Finding 565531 (2024-003)

Finding 2024-003: Federal Audit Clearinghouse Submission Program: 10.561 is the only Federal program for Healthier Texas, otherwise not applicable. Criteria: Under the audit requirements of the Uniform Guidance, auditees are required to submit the data collection form and the reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition: Healthier Texas’ data collection form and the reporting package for the year ended December 31, 2023 were not submitted to the FAC within a timely manner. Cause: Delays in the year end closing process and providing supporting documentation to the auditors by Healthier Texas caused the timing of the Uniform Guidance audit and submission of the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC to be late. Effect or Potential Effect: Healthier Texas’ data collection form and reporting package were not submitted on time as required under the Uniform Guidance. Questioned Costs: None noted. Context: While evaluating Healthier Texas’ risk assessment, it was noted that the data collection form and the reporting package were not timely filed. Recommendation: We recommend that Healthier Texas put controls in place to ensure timely filing of the data collection form and the reporting package to the FAC. Repeat Finding: No Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the audit finding and a response is included in the corrective action plan