Finding Reference Number: 2023-001
Identification of the Federal Program:
Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture
Program Name: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children
Assistance Listing No.: 10.557
Name of responsible official: James Geraghty
Vice Presi...
Finding Reference Number: 2023-001
Identification of the Federal Program:
Grantor: United States Department of Agriculture
Program Name: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant, and Children
Assistance Listing No.: 10.557
Name of responsible official: James Geraghty
Vice President, Faculty Practice Group
Phone: (718) 430-3255
Email: james.geraghty@einsteinmed.edu
Projected completion date: September 12, 2024
Condition
In accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200.303, Internal controls, “Establish and maintain effective internal control over the Federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the non-Federal entity is managing the Federal award in compliance with Federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.” Management was unable to provide evidence of a control being consistently performed to address the risk that the Health System may seek reimbursement for expenditures that are either out of contract period or are for non-permissible costs under the applicable contracts.
Status
Management concurred with the audit finding and has implemented a standardized review and approval process that will be performed prior to monthly vouchers being submitted for reimbursement, including verification of allowability of expenditures, and that all expenditures were incurred in the proper period. Evidence of the monthly review and approval will be retained.