Finding 960177 (2023-001)

2023‐001 – SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY – Internal Controls over Allowable Costs Department of Health and Human Services – Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural Distribution – ALN #93.498 – Program Years 2021 and 2022 Criteria: Per 2 CFR 200.303(a) and 2 CFR 200.403(g) non‐federal entities are required to establish and maintain effective internal controls over federal awards and adequately document costs charged to federal programs. Condition: For 10 out of the 60 expenses sampled, CommCare did not maintain the appropriate employee benefits enrollment forms. Cause: Appropriate policies and procedures were not implemented to maintain the appropriate employee benefits enrollment forms. Effect: Unallowable costs could be charged to federal grants and may be required to be repaid to the federal agency. Questioned Costs: None Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that CommCare design, implement, and monitor controls to ensure the appropriate benefits enrollment forms are maintained. Management Response: See corrective action plan on page 49.