Finding 12408 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls regarding compliance, specifically related to missing eligibility screening forms for Title X clients.
  • Impacted Requirements: PPGT's procedures require that all eligibility screening forms be completed and stored for compliance, but 4 out of 25 cases were found lacking documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Train staff on the importance of maintaining proper eligibility documentation to align with PPGT’s policies.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-001: Allowable activities ? Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance. Criteria: PPGT?s internal control procedures over compliance specify that eligibility screening forms are completed and kept on file for all Title X clients. Condition: During allowable activities testing for Title X, 4 out of 25 client encounters tested were missing eligibility screening forms. Cause: Staff at patient care locations did not scan the forms into the program software, resulting in lack of documentation. Effect: Internal control over allowable activities was not effectively implemented to prevent noncompliance. Recommendation: Staff should be trained on the importance of maintaining eligibility documentation in accordance with PPGT?s policies. Management?s Response: See corrective action plan.

Categories

Allowable Costs / Cost Principles Eligibility Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 12406 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 12407 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 12409 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 588848 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 588849 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 588850 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 588851 2022-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.217 Family Planning_services $432,859