Finding 560388 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2025-05-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Medical Center lacks a robust internal control system for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, leading to potential inaccuracies.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with financial reporting standards is compromised, particularly for Federal Assistance Listings #10.766 and #21.027.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls to ensure accurate preparation of the Schedule.

Finding Text

Department of Agriculture Federal Financial Assistance Listing #10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Cluster Department of Treasury Federal Financial Assistance Listing #21.027 COVID-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Preparation of Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance - Other Criteria: Proper controls over financial reporting include the ability to prepare the Consolidated Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (Schedule) and accompanying notes to the Schedule. Condition: The Medical Center does not have an internal control system designed to provide for a complete and accurate schedule of expenditures of federal awards being audited. We were requested to draft the Schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with preparation of the Schedule is not unusual, as the Schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required when the Medical Center meets a specified threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Medical Center would not be able to draft a Schedule that is correct without assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Years: Yes Recommendation: While we recognize that this condition is not unusual for an organization with limited staffing, we recommend management be aware of the financial reporting requirements relating to the Medical Center’s Consolidated Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and internal controls that impact financial reporting. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Categories

Reporting Material Weakness Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 560387 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 560389 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136829 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1136830 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 1136831 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $14.96M
21.027 Covid-19 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $500,000
93.301 Covid-19 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $121,574
93.697 Covid-19 Testing and Mitigation for Rural Health Clinics $49,461
93.241 State Rural Hospital Flexibility Program $15,079