Finding 1096361 (2022-002)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2025-01-22

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The organization missed the deadline for submitting its annual financial statement to the Federal Audit Clearing House for the year ending February 1, 2023.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with federal regulations under 45 CFR § 75, which mandates timely submission for entities receiving over $750,000 in federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure timely submission of the annual financial statement for 2024 and future years to avoid non-compliance.

Finding Text

COMPLIANCE FINDINGS Compliance and Reporting Major Federal Award Program Audit Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Listing Number 93.224 Health Center Program Cluster Statement of Condition: The required annual financial statement submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House for the year ended February 1, 2023. Criteria: The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has implemented the Uniform Guidance at 45 CFR § 75. According to the Subpart F-Audits 45 CFR §75.501 (a) non-federal entities that expend $750,000 or more during the non-Federal entity's fiscal year in federal awards must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of this part. Guidance on determining Federal awards expended is provided at 45CFR § 75.502. The regulation obligates organizations expending federal grant funds over $750,000 to submit their required annual financial statement information within nine months of their year end to the Federal Audit Clearing House via the Internet. Effect of Condition: The Organization was temporarily out of compliance with federal requirements and guidelines. Cause of Condition: The Organization did not complete its annual audit in a timely manner. Recommendation: We recommend that the required annual financial statement submission to the Federal Audit Clearing House be made on a timely basis for the 2024 financial statements and for all future required submissions.

Categories

Reporting Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 519918 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 519919 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 519920 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 519921 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1096360 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 1096362 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1096363 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (arp) Rural Distribution $206,506
93.224 Community Health Centers $197,519