Finding 776580 (2022-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-31
Audit: 249653
Auditor: Durbin & Company

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Some patient eligibility documentation was not properly retained, leading to services provided without verified eligibility for the Grant.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the Clinic's policy on patient eligibility verification and documentation retention was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should update policies and provide training for staff on proper documentation and eligibility processes.

Finding Text

CFDA No. 93.917, HIV Care Formula Grant U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant #2019-004-6844 Program Year 2022 Criteria or Specific Requirement - Patient eligibility verification should be obtained and documented in accordance with the Clinic's policy. Condition - Although management has written policies and procedures in place for personnel to follow when documenting eligibility including proper documentation and retention of patient files to support a patient's proof of residency, proof of income and HIV lab reports we noted instances in our sample of non-compliance with the documentation retention. Effect - Patients received services that were not documented to be eligible for the Grant. Cause - Certain staff made errors in the scanning of documents into the database used for documenting the Eligibility Determination. Recommendation - Management should revisit their policy and procedures related to the Eligibility Determination and the retention of documents reviewed. This should include training for the staff involved in the Eligibility Determination and approval process. Views of Responsible Officials and Plan of Corrective Action - Health Services of North Texas is commited to addressing this condition promptly, thoroughly and will continue to monitor for policy and procedure adherence.

Categories

Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.224 Consolidated Health Centers (community Health Centers, Migrant Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, and Public Housing Primary Care) $3.25M
93.914 Hiv Emergency Relief Project Grants $997,754
14.241 Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids $515,397
93.917 Hiv Care Formula Grants $465,941
93.217 Family Planning_services $197,516
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $104,467
93.526 Affordable Care Act (aca) Grants for Capital Development in Health Centers $103,371