Finding 592987 (2022-001)

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Requirement
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Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The report filed by the Agency inaccurately reflected the use of Provider Relief Fund, showing only partial use for eligible expenses.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of fund usage is required to demonstrate compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure future reports correctly reflect all fund usage, focusing on either unreimbursed eligible expenses or lost revenue.

Finding Text

Federal Program ? U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? federal assistance listing number 93.498, Provider Relief Fund. Criteria ? A report was required to be filed, showing how the funds were used, either for unreimbursed eligible expenses or to cover lost revenue. Condition ? The Agency filed the report showing that only a portion of the funds had been used for unreimbursed eligible expenses, but they had used all of the funds for unreimbursed eligible expenses. Cause ? There is lack of guidance on how to report the use of funds. Effect or potential effect ? The use of the funds was not correctly reported. Questioned Costs ? None. Context ? None. Recommendation ? We recommend ensuring the use of the funds is correctly reported going forward, either based on unreimbursed, eligible expenses or lost revenues. Views of Responsible officials ? Management will ensure the use of the funds is correctly reported going forward, either based on unreimbursed, eligible expenses or lost revenues.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $706,847
21.019 Coronavirus Relief Fund $46,579
93.667 Social Services Block Grant $22,410
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $13,629