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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Program Title: COVID-19 - Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution Federal Assistance Listing Number: 93.498 Compliance Requirement: Reporting Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Condition/Context: In connection with the Reporting test for the Provider Relief Funds, we noted that the Center inaccurately reported the methodology used to HRSA as expenditures attributable to coronavirus as opposed to lost revenues. Criteria: The Center is required to accurately report to HRSA the methodology applied to the provider relief funds received. Cause: Personnel in charge of the submission inadvertently reported the incorrect methodology. Effect: HRSA could deem the report to be invalid and require the Center to pay back the funds. Questioned Costs: None Identification as a Repeat Finding: No Auditor's Recommendation: The Center should ensure that the reporting over the provider relief funds is accurate prior to submission.