Management acknowledges the finding. We will update and refine our grant policies and procedures to ensure that all grant expenses and revenue calculations comply with federal guidelines. A standardized review process will be implemented to validate expenditures, ensuring they are in alignment with ...
Management acknowledges the finding. We will update and refine our grant policies and procedures to ensure that all grant expenses and revenue calculations comply with federal guidelines. A standardized review process will be implemented to validate expenditures, ensuring they are in alignment with the grant’s budget and not reimbursed by other sources. Documentation standards will be reinforced to ensure proper support for all grant expenses and revenue calculations. The finance team will verify that all revenue calculations follow the accrual basis of accounting, as required by HHS guidance. We will implement internal review and approval processes before submitting future grant reports. Periodic internal audits will be conducted to confirm compliance with uniform guidance guidelines and identify any potential reporting discrepancies. A designated compliance officer or team will oversee federal grant reporting to ensure adherence to evolving federal requirements. Staff involved in federal grant reporting and financial management will receive targeted training on grant compliance requirements, including allowable costs, proper revenue calculations, and documentation best practices. Regular updates will be provided to finance and grants management personnel to ensure continued compliance with evolving federal regulations. Replacement COVID-19 related costs of $1,566,926 were identified to evidence the spend down of period one Provider Relief Funds. These funds are not subject to repayment as the Organization was able to attest and comply with the terms and conditions of the funding, including demonstrating that the distributions received were used for qualifying expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19. The above corrective actions are currently being implemented.