Finding 405942 (2023-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-07-02
Audit: 311488
Organization: Healthy Start (IL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Most centers (39 out of 40) did not have monitor visits within the required six-month timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Sponsor failed to meet the guideline for timely monitor visits.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish a schedule for monitor visits and conduct quarterly audits to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Condition: In a sample of 40 center reimbursement requests 39 of 40 centers, which represents 40 of 99 centers filing claims in fiscal year 2023 with the Sponsor, the period between the last monitor visit of fiscal year 2022 and the first monitor visit of fiscal year 2023 exceeded six months. Criteria: Sponsor should perform monitor visit within six months of the last monitor visit. Effect: Requirement for procedure of monitor visits was not followed. Recommendation: We recommend that the Sponsor maintain a timetable for monitor visits which will facilitate the timely scheduling of monitor visits. Management response: Management will perform an audit each quarter to ensure that monitor visits are performed timely.

Corrective Action Plan

Healthy Start has implemented a double check by the Director and the Administrator to verify that all monitor visits are done in a timely manner. An audit is done each quarter to ensure that all monitor visits are completed within the six month time frame. In fiscal year 2024 as of December 31, 2023 all monitor visits have been performed within the six month time frame.

Categories

Cash Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.558 Child and Adult Care Food Program $5.05M