Finding 977732 (2023-001)

2023-001 93.137 Community Programs to Improve Minority Health Grant Program Type of Finding Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria Compliance requirements state the due date for the Quarterly Federal Financial Report for the period July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 was October 30, 2023. Condition AHEC filed the Quarterly Federal Financial Report for the period July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023, on January 9, 2024. Questioned Costs None Cause AHEC did not maintain an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting to ensure the Quarterly Federal Financial Report for the period July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 was filed timely. Effect The Federal Financial Quarter Report for the period July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 was filed late. Recommendation We recommend that AHEC implement a system of internal control over financial reporting to ensure compliance with grant reporting deadlines. Management’s Response/Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action AHEC concurs with the above finding. Corrective Action: AHEC will maintain a spreadsheet which will include reporting deadlines and a reporting calendar to include due dates of all reports for each grant award. Name of Contact Person: Fernando Morales, Executive Director 203-372-5503 fernandom@swctahec.org Projected Completion Date: The above corrective action will be completed by year ending September 30, 2024.