Finding Reference Number: 2024-001 Identification of the Federal Program: Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: Health Centers Cluster Assistance Listing No.: 93.224, 93.527 Name of responsible official: James Geraghty Associate Vice President, Faculty Practice...
Finding Reference Number: 2024-001 Identification of the Federal Program: Grantor: United States Department of Health and Human Services Program Name: Health Centers Cluster Assistance Listing No.: 93.224, 93.527 Name of responsible official: James Geraghty Associate Vice President, Faculty Practice Group Phone: (718) 430-3255 Email: james.geraghty@einsteinmed.edu Projected completion date: October 1, 2025 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.” The Health System was unable to demonstrate that internal controls were operating effectively to ensure proper application of the Health System’s policy relating to the sliding fee discount schedule (SFDS). Specifically, documentation supporting the application of the SFDS was not obtained within a year of the visit in line with the Health System’s policy. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions Management concurred with the audit finding and implemented standardized procedures to enhance screening and enrollment of patients. Additional controls are in place to ensure timely documentation of income and family size. In order to ensure compliance with the SFDS policy including documentation and retention, a policy was adopted requiring reviews on the day before visit, during visit and day after visit, as well as periodic retrospective reviews. There will be regular staff training on eligibility, determination and documentation requirements.