Finding 498093 (2021-004)

Finding 2021-004 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ALN #93.498 - Provider Relief Fund L - Reporting Condition: The Hospital did not complete the audit required under Uniform Guidance for the year ended June 30, 2021, by the federal due date. Criteria: Uniform Guidance requires audits to be submitted the earlier of 30 days after audit issuance or 9 months after year end. Cause: Turnover in the chief financial officer position and staffing constraints at the Hospital limited the Hospital’s ability to be ready for audit. Effect: The audit was not completed prior to the federal due date. Recommendation: eThe Hospital should plan to have its audits completed prior to the federal due date. Views of Responsible Officials: The Hospital agrees with the finding and has prepared a corrective action plan to have future audits completed by the federal due date.