Audit 4949

FY End
2023-03-31
Total Expended
$2.62M
Findings
6
Programs
7
Year: 2023 Accepted: 2023-12-01

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QAWDKAJYFXJ8 David Hildenbrand Auditee
6036630212 Jeremy Veilleux Auditor
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Notes to SEFA

Title: Pass-Through Awards Accounting Policies: Expenditures for direct and indirect costs are recognized as incurred using the accrual method of accounting and the cost accounting principles contained in Uniform Guidance, as applicable. Under these cost principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The categorization of expenditures by program included in the Schedule is based upon the Assistance Listing Number (ALN). The Organization has elected to use the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No grant monies expended and reported within the Schedule were passed-through to subrecipients. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The Organization receives certain federal awards in the form of pass-through awards. Such amounts received as pass-through awards are specifically identified on the Schedule.
Title: Donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Unaudited) Accounting Policies: Expenditures for direct and indirect costs are recognized as incurred using the accrual method of accounting and the cost accounting principles contained in Uniform Guidance, as applicable. Under these cost principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The categorization of expenditures by program included in the Schedule is based upon the Assistance Listing Number (ALN). The Organization has elected to use the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No grant monies expended and reported within the Schedule were passed-through to subrecipients. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Organization did not receive donated PPE.
Title: US DHHS Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Accounting Policies: Expenditures for direct and indirect costs are recognized as incurred using the accrual method of accounting and the cost accounting principles contained in Uniform Guidance, as applicable. Under these cost principles, certain types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. The categorization of expenditures by program included in the Schedule is based upon the Assistance Listing Number (ALN). The Organization has elected to use the de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% as allowed under the Uniform Guidance. No grant monies expended and reported within the Schedule were passed-through to subrecipients. De Minimis Rate Used: Y Rate Explanation: The auditee used the de minimis cost rate. The Schedule includes grant activity related to the United States Department of Health and Human Services CARES Act ALN 93.498, Provider Relief Funds (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution. As required by the OMB Compliance Supplement, the Schedule includes all PRF/ARP funds received between January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 (Reporting Period 3), and expended by June 30, 2022, and all PRF/ARP funds received between July 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 (Reporting Period 4), and expended by December 31, 2022. The PRF/ARP funds were used to cover direct expenditures. The following is a summary of the reported PRF included within the Schedule for the year ended March 31, 2023: Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – 02-0276834, $230,120, Period 3 – Infection Control; St. Ann Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – 02-0244589, $49,326, Period 3 – Infection Control; St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – 02-0222187, $39,136, Period 3 – Infection Control; St. Teresa Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – 02-0222158, $82,672, Period 3 – Infection Control; St. Vincent de Paul Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – 02-6006981, $123,308, Period 3 – Infection Control; New Hampshire Catholic Charities ‑ 02-0222163, $812,383, Period 4 – ARP; New Hampshire Catholic Charities ‑ 02-0222163, $751,743, Period 4 – PRF – General.

Finding Details

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution; Program Year: Period 3 and Period 4 Reporting; CFDA #: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain expenditures included in the final report were not accurate based on the amounts recorded within the Organization's general ledger. Context: The COVID-related expenditures reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: Certain COVID-related expenditures had inaccuracies in the expenditures reported for Period 3 and Period 4. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Organization's required reporting for this grant was misstated, however the Organization was able to recalculate the appropriate COVID-related expenditures and, in conclusion, report that there were enough expenditures to charge to this federal award to support the propriety of all funds received. Further, the expenditures reported on the Period filings were limited to the amount of funding received. Recommendation: In the future, the Organization should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. Views of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will review the current processes and control in place.