Finding Text
Written Uniform Guidance Policies and Procedures Federal Program: Department of Health and Human Services Federal Assistance Listing No. 93.044, 93.045, and 93.053 - Aging Cluster Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires written procedures for cash management and determining the allowability of costs in accordance with Subpart E - Cost Principals. Condition: The Agency did not have written procedures for cash management (2 CFR 200.302(b)(6)) and allowable costs determination (2 CFR 200.302(b)(7)) in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Questioned Costs: $0 Cause: The Agency's written policies and procedures were not updated to include required Uniform Guidance policies. Effect: Employees of the Agency could enter into a transaction that is not in compliance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency draft and adopt written procedures in accordance with Uniform Guidance requirements. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding and adopted the appropriate policies and procedures in December 2023.