Finding 1167236 (2023-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2025-12-30
Audit: 378259
Organization: Hale County Hospital (AL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority missed the deadline for submitting its audit report, violating federal requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance, which mandates timely audit completion and reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure audits are completed and reports submitted on time to avoid future deficiencies.

Finding Text

Section lll - Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs Finding 2023-001 - Reporting (Late Filing) - Significant Deficiency Criteria: Section 200.512 of the Uniform Guidance states that the single audit shall be completed, and required reporting submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors' report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The Authority did not complete and submit its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause and Effect:Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit and lack of internal controls, the Authority was not in compliance with the reporting requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding. See management's corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Hale County Health Care Authority respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended September 30, 2023. The finding from the September 30, 2023 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs is discussed below. The finding is numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING Significant Deficiency (2023-001) - Reporting (Late Filing) Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority complete its audit and submit the required by the deadline. Planned Corrective Action: We are continuining to institute processes and procedure to complete timely reconcilations to allow for future filings to be made prior to deadline. Contact Person: Shay Cherry

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND $764,750
93.323 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES (ELC) $20,000
93.301 SMALL RURAL HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM $12,100