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Finding 2022-001 Program Name: Rural Health Network Development Program Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.912 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency, Noncompliance Compliance Requirement: Subaward reporting Condition: The System?s internal controls over compliance related to subaward reporting were not effective. During the audit, it was determined that the reporting required under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) was not completed timely. Criteria: The FFATA requires recipients of federal funds to file subaward reports for subrecipients granted over $30,000. The reports are to be filed one month after meeting the $30,000 criteria. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The System is not in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines surrounding the subaward reporting. Recommendation: We recommend that management monitor awards to subrecipients to determine when the $30,000 criteria is met and file the appropriate report within the stated timeline. View of Responsible Officials: Management will obtain and review subawards and reports going forward.