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Information on the federal program - Assistance Listing Number 93.224, Health Center Program Cluster from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Award No. 6 H80CS33657 for project period September 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025. Criteria or specific requirement – Health Centers must comply with federal reporting requirements. Condition – The Organization did not have data to support certain line items reported on the Uniform Data System (UDS) report filed. Within the UDS report the amounts reported within table 8A within line 3 columns c and line 17 column c, and table 9E within line 1q column a were not supportable by underlying data. Cause – The Organization changed Electronic Medical Record systems resulting in a conversion of data mid-year. This added complexity in consolidating the correct reportable amounts. Effect or potential effect – Inaccurate filing of reports may result in the federal program not being properly monitored, thus resulting in potential noncompliance with program requirements. Questioned costs – Not applicable Context – Out of a population of 1 special report required to be submitted during the year under audit, 1 special report was tested. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable – Not a repeat finding. Recommendation – We recommend management implement an additional level of review by someone with knowledge of the reporting requirements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions – The Health Center agrees with the finding. Going forward, the Health Center will implement an additional layer of review and a retention policy over the data that supports final balances reported on the UDS report.