Finding 978837 (2023-101)

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Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Reporting of lost revenues was inaccurate, violating grant agreement terms.
  • Impacted Requirements: Accurate reporting of COVID-related expenditures and lost revenues is essential for compliance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger review processes before submitting reports to the awarding agency.

Finding Text

Accuracy of Reporting - Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Award Name: COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds; Program Year: Provider Relief Reporting Period 4; ALN No.: 93.498; Criteria: Management was responsible for reporting accurate lost revenues and COVID-related expenditures based on the terms of the grant agreement. Condition: During compliance testing, it was identified that certain lost revenues included in the final report were not accurate based on the definitions of the grant agreement. Context: The lost revenues reported for the period were not accurate. Cause: The supporting documentation retained that calculated lost revenues was $38,198 inaccurate in the revenues reported for the fourth quarter of calendar year 2021 through the third quarter of calendar year 2022. Effect: As a result of the condition, the Corporation's required reporting for this grant was misstated. Recommendation: In the future, the Corporation should ensure it implements appropriate processes and controls to ensure a review is performed prior to submission to the awarding agency. View of Responsible Officials: Management acknowledges the finding and will adjust internal documentation accordingly.

Categories

Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
93.498 Provider Relief Fund $3.09M
97.036 Disaster Grants - Public Assistance (presidentially Declared Disasters) $979,679
93.268 Immunization Cooperative Agreements $216,180
93.778 Medical Assistance Program $176,098