Finding 1056539 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-31

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Significant deficiencies in internal controls over cash disbursement processes were identified, with missing management approvals for invoices.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal program guidelines (Assistance Listing Number 93.224) requires documented approvals for cash disbursements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure adherence to the cash disbursement process by documenting all reviews and approvals to prevent future issues.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-002, Cash Disbursement Process Information on the Federal Program - Assistance Listing Number 93.224 Health Care Center Program (Direct Health Center Program Cluster). Compliance Requirements: Activities Allowed or Unallowed. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in internal control over financial reporting and internal controls over Federal major programs Criteria - Based on documented internal controls, the Organization should be able to provide support for cash disbursements with management's approval. Condition - In 3 instances out of 25 items tested, invoices were not approved by management. In one instance, the supporting invoice was not able to be located. Cause - Discussions with Organization employees indicate the cause of missing documentation and approvals was due to lack of oversight. Effect - The missing support and missing approvals could result in improper nonpayroll expenditures. Questioned Costs - Zero Recommendation - We recommend the Organization follow the documented cash disbursement process and ensure reviews and approvals are documented.

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 480094 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 480095 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 480096 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 480097 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056536 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1056537 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1056538 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $2.21M
93.224 Covid-19 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $914,977