Finding 1239753 (2023-005)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2026-10-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Center failed to submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR) on time and lacked evidence for reported amounts.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance violates §200.328(d) of the Uniform Guidance and DHHS grant requirements.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger controls to ensure timely and accurate reporting, with proper documentation to support submitted reports.

Finding Text

Finding 2023.005: Name of Federal Agency: Reporting - Material Weakness Federal Program Names: Health Center Program Cluster Health Center Program COVID-19 - Health Center Program Grants for New and Expanded Services under the Health Center Program Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: H80CS00069 - 2022 and 2023, H8FCS40934 - 2021 and 2022, H8LCS51373 - 2023 and H8GCS48391 - 2023 Criteria In accordance with §200.328(d), Financial Reporting, the Federal Financial Report ("FFR") submitted by the recipient must be filed by the stated deadline. Condition For the year ended November 30, 2023, the Center did not submit their FFR in accordance with the Uniform Guidance on a timely basis. In addition, there was no evidence to support the amounts reported within the report. Cause The Center did not have adequate controls in place to ensure the reports were submitted timely and accurately based on closing processes. Effect or Potential Effect The Center did not comply with appropriate rules and regulation per the Uniform Guidance and with DHHS grant requirements. Questioned Costs None Identification of Repeat Finding This finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation The Center should establish control to ensure all accounting records are analyzed and proper support is available in order to ensure the report is complete, accurate and filed timely in accordance with Uniform guidance regulations. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions Management and the Board of Directors agree with the finding and will implement additional controls to ensure the proper support is maintained to support the reports and that they are filed timely in accordance with Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

Item 2023.004- Reporting Recommendation The Center should establish control to ensure all accounting records are analyzed and proper support is available in order to ensure the report is complete, accurate and filed timely in accordance with Uniform guidance regulations. Repeat Finding No Action Taken Tri-State Community Health Center (TSCHC) concurs with the finding and is strengthening its internal controls over federal financial reporting to ensure required reports are complete, accurate, adequately supported, and submitted within established deadlines. TSCHC will establish a standardized review process for applicable federal reports. Prior to submission, amounts reported will be reconciled to the general ledger and applicable supporting accounting records. Documentation supporting reported amounts will be maintained and reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The Finance Department will maintain a reporting schedule identifying applicable reporting requirements, due dates, responsible staff, and required review and approval. Completed reports and supporting reconciliations will be reviewed and approved by appropriate management personnel prior to submission. Management will periodically monitor compliance with the reporting process and address any discrepancies, missing documentation, or reporting delays identified through the review. This corrective action is intended to strengthen internal controls over federal reporting in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1239748 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239749 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239750 2023-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239751 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239752 2023-005
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.527 GRANTS FOR NEW AND EXPANDED SERVICES UNDER THE HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM $3.69M
93.224 HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM $855,218
93.526 GRANTS FOR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH CENTERS $66,074
93.268 IMMUNIZATION COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS $18,893