Finding Text
Finding: 2023-004 Uniform Data System Report
Federal Programs: Department of Health and Human Services
Health Center Program Cluster
Assistance Listing No. - 93.527 & 93.224
Criteria: Uniform Guidance, Reporting – Uniform Data System
Condition: The Uniform Data System (UDS) report submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2023, contained incorrect data for total federal grants. Federal grants were overstated in Table 9D of the UDS report by approximately $1,590,000 and $1,747,000, respectively.
Cause: The above exception resulted from errors in preparing Table 9D of the UDS report.
Effect: The DHHS reviews the UDS report during financial analysis of grant recipients. Errors in this data could cause incorrect financial analysis results and distorted performance indicators.
Questioned Costs: None reported
Context/Sampling: The finding appears to be a systemic issue.
Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No
Recommendation: It is recommended that a system should be developed to ensure that federal grants are correctly reported in the UDS report.
Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs. Efforts will be made to ensure that federal grants are correctly reported in the UDS report.
Contact Person: Suzanne Freeman, CEO
Anticipated Date of Completion: February 28, 2025