Finding Text
Condition: The Center did not complete and submit their financial related audit of their federal awards to Health Resources and Services Administration ("HRSA"), or their designee, by the due date of September 30, 2023.
Criteria: 45 CFR §75.501 requires organizations that complete a Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards Financial Audit under 45 CFR §75.216 to submit a financial related audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards by the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report or nine months after the end of the audit period.
Cause: The audit was not completed until February 26, 2024, due to information not being available to complete the audit by September 30, 2023, due to a turnover in staffing.
Effect: May impact future funding from HRSA.
Recommendation: We recommend the Center continue efforts to ensure future audits are filed timely with HRSA, or its designee.
Views of responsible officials: Management of the Center agrees with the finding. The Center will ensure future audits are filed timely with HRSA, or its designee.