Reporting - Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing Number: 93.498 Program Name: Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Finding Summary: The Author...
Reporting - Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance Federal Agency Name: Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing Number: 93.498 Program Name: Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Finding Summary: The Authority selected Option 1, as defined by HRSA, to calculate lost revenue. This option consists of reporting actual revenues from relevant quarters in the period of availability with the system calculating lost revenues because of declines. The fiscal year 2021 single audit identified unallowable expenses totaling $263,861. The Authority utilized excess lost revenues at the time to cover this difference. To capture the use of these lost revenues from Period 1, the Authority should have used Option 3, as defined by HRSA, to calculate and report lost revenues. Within that calculation, lost revenues could then be reduced by the $263,861. Responsible Individuals: Dawn Ballard Corrective Action Plan: Due to the timing of completion of the 2021 single audit, which included the identification of questioned costs, and the deadline for the Period 4 Provider Relief Fund report to the HHS portal, the Period 4 report was submitted utilizing Option 1. The Authority does not expect to complete any additional HHS reports related to this program. Management will implement a process and procedures to ensure all required reports are completed accurately, in the event similar funding is received in the future. Anticipated Completion Date: January 16, 2025