 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
544462 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1120901 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1120902 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1120903 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N
1120904 2024-002 Significant Deficiency - N

Contacts

Name Title Type
VS18KFLVEY46 Monique Van Der Aa Auditee
8088724017 James Lacroix Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: BASIS OF PRESENTATION 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: The Center has elected to not use the 10% de minimis indirect cost rate as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. Pass-through entity identifying numbers are presented where available. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the "Schedule") includes the federal award activity of Community Clinic of Maui, Inc. (Malama I Ke Ola Health Center) (the "Center") under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30, 2024. 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 Center, it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net assets, or cash flows of the Center.

Finding Details

Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.
Finding 2024.002: Special Tests and Provisions - Sliding Fee Discounts - Significant Deficiency Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Community Health Centers COVID-19 - Community Health Centers Affordable Care Act (ACA) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Numbers: H80CS00722 - 2023 and 2024, H8FCS41411 - 2023, H8GCS48615 - 2023, H8LCS51009 - 2024, H2ECS50200 - 2023 Criteria Health centers are required to have a corresponding schedule of discounts applied and adjusted on the basis of patients' ability to pay and their eligibility. A patient's eligibility to pay is determined on the basis of the official poverty guideline, as revised by DHHS (42 CFR Sections 51c, 107(b)(5), 56.108(b)(5) and 56.303(f)). The Center should be implementing and monitoring procedures to properly determine, calculate and review sliding fee discounts issued to patients in accordance with the Center's sliding fee scale. Condition The Center did not always apply the sliding fee discount accurately based on the Center's sliding fee discount policy. Cause The Center did not have adequate internal controls in place to effectively ensure that all sliding fee discounts were properly calculated based on approved documentation. Effect The Center did not comply with the appropriate Special Tests and Provisions rules and regulations as per the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs None. Context A test of 40 discount transactions was performed and resulted in two instances of a sliding fee discount not being properly calculated based on the respective patient family size and income. Our sample was a statistically valid sample. Identification as a Repeat Finding No. Recommendation The Center should establish a system of internal controls to ensure that all sliding fee discounts are properly calculated based on family size and income. Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the audit finding and will strengthen internal controls and accountability to correct the deficiency.