Finding 31181 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Errors were found in the Provider Relief Fund reports, which could jeopardize future funding.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of expenses and lost revenues is essential for compliance with program terms.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a secondary review process for all program reports to ensure accuracy before submission.

Finding Text

#2022-001 ? Grant Program: Department of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund ? Assistance Listing # 93.498 Condition: As a result of our audit procedures, we found errors in the amounts reported in the PRF reports filed. Criteria: The PRF reports contain critical information related to the expenses and lost revenues applied to payments received. Effect: Continued non-compliance could result in a loss of future funding. Context: During our testing, we noted the Period 4 PRF report filed contained errors. No questioned costs were identified. Cause: The Company did not have adequate review procedures in place resulting in errors in the PRF reports not being detected and corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation: We recommend a secondary review of all program reporting to verify accuracy and appropriateness of information in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program prior to submission. Management Response: See Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Management agrees with and will implement the recommended review as outlined by our auditors to include a review of all program reporting to verify accuracy and appropriateness of information, including comparing all information to source documentation to ensure correct data has been utilized, in accordance of the terms and conditions of the program. All substantiating documentation for the amounts reported and the correct amounts will be maintained by management.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 607623 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $1.09M