Finding 375452 (2021-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2021
Accepted
2024-03-11
Audit: 294509
Organization: Hale County Hospital (AL)

AI Summary

  • Issue: The Hospital missed the deadline for submitting its audit report as required by Section 200.507 of the Uniform Guidance.
  • Impact: Delays in record compilation and weak internal controls led to non-compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Next Steps: The Hospital should ensure audits are completed and reports submitted on time; management is already working on this.

Finding Text

Criteria: Section 200.507 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 auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The Hospital 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 Hospital was not in compliance with the reporting requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Hospital complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of implementing the recommendations.

Corrective Action Plan

We are implementing policies to address the audit finding 2021-004 as follows: We are continuing to institute processes and procedures to complete timely reconciliations to allow for future filings to be made prior to the deadline. Anticipated completion date: September 30, 2024

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 375453 2021-002
    Material Weakness
  • 375454 2021-003
    Material Weakness
  • 951894 2021-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 951895 2021-002
    Material Weakness
  • 951896 2021-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $5.45M
93.461 Covid-19 Testing for the Uninsured $34,160
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $10,200