Finding 977686 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2024-06-19
Audit: 309234
Organization: Hale County Hospital (AL)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Hospital missed the deadline for submitting its audit report, violating Section 200.507 of the Uniform Guidance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely completion and submission of the audit report within 30 days of receiving the auditor's report or nine months after the fiscal year-end.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure audits are completed and reports submitted on time; management is already working on corrective actions.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-004 – Reporting (Late Filing) – Significant Deficiency Criteria: Section 200.507 of the Uniform Guidance states that the single audit shall be completed, and required reporting submitted within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditors’ report, or nine months after the end of the fiscal year. Condition: The Hospital did not complete and submit its audit report prior to the required deadline. Cause and Effect: Due to a delay in the compiling of records related to the audit and lack of internal controls, the Hospital was not in compliance with the reporting requirement. Questioned Costs: None. Repeat Finding: This is a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Hospital complete its audits and submit the required reports by the deadline. View of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and is in the process of implementing the recommendations.

Categories

Reporting Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 401242 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 401243 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 401244 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 977684 2022-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 977685 2022-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $6.51M
93.301 Small Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program $277,991
93.461 Covid-19 Testing for the Uninsured $54,794