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2024-005: ELIGIBILITY Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Name: Medical Assistance Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2405MN5MAP and 2405MN5ADM, 2024 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services and Meeker-McLeod-Sibley Community Health Services Pass-Through Number: 2405MN5MAP and 2405MN5ADM Award Period: Year Ended December 31, 2024 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations § 200.303 states that the auditee must establish and maintain effective internal control over the federal award that provides reasonable assurance that the auditee is managing the federal award in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. Condition: No internal casefile reviews were performed for quarter 1 through 3 during 2024. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: During eligibility testing, it was noted that casefile review was not performed for quarters 1 through 3 during 2024. Cause: Turnover within the department. Effect: Errors made in determining eligibility may not be discovered and benefits may be issued to clients who are not eligible. Repeat Finding: Yes – 2023-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement additional procedures to ensure case file reviews are being performed on a regular basis. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.