Finding 617873 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
A
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-18

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The District failed to properly report the use of Provider Relief Funds for coronavirus-related expenses.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with federal regulations under the CARES Act regarding reimbursement for health care expenses and lost revenues.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should thoroughly review all expenditures before submitting reports to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Condition: The District did not meet its reporting requirements to report the use of the funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus and that the payment shall reimburse the recipient only for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus and not reimbursed by another source. Criteria: The Provider Relief Funds were provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 563) and are to be reported to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus and that the funds shall reimburse the recipient only for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to coronavirus. Context: During the audit, it was determined that the District used reimbursed expenses from reporting period 1 and 2 to report in period 4 to Health Resources and Services Administration for Provider Relief Funds. However, the District replaced these funds with other allowable unreimbursed expenses. Cause: Management oversight. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines surrounding the reporting of the Provider Relief Funds. Recommendation: We recommend that management review expenditures before submitting to Health Resources and Services Administration. View of Responsible Officials: Management will review the specific grant?s rules and regulations before submitting to Health Resources and Services Administration.

Categories

Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 41431 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $2.80M
93.697 Covid-19 Testing for Rural Health Clinics $700,000
93.155 Rural Health Research Centers $252,684
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $89,187