Finding 479383 (2023-003)

Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Federal Programs Lack of Fiscal Policies and Procedures in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance Assistance Listing Number: 93.328 Name of Federal Program or Cluster: Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Infectious Diseases Name of Federal Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Name of Pass-Through Entities: State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 200.303 requires that nonfederal entities receiving federal awards establish and maintain internal control over the federal awards that provides reasonable assurance that the nonfederal entity is managing the federal awards in compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of the federal awards. 2 CFR§200.302(b)(6-7) Financial Management: - Written procedures are required to implement the requirements of §200.305. - Written procedures are required for determining the allowability of costs in accordance with subpart E of this part and the terms and conditions of the Federal award.WHCA’s written policies and procedures lack some of the requirements required by the Code of Federal Regulations. There is an increased risk that the Association could potentially charge unallowable costs to federal awards or be noncompliant with other areas of the Code of Federal Regulations. We recommend the Association create formal written fiscal policies and procedures that conform to the uniform guidance. No Staff at the WHCA are dedicated to adhering to the regulations. The Executive Director, Vice President of Workforce Development, and the Director of Administration & Association completed a certification course on Federal allowable costs. In managing the federal awards, staff references this knowledge to guide the spending of the award.