Finding Text
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Program Name: Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid Cluster)
Assistance Listing Number: 93.778
Federal Award Identification Number and Year: 2305MN5ADM and 2305MN5MAP, 2023
Pass-Through Agency: Minnesota Department of Human Services
Pass-Through Numbers: 2305MN5ADM and 2305MN5MAP
Award Period: Year-Ended December 31, 2023
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Other Matters
Criteria or Specific Requirement: Standard internal control and compliance procedures require that funds be disbursed to the collaborative in a timely fashion, no later than 30 days after receipt.
Condition: During testing of special provisions, it was noted that the County did not disburse two quarters of funding to the collaborative within 30 days of receipt.
Questioned Costs: None.
Context: During testing of special provisions, it was noted that the County did not disburse the 1st and 2nd quarter LCTS receipts to the collaborative within 30 days.
Cause: Lack of management oversight and staff turnover.
Effect: The Collaborative could not have enough fund to continue operations.
Repeat Finding: 2022-004
Recommendation: We recommend the County ensure that someone is disbursing the money received to the collaborative in a timely fashion.
Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.