Finding 975167 (2023-001)

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Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-29
Audit: 307487
Organization: The Center for Health Affairs (OH)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Center failed to conduct a physical inventory of equipment at member hospitals for the past two years.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates 2 CFR 200.313, which mandates a physical inventory at least every two years.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Develop a policy to ensure all member hospitals are inspected for equipment at least once every two years.

Finding Text

Finding 2023-001 Assistance Listing: 93.889 Regional Healthcare System Coordinate for Disaster Preparedness Condition: The Center did not perform a physical inventory of the equipment provided to any member hospitals within the past two years. Criteria: 2 CFR 200.313 addresses requirements and conditions regarding equipment acquired under a Federal award. 2 CFR 200.313(d)(2) states that a physical inventory of the property must be taken and the results reconciled with the property records at least once every two years. Cause: Due to organizational turnover in fiscal year 2022 and again in fiscal year 2023, no physical inventory was completed during these years. Effect: The Center did not perform adequate procedures to ensure proper equipment management was taking place at member hospitals. Repeat finding: This is not a repeat finding. Questioned costs: None Recommendation: We recommend that The Center develop a policy and procedure to ensure that all member hospitals are visited at least once every two years for a physical equipment inspection. Views of responsible officials: Management concurs with this recommendation. See also corrective action plan.

Categories

Equipment & Real Property Management

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.889 National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program $124,851
93.136 Injury Prevention and Control Research and State and Community Based Programs $11,494