Finding 512644 (2024-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2024-12-02

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: LACHC failed to keep proper documentation for the 2023 UDS report submission.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates Section 330 of the PHS Act, leading to potential inaccuracies in reporting.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure LACHC improves documentation practices to support future UDS submissions.

Finding Text

Uniform Data System (UDS) Reporting DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ALN #: 93.224 and 93.527 Federal Award Identification #: 2023 Reporting Year Condition: LACHC did not retain adequate support for the 2023 UDS report submission. Criteria: Section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 254b) Questioned Costs: $-0- Context: LACHC had supporting documentation for the key line items on patient visits; however, this support did not agree to the 2023 UDS report. Cause: Staffing turnover. Effect: Inaccurate reporting or lack of adequate support. Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: 2023-003 Recommendation: We recommend LACHC retain adequate supporting documentation for UDS report submissions. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.224 Community Health Centers $5.13M
93.527 Affordable Care Act (aca) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program $383,837
93.527 Covid-19 Affordable Care Act (aca) Grants for New and Expanded Services Under the Health Center Program $49,392
32.006 Covid-19 Telehealth Program $47,219