Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.697
COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation for Rural Health Clinics
Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance
Period of Performance
Material Wea...
Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Financial Assistance Listing #93.697
COVID-19 Testing and Mitigation for Rural Health Clinics
Activities Allowed or Unallowed and Allowable Costs/Cost Principles
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance
Period of Performance
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance and Material Noncompliance
Finding Summary: The Health System’s expense tracking spreadsheet, which identified the expenses claimed under the federal program as allowable costs included three expenses which were subsequent to
December 31, 2022, and therefore, outside the period of performance. Although invoices were approved for payment, only one invoice included documentation relating to specific approval as allowable costs
related to the grant. Likewise, the Health System’s expense tracking spreadsheet did not include a documented secondary review and approval by someone other than the preparer.
Responsible Individuals: Diana Swindler, CFO
Corrective Action Plan: Tri Valley Health System will implement a control process which includes an independent review and approval of the expense tracking spreadsheet which identifies the expenses
claimed under the federal program as allowable costs and retain documentation of the review process. The expenses referenced as being outside of the period of performance were costs to a vendor whom was contracted/engaged prior to the period of performance. Due to supply chain/vendor demand issues, the work was completed subsequent to the period of performance. It was our understanding that these are eligible expenses under the program, as the work and payment was delayed due to supply chain/vendor demand issues. However, if necessary, we have identified other qualifying expenditures incurred within the period of performance we can submit which will satisfy allowable costs claimed for the period of performance.
Anticipated Completion Date: 01/31/2024