Finding 23360 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-28
Audit: 18610
Organization: Wadena County (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The County failed to ensure timely submission of quarterly reports from collaborative members, lacking proper review and approval documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the contract with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations § 200.303 regarding internal controls over federal awards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The County should establish procedures to ensure that collaborative members submit their reports on time to avoid funding issues.

Finding Text

2022 ? 005 Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: Medical Assistance Program (Part of Medicaid Cluster) Assistance Listing Number: 93.778 Federal Assistance Identification Number and Year: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP, 2022 Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services Pass-Through Numbers: 2205MN5ADM, 2205MN5MAP Award Period: Year ended December 31, 2022 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters Criteria or Specific Requirement: The contract between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Wadena County states the County is required to review all report submitted by collaborative members for accuracy and timeliness and retain a paper copy of all submitted reports. Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations ? 200.303 state that the County 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 and Context: Quarterly grant reports filed by collaborative members were not submitted timely. The County had no documentation of review and approval. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The County did not properly oversee to ensure collaborative members were submitting reports timely. Effect: Funding could be denied or inaccurate information could be submitted on the reports. Repeat Finding: Yes, 2021-005. Recommendation: We recommend the County implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit quarterly reports timely. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-005 Medical Assistance ? Assistance Listing No. 93.778 Recommendation: The County should implement procedures to ensure collaborative members submit reports timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Management will enact a process to ensure all reports are received prior to the reporting deadline. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Heather Olson Auditor/Treasurer Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2023

Categories

Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 23359 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 23361 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 23362 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 23363 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 23364 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 23365 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 23366 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 23367 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599801 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 599802 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599803 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599804 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 599805 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599806 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599807 2022-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 599808 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 599809 2022-006
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.558 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families $300,933
20.509 Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program $257,839
10.561 State Administrative Matching Grants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $189,117
93.658 Foster Care_title IV-E $156,787
93.563 Child Support Enforcement $135,158
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $132,516
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $132,215
20.205 Highway Planning and Construction $130,688
16.575 Crime Victim Assistance $105,970
10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children $92,752
93.870 Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant $84,925
93.354 Public Health Emergency Response: Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response $32,386
93.069 Public Health Emergency Preparedness $26,562
90.404 2018 Hava Election Security Grants $23,039
93.994 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to the States $22,086
20.616 National Priority Safety Programs $17,777
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $16,920
93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_title Vii, Chapter 2_long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Individuals $12,557
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $11,726
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $10,528
93.669 Child Abuse and Neglect State Grants $5,615
93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant $4,245
93.645 Stephanie Tubbs Jones Child Welfare Services Program $4,135
93.556 Promoting Safe and Stable Families $3,836
93.590 Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Grants $2,635
97.012 Boating Safety Financial Assistance $2,561
93.674 John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood $2,423
84.181 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families $1,050
93.767 Children's Health Insurance Program $1,030
93.566 Refugee and Entrant Assistance_state Administered Programs $365
10.572 Wic Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (fmnp) $300