March 3, 2023 As required by Uniform Guidance Compliance Requirements (2 CFR Part 200), we have provided below our response and corrective action plan addressing the finding in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for the year ended September 30, 2022. Management?s Views and Corrective Ac...
March 3, 2023 As required by Uniform Guidance Compliance Requirements (2 CFR Part 200), we have provided below our response and corrective action plan addressing the finding in the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for the year ended September 30, 2022. Management?s Views and Corrective Action Plan 2022-001: Duplicate expenses reported within the Health Resources & Services Administration (?HRSA?) Provider Relief Fund Portal Program: COVID-19 - Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan Rural Distribution Assistance Listing Number: 93.498 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (?HHS?) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Award Year: 1/1/2020-9/30/2022 Award Number: Not available Care New England agrees with PwC?s recommendation and contacted Health Resources & Services Administrator. Care New England received the following guidance on Case#00063537 from prbinquiries@hrsa.gov. ?At this time Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Reports that are prior to Period 4, have been closed and are no longer eligible for modification or corrections. If there is any discrepancies or information that you wish to correct in this practice's report that does not impact the need to return funds, we advise that you retain record of the correct data for a period of at least 3 years, but otherwise we require no further action from you at this time.? Care New England has completed a reconciliation schedule and will maintain this schedule for the requisite Federal retention period. At the onset of the pandemic, Care New England assembled the Provider Relief Task Force which includes Senior Leadership as well as representatives from Finance, Planning and Philanthropy departments responsible for coordinating efforts related to preventing, preparing, and responding to COVID-19. The Task Force remains committed to regularly reviewing and communicating new and updated guidance from HRSA, the HRSA portal and HRSA FAQ provided therein to ensure all reporting includes the most up to date information and guidance available. Responsible Party Todd Conklin Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Care New England Health System 4 Richmond Square Providence, RI 02906