Finding 589312 (2022-003)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-01-18
Audit: 17145
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Hospital lacks an effective internal control system for preparing the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards.
  • Impacted Requirements: Proper financial reporting controls are necessary to ensure accurate preparation of the schedule and its notes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should enhance awareness of financial reporting requirements and strengthen internal controls related to the schedule preparation.

Finding Text

2022-003 Department of Agriculture Federal Financial Assistance Listing/CFDA #10.766 Communities Facilities and Loans Grants Cluster 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 combined schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) and accompanying notes to the schedule. Condition: The Hospital does not have an internal control system designed to provide for the preparation of the schedule. As auditors, we were requested to assist with the preparation of the schedule. Cause: Auditor assistance with the preparation of the schedule is not unusual as the schedule has unique and specialized requirements and preparation is only required when the Hospital meets a specific threshold of federal expenditures. Effect: There is a reasonable possibility that the Hospital would not be able to draft the schedule that is correct without the assistance of the auditors. Questioned Costs: None reported. Context: Sampling was not used. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: Yes, prior year finding 2021-003 Recommendation: While we recognized 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 Hospital?s schedule and the 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

  • 12866 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 12867 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 12868 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 12869 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 12870 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 12871 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 589308 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 589309 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 589310 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 589311 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 589313 2022-004
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
10.766 Community Facilities Loans and Grants $1.32M
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $219,639
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $12,836