Finding 43214 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
M
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls related to compliance with contract requirements for subrecipients.
  • Impacted Requirements: Contracts did not include necessary disclosures as mandated by 2 CFR 200.332.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Update all contracts with subrecipients to ensure they include the required language.

Finding Text

2022-001: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance/immaterial non-compliance Program: ALN 93.958 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (Treatment and Access Management) Criteria: As detailed by 2 CFR 200.332, the pass-through entity must communicate specific information to subrecipients, as applicable. Condition: During testing of contracts with subrecipients it was noted that these contracts did not include portions of required disclosures. Cause/Effect: This condition appears to be the result of inconsistent application of internal controls over compliance. Contracts with subrecipients were not in compliance with 2 CFR 200.332. Questioned Cost: None. Recommendation: We recommend that the Entity update all contracts with subrecipients to include required language. View of Responsible Official: Management is in agreement with this recommendation.

Corrective Action Plan

FY 2022 CMHPSM Single Audit Findings Response Finding 2022-001: Considered a significant deficiency in internal control over compliance/immaterial non-compliance Program: ALN 93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse (Treatment and Access Management) Condition: During testing of contracts with subrecipients it was noted that these contracts did not include portions of required disclosures. Corrective Action: CMHPSM will revise all contracts that disburse Block Grant Funds so that they include that the recipient is a subrecipient and include the grant number. Matt Berg and CJ Witherow are responsible for implementing this change. The change to be complete by August 31, 2023.

Categories

Subrecipient Monitoring Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 43213 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 619655 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 619656 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.958 Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services $160,864
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $143,191
93.788 Opioid Str $38,652