Finding 402395 (2023-101)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Reporting of lost revenues was inaccurate, violating grant agreement terms.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of COVID-related expenditures and lost revenues is essential for compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger review processes before submitting reports to the awarding agency.

Finding Text

Accuracy of Reporting - Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds; Program Year: Provider Relief Reporting Period 4; ALN No.: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting accurate lost revenues and COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain lost revenues included in the final report were not accurate based on the definitions of the grant agreement. Context: The lost revenues reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: The supporting documentation retained that calculated lost revenues was $38,198 inaccurate in the revenues reported for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 through the third quarter of calendar year 2022. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Corporation's required reporting for this grant was misstated. Recommendation: In the future, the Corporation should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. View of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will adjust internal documentation accordingly.

Corrective Action Plan

Accuracy of Reporting - Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds; Program Year: Provider Relief Reporting Period 4; ALN No.: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting accurate lost revenues and COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain lost revenues included in the final report were not accurate based on the definitions of the grant agreement. Context: The lost revenues reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: The supporting documentation retained that calculated lost revenues was $38,198 inaccurate in the revenues reported for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 through the third quarter of calendar year 2022. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Corporation's required reporting for this grant was misstated. Recommendation: In the future, the Corporation should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. View of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will develop dual independent sign off procedures on all future reportings to ensure completeness and accuracy of calculations utilized within the report. Internal documentation will be adjusted accordingly.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $3.09M
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $979,679
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $216,180
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $176,098