Finding 517982 (2023-001)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistance Living No. 93.498 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Criteria: Reporting (45 CFR 75.342) Condition: The Organization's portal reporting submission included errors. Questioned Costs: None Context: The Organization chose to report under the alternative reporting methodology (option iii). Under this option, the Organization submitted a memo describing its reasonable method of estimated revenues. The methodology described in the memo does not agree with the amounts the Organization reported in the portal. The Organization's calculated lost revenue under its alternative reporting methodology was approximately $2,742,000 more than the amount the Organization reported in the PRF portal. Effect: The report submitted in the PRF portal does not agree to the Organization's alternative reporting methodology and the quarterly lost revenues were reported in the incorrect quarter. Cause: The Organization's internal controls were not adequate to detect these reporting errors. Identification as a Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: We recommend implementing controls to ensure amounts reported are accurate, complete and reviewed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation and will implement controls to ensure all reports are accurate, complete and reviewed.